The demand for hand-held surgical power tools continues to grow due to significant surgical procedure backlogs and rising calls for elective and cosmetic surgeries. Where hospital administrators are under pressure to manage their costs, manufacturers are being challenged to produce tools that can be re-used, typically requiring them to withstand … [Read More...] about Autoclavable brushless dc motors power advances in surgical power tools
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FROM THE EDITORS
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Lisa Eitel
Bishop-Wisecarver acquires Symation Inc. to offer more automation solutions -
Miles Budimir
New high-performance dc motors from FAULHABER -
Heather Hall
When is it time to switch to a servomotor? -
Mike Santora
Fast set-up of motor control systems from igus with no lengthy programming -
Rachael Pasini
PI’s new high-resolution hexapod for photonics and optics is compact
New high-performance dc motors from FAULHABER
Designed for even greater flexibility and a wide range of applications, the new 1218 SXR and 1228 SXR dc motors expand FAULHABER’s proven dc motor … [Read More...] about New high-performance dc motors from FAULHABER
Kollmorgen expands functional safety support with SafeMotion Monitor upgrade
Kollmorgen announced the latest update to its SafeMotion Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM2.0. This upgrade allows OEMs to leverage SMM functional safety … [Read More...] about Kollmorgen expands functional safety support with SafeMotion Monitor upgrade
PI’s F-141 photonics alignment system delivers high throughput
PI’s new F-141 photonics alignment system provides high throughput with motion in 4 and 6 degrees of freedom for industrial test and assembly of … [Read More...] about PI’s F-141 photonics alignment system delivers high throughput
Bishop-Wisecarver acquires Symation Inc. to offer more automation solutions
Bishop-Wisecarver, a provider of innovative linear and rotary motion solutions, has acquired Symation, a leader in motion control system integration. … [Read More...] about Bishop-Wisecarver acquires Symation Inc. to offer more automation solutions
Maintenance-free Magnashear electric coupler brakes from Force Control
Force Control introduces the Magnashear electric coupler brake which features oil shear technology to provide precise stopping and repeatable … [Read More...] about Maintenance-free Magnashear electric coupler brakes from Force Control
Thomson adds encoder option to stepper motor linear actuator online selection tool
Thomson Industries, Inc. has announced a significant upgrade to its stepper motor linear actuator (SMLA) online selector tool, adding the ability to … [Read More...] about Thomson adds encoder option to stepper motor linear actuator online selection tool
The top motion control stories of 2024
It’s that time of year again — time for everybody to look over the year (almost) gone by and add up, look over, and reflect on… well, whatever it is … [Read More...] about The top motion control stories of 2024
PI’s new high-resolution hexapod for photonics and optics is compact
PI has introduced an ultra-high-resolution, high-stability hexapod to its family of compact hexapods for photonics, optics, silicon photonics, and … [Read More...] about PI’s new high-resolution hexapod for photonics and optics is compact
Brushed dc motors find use in robotic applications
Torque-dense and efficient motors are essential in developing humanoid robots. And brushed dc motors are answering the call. Edited by Miles … [Read More...] about Brushed dc motors find use in robotic applications
Realtime communications with TSN hit the big time
Smart manufacturing, battery production, and the packaging industry all benefit from realtime and deterministic communications. Lisa Eitel • … [Read More...] about Realtime communications with TSN hit the big time
Remembering Renishaw cofounder Sir David McMurtry
Recently passed Sir David McMurtry founded Renishaw in 1973 with John Deer, a fellow Rolls-Royce engineer, to commercialize the 3D touch-trigger probe … [Read More...] about Remembering Renishaw cofounder Sir David McMurtry
maxon unveils High Efficiency Joint drive, a new actuator for dynamic robots
maxon has launched the High Efficiency Joint (HEJ) Drive 70-48-50, the newest addition to its High Efficiency Robotic Joints portfolio. This advanced … [Read More...] about maxon unveils High Efficiency Joint drive, a new actuator for dynamic robots
Quick adjust flange collars now with hex and square bores
An expanding line of quick adjust flange collars for mechanical drive systems where regular adjustments are required has been introduced by Stafford … [Read More...] about Quick adjust flange collars now with hex and square bores
Why operating environment matters for actuator selection
To make the right selection when specifying actuators, it’s important to consider the operating environment. Bruce Ng Valin … [Read More...] about Why operating environment matters for actuator selection
A practical guide to selecting the right pallet conveyor
Efficient material handling is crucial in optimizing factory automation. Choosing the right pallet conveyor can maximize productivity, … [Read More...] about A practical guide to selecting the right pallet conveyor
New motion controllers for four different motor technologies
Now, new MC 3602 B and MC 3606 B motion controllers simplify the selection and commissioning of drive systems. With encoders, these compact MC 3602/06 … [Read More...] about New motion controllers for four different motor technologies
Beckhoff boosts machine efficiency with AX8820 regen module
As a universal regenerative energy unit, the AX8820 provides an intelligent solution to reduce costs and boost sustainability in manufacturing. The … [Read More...] about Beckhoff boosts machine efficiency with AX8820 regen module
PI expands for higher electronics manufacturing capacities, shorter lead times
PI has completed the construction of additional electronics production space at its Rosenheim, Germany site. With investments of around $2.3M … [Read More...] about PI expands for higher electronics manufacturing capacities, shorter lead times
POSITAL boosts resolution of IXARC incremental rotary encoders
POSITAL has enhanced its IXARC family of incremental magnetic encoders, increasing the maximum resolution to 32,768 pulses per revolution (PPR). This … [Read More...] about POSITAL boosts resolution of IXARC incremental rotary encoders
Autoclavable brushless dc motors power advances in surgical power tools
The demand for hand-held surgical power tools continues to grow due to significant surgical procedure backlogs and rising calls for elective and … [Read More...] about Autoclavable brushless dc motors power advances in surgical power tools
Engineering precise welding technology for medical device assembly
When assembling plastic medical devices, manufacturers can connect parts using screws, glue, clips, or welds. However, to adhere parts most securely, … [Read More...] about Engineering precise welding technology for medical device assembly
New servomotor series features integrated water cooling
With the AM8300 servomotor series, Beckhoff expands its drive technology portfolio to include modular motors with integrated water cooling. Compared … [Read More...] about New servomotor series features integrated water cooling
Power Transmission leaders gather at PTDA 2024 Industry Summit to broaden horizons
The PTDA 2024 Industry Summit, held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO, brought together over 425 power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) … [Read More...] about Power Transmission leaders gather at PTDA 2024 Industry Summit to broaden horizons
New Motion-PLC combines motion and logic, reducing cost and complexity of machine design
Trio Motion Technology has launched Motion-PLC, a new class of machine controller that combines motion, robotics, and logic. Motion-PLC provides … [Read More...] about New Motion-PLC combines motion and logic, reducing cost and complexity of machine design
PI offers P-545 PInano piezo stage family
PI offers a series of piezo-flexure controlled nanopositioning stages for high-resolution microscopy and material science applications. The P-545 … [Read More...] about PI offers P-545 PInano piezo stage family
Announcing the 2024 LEAP Awards in motion control
Now in its seventh year, Design World’s annual Awards in Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program highlights innovation and engineering … [Read More...] about Announcing the 2024 LEAP Awards in motion control
POSITAL upgrades acceleration-compensated dynamic TILTIX inclinometers
POSITAL has upgraded its Dynamic TILTIX inclinometers (tilt sensors) with enhanced signal processing algorithms, significantly improving their ability … [Read More...] about POSITAL upgrades acceleration-compensated dynamic TILTIX inclinometers
New compact precision gearboxes in 055 frame size from Neugart
The increasing demand for compact servo drives in mechanical engineering has led to a corresponding need for smaller gearboxes that are suitable for … [Read More...] about New compact precision gearboxes in 055 frame size from Neugart
Four new power transmission and motion control categories introduced for PIE Technology Platform
Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) announce the introduction of conveyors (material … [Read More...] about Four new power transmission and motion control categories introduced for PIE Technology Platform
PI’s motion-amplified piezo actuators and grippers are designed for speed
The piezoelectric effect directly converts electrical energy into mechanical motion. PI uses this effect for high-precision, solid-state-based … [Read More...] about PI’s motion-amplified piezo actuators and grippers are designed for speed
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