Bonfiglioli USA executives recently celebrated the company’s new assembly line for planetary gearboxes with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was held December 4, 2014 at the North America headquarters in Hebron, Ky, where the assembly line is located. In attendance were Sonia Bonfiglioli, president and CEO of Bonfiglioli Riduttori, Fausto Carboni, general manager for the […]
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A First in Space History – Rosetta Space Probe Lands on Comet after Ten Years of Travel
At the end of May 2014, the Rosetta space probe moved into an orbit around the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko in order to, map its surface and prepare for the landing of Philae. This ballistic lander, weighing 100 kg, landed successfully on the comet on November, 12th 2014. The probe is powered by FAULHABER DC motors to […]
STOBER debuts second generation of “PE” helical gearing unit
STOBER Drives, Inc. has released the second generation of its PE helical unit family featuring ground helical gearing. The redesigned PE unit is a first in its class, said Brian Sharp, STOBER product support technician. “When compared with spur gear units, the helical gearing of the PE allows for higher torque, ensures lower noise levels, […]
5 design considerations for gearmotor applications
Edited by Mary C. Gannon, Senior Editor • To select the best gearmotor for an application, it is important to go into more detail than just selecting the best suitable output speed and torque. Here are five criteria you should consider. While output speed and torque are are clearly important when selecting and designing with […]
A Simpler Way to Change Phase Relationships of Drive Components
The Phas-Lok from Zero-Max simplifies changing the phase relationship of a drive component and the shaft. Designed to reduce system downtime, the devices eliminate the need to disconnect or remove drive components in order to reposition or re-synchronize the components. They provide an accurate, mechanical adjustment with a 24° range (±12°) and compensate for required […]
Step-FlexTM coupling solving resonance problems in ball screws
Step-Flex, the new class of shaft couplings, eliminates resonance in stepper motor ball screw assemblies. Now with this video, system designers can see how this innovative two-part elastomer element combination coupling operates. Step-Flex Couplings are designed to “mechanically tune” the system for optimal performance when a stepper motor is used to drive a linear actuator. […]
Bearings help industry roll along
By Michael Jermann, Assistant Editor With gas prices and global temperatures rising, people are starting to take a closer look at harnessing the renewable energy of Mother Nature. Wind power is one of the fastest growing methods of energy generation. But in order to generate power efficiently, wind turbines must operate as smoothly and reliably […]
Designatronics Launches Revised Mechatronics Product Website
Embracing the theme “Engineered Solutions for a World in Motion,” the newly updated Designatronics website features improved navigation and functionality throughout. The website provides visitors with instant access to a rich set of design tools, technical resources, comprehensive online stores and career center. What’s more, the website offers easy linking to each of the Company’s […]
Altra Announces Acquisition of Guardian Industries
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. (Nasdaq:AIMC), a global manufacturer and marketer of electromechanical power transmission and motion control products, announced the acquisition of Guardian Industries, Inc. Founded in 1941 and based in Michigan City, Indiana, Guardian manufactures a wide range of products including shaft couplings, motion control couplings, flywheel couplings, hydraulic pump drives, compressor drives and […]
PTDA’s 2014 Membership Directory Release
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has released its 2014 Membership Directory. The Directory is the ideal resource for connecting with the top decision-makers of the global power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. PTDA member companies distribute and manufacture products including motors, bearings, gears, belts, drives, lubricants, and dozens of other industrial products vital to keeping […]