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Extending the life of profile rail linear guides
Round rail linear guides can offer the lowest overall cost of ownership, but machine designers often specify profile-rail for its compactness as well as its higher rigidity, load capacity, and...
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Motion designs key to vertical farming
In a recent case study, we detailed how cable-systems manufacturer HELUKABEL helped automate a vertical-farming installation: Cables satisfy the unique demands of vertical farming. Ultragreens relies...
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Packaging focus: Carton making and packing operations
Carton making and case packing are key operations in packaging facilities. Both rely on extremely fast motion systems with dozens of mechanically and programmatically linked axes for sufficient...
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Integrated linear-motion variations becoming the norm
Automation over the last several years has expanded use of electric linear actuators to leverage their technological advancements in smart homes, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. In...
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New wide-body linear stage family for precision automation
PI (Physik Instrumente) has introduced a new series of high-performance linear stages. The new V-827 direct-drive linear stages are tailored for demanding applications with high loads to 150 kg, high...
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Miniature metric ball screws offer high load capacity in small footprint
Thomson Industries, Inc. announces the availability of new German-engineered precision ball screw sizes with US-based distribution and machining that provide best-in-class load capacity in a small...
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PBC Linear MTB series now includes MTB 105 belt-driven actuator
PBC Linear, a Pacific Bearing Company and a global leader in linear motion solutions, is pleased to announce it has expanded its MTB Series of Belt Driven Linear Actuators line with the MTB 105....
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Actuonix Motion Devices releases new T16-R series linear track servo
Actuonix Motion Devices recently launched its new T16-R series linear track servo, a variant of its T16 track actuator line and the most powerful linear track servo the company offers. Designed for...
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Increased speed with new planetary screw assembly
New intermediate size of the proven planetary screw assembly from Bosch Rexroth achieves double the linear travel speed and cycle time at the same rotary speed New intermediate size 48×20 for...
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Thomson adds advanced controllability to long-life electric actuator line
Thomson Industries, Inc. has added advanced controllability options to its Electrak LL line of long-life electric linear actuators. In addition to the 600 km of maintenance-free life and 100 % duty...
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Tackling long drill production challenges
How linear motion solutions help one CNC machine manufacturer solve the problem of machining long drills. Russell Riddiford President of ANCA Americas ANCA CNC Machines Linear motion components...
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How linear motion technology is meeting the challenges of tomorrow
To meet the complex factory automation challenges of tomorrow, linear motion systems are evolving to become quicker, more economical, and more sustainable. Kevin Straub Bosch Rexroth Linear motion...
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Omega Drive technology outputs linear or rotational motion
RUD’s new Omega Drive is a new chain drive with a 180° wrap angle. From the Tecdos series, it is suitable for both linear and rotational motion — capable of rotating, lifting, and lowering loads in...
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Maximizing cobot ROI through seventh-axis-enabled collaboration
Robot transfer units have become increasingly important to automated settings. Now, transfer units with collision detection pair with collaborative robots for human-centric technology enabling...
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Engineered systems provide easily configurable, high-precision, multi-axis...
PI’s new X-417 Integrated Multi-Axis System (IMAS) provides machine builders and system integrators with a freely configurable solution, utilizing highly dynamic, precision XY linear stages as a base,...
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Hybrid steppers and other stepmotors in linear actuators
Stepper motors are commonly used in linear motion applications for their precise positioning capabilities and good holding torque. Though the basic operating principle is the same for all stepper...
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Comparing multi-axis linear systems
Gantry robots, X-Y tables, split bridges, and stages all serve specific functions. There are many ways to build linear systems for motion in the X, Y, and/or Z directions — also called Cartesian...
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Photonics alignment systems feature motion in 4 and 6 degrees of freedom
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 photonic integrated circuits (PIC). This ultra-compact...
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Drive integration tool streamlines servo linear actuator commissioning
Tolomatic Inc., has launched an online Drive Integration Tool that streamlines the selection and commissioning process to seamlessly match a drive system to a servo linear actuator. Tolomatic’s new...
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Pre-loaded systems deliver precise positioning for machine tools
Redex’s patented DualDRIVE and TwinDRIVE preloading technologies now give CNC machine designers several ways to build a zero-backlash system. These approaches leverage Redex modular SRP, DRP, KRP and...
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