In a recent three-part series, we outlined how screw-based and other types of electric actuation increasingly finds use in today’s presses and other machine tools. Part 1 of 3: Heavy-duty electric actuation — in presses Part 2 of 3: Heavy-duty … [Read More...] about Bonus: Heavy-duty electric actuation in off-highway applications
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Bonus: Heavy-duty electric actuation in off-highway applications
In a recent three-part series, we outlined how screw-based and other types of electric actuation increasingly finds use in today’s presses and other machine tools. Part 1 of 3: Heavy-duty electric … [Read More...] about Bonus: Heavy-duty electric actuation in off-highway applications
Part 3 of 3: Heavy-duty electric actuation — on large-scale gantries
We’ve outlined how screw-based electric actuation increasingly finds use in today’s presses and other machine tools. Other heavy-duty machinery also makes copious use of this and other types of … [Read More...] about Part 3 of 3: Heavy-duty electric actuation — on large-scale gantries
Part 2 of 3: Heavy-duty electric actuation — to replace hydraulics
In the last installment of this series, we outlined how linear components (including guides, cylinders, and electric actuators) perform well for presses. Here, we describe the special requirements … [Read More...] about Part 2 of 3: Heavy-duty electric actuation — to replace hydraulics
Part 1 of 3: Heavy-duty electric actuation — in presses
Here, we outline how some linear components — including guides, cylinders, and even electric actuators — go strong for presses. Lisa Eitel · Executive editor Linear motion abounds in the … [Read More...] about Part 1 of 3: Heavy-duty electric actuation — in presses
Edmund Optics expands motorized stage portfolio
Edmund Optics has expanded its range of motorized stages, adding more configurable motion products for industrial and scientific applications. The portfolio includes fully motorized, … [Read More...] about Edmund Optics expands motorized stage portfolio
Rollon adds roller guides to myRollon configurator
Rollon has added its range of roller guides, including Compact Rail and X-Rail, to the myRollon configurator tool. The platform supports engineers and designers during project development by allowing … [Read More...] about Rollon adds roller guides to myRollon configurator
Festo expands ELGD rodless actuators for higher loads
As packaging, life science, and light assembly machines evolve, linear axes are being required to meet higher performance demands without increasing machine size or requiring platform redesigns. When … [Read More...] about Festo expands ELGD rodless actuators for higher loads
Algorithmic learning and occasional trauma on old weird computers
Many Generation Xers from normal families were blessed with Ataris and Nintendo NESs, and maybe even Apple IIs or Commodore 64s if especially privileged, but a curious subset of us had none of these — … [Read More...] about Algorithmic learning and occasional trauma on old weird computers
Thermal management in tubular linear motors
Certain approaches simplify the sizing, integration, and protecting of tubular linear motors destined for thermally constrained applications — and they don’t necessarily rely on the use of large and … [Read More...] about Thermal management in tubular linear motors
Combining hydraulic and electric-motor strengths for presses
Press equipment in the machine-tool industry often employs hydraulic systems for their ability to deliver high force … yet fluid leaks, energy consumption, compromised precision, and downtime can be … [Read More...] about Combining hydraulic and electric-motor strengths for presses
NB STUDROLLER system targets cage creep in bearings
Powered by NB’s STUDROLLER system, the design uses an anti-cage creep mechanism to help maintain consistent retainer performance in cross roller bearings. Compared with conventional sliding bearings, … [Read More...] about NB STUDROLLER system targets cage creep in bearings
THK introduces GL-N compact linear actuators for tight spaces
THK’s GL-N actuators are compact linear actuators intended for space-limited automation, positioning, and inspection applications. The series integrates guidance with the actuator to support … [Read More...] about THK introduces GL-N compact linear actuators for tight spaces
Bogen adds IKS9 and IKS15 magnetic sensors for linear motors
Bogen has added two magnetic sensors, the IKS9 and IKS15, to its lineup for linear motor applications, including pick-and-place systems. The sensors provide contactless position feedback along … [Read More...] about Bogen adds IKS9 and IKS15 magnetic sensors for linear motors
Gear and motor choices for linear actuators
Linear actuators with belt drives, ballscrews, or leadscrews for their rotary-to-linear mechanical transmission most commonly pair with servomotors, stepper motors, or brushless motors. Belt-driven … [Read More...] about Gear and motor choices for linear actuators
Linear encoders give it straight
Linear encoders are often essential. Even where they’re not, benefits they offer can justify the additional cost they incur. Linear encoders bypass the mechanical linkages of rotary-to-linear … [Read More...] about Linear encoders give it straight
