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GearOil by SEW-EURODRIVE available for heavy industry
SEW-EURODRIVE has introduced GearOil as an optional synthetic lubricant for its heavy industry gear units. Developed and tested by SEW-EURODRIVE engineers to suit the company’s gear geometries and thermal requirements, GearOil is now available as part of the factory assembly and service offering for gear units including the X.e and MC-series. A purpose-designed lubrication solution…
SDP/SI offers Fairloc hub timing pulleys for secure mounting
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI), a Designatronics brand and U.S.-based manufacturer of mechanical components, offers a range of timing pulleys with various hub fastening options, including the Fairloc hub design for secure and accurate mounting. Engineered as a fully self-contained system, the Fairloc hub minimizes shaft misalignment and unwanted movement after installation, making it a…
Polymer guide carriages knock it out of the park
In this story, we look at how igus linear guide carriages made from motion plastics have contributed to the success of one company’s baseball-themed rocking chairs. In 2013, the New York Yankees presented newly retired Hall of Fame pitcher and legendary closer, Mariano Rivera with a unique rocking chair made entirely from baseball bats. The…
NewTek introduces RVD series Hall effect angle sensors
NewTek Sensor Solutions has introduced the RVD series Hall effect angle sensors, developed for use in industrial settings that require accurate and consistent rotational position (angle) measurement. Based on Hall Effect technology, the sensors are built to perform reliably in demanding environments. These sensors use a non-contact design to measure rotational position, eliminating mechanical moving…
Configurator supports mixed power and signal layouts with multiple wire gauges
Harwin has upgraded its online cable configuration tool, designed to reduce the time engineers spend designing cable assemblies and enable ‘right-first-time’ configurations. Originally launched at Electronica 2024, the easy-to-navigate tool now covers the Gecko, Kona, and M300 ranges of Harwin HRi high-reliability products. Since its launch, Harwin has developed several other upgrades that it has […]
Three strategies for selecting the right electric linear actuators
By following a few best practices, machine builders can design automation systems that increase equipment availability, achieve new levels of performance, and elevate product quality. Florent Orget Actuator Product Marketing Manager Emerson As more manufacturers digitally transform and automate their production lines, they are gaining a clearer picture of their operations and machine health. And […]
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PICMA Plus piezo actuators offer extended displacement range
PI has introduced the new PICMA Plus actuators, expanding the capabilities of its PICMA piezo stack actuator series. While the standard PICMA actuators offer long service life, high stiffness, fast response times, and precise resolution, the PICMA Plus line provides increased displacement for applications that require extended motion range. Extended displacement without sacrifice Previously, PI’s […]
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Sustainability, Innovation and Safety, Central to Our Approach
A better future is a key focus for all manufacturers in the aviation industry, and every manufacturer is working toward that solution in their own way. Austin Major, Group Vice President of Business Development and Global Support at Parker Aerospace, highlights what this approach means in a conversation. Q: Recently, Parker joined the consortium to…
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Acromag adds stepper motor controller to family of modules with multi-protocol communication
Acromag now offers a stepper motor controller in their BusWorks NT Series of Ethernet I/O modules. The new NT2710 module provides six pulse train/logic outputs, six encoder inputs, and four general-purpose digital I/O for motion control applications with stepper motor drivers. A wide variety of commands are supported to precisely control the stepper motor position, […]
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The New High Speed Precision Conveyor
In today’s fast-paced automated manufacturing environments, the demand for efficient, high speed, high precision, reliable, and flexible transport systems is at an all-time high. The newest innovation from Motion Index Drives precision link conveyors is the Taktoflex, a revolutionary flexible high-speed precision conveyor designed to meet the diverse needs of modern industries. With its modular…
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July 2025 Issue: Packaging strategies for aircraft components
How much do you earn? Quite a few years ago, I recorded a video for our publication’s YouTube channel entitled, “What is your engineering degree worth?” The video really took off, eventually racking up more than 150,000 views, and it’s still going today. The video delved into the cost of an engineering degree here in…
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Predicting future changes in water quality
As the impact of climate change and land use continue to harm aquatic environments, it is becoming increasingly important to measure and monitor changes in water quality. When Dublin City University (DCU) Water Institute was developing its new mobile lab technology to help predict future changes in water quality, it turned to precision drive and…
