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By Alex Marques, Associate Product Manager Griffith Textile Machine Ltd is a manufacturer of luxury carpets. The company uses its in-house machinery to produce over 250,000 square meters of carpet per year for hotels, museums, golf courses, restaurants, and public houses. Built for high duty cycles in a dusty operating environment, the company’s Griffith Projectile…

Applications for custom linear track can range from use in precision manufacturing cells such as wafer manufacturing or clinical lab testing to end products such as operating beds, tables and stages for MRI and CT scanners. Linear systems are ideal for any application that relies on precision alignment and positioning like diagnostic sample transport, food…

THK is celebrating 50 years of business, having introduced innovations in high-quality, precision motion components for the past five decades. In 1971, THK was established in Meguro-ku, Tokyo, under its first name, Toho Seiko Co., Ltd. In 1972, THK became the first company in the world to develop a method of linear motion with rolling…

In this article, we outline how to choose a linear guide for your application and environment. By Lindsey Brimage and Eric Schultz | Thomson Industries Ian Miller | Motion Industries Canada Designers of linear motion systems often find themselves weighing the pros and cons of round versus profile (also known as square) linear guides. Many […]

A camera-supported alignment and measuring system ensures precise, fast measurement of straightness and flatness in mechanical engineering. Straightness and alignment are essential for trouble-free plant operation, especially with large machine components and rail constructions. Even small discrepancies can lead to increased signs of wear and paralyze a complete system. A precise alignment or measurement of…

Sponsored content  | Chieftek Precision USA   Chieftek Precision USA supplies linear guides, direct-drive rotary tables, linear stages and motors, linear encoders, and servo drives to the industrial automation, machine tool, medical device, and laboratory industries. The original focus of the manufacturer was on the design and manufacture of miniature linear guides. Today these precision…

If you’re attending the Robotics Summit/DeviceTalks Boston 2019, look for Festo solutions that reduce engineering effort for state-of-the-art robotic systems — including laboratory automation. Festo will also show a hands-on bionic learning kit at Booth #216 for middle and high school students. Topping off its display, Festo will fly its Bionic Learning Network flying insects…

Rapid prototyping is often thought to be about building plastic parts for use inside your system, or perhaps as an enclosure or mounting component. But there are other ways to use rapid prototyping to advance your design engineering capabilities — in this case, linear motion design. We don’t have to cover the many benefits of…

Power transmission components — the mainstays of motion Motion designs continually evolve but will always rely on mechanical devices … particularly where the drive of an electric motor engages a load to execute machine tasks. In fact, as the technical features in this 2019 Power Transmission Reference Guide explain, applications for mechanical motion components continue…

By Sheila Campbell, Product Marketing Manager Machine designers often search out cylinder solutions that provide consistent and reliable performance, yet are simple to mount, operate and maintain. PA Series actuators are ideal for everyday pneumatic linear motion applications where versatility and modularity are valued. The PA Series is new to Bimba’s extensive NFPA product line…

ITT Inc. and its Bornemann, Compact Automation and Enidine brands are showcasing a wide portfolio of packaging industry solutions at the 2018 PACK EXPO International, this week through Wednesday, in Chicago. ITT’s highly engineered energy absorption, vibration isolation, motion control and processing solutions are designed to provide reliability and extended service life for the most…

Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions has expanded its line of electronic access control solutions with a compact electronic slide bolt that simplifies the upgrade from mechanical to electromechanical latching. The lightweight EM-05 5 Series Electronic Slide Bolt is suitable for light load applications where space is limited, and the efficient gear…

Helix Linear Technologies launched an online product catalog of 3D CAD models for their popular configurable products, including lead screw technologies and PRA actuators. Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions, the configurator enables customers to instantly find, configure and download a digital 3D CAD model of the Helix product they need. A manufacturer of linear motion and…

More companies are developing apps for engineers to use with their smartphones. In some situations, these apps speed the engineering design process. One of the more recent app announcements comes from NB Corporation of America, which has launched NB Linear Mobile, a free app for its line of linear products. Available for iOS and Android devices, this app…

In a recent Youtube video by “Nat & Friends” on how Google built the Pixel 2 Camera, PI’s H-860 “shaker” hexapod is shown in a motion simulation application. Modern cameras use electronic image stabilization algorithms to reduce side effects from motion that otherwise would blur images and video. The better a designer can simulate real-world…

Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions, has expanded its successful line of rotary latching solutions with the addition of a stainless steel version of its popular R4-30 series. Constructed of high-strength, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the R4-30 Two-Stage Rotary Latch features a two-stage design that prevents false latching conditions in heavy duty enclosure…

L-com Global Connectivity has introduced a new line of M12 and M8 connectors, adapters, receptacles and couplers to address harsh environment connectivity applications. These new products are designed for industrial control and factory automation, test equipment, I/O connectivity, sensors and actuators, or any straight wired connectivity application where a screw down interface is necessary. The […]

An improvement in packaging efficiency required attention to ergonomics, ease of assembly, and cost efficiency. Danielle Collins, senior editor Automation is changing how traditional distribution centers operate as companies search for new ways to maximize their efficiency, increase order accuracy and fulfill customer demand. When it comes to automated technology, most people tend to think…

L-com Global Connectivity, a manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products based in North Andover, Mass., has introduced new M12 products that include connectors, receptacles and a coupler. These products are designed for industrial control and factory automation, test equipment, I/O connectivity, sensors and actuators, harsh environment applications and industrial Ethernet networks. The M12 field […]

Alliance Sensors Group is pleased to announce its “SenSet™ Field Programmability” technology is now a standard feature in its LR, LRS, LV, MR-7, SS-7, MHP-7 and ME-7 linear position product lines. SenSet™ allows a user to perform a field calibration to adjust for mechanical tolerance variations with the ease of pushing a button or grounding…

Download Fabco Air’s Ebook More or Less – Compact Air Cylinders are a Big Deal! “Less is more” seems to be the trend in the pneumatic actuator market. Real estate on OEM equipment is at a premium today more than ever before! Download this Ebook to learn more…

Pack Expo in Las Vegas this year was a huge success with more than 29,500 attendees and dozens of new design solutions of display. One supplier at the show making quite a number of important announcements was Emerson Automation. Emerson’s technologies help packaging lines gain flexibility by accommodating numerous package sizes and complexities; reduce losses…

Download NB Tech Tips BECAUSE it has greater ball contact in its ground circular arches (tripling load capacity), the TOPBALL® line by NB Corporation can actually carry a load of up to one ton (2000 lbs). Having three times the conventional load capacity, TOPBALL products minimize space requirements.

Nook Industries, a linear motion manufacturer, has formally announced the separation of its former subsidiary, Helix Linear Technologies. Nook and Helix operate as independent entities. “Nook Industries continues to focus on exceeding the expectations of our customers, by offering exceptional engineering and quality products in our competitive market,” said Joseph Nook III, CEO at Nook.…

Gilman Precision is proud to announce a newly designed catalog highlighting their extensive line of slides. Compared to their last slide catalog, Gilman has reconstructed and improved the way information is displayed to offer an easier user experience. “We are excited to release this catalog because it concludes our process of updating and upgrading our…