A key component for electrified, fuel-efficient aircraft is motor control technology to increase efficiency and decrease dependency on carbon-based fuels. Drive System Design (DSD), a company specializing in the rapid engineering and develo...
1. Using antimicrobial plastics that have enhanced compatibility with disinfectants for aircraft interiors. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, aircraft interior surfaces are being cleaned and disinfected in ways that can quickly degrade traditio...
Moticont has introduced their highest force linear actuator in their DDLM Linear Actuator Series. The DDLM-038-051-01 Linear Actuator is a low cost non-commutated linear actuator that is easily integrated into new and existing applications,...
What are the secrets for a successful mechanical/automation partnership? With technology and gearing changing so rapidly, how can you be assured of an efficient and economical machine design? During the webinar Partnerships Strengthen Machi...
PI introduces a new affordable motorized linear module series, L-812, designed for high load capacity and dynamics required by higher load precision motion and automation applications. These high-performance linear slides deliver higher thr...
Moticont has introduced two high performance linear DC motor driven stages. The VCDS-051-032-01-B1-30 and the VCDS-051-032-01-F1-30 linear voice coil stages feature high speed, high acceleration/deceleration, zero backlash, smooth motion, p...
Z-Mike Pro provides absolute accuracy, reliability, and repeatability for dimensional measurements of O.D., ovality, taper, total indicated runout (TIR), and effective cutting diameter. The laser micrometer provides ±0.5µm accuracy and ±...
There is often a discussion about minimum load in bearings to prevent skidding. However, the issue is more complex than a simple relationship with the applied load to the bearing. In this article, there will be a breakdown of the different...
Robot orders in the second quarter of 2021 were up 67% over the same period in 2020, showing a return to pre-COVID 19 pandemic demand for automation as manufacturers and other North American companies return to business. According to the As...
On March 7, 2021, the deck cargo ship BigLift Barentsz left the Liebherr site at the port of Rostock with two remarkable, giant crane components ready for installation. The white painted slewing platform, as well as the characteristic A-fra...