Motion control
Motion control engineering partnership in the Covid crisis and beyond
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, OEMs have been challenged to provide solutions from design adaptions through to completely new machines. Particularly in the medical field, many of these machines rely on high accuracy, meaning high demand on servo system design. In addition to providing a precision motion control capability , reliance on holistic engineering partnerships have […]
Easily adjustable precision tables without clamping
Under the name Fix Stages, THK offers a diverse range of precision tables for linear and rotary movements as well as for angle adjustment. The special feature of these tables is the integrated self-locking mechanism. Without further clamping this prevents the table from losing its defined position due to play or due to external forces […]
Extremely powerful, high-force electric linear actuators: Mclennan and Creative Motion Control sign distribution agreement
Mclennan, the leading motion control component supplier and systems integrator has signed a distribution agreement with the USA-based electric linear actuator, roller screw and grooved roller bearing designer and manufacturer Creative Motion Control (CMC). Formed in 2002, and with a growing reputation for its innovative approach to motion engineering, CMC’s products are characterised by their […]
Continental strategically sharpens conveying solutions portfolio and unifies branding globally
Continental strategically sharpens its profile as a provider of service and complete conveying solutions and therefore unifies its portfolio under the Continental brand. In the future, all products, technologies and services, know-how and expertise will be combined under the Continental brand. “Decisive drivers are our customers. In this way, our customers and partners will benefit […]
Volvo Penta helps power the World’s first fleet of commercial autonomous exploration vessels
The maritime and scientific community have set themselves the ambitious target to map the entire ocean floor by 2030. Volvo Penta is doing its part to meet this goal – by helping to power a novel fleet of unmanned surface robots for subsea exploration. Volvo Penta and Danfoss Editron have been selected to be part of a truly […]
Proportional valves with linear motors in the medical industry
The Precision Fluidics Division of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, announced the release of their new Parker LM-Pro linear motor proportional valve targeted at the respiratory and anaesthesia markets. “The Parker LM-Pro miniature proportional valve utilizes a patent pending linear motor actuation technology to enable flow up to 540 slpm […]
Ziehl-Abegg’s elevator division reaches an all-time high
South-East Asia and Europe deliver a 12 percent increase for the Hohenlohe motor manufacturer The elevator drives division at Ziehl-Abegg has been running at an all-time high for the past two months. “We have never had such a high order intake in the elevator sector,” says CEO Peter Fenkl. The orders are coming mainly from […]
Interroll intensifies exchange of expertise with digital channels
Exchange of information and experience at the click of a mouse: Interroll is expanding and deepening interactive contact with its customers with new online services. From now on, training events for customers can be easily booked and conducted via the Internet, meetings with experts can be organized, and short videos on important industry topics can […]
binder’s latest M16 X-coded connectors handle up to 10Gbits/s
binder, a market and technology leader in industrial circular connectors, announces an M16 X – coded connector capable of handling the data speeds demanded by today’s sensor-based automated production facilities. Data transmission figures are an impressive 10Gbits/s. With the benefits of rugged design and excellent environmental resistance, M16 connectors have become widely used for sensors […]
igus tribo-polymers make strain wave gears cost-effective and light
In order to generate accurate movement along the 5th robot axis, the motion plastics specialist igus has developed new types of strain wave gears based on its tribo-polymer technology. Due to the use of lubrication-free high-performance polymers, they are not only extremely compact and light but also require very little maintenance and have an especially […]
A new lease of life for your STUDER machine with a machine overhaul
FRITZ STUDER AG, Motion Meeting Press Event Anything that works as hard as a cylindrical grinding machine will wear out. This is particularly obvious in the geometry and precision. STUDER doesn’t just support the customer in the purchase of new machines, but can also offer a complete machine overhaul A machine overhaul at STUDER makes […]
STUDER universal external grinding machines at a glance
FRITZ STUDER AG performing spectacular press event in Thun A great deal has been written about the new favorit, S33 and S31 machines in recent months. The complete portfolio of STUDER universal external cylindrical grinding machines is presented in more detail in the following report. From the entry-level machine for the main applications through to […]
