Armed with even with the most-sophisticated motion controller, engineers can still find it difficult to attain precise linear motion unless the mechanical components are appropriately designed for the ...

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) electrothermal actuators are widely used in applications ranging from micro-optics and microfluidics to nanomaterial testing, thanks to their compact size and ...

Beckhoff’s AL8000 linear motors can now deliver greater accuracy and synchronization with the company’s new TwinCAT Cogging Compensation software. According to Beckhoff, this software enables linear ...

Integrated motion control allows all kinds of robots to tackle a range of tasks with precision, in contrast with conventional ...

Bearings do some of the heavy lifting in linear motion systems. Rather than defaulting to familiar choices by picking a size ...

The integration of rotary and linear motions within a single actuation system has emerged as a transformative development in modern electromechanical engineering. Rotary-linear actuators combine the ...

Linear guides are the foundational component in engineering motion control. John Lorello, NSK Linear/Mechatronics Specialist, has been designing motion solutions for years. He gives an in-depth ...

Big, innovative breakthroughs often result in game-changing technologies. Smaller incremental improvements in essential material components can similarly lead to significant performance and efficiency ...