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Actuators move components in a system by converting energy into physical movement. There are electric, pneumatic or hydraulic actuators that are used in various industries - from robotics to mechanical production to aerospace. August Steinmeyer, a Steinmeyer Group company, offers an efficient, clean and economical alternative to hydraulics with its ball screw drives.
read more...Modular systems offer a simple and cost-effective way of putting together drive systems that are individually optimized for the respective application - and can also be adapted and modified as required. Linmot's complete package now also includes functional safety integrated into the drives.
read more...Safe and economical handling processes
In Munich, IEF-Werner is presenting its gantry system with the toothed belt axis module 115/25, which can be used to safely handle trays or small load carriers weighing up to 40 kg.
read more...At Automatica, Weiss will be focusing on linear workpiece transport. With the automation specialist's linear transfer systems, a large number of process stations can be accommodated in a very small space.
read more...At Automatica, Weiss will be focusing on linear workpiece transport. With the automation specialist's linear transfer systems, a large number of process stations can be accommodated in a very small space. At the same time, the linear transfer systems serve as functional subsystems in combination with the other automation components.
read more...Trapezoidal threaded spindles and nuts are used to move components linearly, fix workpieces or make adjustments in devices.
read more...Intec: Handling and robot technology
At this year's Intec, the Zimmer Group is presenting four new products in the fields of handling and robot technology.
read more...Maintenance-free linear technology
A US engineering office has realized a handwriting robot with maintenance-free linear and thread technology from igus.
read more...ACE shock absorbers for safe transportation...
Transporting the mRNA vaccine against Covid-19 from Biontech/Pfizer is a real logistics challenge. On the one hand because of the cold chains that need to be maintained, and on the other hand because the journeys need to be as vibration-free as possible. GPS-Kärnten has implemented an interesting design solution for this with components from ACE Stoßdämpfer.
read more...With the BSCL (Ball Rail System Compact Line) ball rail guides, Bosch Rexroth is expanding its portfolio with a high-quality linear guide that can be used for a wide range of applications.
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