Design refinements boost performance of self-aligning ball bushing while maintaining their error-correcting nature.

POSITAL's measuring wheels and accessories leverage the company’s IXARC encoders to measure linear motion in conveyor systems, the manufacture of rolled or roll-to-roll products, and similar ...

‘How does an actuator work’ is a question we hear fairly often here at Actuonix, and we understand why. Linear motion can involve some complex concepts and hardware and sometimes can be a little ...

In a state of bewilderment one fine day, I asked a group of three mechanical engineers at this company where I was then employed if they could please explain to me the concept of “moment of inertia”.

Abstract: This paper presents an initial formal review of the suitability of currently available actuation technologies for use in fully implantable medical devices, with a focus on applications ...

Thomson Industries has introduced a family of compact linear systems that makes it easier for motion designers to implement complex applications in small spaces. Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading ...

Life science, medical and biomedical equipment manufacturers must constantly pursue improvements in advanced technology, workflows and processes to pursue competitive pressures and market growth. But ...

Michael has been writing about entertainment since 2016, but he's been a gamer since playing Pac-Man in the arcade, Kings Quest 3 on the PC, and the Sega Master System he got from his late father. In ...