Low-friction, high-stiffness ball guides support on one rail (top) or two (bottom). The trade-offs for this performance are higher cost and more noise. The shortest path between two points is a ...

Monitoring takes the form of sensors and intelligent devices connected to a digital processor. These monitored values are used for computing and then controlling some sort of real-world action. Many ...

Roller-pinion systems are a better option than rack and pinions where accuracy and a minimum of friction are important. • Roller pinions can provide accurate positioning up to ±30 µm (±0.00118 in.) • ...

In the next few weeks, linear motors will face their ultimate litmus test. After years in the eye of a swirling technical storm, surrounded by doubters who say they're too expensive, supported by a ...

Oriental Motor’s line of AC Motors and Geared AC Motors provide constant speed and cost-effective solutions for speed control, torque control, positioning, and linear motion applications. Related To: ...

Stepper motor linear actuators (SMLAs) combine a stepper motor, precision lead screw and nut in one compact envelope, providing a highly configurable, customizable and robust system for linear motion.

Editor's note: Designers at all levels of power management design will find this application article both educational for those not very familiar with these basic concepts as well as an excellent ...