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Motion Monitor - May 2, 2012

Reggie Hall — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:42:38 -0500

Motion Monitor - April 18, 2012

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Motion Monitor - April 4, 2012

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Motion Monitor - March 21, 2012

Reggie Hall — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:27:14 -0500

Motion Monitor - March 7, 2012

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Motion Monitor - February 22, 2012

Reggie Hall — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:21:44 -0500

Electric Linear Actuators, Hydraulic Systems & Manual Operation

Reggie Hall — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:08:53 -0500

Important Criteria for Selecting Suitable Motion Technologies for OEM Applications

Recent advances in motion technology have given design engineers a wide array of options to meet their needs for movement. However, these developments have also complicated the selection process for determining the most appropriate solution. This eBook is designed to aid OEM design engineers in the selection of the most appropriate technology for a given application.

Scanning for Ideas: Magnetic brake’s microcontroller eliminates cogging and nonlinearity

Jared Rader — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:17:53 -0500

Magnetic brakes have suffered from hysteresis, cogging, and low-power output for over 30 years. And they have lacked linearity, so users had to more than double the input signal to double the output force of the brake.

Scanning for Ideas: Compact stepper-motor actuator fills the bill

Jared Rader — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:59:55 -0500

The Digit, a stepper-motor actuator from Ultra Motion, Cutchogue, N.Y., is based on an in-line design that couples the motor directly to the leadscrew. This makes for a compact package, one that measures 5.4-in.

GEARMOTORS: ACHIEVING THE PERFECT MOTOR & GEARBOX MATCH

Reggie Hall — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:14:11 -0500

For electrical and mechanical design engineers in the process of developing applications, choosing a gearmotor can be a tricky and arduous process. Can motors and gearboxes be purchased separately and then matched for an application? Is it better to specify a pre-engineered gearmotor? What are the differences? Focusing on how to choose the right motor/gearbox combination for your OEM application; Engineering Manager, Seth Hulst and Design Engineer, Loren Kamstra explain cost optimization, performance and other critical application considerations.