February 1, 2005
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Fun, fun, fun
In anticipation of the return of Fun with Fundamentals to Motion System Design next month, I thought it would be fitting to write about something fun....
In RESPONSE
Teach the childrenwell A belated thank you for the issues of Motion System Design sent to Mississippi State. They have been distributed to my class, along...
CORRECTION
The 2005-2006 Power Transmission Handbook & Directory (December 2004) listed incorrect contact information for CGI Inc. The correct information is 3400...
SiC switches offer big power boost
Researchers at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) have developed high-power switches made from silicon carbide (SiC) crystals. The 1-sq-cm devices...
Company news
RBC Bearings Inc., Oxford, Conn., has completed agreement with Networks Electronic Corp. to purchase its U.S. Bearing business located in Chatsworth,...
Industry Focus: Automotive
In-car communication protocols poised for growth In-vehicle network architectures and associated in-car communication protocols are generating excitement...
UL standards online
Subscribers and committee members now access Underwriter Laboratories proposed standards online thanks to a new approval process. Proposed standards can...
Japan's best-selling encoders available in U.S.
After years of success in Japan, Nemicon rotary encoders are now available to the U.S. market. The line consists of more than 2,000 rotary encoders, from...
Spring motor repair seminars
The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) offers several spring seminars for members and non-members. Fundamentals of DC Operation and RepairTips...
Linear motion goes plastic
Linear bearings, also called linear guide systems, have been used in the U.S. since the early 1900s, most commonly in printing and textile industries....
Customizing cam clutches
Mechanical clutch designs meet tough challenges in a multitude of industries: HVAC, bulk handling, packaging, pulp and paper, food and beverage, and especially...
Belt and chain drives
Productivity is a shared goal in industrial applications, involving designers, component makers, and end users. Everyone plays a role. In this report,...
Thermoelectric effects
Anyone who's taken a hands-on course in electric circuits knows that resistors warm when conducting current. The amount of heat is proportional to the...
Design by Objective: Extreme Environment
Series EK600 large-bore magnetic encoders offer accurate speed and position sensing while withstanding oil, dirt, and temperatures to 100C. FEATURES &...
Systems & SUBSYSTEMS
Air bearing gantry The ABG10000 Series gantry uses air bearings to provide ultra-smooth motion. BLM Series brushless linear servomotors drive the gantry...
GEARMOTORS
Compact dc gearmotors Model No. MMP.PDSF80-12V.180dc gearmotor accepts any 12-Vdc power source, including batteries. FEATURES & BENEFITS 2.8 in. in diameter;...
New PRODUCTS
Synchronous servomotors DT Series motors output large power density from compact frame size. FEATURES & BENEFITS Output to 30 kW, torque to 600 Nm Extended...
