July 1, 2005
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This Old Bike
Archaeologists say one of the best ways to learn about a society and its culture is to sift through its trash. Now I'm no archaeologist, but I am a garbage...
In Response
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DARPA Grand Challenge Semifinalists Announced
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced that 40 teams are advancing to the semifinals of the DARPA Grand Challenge 2005 autonomous...
Company news
Magnet Applications, Horsham, Pa., announced the appointment of Chris Riley, Ph.D. to its staff as senior magnetics engineer. He received his doctorate...
Control systems' market forecast looks bright
Chromalox, a manufacturer of industrial heat and control systems, conducted a study that showed many respondents have short-term plans for integrating...
Ethernet Powerlink earns International Electrotechnical Commission approval
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has accepted Ethernet Powerlink (EPL) as a Publicly Available Specification, putting the real-time...
Bridging the gaps: coupling selection for servo systems
Choosing the proper servo coupling for an application is a critical part of total system design and greatly affects its overall performance capabilities....
Which PWM motor-control IC is best for your application
Pulse width modulation is a form of signal communication that transposes a signal from analog to digital form. Analog signals with changing amplitude...
The Right Touch
Lubrication reduces friction and fights corrosion on power-transmission components. However, keeping oil in critical areas is problematic. Microporous...
Locking devices
Locking devices connect, or power transmission components to rotating shafts. In this report, Motion System Design editors polled locking device experts...
Design by objective: Design by objective: Vibration & Noise
Vibration meter The Model 200 heavy-duty vibration meter troubleshoots rotating machinery for velocity vibration measurements and cross-checks readings...
Minimizing slip
Ac induction motors are the workhorses of industry. They are rugged, inexpensive, and easy to maintain. Two things designers should know about ac induction...
Bit by Bit
Take a single transistor. Add another. And another. And another. From the combination of these relatively simple electronic devices come familiar logic...
Systems & Subsystems
Conveyor sets the curve AquaPruf 7400 series of heavy duty, sanitary, and curved conveyors are constructed of a stainless steel welded unit and a plastic...
Pneumatic Solutions
Compact electronic pressure regulator Type 550X miniature electropneumatic I/P, E/P transducer is ATEX compliant and converts a variable signal (current...
Better By Design
Attractive springs Instead of using electricity or pressed air, MagSpring magnetic springs use permanent magnets and iron to deliver a constant force...
Spotlight Brakes & Clutches
Spring-applied brakes Compact, lightweight, 30 arc brake is spring applied and electrically released for electromechanical applications. FEATURES & BENEFITS...
HASH(0xb0e7820)
Hi-resolution encoder Optical rotary CP-850 and 950 encoders available in 35 resolutions from 25,000 to 1,250,000 pulses per rev. FEATURES & BENEFITS...
Problem 279 On Beagle Swings
Carl J. Feinersteiner works for an avant-garde performance troupe in New York City, where he is in charge of constructing all their backdrops and scenery....
