December 1, 2008
Features
Adjustable speed drives boost efficiency
Choosing the right drive can go a long way toward optimizing machine throughput and productivity...
Friction springs minimize impact, vibration
Friction springs consist of radial rings that deform briefly and convert impact energy into frictional heat...
Gear microgeometry and performance 2 of 2
No two gears are manufactured the same, but addressing manufacturing variability with optimized gear microgeometry boosts durability and lowers noise...
Using slip clutches in industrial design
Slip clutches are commonly used to protect against overloads, but they serve other functions as well — increasing machine speeds, applying...
Departments
From soft heads, soft leads
Piracy is alive and well in the 21st century, and not just in the shipping lanes along the Somali coast. With increasing regularity, online data pirates...
In response: December 2008
The following letters are in response to a topic posted in a recent Motion Monitor eNewsletter: whether or not a shortage of engineers exists in the U.S....
Actuators solve baffling bagging application
In the diverse bulk-materials processing industries, systems must be designed to measure, fill, and seal bags containing anything from pet food to salt,...
Packaging profile enhances SERCOS III
Good news for the packaging industry: The SERCOS (Serial Realtime Communication System) vendor organizations have announced the development of a Pack...
Motion controllers aid space exploration
Exploring the deepest corners of space depends on savvy astronomers with access to the right tools, not the least of which are powerful telescopes. A...
Two automation conferences, one location
OMAC and WBF will co-locate their 2009 conferences, to be held May 4 to 6, 2009, in Research Triangle Park, N.C., at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference...
Biz bits
Fenner Precision enhances Buffalo facility Fenner Precision, Manheim, Penn., a developer and manufacturer of custom belts, pulleys, and rollers for paper...
Programmability debugged
Specifying components is easy. Putting them together in a complex motion system is anything but. If your next project requires programming expertise to...
Motion platforms unlock programmable automation
One of the major hurdles designers face when attempting to build programmable automation systems is the complexity associated with software development....
Product spotlight: Brushless motors
Slotless brushless motors 23 mm slotless brushless motors eliminate cog and allow precise positioning compared to conventional toothed motors. Features...
Time saving technology: Programming software
Save time with programming software New software development tools accelerate motion programming, test, and simulation. Application Development Kit (ADK)...
New Products
Worm gearboxes Gearboxes are constructed of cast iron one-piece housings and feature a C-flange input and carbon steel shaft with either right-hand or...
Better by design: Think matter
When it comes to putting sensors in a fluid-power cylinder, the most common approach is to gun-bore the piston rod and mechanically fasten positioning...
