February 1, 2009
Feature
Top 10 tips for working with gearmotors
When specifying, start by determining the required torque at the gearbox output shaft. A gearmotor's purpose is to act as a power transmission component....
Driving with Flexible Couplings
Metal coupling systems can boost torsional capacity in many mechanical drive arrangements, particularly in heavyduty applications....
Magnetic Bearings on the Rise
As chip circuitry shrinks, it requires new (increasingly sensitive) processes...
Linear Shaft Motors
Here we review the basics of linear shaft motor sizing and calculations performed by software that allows for design of even complicated systems —in four easy steps....
Articles
Randy Pausch: Tough as steel
Earlier this month, the Pittsburgh Steelers became the Super Bowl champions of the National Football League, as they battled back from a three-point deficit...
In Response
No shortage of talented engineers I'm sorry I missed the opportunity in December to contribute to the discussion regarding the engineer shortage in the...
Ringfeder and Gerwah to work closely
The Ringfeder Power Transmission GmbH from North Rhine-Westphalian Krefeld and the Gerwah GmbH from Bavarian Grosswallstadt, both based in Germany, will...
IEEE celebrates 125 years
IEEE, the world's largest technical professional society, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year with activities surrounding the theme of Celebrating...
Program teaches SolidWorks for free
Fisher/Unitech, Troy, Mich., recently announced investment in its local market to provide displaced designers and engineers with professional development...
Physicist to receive Sigma Xi's top honor
Physicist Deborah S. Jin, a Fellow of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will receive Sigma Xi's 2009 William Procter Prize for...
Cognex creates strategic alliance
Cognex Corp., Natick, Mass., a manufacturer of vision software and tools, has announced the launch of the Cognex Acquisition Alliance. Through the alliance,...
Ballscrews go green
For years, a quiet revolution has been taking place in the industrial world. It's the move to reduce the use of hydraulics and replace it with more eco-friendly...
Update your files quickly and easily.
Get your next project off to a fast start, no matter what it entails, by collecting design-oriented information now. Send in your response card (stitched...
Design by Objective: Smart designs for speedy applications
High throughput is the name of the game in today's fast paced, high-speed automation environment. When your project calls for components that can handle...
Servo couplings pour accuracy into waterjet cutting
Originally conceived in the 1950s as a way to slice trees into lumber, waterjet cutting has evolved into a versatile machine tool process, complementing...
New Products
Cable/hose carriers Nylatrac automation line of cable and hose carriers are designed for high speeds and accelerations offering options for applications...
Women making strides in science, engineering
In the 1950s, when Motion System Design made its debut as Power Transmission Design, most women filled their working hours as homemakers, teachers, nurses,...
