July 1, 2010
Features
Hydrostatic linear guiding for standard design spaces
Throughout the machine tool industry, hydrostatic linear guides are considered the best technical solution for vibration damping at the point of system...
The sliding alternative
Steel ball bearings are quite common, but plastic linear bearings and guides are increasingly tough so their use is on the rise. Instead of riding on...
Straight talk on linear motion
Accuracy Accuracy has two aspects. First is the accuracy of the actuator itself, determined by the moving element and its ability to travel in an ideal...
Bearing breakdown
Disaster story Where loss of machine function may cause serious injury or even death, failure is simply not an option. Such is the case with high payload...
Braking with bladders
Conveyors move discrete products down a line, but eventually those parts have to come to a stop. Here, traditional pneumatic and electromagnetic braking...
Editorial
Union relevancy
Last month, in a runoff election for Arkansas senatorial candidacy, labor unions including the AFL-CIO, Service Employees International Union, and others...
In response
Spill just a drop in the bucket This is the first time I'm responding to one of your editorials. A lot of people are beginning to shy away from offshore...
What's New
System integrators poised for growth
A new survey from Bull's Eye Research Inc., Fond du Lac, Wis., Automation System Integrators Perceptions, Preferences, Programs, points to growth opportunities...
F-35 another reason to attend IMTS
Lockheed Martin will exhibit a full-scale model of its F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter during The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2010,...
CiA releases CANopen Product Guide
CAN in Automation (CiA), Nuremberg, Germany, has just published the CANopen Product Guide 2010 on its website (www.can-cia.org) and on CD-ROM. A total...
Updated math reference debuts
After more than 10 years, the U.S. Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the Digital Library of Mathematical...
Northern neighbor opens markets to U.S. companies
According to a recent announcement from NEMA, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) wants anyone involved in U.S. manufacturing to be aware...
F-35 another reason to attend IMTS
Lockheed Martin will exhibit a full-scale model of its F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter during The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2010,...
Biz bits
Bison Gear acquires BLDC motor business Bison Gear and Engineering Corp., St. Charles, Ill., has acquired the brushless dc (BLDC) electric motor business...
Motion Scenarios
Stamping and pressing
The process of stamping is traditionally associated with the auto industry, and all of its requirements for specially shaped panels and parts. However,...
Better by Design
Tip-top tap-ready conveyor
Conveyors are no strangers to dust: It's generated by rubbing corrugated boxes during packaging, the conveying of pet food or bakery confectionary, and...
Web Watch
Internet Resources
Free efficiency calculator Energy Savings Calculator software is available for designers to forecast energy savings from using VFDs. The software works...
Products
Ethernet-compatible servodrives
The e100 drive family is now compatible with EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, Powerlink, standard TCP/IP networks, and Baldor's Mint building environment....
Ethernet patch cables
Straight and crossover Cat5e Ethernet patch cables, in eight colors and 3 to 50-ft lengths, support up to 1,000 Mbps....
Wireless scanner and controller
This wi-8 series wireless monitoring and control system is compatible with a wide range of Omega's wireless sensors including the UWTC, UWRTD, and z series....
CNC controls
0i-D CNC control features Nano CNC resolution for ultra high precision measured in nanometers, has a compact design, and is available in both Milling (0i-MD) and Turning (0i-TD) versions....
Serial communications
The Motionnet serial-communication networking sprovides I/O and motor control, CPU emulation, and message communication, and reduces wiring....
Absolute encoders for safety
The Posital Optocode Series of absolute encoders is now available in a safety version....
Power lock
Power-Lock fits tightly around shafts and hubs and is not affected by load reversals....
