September 1999
Hall sensors on the move
Hall effect sensors have changed from the error prone devices of the past...
Easy glider
With the aid of new polymers, linear slides are born to glide...
The planetary way
Low-backlash planetary gearheads are installed on nearly half the servomotors in industry...
MSD 101: Motors and actuators
Motor applications often involve loads that fluctuate rapidly, requiring little power one second and a lot of power the next...
How do you measure success?
The late Chris Farley, one of my favorite comedians, did a series of skits in which he plays a manic character named Matt Foley...
Fun with Fundamentals: Problem 229
The answer to this month's problem has us on pines and needles...
Choosing a servomotor
In the 1970s, the big question in motion system design was whether to employ hydraulic or electric actuation...
