Adding a seventh linear axis to a robotic system provides the benefits of six axes plus another degree of freedom for maneuverability. This flexibility lets designers “shuttle” a robot — or...
Rollon linear and telescopic rails provide high-quality motion in many types of buildings and furniture. Inside the home, for instance, they provide smooth, precise motion for sliding kitchen...
Despite the performance improvement of control electronics and algorithms over the past decade or so to help mask deficiencies in linear actuator selection and application, it is still incumbent on...
Cartesian robots are a particularly attractive automation option for manufacturers with pick-and-place type processes. Their highly precise motion boosts production efficiency, making them a...
Large-scale manufacturers routinely automate processes to maximize efficiency and gain a competitive edge. Until recently, many of the automation technologies that large manufacturers enjoy through...
Designers sometimes try to cantilever a load in order to use a standard linear rail in unsupported areas. This approach may achieve a long load extension, but it comes at a price: bearing wear and...
When design engineers evaluate linear bearings, they always ask about performance attributes such as speed, load capacity and lifecycle. Then they want to know the price. It’s rare, however, that...
For some automation applications, it can be difficult to decide if a pneumatic or electric motor-driven actuator is best. Obviously, cost can be a big factor when choosing between the two, with...
