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Linear motion in robotics and automation: Overview and trends

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This whitepaper examines how linear motion technologies from Rollon Group are used to support the development of high-performance robotic and automated systems across a range of industrial applications. The paper also provides technical guidance on selecting and specifying linear motion components to meet key application requirements related to load capacity, space optimization, precision, and durability.

Linear motion technologies from the global industrial supplier Rollon Group are advancing the design and assembly of robotics and automated solutions with precision, efficiency, and flexibility.

In fact, Rollon’s expertise in linear motion can help OEMs and other machine builders address pain points associated with designing robotic and automated systems for high-performance solutions that must be maximally adaptable and cost-efficient.

As we’ll explore in this white paper, these motion components and systems find use in automated assembly and material handling, packaging and palletizing, machine-tools operations, automated warehousing, robotics in medical-device, pharmaceutical, and automotive manufacturing. Rollon motion solutions are also supporting the trend towards increased design creativity in the field of robotics as well as multi-axis motion scalability based on modular and customizable systems.

linear motion in robotics and automation

Machine integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can leverage Rollon’s vast ecosystem of actuators, multi-axis systems, circular systems, and robot transfer units (as shown here) to maximize the precision, speed, load capacity, and scalability of their designs.

Finally, we’ll detail the technical aspects of specifying advanced linear-motion solutions for robotics and automation to satisfy challenges relating to:

  • Load capacity
  • Space optimization
  • Precision
  • Durability

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Rollon belt driven linear actuators combine performance, strength and versatility. Ideal for harsh environments and limited space, they offer high speed and precision, with steel re-enforced driving belts.
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Rack and pinion driven shuttle system for moving large robots and heavy loads. The highly engineered bases from steel allows for optimal high stiffness and load capacity.
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High efficiency precision transport ball screws for automation applications, accuracy grade ISO1-3-5. Cost-effective alternative to pneumatic and hydraulic actuators.

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