Hexapods are becoming increasingly common for industrial applications, particularly for alignment and testing tasks that require rapid, simultaneous motion in multiple degrees of freedom. They offer ... more

New Thomson online selector tool for stepper motor linear actuators simplifies the purchasing experience
	Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has launched an online tool that simplifies the selection and purchase of stepper motor linear actuators. The new ... more

Thomson introduces compact electromechanical linear actuators with embedded CANBus support and PLC adapability
	Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has announced availability of their new Electrak MD, a more compact electromechanical actuator that retains ... more

Thomson adds CANopen networking protocol option for Electrak HD actuators
	Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has announced the availability of the CANopen industrial networking protocol as an option for its line of heavy ... more

Thomson introduces compact Electromechanical Linear Actuators with embedded CAN Bus support and PLC capability
	Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has announced availability of their new Electrak MD, a more compact electromechanical actuator that retains ... more

Virtual showcase for state-of-the-art positioning and motion control	Specify actuators quickly and easily with new online configuration tool
With conferences and industry exhibitions currently on hold, Physik Instrumente (PI) has set up a virtual trade show that will inspire and inform anyone with precision positioning and motion control ... more	A new online application configuration tool, which allows engineers to specify their required actuator easily and quickly, has been launched by IMI Precision Engineering. The new configurator, ... more

What are the drylin SHT options for extreme environments?
	In a new video, igus presents some of the available options for the drylin SHT stainless steel leadscrew module. Made of 304 grade stainless steel, also known as V2A, the drylin SHT-SS is ideal for ... more

Actuators with built-in wireless sensors help improve machine productivity
	Ewellix, formerly SKF Motion Technologies, has redesigned its high performance CASM-100 and LEMC actuators with built-in wireless sensors that can detect force and temperature. According to the ... more

Self-synchronising actuators help work-platform builder maintain footing in demanding industrial markets
	When final assembly of larger-than-human-scale products requires a human touch, industrial equipment manufacturers deploy a variety of industrial work platform solutions to enable access to the ... more

Nexen ring drive for precision rotary motion control in measuring system
	Compact ring drive systems from Nexen are used in industrial rotary applications where high positional accuracy and dynamic performance are required. The custom rotary indexer CRD350 was developed ... more

Electric press brakes benefit from ball screw range
	NSK ball screws from the advanced HTF (High Tough) series are helping press brake manufacturers switch from conventional hydraulic drives, to electric drive systems, which offer a number of notable ... more

Linear motion systems and automation components meet the needs of equipment designers
	Linear motion components from HepcoMotion, the Devon based manufacturer of linear motion systems and automation components, are being specified by designers and OEMs for a huge variety of equipment ... more

New Thomson video spotlights customer’s use of electric linear actuators’ synchronisation option
	Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has released a video showing how the synchronisation feature available with its Electrak HD electromechanical ... more

New kits from Ewellix transform the capabilities of industrial robots
Sensor system for reliable operation of linear guidance systems
Thomson simplifies motor integration for linear motion systems with launch of upgraded RediMount kit
Series 23 offers auto cushioning for optimal deceleration under every operational condition
Thomson creates online, self-service industrial linear actuator sizing and selection tool
PI offers micropositioning solutions for industrial markets

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