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The Resonance: Mechanical Resonance in Precision Engineering – SPINEA
Resonance has several definitions. From a physical perspective it is a simultaneous oscillation caused by waves tuned to the same period impinging on a body or the ability of a body to oscillate to the same frequency as the source. Another definition again states that resonance is the tendency of a system to oscillate at a greater amplitude, at some frequencies more...
Kollmorgen helps packaging automation solutions provider meet the need for on-demand “right-sized” packaging
In recent years, e-commerce and global logistics have grown tremendously—with demand often outpacing capacity. Labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, increased competition and cries for sustainability further increase the pressure. Large retailers that ship a wide variety of products have found themselves at a crossroads: Find ways to innovate fulfillment and...
SPINEA TwinSpin® Precision Gearboxes — Available from Micromech
Micromech is proud to supply the full range of SPINEA TwinSpin® high-precision reduction gears, engineered for compact, backlash-free motion with high torque and exceptional rigidity. With an integrated cycloidal drive and built-in radial-axial bearings, these gearboxes simplify machine design while delivering precise, reliable performance. TwinSpin® Series T-Series...
Kollmorgen’s new SFD-M high-resolution encoder offers multi-turn absolute feedback at zero incremental cost
Kollmorgen servo motors are now available with their fourth-generation SFD-M smart feedback device. This encoder is included at no extra cost over earlier SFD models. It provides four times greater positioning accuracy and uses energy-harvesting technology to track absolute multi-turn positions, even when powered off. Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control...
Direct Drive Linear Technology Enables Large-Scale Production of Calcium-Titanium Ore Solar Cells
The photovoltaic conversion efficiency of chalcogenide solar cells has skyrocketed from 3.8% to 25.5%, making this technology a bright new star in the field of solar energy. This high efficiency is achieved by stacking multiple chalcogenide-based semiconductor layers in tandem, allowing the cell to absorb more wavelengths of light than can be achieved with a...
Trio Motion Technology FLEX Range: Advanced Motion Control for Modern Automation
Trio Motion Technology's Flexible Machine Controller (FLEX) range offers high-performance and adaptable motion control solutions designed to meet the demands of modern industrial automation. These compact controllers provide precise, scalable, and flexible control for a wide variety of applications — from small machines to large-scale systems. Moreover, their...
High-Voltage Direct Drive Linear Motors Take Machine Tool Performance to New Heights
As a cornerstone of several manufacturing industries, machine tools carry a heavy responsibility for promoting industrial progress. The acceleration of scientific and technological innovation in today’s “intelligent era” has vastly elevated manufacturers’ expectations for machine tool performance. These new expectations encompass greater speed and precision, the...
Obsolescence of Mx70 and Mx105 Motor Sizes
Micromech, as a proud supplier for Parker Hannifin’s Electric Motion and Pneumatic Division Europe (EMPD), wishes to inform you of an important update regarding the availability of the MB/ME/MH product series. Due to ongoing shortages of certain internal components, motor sizes 70 and 105 will be gradually phased out. Size 70:Availability for Size 70 is immediately...
Feedback Devices: Exploring Hall-Effect Sensors and Resolvers
While encoders are the most widely applicable feedback devices for servo systems that require ultimate precision, Hall-effect sensors and resolvers are also appropriate choices for addressing specific challenges. Here, we explore how they work, the available options, and the advantages and drawbacks of each with regard to specific applications. Hall-Effect Sensors...