Linear actuators and oscillating systems constitute a vibrant area of research that bridges concepts in electromagnetism, mechanics and control engineering. These systems convert various forms of ...

Moving a load in a straight line can be done using a variety of linear actuator devices employing both rod and rodless technologies. For rod-style actuation requiring lower amounts of force ...

Breaking with traditional linear actuator principles - advantages for nanopositioning in optics, astronomy, aerospace, ...

This communication link to a PLC makes it possible to send and receive the data needed to operate the actuator with a machine automation control system. Features include transfer of up to 100 input ...

The IP (Ingress Protection or International Protection) code rating is an internationally recognized system developed to standardize the degree of protection that “enclosures” provide against foreign ...

A single power plant uses hundreds of valves to control almost every aspect of its operation. Valves, in conjunction with a controlling actuator, are used for pollution control, feed water, cooling ...

Big, innovative breakthroughs often result in game-changing technologies. Smaller incremental improvements in essential material components can similarly lead to significant performance and efficiency ...

Hydraulic actuators have long been the go-to choice for engineers looking to produce large forces or move heavy loads. Today, however, an increasing number of engineers are choosing electromechanical ...

At the event, Regal Rexnord will demonstrate how its unified motion ecosystem supports modern robotic system design.

Plant engineers at Eskom’s Majuba Power Station in South Africa have been continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency and reliability. The six-unit, 4,000-MW, supercritical coal-fired plant ...

As frustrating as having an atmosphere can be for physicists, it’s just as bad for astronomers, who have to deal with clouds, atmospheric absorption of certain wavelengths, and other irritations. One ...