The combination of outstanding stiffness and excellent torque performance, housed in a compact and lightweight thin cross-section package means that Silverthin bearings are the preferred solution for many OEMs for both civilian and defence applications, as the experts at Carter Manufacturing explain.

Compact and portable, bench-top point-of-care testing devices enable fast, reliable medical sample results. Considering the motion demands, including the needs for precision and repeatability, as well as energy efficiency and cost effectiveness, selecting the right solution is critical, as Portescap's Application Engineer, Dan Cisier, explains.

igus has launched the draw-e-chain for cable routing in drawers and pull-out applications like server racks. Thanks to its minimal structural design, this compact energy chain costs 30% less than that of the most cost-effective standard e-chains. This prevents costly oversizing, especially if the application is only moved infrequently.

Motors with increasing torque density and dynamics are helping robot designers improve precision and control, as Portescap’s Julian Del Campo, Paul Schonhoff, and Guillaume Mougin, explain.

Siemens Digital Industries Software reports that Emotors, an independent e-drive manufacturer, has taken advantage of test solutions from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to aid in the development and constant improvement of its e-drive systems for hybrids, plug-ins and full electric vehicles (EVs).

Southco has expanded its successful line of E6 Constant Torque Hinges with a compact, nylon version designed for small applications. The newest addition to the E6 50 Constant Torque Position Control Hinge series measures 45mm with a torque range of 4-16 in/lbs and is 65% lighter in weight compared to the standard E6 50 Hinge.

METCASE’s versatile COMBIMET 19" rack cases can now be specified with custom ventilation for greater heat dissipation. Other modifications are also available on request.

For lightweight robots, modular designs are increasingly popular thanks to the flexible deployment they enable for specialised tasks. As part of an in-house robot build, optimising the drive train that powers and controls each joint is vital to the robot’s performance. The most effective way of achieving this is by developing the drive train as a complete module, as Roman Berger, maxon’s head of business development for robotics, explains.

maxon, the global leader in high-precision DC drives, is proud to present its third Drive Technology Event – an exclusive gathering for engineers eager to push the boundaries of their knowledge.

When working with a small space envelope or unique application, there may be times where standard, off-the-shelf motors, gearboxes and actuators aren’t quite the right fit. In such cases, a custom drive system may be the best alternative. Stewart Goulding, managing director of actuation system specialist EMS, provides an insight into the custom actuator design and manufacturing process.