The applications for robots and automation continue to grow as the technology becomes ever more capable and flexible. Add innovative design concepts to the mix and it is now possible to achieve tasks that were once the strict domain of the human. A system designed to tie knots automatically clearly (more...)

Motion system designers are increasingly outfitting round and profile rails with self-lubricating bearings that can significantly reduce cost of ownership, improve performance and deliver virtually maintenance-free operation. However, whether they will deliver their fullest potential depends on how (more...)

To ensure the stability and safety of drive assemblies, OEMs and machine builders can choose from a variety of mains- or motor-side suppression accessories – or combinations of the two – to ensure drives comply with specific EMC requirements of the application, says Mark Checkley of KEB (more...)

The curfboard is a new type of sports equipment that combines surfing and skateboarding. The demands placed on its moving components, in particular the bearings in the front truck, are particularly high. These must be wear-resistant, robust, maintenance-free and reliable even under the toughest (more...)

Aerotech presents the new ALAR-XP series, two high-precision rotary tables with direct drive. Both the ALAR-250XP (aperture diameter 250 mm) and the ALAR-325XP (aperture diameter 325mm) offer extremely high torque and load capacity with excellent speed and positioning accuracy. This results in clear (more...)

Custom-made products are required whenever standard industrial cameras reach their limits. Especially for small projects, however, development and cost expenditure are often disproportionately high. Thanks to its flexible modular design principle, the new uEye ACP concept from IDS Imaging (more...)

Apex Dynamics has launched a new range of stainless steel, planetary servo gearboxes in the UK that it says will be a game-changer for applications in the food, pharmaceutical, packaging and automation sectors – what’s more the kit is ‘Brexit proof’. Already established in (more...)

SKF works to reduce friction, make things run faster, longer, cleaner and more safely. Doing this in the most effective, productive and sustainable way contributes to our vision of a world of reliable rotation. SKF provides reliable rotation by combining hands-on experience in over 40 industries (more...)

The Maxon EPOS4 digital positioning controller is the next generation of powerful CANopen controllers. maxon’s EPOS Studio software is used to configure initial parameters and set up drive systems for commissioning. The following is a guide on configuring the EPOS4 to suit your motor and (more...)

IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is expanding its USB3 Vision camera range by more than 100 models in the coming weeks. The company integrates the entire range of Sony sensors in several camera families, which it currently already offers with a GigE Vision interface. With IDS peak, it also (more...)