Rolling-ring mechanical drives are simple, efficient, robust, and can eliminate the need for electronic controls. Bob Eisele, Amacoil Inc., Aston, Pa. Rolling-ring drives are friction drives that ...

From low-friction coatings to ultrasonic clamp load testing, early design integration and advanced joint analysis are ...

Rolamite bearings, originally designed for NASA with an order of magnitude of friction lower than ball bearings, can generate cog-free linear motion. A carriage is propelled along a track under the ...

These direct-drive Linear translation stages use linear motors and are designed with high load, high speed industrial precision automation in mind. The V-817 motorized translation stage family is ...

With all the promotion last week surrounding the re-launch of Design News’ Mechatronics Zone, I thought it appropriate to highlight a mechatronic application. In this case, it’s a specially designed ...