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Using Software for Designing and Sizing Motion-control Systems
Description: Today servomotors abound. Thankfully the art of using speed, torque, and inertia to select from these servomotor offerings for specific applications has become quite automated. ...
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VFD: Swap It or Upgrade?
Description: There's a lot to know behind the process of replacing a drive. ...
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Why eLearning About VFDs (and Other Technical Topics) Just May Fit the Bill
Description: With the current state of the internet and the interconnectivity of devices and equipment, it is in the best interest of any company that wants to optimize the productivity of their associates tasked ...
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IKO Positioning Table Plays Crucial Role in Pyrolysis Measuring
From: IKO International, Inc.Description: Wildcat Technologies makes laboratory and well site pyrolysis instrumentation for the oil and gas industry. For a crucial role in its flagship HAWK (Hydrocarbon Analysis With Kinetics) instrument, the ...
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Linear Guides For The Next Generation Of Medical Machines
From: IKO International, Inc.Description: Not too long ago, the motion systems used in medical and lab automation equipment had technical requirements that were easy to satisfy. These lightly loaded applications generally required simple ...
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Miniature Linear Bearings Help Prolong Curiosity's Mars Mission
From: IKO International, Inc.Description: The launch, landing and overall mission of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) is arguably one of the most daring-and successful-space exploration endeavors ever undertaken. After a successful ...
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Miniature Linear Bearings Offer Maximum Performance
From: IKO International, Inc.Description: In the semiconductor, medical, surgical, robotics and precision machinery industries, components must sometimes be sized to the smallest dimensions possible to meet demanding performance criteria. ...
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Post-Stroke Rehabilitation: Crossed Roller Bearings Give Physical Therapy Exoskeletal Robot a Helping Hand
From: IKO International, Inc.Description: Each year, approximately 700,000 people survive a stroke. As deaths caused by stroke decrease and our population ages, that number is expected to increase by nearly 40 percent over the next 10 years. ...
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High Accuracy Force Control
From: ETEL S.A.Description: ETEL's force control feature is specifically designed to maximize throughput and precisely manage the contact force of diverse motion axes. The main benefits are such as: zero stop time, sensorless ...
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Generating Precise and Smooth Multiaxis Reference Motion Trajectory with IMP Library
From: ETEL S.A.Description: This application note explains how to use the ETEL's Interpolated Motion Planning (IMP) library to create a complex, high-precision, yet smooth synchronized multi-axis reference motion trajectory for ...
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ETEL Solution for IC Turret Handler
From: ETEL S.A.Description: This application note describes the IC package handler ecosystem (market drivers, machine architectures, technical challenges...), and sets a specific focus on the IC turret handler category. With its ...
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Force Control C Face Uses Split Clamped Quill Shaft Connection
Description: Many Force Control Industries clutches and brakes are available for C Face mounting. C Face means the clutch or brake can be mounted to a motor or gear reducer by a flange mounting and female quill to ...
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Force Control Industries Offers Marine Duty Options
Description: Force Control Posidyne Clutch Brakes, Posistop and Positorq Brakes, and MagnaShear Brakes can all be modified for marine duty applications. This means they can be used for salt water applications on ...
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Force Control Offers Washdown Options for Food Processing Applications
Description: Force Control Industries offers a washdown option for all oil Shear products. The purpose of washdown option is to prevent damage and early failure due to moisture, water, saltwater, caustic spray, or ...
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Integral Gear Box Gives Posidyne Clutch Brake Drives the No Maintenance Reliabilty Required
Description: Force Control Industries is known around the word for the reliability of their Posidyne clutch brakes, Posistop and MagnaShear brakes and the Positorq continuous slip brakes. They will do the ...
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Manifold Mounted Valves Make Posidyne Clutch Brakes More Consistent
Description: Force Control clutch brakes operate by applying pressure to a centrally located piston applying pressure to the friction stacks. There is a clutch friction stack and a brake friction stack. The unit ...
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Posidyne Clutch Brake Piggyback Option Offers Unique Design Advantages
Description: Posidyne Oil Shear Clutch Brakes last so much longer than the popular dry friction inexpensive clutch brakes it is sometimes hard to determine how much savings can be realized. ...
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Should You Select Pneumatic or Hydraulic Clutch or Brake Actuation
Description: Posidyne Clutch Brakes, Posistop brakes and Positorq Brakes can be actuated by air pressure or hydraulic pressure. All Force Control clutches and brakes operate by pressurizing a piston to apply ...
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What is LED Driver's Output Ripple and Noise?
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: An AC waveform can be identified on the DC output of a LED Drivers, which is shown in there are two AC components, also known as Ripple and Noise (R&N) on the DC output. The first one, coming from ...
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Graessner Helping Paralyzed Patients Walk Again
From: Hymark/Kentucky GaugeDescription: For a long time, paraplegia has inevitably meant life in a wheelchair. Stairs present an insurmountable obstacle; objects above waist-height remain out of reach. The ReWalk System changes everything. ...
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Introduction to MOONS' DALI LED Driver
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: According to DALI protocol, the dimming curve can be divided into two categories. One is the logarithmic dimming curve and another is the linear dimming curve. Both of them within the range from 0% to ...
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Single Motor Extension Cable Solution for HIPERFACE DSL® Encoder
Description: This white paper demonstrates the 2090-series single motor extension cable shield design. A representative DSL feedback eye-diagram test result is provided to illustrate the signal quality when a ...
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MV AC Motor Drive Applied to Pumps in the Sugar Industry
Description: Due to transport sugar juice/ clean water /cooling water/ massecuite and wastewater, there are many pumps in the sugar factories. Pumps are characterized by high reliable require¬ments and fairly high ...
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The Basics of 0.1% Deeply Dimmable LED Driver
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: As long as we mentioned dimmable LED driver, someone will have a deep impassion on filament lamps dim, also known as phase cut dimming or TRIAC dimming. The system relies on reducing the voltage that ...
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AC Motor Drive Applied to Shredders/Sugarcane Feeders and Millings in the Sugar Industry
Description: Some sugar factories use steel turbine to drive shredders, sugarcane feeders and millings, as above mentioned this technology is old and outmoded. There are many disadvantages. With the development of ...
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AC motor drive applied to Fans in the Sugar Industry
Description: Traditionally, the most common way of changing the operating point is to use a damper which alters the system characteristic (operating point moves from position 1 to 2, see Fig. 11) and increase the ...
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MOONS' LED Driver for Tunable White Solution
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: Lighting has a profound effect on the human society. It's more than just how we see. It also affects how we feel and how we function. MOONS' tunable white solutions are designed to help maximize the ...
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AC Motor Drive Applied in Continuous Centrifugal
Description: In sugar separation process, there is one sugar production which is brown sugar. In order to produce this sugar production, continuous centrifugal is needed. With the development of VFDs technology, ...
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The Advantages Of MOONS' Injection Stepper Motor
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: Encapsulation Technology From MOONS' Offers Many Advantages ...
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3D ELECTRONIC COMPASS MODULE-HMR3500-CH
Description: High accuracy compass Tilt compensation Light weight All solid-state structure 25Hz data refresh rate User-defined heading plane Customizable coordinate system + 5DC power supply voltage range ...
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agriculture angle monitor equip tilt sensor-SMI600 wired handle display-controller
Description: SMI800, developed independently by sz RION, is a wired transmitting handheld monitor. It could receive data and display value of all RION's sensor, including inclinometer, accelerometer, electronic ...
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Medium Voltage VFD Applied in Scraper Centrifugal
Description: Scraper Centrifuge is mainly used to separate, concentrate and clarify two different materials. ...
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MOONS' Stepper Motor Advantages
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: These step motors from MOONS' include a number of improvements for even greater performance and value... ...
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AC Drive Screw Air Compressor Case in Israel
Description: This paper introduces the feature of screw air compressor, INVT Goodrive300-01 series special inverter for compressor, and the successful application in Israel. ...
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MOONS' Stepper Motor PowerPlus Technology
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: MOONS' PowerPlus technology provides 25% to 40% more torque across the entire speed range of the motor. The increased torque is a result of higher motor efficiency, and is available without increasing ...
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Introduction to Stepper Motors
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: A stepper motor is an electromechanical device which converts electrical pulses into discrete mechanical movements. The shaft of a stepper motor rotates in discrete step increments when electrical ...
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The Application of Servo in Chase Saw
Description: As for the electronic cam, we have talked about the flying shear, Chase saw is also a reflection of the electronic cam, the biggest difference between them is that flying shear is always in one ...
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Application of Servo in Dispense
Description: Dispenser specializes in the control of fluid, dripping the liquid, and coating it on the product surface or the automated machine within product, which can achieve three-dimensional, four-dimensional ...
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What is the Difference between DALI Device Type 8 and Type 6 ?
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: 1. DALI History Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) is a protocol for digital lighting control that enables the easy installation of robust, scalable and flexible lighting networks. Today ...
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Application of Servo in Double Servo Nailer Machine
Description: Double servo nailer machine, first manually put the carton on a platform, and then take a carton into the track each time, carton triggers the sensor, paper feeding servo drags the rubber roller to ...
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HCM508 High Accuracy Current 4-2mA Output 3D Digital Compass
Description: Features: ?Heading accuracy: 0.3°~0.5° ?Roll angle measuring range :±180° ?Tilt angle resolution: 0.1° ?Tilt angle accuracy: 0.2° ? Wide Temperature : -40?~+85? ?Size: L:125×W:22×H:24 mm ?With ...
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Step Motor - Basic Structure & Operation
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: Operating Principles In response to each individual control pulse and direction signal, the drive applies power to the motor windings to cause the rotor to take a step forward, a step in reverse, or ...
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Coupling of Linear Motors
From: TecnotionDescription: Does your machine need a power upgrade or do you want to expand an existing design? Coupling two linear motors is an easy and effective way of increasing the available force. Herewith you are not just ...
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WATERJET - LASER CUTTERS
From: TecnotionDescription: Laser cutters concentrate a high amount of energy into a small, well-defined spot. This generates intense heat, which vaporizes the material in the focus area. In a similar manner, waterjet cutters ...
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The QTL-A motor series
From: TecnotionDescription: is Tecnotion's largest torque motor series up to date, yet very compact and thus a high torque density for the generated torque. The motor is now available for applications that have high torque and ...
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How to Choose Stepper Motor
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: C. Slew Range: the motor cannot be started directly in this area. It must be started in the start/stop region first and then accelerated to this area. In this area, the motor can not be directly ...
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hydraulic Servo System in Energy Saving Market of Injection Molding Machine
Description: INVT kinway brand MH500 series electro-hydraulic servo system is designed for injection molding machine, die-casting machine, oil press and other hydraulic equipment, it adopts high-performance vector ...
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Adavantage of segment servo motor
Description: Break through the taditional design concept of servo motor, the stator of 3X MOTION segment servo motor is cut into multi-lobe structure, and then the winding is wound and assembled by spechial ...
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Application of Hydraulic Servo in Die Casting Machine
Description: MH500 is a special servo system of hydraulic control. The liquid pressure and flow specific process parameters are integrated into the driver control software. The unique PQ decoupling control scheme ...
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What is the Difference between a Rotary and a Linear Actuator?
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: Actuators can be classified into two types based on their motion. Two primary actuator types are rotary and linear. Rotary actuators will turn something a number of degrees in a circle â€" it might be ...
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Different Hybrid Drive Concepts to Solve Tough Positioning and Alignment Problems in the Nanometer Range
Description: When faced with challenging alignment applications, precision motion system designers often have to live with an unsatisfactory compromise between accuracy, force, and dynamics. A new hybrid approach ...
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display-controller sensor for boom of excavator
Description: ? PRODUCT INTRODUCTION SMI826C is a display and control integrated equipment independently developed by RION Company. It is equipped with RION brand professional tilt sensor, which can monitor the ...
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Paper Making Machine Case - INVT Goodrive800 Series Inverter
Description: With the current global development trend, paper making industry began to pay more attention to energy conservation and environmental protection. In the paper making industry, the process technology ...
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Leadscrew Actuators: General Technical Overview
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: Leadscrew Actuators produce linear movement from the rotation of a rotary motor. They are used in a variety of applications, including position adjustment of hospital beds and furniture, machine tool ...
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Case study shows motivational effects of sit-stand reminder tools
From: LINAK U.S. Inc.Description: A case study conducted by the German ‘Institut für Gesundheit und Ergonomie’ (IGR) proves that reminder tools in height-adjustable office desks motivate workers to change posture more ...
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NeoCon 2019 - LINAK showcases 'making unique a standard' for customers
From: LINAK U.S. Inc.Description: In the 19th year of LINAK's presence at NeoCon, we featured advanced technologies and intelligent solutions that bring electric movement to the office space. Filled with our latest innovations, our ...
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User statistics in focus with the new Desk Control App
From: LINAK U.S. Inc.Description: Easy onboarding, auto-connect to desks, and far more statistics integration. Significant changes have been made to the LINAK® Desk Controlâ„¢ App, improving the way users set challenges and ...
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Medium Voltage AC Motor Drive Applied in Scraper Centrifugal
Description: Scraper Centrifuge is mainly used to separate, concentrate and clarify two different materials. ...
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Screw Air Compressor Case in Israel
Description: A rotary-screw compressor is a type of gas compressor which is based on a rotary-type positive-displacement mechanism. It is commonly used to replace piston compressors in either large industrial ...
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New Stepper Motors Beat Corrosion without Seals
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: Electric motors used outdoors are susceptible to temperature extremes and moisture build up, leading to internal corrosion that quickly shortens motor life, causing early motor failure. However, a new ...
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Application of MV AC motor drive application in Papermaking Factory
Description: In the traditional way, the paper mill drive the pulper directly by grid power, which has many shortcomings, such as large impulse current when starting the pulper, can not be automatically controlled ...
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Harsh Environment IP66 Motors & Gearmotors
From: Groschopp, Inc.Description: Designed and built with special physical and electrical protection features, the Harsh Environment products are protected against dust that may cause premature commutator, brush and bearing failures ...
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New Dual Actuator TD5 Delivers Force up to 7,000 N
From: LINAK U.S. Inc.Description: As bed designs move towards thicker and heavier mattresses, the actuator system, allowing users to adjust the backrest and the leg support, needs to be more powerful. This is why LINAK® has ...
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New LINAK Hand Control HC40 Launched
From: LINAK U.S. Inc.Description: LINAK launched a brand new family of hand controls for comfort bed systems during the 2019 Interzum trade fair in Cologne, Germany. The reception of the HC40 was overwhelming and the user-oriented ...
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Six Common Questions May Asked When Specifying And Using Stepper Motors
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: The mistakes we outline here have been corrected countless times by thousands of stepper motor users around the world. Avoid these mistakes with the presented solutions - and make your next ...
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Integrated Motor
Description: The servo driver PEVE for integrated motors is designed and manufactured with the latest semiconductor technology to achieve the lowest standby power consumption as well as high performance DSP ...
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A Balancing Act
From: PortescapDescription: What is rotor balancing? ...
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Selecting the Optimum Motion Technology for your Application Series: Accuracy
From: PortescapDescription: Another factor to review is the accuracy required from the motion system in the application. Is the motion continuous or incremental? What is the resolution needed from the motor during incremental ...
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Selecting the Optimum Motion Technology for your Application Series: Lifetime
From: PortescapDescription: The next factor we will consider is the lifetime requirement of the motion system. How many cycles must the motion system execute within the life of the product? How many hours does that require from ...
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Selecting the Optimum Motion Technology for your Application Series: Mechanical Envelope
From: PortescapDescription: he next factor for consideration is the mechanical envelope for the motion system. What is the space in the product that is dedicated to the motion system? Is there flexibility on the diameter or ...
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Selecting the Optimum Motion Technology for your Application Series: Speed
From: PortescapDescription: One of the first factors to consider in your new product development is the output speed requirement of the motion system. How fast does the motor need to rotate to drive the mechanism in the ...
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How to Select a Better Extruder Stepper Motor for Your 3D Printers?
From: Moons' Electric Co. Ltd.Description: Extruder stepper motor is responsible for feeding filament and controlling the movement of filament to melt in hot end and then coming out the hot end's nozzle a thin thread of melted plastic. Stepper ...
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Application of RS3000 rapier electric control system in loom
Description: The overall electrical performance of warp rapier looms is improved. Maximum speed of loom reaches 600RPM, constant tension electric feed volume servo, spindle servo, electronic arm, 8 colors ...
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Spur Gear Terminology & Formulas | Pitch Diameter, Pressure Angle, Module
From: Grob, Inc.Description: Spur Gear Terminology & Formulas What is a Spur Gear? ...
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Lower Your Operating Costs with Variable Frequency Drives
Description: Variable frequency drives (VFD) are reliable electronic devices that control three-phase electric motor speed. They are used in building automation, industrial, pumping, agricultural, irrigation, and ...
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Carding Machine Case - Goodrive200A Series Inverter
Description: The market share of Koyo PLC is much less than Simens and Mitsubishi, however, it did capture a certain amount of market share in textile industry. Currently, such devices need to be remodeled as most ...
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Gyroscopic Stabilization of Working Surface with a Hexapod 6-DOF Motion Platform
Description: In a recent test, we used a gyroscope to provide feedback to a hexapod controller in order to compensate for multi-degree-of-freedom disturbances and to maintain a horizontal top plate during the ...
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A Rush of Adrenaline on the World's Fastest E-boat - and ifm is on Board
From: ifm electronic gmbhDescription: Reaching a top speed of 89 km/h, the electric speedboat from Wangen im Allgäu sets a world record. ifm's BasicDisplay CR0451 unfailingly shows relevant system data so that the adrenaline rush does not ...
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Mazda Trying to Set a Record with their MX-5 NA
From: ifm electronic gmbhDescription: Rekordinstitut (German Institute for Records) to use ifm sensors ...
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9-axis imu gyro sensor for position attitude measuring sensor
Description: TL740 DAngular Gyro Sensor ? Azimuth angle output ?Strong vibration resistance ?Light weight ?Long life,strong stability ?Compact & light design ?RS232/RS485 output optional ?DC9~36V power supply ...
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Application of electronic coiling and electronic let-off in water jet looms
Description: All above can be achieved: 1.Constant tension control to ensure that the fabric tension is constant. Improve the fabric quality and effectively eliminate the downtime and hidden problems. 2.Applicable ...
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Selecting the Optimum Motion Technology for your Application
From: PortescapDescription: Read this series of brief articles on factors such as: Speed, Torque, Lifetime and Mechanical Envelope. ...
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Screw Jack Technology Comparison
From: Joyce/Dayton Corp.Description: Screw Jacks provide a proven and reliable method of actuation. They convert rotary motion into linear motion and are used to lift and position loads of all sizes. Each screw jack includes a gear box ...
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Warp Knitting Machine Case - DA200 AC Servo Driver
Description: With a group or several groups of parallel arrangement of yarn, on all the work by the feeding machine needle, into a circle to form a knitted fabric at the same time, this method if called the warp ...
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Force Feedback in Linear Actuators
From: EDrive Actuators, Inc.Description: When specifying the initial system, designers may benefit from selecting electric actuators with internal load cells. This option is a practical solution that provides optimum alignment, protection of ...
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HCM375B High accuracy 3D digital compass
Description: heading accuracy: 0.3°~0.5° roll&pitch measuring range:±180° tilt resolution: 0.1° tilt accuracy: <0.2°(full range) working temp.: -40?~+85? size: L110×W19.5×H19.5mm with hard and soft magnetic ...
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Jack It Up! How Screw Jack Technology Benefits Modern Industry
From: Joyce/Dayton Corp.Description: Screw Jacks in industrial applications continue to provide proven results when used in appropriate designs and given proper maintenance. They reliably lift, position, support and hold industrial ...
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Actuators are central in recovering energy from wastewater sludge
From: LINAK U.S. Inc.Description: At Egaa wastewater treatment facility near Aarhus, Denmark, carbon sludge is extracted from the residual water and re-used in the plant to reduce overall energy consumption. LINAK® actuator ...
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Boat manufacturer lifts onboard comfort to new levels
From: LINAK U.S. Inc.Description: Prestige - a branch under the world-renowned yacht manufacturer Beneteau Group - has successfully introduced electric adjustment of hatches, skylights, tables and sofas on board their boats. ...
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How to create good ergonomics in production environments
From: LINAK U.S. Inc.Description: For French specialist, Neoditech, it has become a main task to provide superior ergonomics solutions for employees in workshops or in industrial production. LINAK® plays a key part in achieving ...
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LINAK actuators simplify the setup of industrial manufacturing
From: LINAK U.S. Inc.Description: Optimizing product handling for industrial manufacturing can be a complex affair. Yet, a French entrepreneur found that electric adjustment solutions benefit the integration process significantly. ...
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Maximize uptime for valves in wastewater treatment plants
From: LINAK U.S. Inc.Description: LINAK actuators are very easy to mount and integrate. They are also reliable and render maintenance obsolete. Using LINAK electric actuators may change the traditional operation of valves in water and ...
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Semi-automatic weeding robot shows the future of agriculture
From: LINAK U.S. Inc.Description: At the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany, a team of graduate students designed and built a lightweight field robot that is likely to change horticultural machinery. ...
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Smart adjustment of ladders in construction machinery improves ergonomics
From: LINAK U.S. Inc.Description: With relatively simple measures it is possible to improve ergonomics in heavy-duty construction machinery significantly. Electric actuators mounted on the ladder have been shown to be very effective ...
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Why ergonomics matters in construction machinery
From: LINAK U.S. Inc.Description: When talking about construction, work ergonomics has often been overlooked or rarely discussed. Sometimes ergonomics has even been dismissed as a thing only for office or production workers. However, ...
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Why you should think ergonomics into your production line
From: LINAK U.S. Inc.Description: Although increasing numbers of robots and machines on production lines have helped with difficult tasks, it is very clear that people remain a key and important resource. That is why ergonomics in ...
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Downward Belt Conveyer Case - INVT Goodrive3000 Series Inverter
Description: Due to different geological conditions of coal mine, the belt conveyer has lane transport, upward and downward. Due to the gravity of the material and belt, during downward working, the mechanical ...
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Related Parameters and Debugging Instructions of INVT GD350 Series VFD in the Continuous Drive Friction Welder Application
Description: The inverter motor of the friction welding machine adopts the INVT inverter motor, and the incremental type 2500 line parameters adopted by the encoder are as follows: ...
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AC Motors: Principle of Operation
Description: Universal Motors A universal motor is a single-phase series motor, which is able to run on either alternating current (ac) or direct current (dc) and the characteristics are similar for both ac and ...
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DC Motors: Principle of Operation
Description: Electric motors run by electromagnetism. However, there are also other types of motors that utilize electrostatic forces or piezoelectric effect. In the case of a PMDC {Permanent Magnet DC) motor, ...