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Avoid Design Errors With THK Linear Motion Guides

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When you’re in the machine manufacturing business, design errors can have far-reaching consequences. Building a machine involves multiple steps, including design, procuring components, construction, and testing. Many design errors only become apparent after the machine has been assembled and is in operation. The further along in the process you are before discovering a mistake, the […]

Product Spotlight: THK Aerospace Products

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The aerospace industry requires high performance systems and components that can withstand extreme conditions. Motion control products from THK are designed specifically for use in vacuums and challenging aerospace environments. Their LM Guides, Ball Splines and Ball Screws are the trusted solution in aviation equipment manufacturing, ranging from spacecraft bodies to seat mechanisms. Seat Sliding […]

Improve performance with Oriental Motor’s AlphaStep Motion Control Systems

Oriental Motor’s AlphaStep hybrid control motion systems combine open and closed-loop control for improved performance. In this video, see how vibration can be removed by simply turning on the Moving Average Filter function:   Oriental Motor’s AlphaStep closed loop control systems perform accurate positioning operations with ease. The AlphaStep features a unique control system combining […]

Add High Torque CD Motors to Your SmartMotor™ System

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If you need high torque motor capabilities in your SmartMotor™ system, Moog Animatics has the solution. Their DS2020 Drive with Combitronic™ Technology provides high torque and performance by integrating it with select Moog Compact Dynamic (CD Series) Brushless Servo Motors. Moog’s CD Series motors are electronically commuted synchronous AC motors with permanent field excitation, designed […]

Smart Motion Cheat Sheet™

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Our Smart Motion Cheat Sheet™ is the industry’s most popular motion control reference guide. It has everything you need to understand, factor-in and calculate the value for smart motion control systems.

Oriental Motor Center Shaft Gearheads Explained

Oriental Motor’s gearboxes have a conventional parallel gear reduction mechanism, a structure in which the output shaft of the gearbox (gear output shaft) is offset from the center of the motor. Their newly developed CS gearbox has a parallel gear reduction mechanism and gear output shaft that is arranged to be concentric with the center […]

Weidmuller’s Solutions for the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry

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The chemical and pharmaceutical industries have some of the most stringent requirements for safety, environmental protection, and traceability. Weidmuller designs solutions that address the specific demands of both plant operators and users. MSI TEC is proud to be an authorized Weidmuller distributor serving the chemical and pharma industry.   Automation In today’s chemical and pharmaceutical […]

THK Cross-Roller Guide with Cage Alignment System

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THK’s VRG Cross-Roller Guide is a linear motion guide that provides light and highly accurate sliding motion by moving cages, which contain precise rollers arranged orthogonally, along 90° V-shaped raceways in a finite stroke. The light, smooth motion of this product has been enhanced with stability provided by a proprietary rack and pinion mechanism that […]

What is a Servo Drive and How Does It Work?

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What is a servo drive? A servo drive is used to deliver power to a servo motor with feedback designed to accurately control position, speed, and torque in robotic and machine automation systems. Motion control master software may command a servo drive to move to a desired position with a desired profile velocity. It may […]

Introduction to Motion Control Technology

Many different components are used in a variety of combinations to create a complete motion control or positioning system. IDC offers the broadest range of products spanning the complete spectrum from mechanical actuators to microstepping and brushless servo drives to programmable motion controllers. A successful application depends on choosing the right combination of actuator, motor, […]