MachineBuilding.net Technical Articles Index

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Investing in robots costs less than expectedMartin Walder, Managing Director for ABB UK's robotics division, argues that UK manufacturers - including small to medium-sized businesses - need to consider investing in robots if they are to remain globally competitive.
Piezo technology to bring benefits to machine buildersJon Severn interviews Simon Powell, chief executive of Servocell, who believes that machine builders will soon be taking advantage of piezo-based locks and interlocks.
Accuracy and reliability in linear motion systemsIn this technical article Paul Seale, Regional Sales Manager for the Electromechanical Division of Parker Hannifin, discusses the question of accuracy and reliability in linear motion technology.
Pros and cons of alternative linear actuator technologiesIn this technical article Paul Seale, Regional Sales Manager for the Electromechanical Division of Parker Hannifin, examines some of the recent developments in linear actuator technology.
Explaining the benefits of harmonic drivesGraham Mackrell, the UK sales director for Harmonic Drive, discusses the origins of harmonic drive technology and the benefits it offers today.
How to design high-precision microdrivesmaxon motor, a supplier of high-precision drives, launched a new book at electronica 2006 entitled 'The design of high-precision microdrives'. The book is part of the maxon academy series and was written by Dr Urs Kafader.
How to save money with the motors you already haveDave Hawley of the Deritend Group gives some advice for energy saving with standard motors - for those applications where replacement with a high-efficiency motor is not an option.
The past, present and future of linear motion technologyDenis Eckstein of Hoerbiger-Origa discusses the development of engineered linear motion, from Victorian hydraulics to rodless cylinders and belt-driven actuators.
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