February 1, 2008
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Have a little fun If you're looking for some fun diversions during the workday, then stop by our website. This month, we're featuring another Pop Quiz...
A formula for success
Engineering, as practiced in its various forms, rests squarely on the development, transfer, and application of systematic problem-solving techniques....
Creative conveyor trips the light fantastic
Cincinnati Automation's automated inspection machines are now lighter on their feet than ever. That's because this custom machine integrator recently...
Bowling research strikes skill and technology balance
The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) has wrapped up a major two-year study of bowling ball motion and how high-tech equipment may influence lane...
InSights
Welcome to InSights, a new department that serves up thought provoking and inspiring images eye candy that does double-duty as brain candy. This image,...
Good news for gear makers
Even among whispers of a downturn in the economy or the R word, the gear market looks strong. That's the gist of a new Gears study from The Freedonia...
China PLC market poised for growth
China's business environment is providing abundant investment opportunities for manufacturers from all around the world to set up facilities there. Foreign...
Biz Bits
Imperial Electric handles Howell's customer service Howell Electric Motors, recently acquired by Kinetek Inc., Deerfield, Ill., is now being operated...
Making light work of belt tensioning
It's universally recognized that proper synchronous belt tension is key to efficient drive operation. And where newer-generation belts drive loads, proper...
Companion Component: Tensioners
Idler sprockets Idlers effectively create accurate tension in a chain drive. Features & benefits Eliminate whipping action sometimes found in drives with...
Moving-magnet linear motors
Linear motors are becoming increasingly practical for general motion. Many are used for long strokes of a few feet or more. One new design, however, where...
Electric actuators explained
The basics How do electric actuators contribute to productivity in today's motion-centric automation environment? John Exlar: The flexibility provided...
Working with washdown
High-pressure, caustic environments are some of the most challenging to design around. Consider these washdown workhorses to reinforce your motion systems....
Solution snapshot
Brushless motor paves way for construction equipment For several years, Groschopp Inc., Sioux Center, Iowa, has supplied customized universal ac motor...
Target: Web processing
Welcome to our first installment of Programmable Automation, a new department that will detail some of the most common ? and most complex ? motion-centric...
Save time with robotics
Simple configurations speed installation Monitoring and controlling complex machinery is made easy with the PNOZmulti safety system from Pilz Automation...
Product Spotlight: Clutches & Brakes
Bolt-on brakes Bolt-on brakes for small frame assemblies are spring set and have a clamp-collar fitting for quick assembly. Features & benefits Can be...
Bill and Bob Gore
Wilbert (Bill) L. Gore was born in 1912, in Meridian, Idaho and spent most of his younger years in Salt Lake City. He earned engineering and chemistry...
New Products
Miniature stepper motor ADM1220S miniature stepper motor has an external motor diameter of only 12 mm and a length of 17.2 mm and eliminates axial endplay...
A day in the life
How long have you been involved in medical design? I've been a research scientist for 26 years and have worked in CT (Computed Tomography) for 20 years....
