Technology keeps getting smaller, smarter, and more precise, and so does the hardware behind it. Think about the tiny movements in a surgical tool or the exact positioning of a robotic arm. Those ...

PI's M-235, L-220, and M-230 actuators deliver precise, compact motion control for optics, photonics, metrology, and semiconductor testing tasks. (Nanowerk News) For tasks requiring sub-micrometer ...

Big, innovative breakthroughs often result in game-changing technologies. Smaller incremental improvements in essential material components can similarly lead to significant performance and efficiency ...

Tolomatic Inc., an industry leader in innovative linear motion systems, will be showcasing its latest servo linear actuators at Automate 2025, May 12 to May 15, in Detroit, Michigan. Featuring an ...

High-quality linear actuators are tiny powerhouses: Despite their compact size, they support high input speeds and, at the same time, deliver high output forces. When selecting a linear actuator, it ...

Welcome to Day 190 of the rebuilt Pac-12’s search for a media rights contract — a process that began immediately after the conference agreed to terms with Gonzaga in early October and brought the ...

What is a sensory weaver? [Curiosiate] tells us: “A device which takes sensory data feeds in and converts it in various ways on the body as information streams as though a native sensory input.” As an ...

What an actuator is, and what the difference is between linear and rotary The three main energy types—electric, pneumatic and hydraulic—plus thermal, magnetic and piezoelectric What to keep in mind ...

Automation and mechanical motion systems have become integral to industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare. These systems rely on precision components to achieve efficient, reliable movement ...

Abstract: This letter introduces a novel linear actuator with a high extension ratio, achieved through a unique planar transforming linkage mechanism (TLM) that serves as an articulated lead screw.

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The demand for electric linear actuators continues to grow. In 2022, the worldwide electric linear actuator market was valued at $20.5 billion and is expected to grow at a cumulative annual rate of ...