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Saturday, July 31, 2010
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Minitec profile system helps create photo booth
Minitec machine building and framing components have been utilised in the design and supply of portable photo booths for Coventry-based Pictureblast.
PBC Linear improves train driver seat assemblies
PBC Linear's Redi-Rail linear guide system and a custom slider have helped to improve the driver seat assemblies within Bay Area Rapid Transit (Bart) trains.
Haydonkerk launches programmable linear actuator
Haydonkerk Motion Solutions introduces the RoHS-compliant Idea external linear programmable actuator for applications requiring precision linear motion.
Jung equipment aids safe movement of machinery
Jung hydraulic jacks, castors and steerable trolleys supplied by Movetech are helping Hawke to move and install heavy machinery safely at its plant in Ashton under Lyne, Greater Manchester.
Heavy Duty ring used in window-profile manufacture
German automation company Willi Sturtz Maschinenbau has used a continuous linear-motion system from Hepcomotion in its production of a swivel module for the manufacture of window profiles.
White paper discusses multilayer piezo actuators
PI Ceramic has released a white paper on the development and test of reliable multilayer piezo actuators, which are suitable for use in challenging motion control applications.
Can stack linear actuators for medical equipment
Haydonkerk is offering a line of high-output can stack linear actuators for use in precision medical equipment, scientific instrumentation, scanning devices, printing equipment and advanced optics.
Igus linear guide system offers design flexibility
Linear technology expert Igus UK has launched the Drylin W linear guide system, described as a cost-efficient and simple-to-install pre-assembled solution.
Ballscrew actuator operates in harsh environments
Heason Technology has added the Thomson T60 precision ballscrew linear actuator to its range of positioning solutions, ideal for applications such as pick-and-place systems and packaging automation.
Ballscrew-driven stage for tough positioning tasks
Aerotech has expanded its Pro series of precision tables with a 560mm-wide ballscrew-driven positioning stage for arduous positioning applications such as laser welding or EDM machining.
Actuators help robots achieve machining accuracy
The Fraunhofer IPA has developed a compensating actuator system based on piezo actuators from Physik Instrumente (PI) to enable industrial robots to achieve the accuracy necessary for machining.
Rotork actuators chosen for water-supply upgrade
Rotork IQPro intelligent electric valve actuators have been specified for a drinking-water supply upgrade project for the benefit of two million consumers in the Harz Region of northern Germany.
Victaulic - latest company news
6 July 2010 - Victaulic, a producer of mechanical pipe joining systems, has appointed Mark Gilbert as vice-president and general manager for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India.
PI brochure presents piezo flexure actuators
Physik Instrumente (PI), a manufacturer of equipment for semiconductor, biomedical and nanotechnology applications, has released a brochure on lever-amplified piezo flexure actuators.
Thermoplastic ball screw suits marine applications
Abssac has launched a complete ball screw and nut assembly manufactured entirely out of thermoplastic for applications in clean room, anti-magnetic, surgical, aquatic and corrosive environments.