Foundational to factory footprints across a breadth of industries and applications, linear motion systems and the axes they operate on remain critical components that OEMs and end-users rely on daily. As diverse as their use cases, linear axes are not a one-size-fits-all solution and, as such, need to be configured and leveraged properly to ensure optimal performance. Manufacturers and end-users should view this article as a roadmap to understanding linear axes and how they’ll continue to play a key role in manufacturing and logistics applications in the future.
Automation has become a key driver of efficiency and productivity, regardless of industry. Among the most popular automation solutions are automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). While both technologies automate and enhance material handling and reduce manual labor, there are key differences in their functionality, flexibility, and areas of application that set them apart.
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For a few years now, Spot—the agile, mobile robot—has been surveying show floors at Automate, CES and Promat. Last year, Boston Dynamics presented a slew of additional technologies at IMTS 2024, showcasing robotic innovations key to scaling autonomous industrial inspection for components such as bearings, motors, pumps, gearboxes and conveyor systems.
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It’s an exciting time in the electric motor industry. In the past two years more truly innovative new technology development has occurred than in the previous two decades. We can thank the e-mobility movement for that. It’s not just cars, trucks, bikes and buses, but just about everything else that moves on wheels as well as on water and in the sky.
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Between trade shows including MINExpo and CES 2025, we’ve been treated to a great deal of new technology in areas like mining, agriculture, construction and heavy industrial components. Liebherr has modified its component portfolio to include digital measurement, electrification and maintenance-free technologies. Liebherr’s component product segment offers advanced solutions for slewing bearings and slew drives that meet the rising demands across a variety of applications and industries. These components are future-ready and play a vital role in making operations much more efficient.
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This article is Part III in a series of articles on speed rating of bearings. Part I appeared in the September 2022 issue ("Ball Bearing Limiting Speeds"), and Part II appeared in the October 2022 issue ("Ball Bearing Thermal Speed Rating"). Bearings with Norm examines the latest in bearing technology and design.
The goal of increasing the power density of a gear unit demands that extraneous material reserves can be detected and reduced to the necessary level. In this context, it is important to know the influences acting on the gear unit and the resulting loads. FVA examines the precise knowledge of the longitudinal load distribution in the gear meshes during operation, and specification of suitable microgeometries for its optimization, play a decisive role.
Verification of a drive system should include all main elements of the system, which are gears, bearings, shafts, and depending on the application other parts such as screws, couplings, and connections. Gears are clearly the most complicated parts for verification, but in many cases, a gearbox failure has its origin in a shaft or bearing failure. The subject of this paper is to explain how verification of a drive system based on measured or simulated torque-speed-time data can be handled.
As the world shifts towards sustainable energy solutions, the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to increase, and at pace. This transition impacts the priorities of those throughout the industry—from OEMs to suppliers—as traditional automotive components are being replaced by electric motors, battery systems, power electronics, and thermal management systems.
When designing a synchronous belt and pulley drive system, the key to achieving optimal performance lies in selecting the right components. Partnering with an experienced engineering and manufacturing team can significantly improve your results, saving both time and costs. Careful consideration of the following factors is essential.
Learn how to guide the decision point between torsionally stiff and vibration damping servo couplings in four of the most common application types, including the help of simple and easy to use angular and linear positioning calculations.
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Which motor type is right for your application? This whitepaper from Dunkermotoren presents an in-depth comparison of brushed and brushless motor technologies, exploring their construction, operation, efficiency, performance characteristics, and real-world applications. By analyzing key parameters such as power efficiency, maintenance requirements, and cost-effectiveness, engineers and designers can make informed decisions when selecting the appropriate motor technology for their specific needs.
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The OVR Series is a simple, small, lightweight industrial robot. It can be controlled by the intuitive robot controller MRC01, which achieves automation with a multi-axis robot with little effort. Customers can also replace some of the motors used on the OVR Robots, which helps keep maintenance costs low.
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