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Improperly Testing Belt Tension Can Easily Damage Small Motors

January 23, 2019

Donald P. Labriola II, president and founder of QuickSilver Controls, Inc. Most of us want to just instinctively squeeze a belt between a pair o...

Engineering in the Modern Age

January 14, 2019

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There is a growing social chasm developing in society in general that we will have to address: the value of formal education. When I grew up thi...

SPS IPC Drives 2018

November 27, 2018

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SPS IPC Drives (November 27-29 in Nuremberg, Germany), covers the entire spectrum of smart and digital automation - from simple sensors to intellig...

Calendar

October 1, 2018

The complete technical Calendar from the October 2018 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

KEB America Releases Washdown Servomotors for Industrial Applications

September 28, 2018

KEB America announces the release of the new STEEL IT epoxy coating for servomotors. When motors are used in applications that are exposed to moisture and chemicals - such as food and beverage processing - they require special design considerations to ensure they will withstand the environment. The new STEEL IT epoxy coating option from KEB America provides a washdown servomotor with many of the benefits of a stainless-steel motor, but at a fraction of the cost.

Future of E-Mobility

September 25, 2018

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Schaeffler Touts System Solutions and Electrification at Detroit Symposium

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Hannover Messe USA: What We Learned

September 17, 2018

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The East Hall—home to Hannover Messe USA— took a systematic approach to manufacturing, highlighting the smart components and techniques that will b...

KEB America Announces ISO 9001:2015 Certification

June 1, 2018

KEB America has announced the ISO 9001:2015 certification of their production facility, located in Shakopee, Minnesota.

Custom Machine and Tool Co., Inc. Bolsters Accuracy and Efficiency for Vande Berg Scales

May 11, 2018

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Written by: Charlotte R. Stevens, Marketing Manager at Custom Machine and Tool Co., Inc. If you can find that magic bullet that will reduce the ...

What is a Voice Coil Actuator?

April 30, 2018

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A voice coil actuator, also known as a non-commutated DC linear actuator, is a type of direct drive linear motor. The name “voice coil” comes from ...