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Ian Miller

Based out of Calgary, Ian Miller, P.Eng. is National Services Business Development Manager for Motion. He has over a decade of hydraulic and electrical experience in the field, including system design, troubleshooting, on-site installations, and technical training/support. 

Articles by Ian Miller

TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2024-03-01

Beyond Bearings: Unleashing the Potential of Ball Splines in Robotic Designs

When motion system designers need complex, high-speed, multiaxis motion, they might first think of elaborate, prepackaged robot arms. Or, if they need only a few axes, they might configure a separate profile or round rail for each axis. But hiding between those options is simple and proven ball spline technology. This multiaxis motion solution has existed for years and is still highly relevant to today’s complex motion schemes. Ball splines use a unique architecture integrating rotary and linear motion on a single shaft. This gives them more flexibility to implement complex motion schemes in tighter spaces, providing a two-for-one deal in motion control.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2022-12-01

Comparing Machine Screw Jacks and Ball Screw Jacks for Heavy Lifting Capabilities

To determine whether a machine screw jack or ball screw jack is the right fit for your application, Thomson and Motion engineers offer the following application parameters early in the design phase.

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