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I know a Guy

December 1, 2021

We all have a friend, relative or acquaintance who always seems to have the right connection, no matter what you need.

2021 PTE Buyer's Guide

December 1, 2021

Our comprehensive directory of mechanical power transmission component suppliers, along with related accessories, services and more!

An Idea Strengthens the Back of The World

December 1, 2021

It is neither fatal nor infectious, but very difficult to manage and extremely expensive to society, i.e. - the widespread medical disorder of chronic back pain.

Motion Control Trending Topics 2021

December 1, 2021

Digital transformation is taking place across industrial manufacturing and is most prominent in areas such as motion control, automation and robotics.

Reducing Plant Downtime

Win-911 Examines Critical Role of Remote Alarm Notification Software

December 1, 2021

Win-911 Examines Critical Role of Remote Alarm Notification Software

Stay "On-Track" When Selecting a Linear Guide System

December 1, 2021

Linear guide systems are perhaps the most diverse group of products in the motion control industry. Here's how to pick the best one for your application.

Influence of the Load-Dependent Center Distance

December 1, 2021

Considering the local flank parameters, such as pressure or transmission error, a significant influence of the load-dependent center distance can be observed. With the FVA-Workbench, the load-dependent center distance is always considered.

Open Loop Step Motor Error Sources - What Closing the Loop Corrects

December 1, 2021

Don Labriola

A look at several Two-Phase Hybrid Step Motors and their dominant error sources, and comment on how the errors are overcome by true servo operation of these motors.