Motion Control Features

Top five commercial challenges for machine designers

From benchtop laboratory automation to plant floor material handling to heavy-duty construction vehicles, motion control system users are under constant pressure to differentiate in an increasingly commoditised marketplace.

Electric aircraft close to take-off

Technology is being developed that could see electric aircraft in our skies within just 10 years. David Latimer, Chief Executive Officer of Magnomatics, explores how pressure to reduce noise and carbon dioxide emissions is driving the innovations that will make this possible.

igus supports student spice vending machine project with drylin W linear systems

Curry instead of cola! Five students from Heubach, Germany have developed a vending machine for packaged spices with engineers from EMAG LaserTec GmbH.

Caps and plugs - shock absorption and preventing damage in transit

A key component in countless engineering applications, caps and plugs offer protection during the manufacturing process.

More Motion Control Features Features

igus linear guides used at long jump events(30/03/2020)

In athletics, some disciplines are difficult to follow for spectators. For football, it is clear to see when the ball is in the goal. In long jump, however, it is not easy to judge whether the last jump has set a new record.
High duty packaging application uses low maintenance solution(30/03/2020)

For Packfeeder’s new Pickfeeder Twin 200 unscrambler system, HepcoMotion was challenged to achieve a cycle of 200 containers per minute, whilst also ensuring high reliability and low maintenance.
The electric vs pneumatic debate(02/03/2020)

The arrival of electric actuators has inevitably raised questions about their performance when they are compared to more traditional pneumatic solutions.
KEB Automation and ISG cooperation results in seamless, integrated CNC solutions(05/02/2020)

In cooperation with German company ISG (Industrial Control Technology), the ISG-CNC core is now implemented in the KEB automation system – with individual possibilities for many industries, from woodworking and robotics, to motion control, CNC and the manufacture of dental prostheses.
Shock absorber helps young woman to recover from tumour operation(17/12/2019)

An adjustable industrial shock absorber donated by WDS Component Parts Ltd. is helping a young woman regain strength and mobility following a major operation to remove a tumour. The shock absorber is incorporated into a modified rowing machine in a project coordinated by nationwide charity Remap.