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‘Linear Drives’

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Start with the news release Schaeffler has linear guidance for patients from Schaeffler (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "Varian Medical Systems (VMS) UK, a manufacturer of radiotherapy machines, is using precision linear guidance systems supplied by Schaeffler. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Torque motors eliminate extruder vibration from Parker Hannifin - Electromechanical and Drives Division: "The latest high-performance torque motors and variable speed drives from Parker Hannifin are playing an important role in a range of extruders manufactured by plastics machinery company, Ghioldi.".
 
In November 2008, we covered the news from Bonfiglioli UK Industrial Solutions - take a look at Bevel helical gearboxes take to the bridge which says: "Synchronised sets of Bonfiglioli industrial gearboxes are being used on Sydney's Harbour Bridge to drive two 60-tonne workmen's gantries. ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from ATM Automation, Avoid robotics downtime through maintenance, as well as Algor upgrades finite element analysis software from Algor, and Camera is optimised for 3D profiling from Adept Electronic Solutions.
 

Latest stories...
IEI launches Intel Atom platforms (November 2008)

IEI Technology Corp has launched a range of products based on the 45nm Intel Atom processor N270.

ABB drives recycling scheme (November 2008)

ABB Drives Alliance has launched a scheme to recycle waste electronic drives.

Dodge gearboxes/bearings increase uptime (November 2008)

Conveyor uptime has increased at Corcoran Concrete's quarry in County Mayo, following a switch to Dodge-brand gearboxes and bearings from Baldor.

Pyplok gives spark-free pipe connection (November 2008)

The Tube-Mac Pyplok connecting system is sparkless, making it suitable for pipe and tube fabrication in the most demanding environments and systems, where fire safety is essential.

Control Techniques offers digital DC motor drive (November 2008)

Control Techniques has launched a digital DC motor drive - the Mentor MP.

Solartron offers linear displacement transducers (November 2008)

High-accuracy linear displacement transducers are available from Solartron Metrology.

Tolomatic improves bagging system at Thiele (November 2008)

Thiele Technologies has turned to Tolomatic to solve the problem of how to compensate for inconsistent bag dimensions on its modular bag filling and sealing system.

Door system uses Festo linear actuator (November 2008)

Transport Door Solutions has developed an automated door system for the PPM 60 light railcar from Parry People Movers.

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