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    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lifting column handles off-centre loads</title>
      <description>The Telemag TFG pillar consists of three aluminium profiles, which sit inside each other and can be extended or retracted using an integrated linear actuator. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>SKF UK</category>
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      <title>Actuator provides dramatic stage effects</title>
      <description>The Electro Kabuki is supplied with quick-fit, weatherproof supply and link cable connectors so that the mechanism can be daisy chained in order to drop large drapes or items. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Magnet Schultz</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/egd/egd114.html</link>
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      <title>Motors provide a 40% power boost</title>
      <description>35GLT motors can be customised with a proprietary fibre wrap insulation to minimise heat dissipation.  </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Danaher Motion</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tho/tho248.html</link>
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      <title>Actuators and controls come together</title>
      <description>Catalogue features Warner Linear's full line of standard M-Track, A-Track and B-Track electric actuators.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Warner Electric (Altra Industrial Motion)</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/wae/wae110.html</link>
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      <title>Versatile linear stages ease the design process</title>
      <description>OEMs can specify load and movement profile parameters to automatically select, configure and program a linear stage and drive combination that best fits the application. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Rockwell Automation</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/roc/roc377.html</link>
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      <title>Roller screw actuators save energy and maintenance</title>
      <description>Olsen Engineering's Tritex units package up the actuator, the servomotor, encoder, amplifier and positioner in one compact, efficient frame, dispensing with the need to mix and match vital components.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Olsen Engineering UK</category>
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      <title>Small solenoids are discrete actuators</title>
      <description>Miniature open-frame solenoids are ideal for applications where high force is not required but compactness is essential.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Aerco</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/aea/aea201.html</link>
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      <title>Linear stages allow fine control</title>
      <description>A T-JOY3 joystick controller allows manual control of both X and Y axes from a single interface, as well as allowing microscope stage positions to be saved and recalled at the touch of a button. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Zaber Technologies</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/zab/zab103.html</link>
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      <title>Roller screw actuators outlast other technologies</title>
      <description>Olsen Engineering's roller screw servo linear actuators take up much less space for a given load rating and can outlive ball screw models by up to 15 times. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Olsen Engineering UK</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ole/ole100.html</link>
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      <title>Compact actuators have faster responses</title>
      <description>Shear actuators are more compact and have higher resonant frequencies than conventional piezo actuators.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Noliac</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/noz/noz102.html</link>
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      <title>Servo drive offers easy board mounting</title>
      <description>Standard Accelnet command interfaces are CANopen DSP-402, DeviceNet, ASCII, discrete I/O, stepper, +/-10V analogue and PWM. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Copley Controls Corp</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/crj/crj126.html</link>
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      <title>Actuators answer old engineering problems</title>
      <description>Compact linear actuators are based on novel segmented-spindle technology.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Kataka</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/kah/kah100.html</link>
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      <title>Electric actuators provide durability boost</title>
      <description>MXE users can select from a choice of five solid nut screw designs, featuring engineered resin for quiet and affordable performance.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Motion Control Products</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mjj/mjj127.html</link>
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      <title>Actuators survive harsh environments</title>
      <description>The LA35 actuator has an IP66/IP69k static rating, meaning that it can be washed down using high-pressure jet washers and has a working temperature range of -10 to +50C.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Linak-UK</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/lna/lna106.html</link>
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      <title>Actuators keep solar panels focused</title>
      <description>A tracking system based on Linak actuators can raise the efficiency of a solar panel system by up to 40%.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Linak-UK</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/lna/lna105.html</link>
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      <title>Motorised blades fine tune neutron beams</title>
      <description>Motorised blades modify the face area of the neutron beam perpendicular to the target, to tune its resolution and divergence to the optimal frequency required for the materials under test.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Heason Technology</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hea/hea153.html</link>
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      <title>Dedicated UK office provides specialist support</title>
      <description>PI's new dedicated subsidiary office in the UK is staffed by former Lambda Photometrics employees with more than 25 years experience in nanopositioning and micropositioning. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>PI (Physik Instrumente)</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/pyt/pyt164.html</link>
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      <title>Simple actuators provide precise positioning</title>
      <description>Kistler Instruments' actuators are exceptionally simple to install and offer flexibility, precise positioning, very high repeatability and accurate monitoring and control of the joining force.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Kistler Instruments</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/kis/kis203.html</link>
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      <title>Permanent magnet steppers offer easy actuation</title>
      <description>12V DC actuators offer advantages in a wide range of applications, such as valve control, antenna adjustment, emission control and in medical and laboratory instruments.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Astrosyn International Technology</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ast/ast131.html</link>
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      <title>Actuators get machines up and running fast</title>
      <description>The Precision Linear Actuators (PLA) ranges are actuators designed for automation tasks in the industry or for the replacement of pneumatics or hydraulics wherever they may exist.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Micromech</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mie/mie244.html</link>
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      <title>Weather-proof lock secures outside doors</title>
      <description>The lock protects against water and dust ingress while the long life IGUS and DU bearings guarantee the lock is maintenance-free. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Magnet Schultz</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/egd/egd113.html</link>
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      <title>Small linear slide provides speed boost</title>
      <description>Measuring only 8mm in length, the P-653 stage offers a travel range of 2mm and sub-micron resolution, combined with a holding force of 0.15N.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>PI (Physik Instrumente)</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/pyt/pyt163.html</link>
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      <title>Drive system components feature modular design</title>
      <description>The Framo range includes compact slip-on geared motors, linear actuators and push-pull linear chains.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Rodriguez (UK)</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rod/rod214.html</link>
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      <title>Frame grabber handles high-resolution video</title>
      <description>Video data can be simultaneously transferred to system or display memory without CPU intervention and can be formatted to several pixel formats. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Lambda Photometrics</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/lam/lam198.html</link>
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      <title>Linear actuators prove popular on gas turbines</title>
      <description>Actuators made by Hutchinson and Dibley are used in the remote control of critical systems in naval propulsion systems, gas turbines and power stations.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Hutchinson and Dibley</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hut/hut103.html</link>
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      <title>Positioner provides nanometre resolution</title>
      <description>The nanoMIPOS400 CAP nanopositioner satisfies the high-precision demands of biology, medicine and laser technology applications. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Linos Photonics</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/lip/lip107.html</link>
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      <title>Actuators incorporate force sensors</title>
      <description>The brushless servo design of the GSX series linear actuators allows them to be used in state-of-the art closed loop servo systems, where electronic control of positioning and velocity is required. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Inmoco</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/inm/inm169.html</link>
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      <title>Compact positioning table cuts installation times</title>
      <description>The integration of the slide guide and precision ballscrew eliminates complex precision adjustment, reducing installation time dramatically compared to assembling individual components. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Micromech</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mie/mie241.html</link>
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      <title>Motion system cuts installation costs</title>
      <description>Heason Technology positioning stages combine Danaher Motion-Dover's XY range of precision positioning tables with Baldor's DSMS high-torque stepper motors with integrated micro-stepping drives. </description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Heason Technology</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hea/hea151.html</link>
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      <title>Precision actuators cross technology boundaries</title>
      <description>Brochure presents a variety of submicron to subnanometre precision compact actuators, featuring novel ceramic piezo motors as well as classical motors.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>PI (Physik Instrumente)</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/pyt/pyt162.html</link>
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      <title>Linear drives offer positioning speed boost</title>
      <description>With OSP-E electrical linear drives can achieve speeds of up to 1.25m/s or down to 0.005m/s. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Hoerbiger-Origa</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hoe/hoe190.html</link>
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      <title>Pan-tilt units keep sensors on target</title>
      <description>Rugged all-in-one design is compact and has flexible mounting options for single, or multiple payloads including video cameras, lasers, antennas and thermal imagers.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Directed Perception</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/djn/djn100.html</link>
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      <title>Stages promise subnanometre resolution</title>
      <description>The ability to control motion with millisecond responsiveness and nanometre precision over long travel ranges makes PIHera stages ideal for measuring and QA applications.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>PI (Physik Instrumente)</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/pyt/pyt161.html</link>
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