Linear motors are the most demanding part of point-to-point applications, requiring careful analysis to achieve accuracy and appropriate sizing. In high-throughput applications, standard triangular or ...

Smooth motion is key to precision; Here are some tips on how to get it. Precision-positioning systems used for metrology, inspection, printing, DNA assaying, and laser machining are typified by a need ...

AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is Part I of a two part series. The following text is an overview of camshaft design studying the path of the lifter as it travels the lobe of the cam. Although cam profiles effect ...