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Linear Motion Zone
 
 
Welcome to Eureka's new dedicated Linear Motion Zone.

In this Zone you can view the latest linear motion technology articles, free design tools, videos and new products that will provide you with valuable information on linear motion technology. You can also read about Eureka's Linear Motion Round Table debate and don't forget to leave your comments and feedback on the articles or contact us here.

We hope you find this new Zone useful.
 
Technology
Linear motion off the shelf
 
Linear motion off the shelf Tom Shelley reports on some of the plethora of linear motion systems available from specialist suppliers.

With so many high-quality, competitively-priced linear actuators of different types, it makes no sense for an OEM engineer to try to design their own or manufacture them from bought-in parts. In addition to the cost of the parts, there is also cost of obtaining and assembling them, plus the cost of the time spent designing the actuator. If the unit is to work as intended, it is necessary to ... More
BIGLIA Group relies on linear guides and spindle bearings from Schaeffler
 
BIGLIA-Group-relies-on-linear-guides-and-spindle-bearings-from-Schaeffler The Schaeffler Group has expanded its partnership with Italian machine tool manufacturer BIGLIA to supply its super ... More
Linear guidance systems ensure accuracy and reliability of DMG milling centres
 
Linear-guidance-systems-ensure-accuracy-and-reliability-of-DMG-milling-centres German machine tool manufacturer Deckel Maho Gildemeister (DMG) is working closely with The Schaeffler Group's INA ... More
Selling the benefits of linear motion
 
Selling-the-benefits-of-linear-motion A need to educate consumers was the major theme to emerge from the recent Eureka Linear Motion Round Table. Discussion ... More
Integrated kinematics package brings robots to life on baby formula filling line
 
Integrated-kinematics-package-brings-robots-to-life-on-baby-formula-filling-line A new approach to scoop insertion machine design based on a Rockwell Automation Delta robot solution is offering a ... More
Easier to programme filling and closing machines improve productivity
 
Easier-to-programme-filling-and-closing-machines-improve-productivity An integrated architecture solution from Rockwell Automation allowed a Swiss company to help its customers improve ... More
Keeping it simple
 
Keeping-it-simple With the launch of Red Drive, Rotalink has driven down the development costs of smallscale DC motor control systems and ... More
 
News
Aerotech provides enabling positioning technology for ORC
 
Aerotech-provides-enabling-positioning-technology-for-ORC Positioning systems and motion controls from Aerotech are being used in cutting-edge laser writing technology at the ... More
Schaeffler plant produces one millionth ball screw drive
 
Schaeffler-plant-produces-one-millionth-ball-screw-drive Precision bearings and automotive components supplier The Schaeffler Group has reached an important milestone after the ... More
Linear motion rings up to 8m … and beyond
 
Linear-motion-rings-up-to-8m-…-and-beyond Linear motion specialist, HepcoMotion, has developed the capability to produce rings with diameters from 100mm up to ... More
Precision expert to speak at Linear Motion Design Day
 
Precision-expert-to-speak-at-Linear-Motion-Design-Day Professor Paul Shore will explain how high precision linear motion is critical in production of optical components ... More
Eureka’s first Design Day generates positive feedback
 
Eurekas-first-Design-Day-generates-positive-feedback More than 60 delegates attended Eureka's first Design Day event – the Linear Motion Masterclass More than 60 delegates ... More
Linear technology crucial to printer technology
 
Linear-technology-crucial-to-printer-technology Nick Campbell of Inca Digital Printers, told delegates at the Linear Motion Masterclass that linear motors are crucial ... More
 
Design Tools
 
Analyzer The Design Tools Zone provides you with access to literature and downloads for Rockwell Automation’s Motion Analyzer software tool – a fundamental part of the Allen-Bradley mechatronic solutions portfolio.

Create and simulate multi-segment cycle profiles to determine the best solution, improve your machine using optimisation tools and utilities; verify your performance envelope and maximise long term machine reliability. ... More

Video

Mitsubishi Electric servo demo rig


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Mitsubishi Electric has built this demonstration rig that graphically illustrates six axes of high-speed, high-accuracy, synchronised motion. The rig contains three linear servo axes driving carriages on a common axis. On each carriage is mounted a rotary servo axis. Operator control and monitoring is provided by a Mitsubishi Electric GOT15 HMI, linked to the PLC through the bus on the backplane which allows high speed data transfer from the servo amplifiers to the HMI.



Specifier
Brake system for linear guide
 
Brake-system-for-linear-guide HepcoMotion has developed a simple mechanism to allow linear motion systems to be manually locked at any position along ... More
Out of the box solution for linear applications
 
Out-of-the-box-solution-for-linear-applications Macro Sensors is to offer a complete 'out of the box' solution for linear position gauging that combines spring-loaded, ... More
Spiral beam couplings from Reliance Precision Mechatronics
 
Spiral-beam-couplings-from-Reliance-Precision-Mechatronics Reliance Precision Mechatronics is proud to introduce an extension to its range of spiral beam couplings. The target ... More
Fast lead times on linear recirculating roller guides
 
Fast-lead-times-on-linear-recirculating-roller-guides Schaeffler is offering UK customers its RUS and PR linear recirculating roller guidance systems on fast lead times. ... More
New linear motion guide bearing
 
New-linear-motion-guide-bearing Aimed at cost-sensitive applications across industrial automation, including pick and place, materials handling, ... More
 
Poll
What factors – if any – would be most likely to put you off using linear motion technology?

 
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