Sewing may not be widely regarded as glamorous, but it is literally
what holds the very fabric of society together. All of the clothing
we wear can be found to contain neat stitching, but have you...
Posted On 01/05/2021
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Electrification remains one of the primary trends in the automotive
sector, as vehicle makers push hard to introduce cleaner
technologies that result in lower emissions. According to a recent
report...
Posted On 11/23/2020
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Motors and sensors go hand in hand. The EX range of motors already
feature a wide range of sensors that deliver feedback on various
parameters and, now, Parker has added a HIPERFACE DSL® encoder...
Posted On 07/30/2020
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Thanks to our loyal followers for all of the interest in the topics
covered in this blog over the past year. In examining the most-read
blog posts over the course of 2019, it becomes obvious that...
Posted On 01/14/2020
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In radiographic tilting beds, the table upon which the patient
is placed needs to be moved and controlled with smooth
precision. In this type of application, servo motors and drives
play a key role....
Posted On 09/06/2019
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This is the final of a three-part series that spoke to the various
feedback devices that are provided as options on Parker Servo
Motors. Part 1 & Part 2 provided the basic theory of operation
for the...
Posted On 07/31/2019
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For a long time, the use of hydraulic power in industrial processes
has been associated with its traditional benefits: high power
density, precise control, and long-term performance. Yet...
Posted On 02/12/2019
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Although the basic recipe for the solid soap bar has not varied
much for decades, the process of making this basic commodity has
changed significantly since the advent of industrialisation....
Posted On 02/01/2019
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In a world of constant technological advances, the photonics
industry is seeing rapid growth with no signs of a slow-down.
Photonics is the branch of technology concerned with the properties
and...
Posted On 01/04/2019
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When it comes to gearbox test rigs deployed in the automotive and
aerospace industries, one thing is certain - there is no margin for
failure. A test rig or system that is unreliable or...
Posted On 09/24/2018
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Modern Swiss-type lathes have evolved from simple screw machines to
high-precision, high-production machines and are now widely used
across many industries to completely machine small parts, even...
Posted On 07/24/2018
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Hazardous locations are operating environments in which explosive
or ignitable vapors or dust are present, or are likely to become
present. It is normal for various processing applications where
gas,...
Posted On 05/02/2018
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The automotive vehicle industry has experienced introductions of
several new technologies and upgrades. One significant example is
the rising amount of electrical content per vehicle. Testing...
Posted On 04/19/2018
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With its high power density and flexible mounting capabilities,
permanent magnet direct drive servo motors like the Parker PM-DD
series have a proven track record in many manufacturing
applications....
Posted On 01/10/2018
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The basic theory of operation for brushless servo motors revolves
around the principles of magnetism where like poles repel and
opposite poles attract. There are two magnetic sources found within
a...
Posted On 10/05/2017
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Most engineers recognize that gearheads can be used to create a
better inertia match between the object that is being moved and the
motor being driven. Put simply, it is dictated by the gearhead
ratio...
Posted On 06/08/2017
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Today, virtually everything we buy has at some point been on a
commercial freight truck, traversing countries and even continents
to reach us, the consumer. Commercial vehicle manufacturers are...
Posted On 04/25/2017
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Environmental factors, performance requirements and communication
protocols all factor into selecting a feedback device for your
rotary servo motor application. In this post, we’ll look at some...
Posted On 04/04/2017
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More than 5000 participants from 42 countries attended the recent
Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) annual
conference and exhibition in Washington D.C. SLAS is the premier
show...
Posted On 03/15/2017
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What's changing at SLAS 2017 this year? The Society for Laboratory
Automation and Screening (SLAS) is having their annual conference
and exhibition in Washington D.C. from February 4th - February...
Posted On 01/31/2017
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