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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The advent of the smartphone and tablet has had a dramatic impact
on the types of media we consume. Whereas in the past we might have
been wedded to printed sources such as newspapers or magazines,...
Posted On 06/25/2020
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Linear actuators are used in many applications around industry.
Pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechanical technologies are the
primary options for providing linear actuation but the selection
and use...
Posted On 02/12/2020
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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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How does a company decide the business case to build a linear
positioner in-house or purchase an existing off-the-shelf
technology, when it comes to industrial applications that involve
high volume,...
Posted On 12/20/2019
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The arguments advocating more automation in our factories and
process plants are gaining momentum and translating into a
revolution in production environments. Parker designs
automated linear motion...
Posted On 09/24/2019
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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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It’s no secret that the Millennial Generation’s practices and
preferences are shifting consumer product design and marketing
messages across the board. But how does that trend affect product
design in...
Posted On 09/05/2019
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We examined the technology options for use in linear drive trains
being deployed on additive manufacturing or 3D printing systems in
"Drive Train Technology Risks in Precision Linear Motion...
Posted On 07/10/2019
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There is no “one size fits all” drive train linear actuator
technology for every application. In reality, the selection of
different types of linear motion systems depends entirely on what
is most...
Posted On 07/01/2019
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It’s well documented that creating compressed air for use by
pneumatic cylinders is not a particularly cost-effective process,
largely as a result of generator and system inefficiencies. With
accounts...
Posted On 07/01/2019
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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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Throughout the world, various types of metrology applications share
a common need for increased precision. Metrology is the scientific
study of measurement. Metrology applications take some type...
Posted On 10/11/2018
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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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Machine design challenges Pressures to reduce overhead costs and
maximize profitability have forced original equipment manufacturers
and machine builders to significantly reduce their...
Posted On 04/25/2018
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Many factors must be considered when determining which linear
actuator to use in an application. Besides technical specifications
such as speed, acceleration and payload, there’s another...
Posted On 01/25/2018
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When people hear the word vacuum, most think about the machines
used to clean your home. However, there’s an entirely different
meaning in manufacturing that helps enhance how we live our daily
lives....
Posted On 10/18/2017
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A cleanroom is an environment maintained to ensure minimal levels
of environmental pollutants such as dust, airborne microbes,
aerosol particles, and chemical vapors. It is critical for...
Posted On 09/20/2017
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For a machine designer, flexibility means highly configurable and
adaptable components that can allow for slight variations without
demanding major design changes. When applying these demands to...
Posted On 08/24/2017
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