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The Advantages of Automatic Lubrication Systems

Atlanta Drive Systems examines grease vs. oils, single point vs. multi point strategies and the evolution of lubrication technology

Atlanta Drive Systems, Inc., Farmingdale, NJ, offers rack and pinion systems, actuators, gearboxes, servo reducers and lubrication systems for many different industries including machine tool, automation, aerospace, woodworking, material handling, robotic, food, packaging, stone and special machinery. PTE recently discussed the company’s lubrication solutions with Peter Alfano, senior applications engineer.

Pack Expo Las Vegas 2025

Celebrates packaging and material handling solutions

A History of Motion + Power

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Drive System Design and Transense Technologies collaborate on fully functional automotive solutions

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Feature Articles

Unlocking Efficiency in Pneumatic Systems

As industries adopt more automation, the demand for reliable and efficient pneumatic systems, which power everything from robotic arms to air-powered tools, continues to rise. However, despite their widespread
use, these systems often suffer from hidden inefficiencies. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director at SMB Bearings—Oxfordshire, U.K.) explores how an overlooked component, industrial bearings, can improve the
efficiency of pneumatic technologies.

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Communication Without Restrictions

C-COM Satellite Systems, a manufacturer of mobile satellite antennas, has integrated several models of Bodine Electric motors across a variety of platforms. These motors are primarily used to drive the Azimuth
and Elevation axes on their Fly-Away (portable) and Drive-Away (vehiclemounted) systems.

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Leveling Up Lubrication

The SKF Lincoln SL-6 metering device is a single-line automatic lubrication system injector. Its proven design is thoroughly updated to meet new demands on maintainability, leakage-protection and long-lasting performance even with harsh extreme pressure greases. Today’s manufacturing environment demands less maintenance time, higher productivity demands and little to no tolerance for unplanned production stops.

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MPT Expo 2025 Accelerates Innovation

The Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo) returns to Detroit from October 21–23, 2025, bringing together a comprehensive cross-section of the mechanical, fluid, and electrical power transmission sectors. Hosted in one of North America’s manufacturing hubs, the event serves as a convergence point for engineers, technologists, researchers and decision-makers involved in the design, production and integration of power transmission systems.

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Gear Drives

The path toward success in mechanical power transmission today hinges on an organization’s ability to provide smart and digital automation solutions. Customers are looking for system components boasting more performance, precision, and cost effectiveness in robotics and industrial automation applications. Schaeffler, the global technology company specializing in solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors, offers a strong and diverse product range not only for large industrial robots, but also for lightweight and collaborative robots (cobots).

Gears

The digital transformation is fundamentally changing the industry, and digital twins play a central role. They enable real-time monitoring of physical systems, simulation of their behavior, and informed decision-making. A dissertation from the TU Darmstadt Institute for Product Development and Machine Elements (pmd) shows how the FVA-Workbench gearbox design software can be implemented as a platform for creating digital twins of industrial gearboxes. The results demonstrate how the combination of detailed modeling, continuous real-time calculations, and engaging dashboard visualization offers an efficient and user-friendly solution for the development of digital twins. 

Bearings

The Bearing Show North America 2025, colocated with Lubricant Expo North America 2025 takes place March 18–20 at Huntington Place in Detroit. The Bearing Show connects the evolving needs of bearings end-users with the latest technologies serving OEM development, maintenance professionals and R&D engineers. 

Motors

Unlike HVAC applications, servomotors are not normally operated at the same speed or torque for extended periods, thus the overall efficiency of a servomotor is not easily given a single numeric value. The efficiency varies greatly with the application, and thus different applications favor different types of servomotors.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

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The carve-out of the division Commercial Vehicles (CV) from the unit Voith Turbo was successfully completed as of November 1, 2025. Since then, the division has been set up as an independent company from a legal, operational, and organizational perspective and operates under the new brand Driventic. With its experienced management team led by CEO Dr. Gregor Wiche and around 1,400 employees at 26 locations in 18 countries worldwide, Driventic is well positioned to play an active role in shaping the future of the commercial vehicle market.

PRODUCT NEWS

At SPS Nuremberg, Bonfiglioli is showcasing its comprehensive ecosystem of mechatronics, combining gearmotors, inverters and sensors with automation software tools. A special focus is given to the newly expanded Axia drive family, while five mechatronic packages dedicated to applications for rolling conveyor, palletizer, flowpack, compact warehouse elevator and material handling complete the range displayed at the exhibition.

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PowerGen 2026

Jan 20, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026

PowerGen (San Antonio, TX) is the premier networking and business hub for power generation professionals and solution providers. It unites power producers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, OEMs, and large-scale energy users. As the industry evolves toward cleaner and more sustainable energy, PowerGen fosters a progressive environment for both established professionals and new energy leaders driving the transition to a more sustainable future. The show invites technology experts, engineers, suppliers, decision-makers and thought leaders to join in exploring innovative solutions, learning from past and present projects and shaping the future of power generation. This includes a focus on The Total Energy Mix: Powering the Future, ensuring that all energy sources are considered in the journey towards sustainability.

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Feb 10, 2026 - Feb 12, 2026

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Jan 6, 2026 - Jan 9, 2026

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Mar 3, 2026 - Mar 5, 2026

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