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Stepper motor linear actuators (SMLAs) combine a stepper motor, precision lead screw and nut in one compact envelope, providing a highly configurable, customizable and robust solution for linear motion. With the help of a motion controller and a stepper driver, all SMLAs can be programmed to position a load to a precise location. However, standard configurations do not provide a feedback mechanism that tells the operator whether the move is completed or not.
Rolling bearings possess especially low friction characteristics. They make it possible to reduce bearing friction by half, offering the construction machinery sector the opportunity to achieve significant carbon dioxide savings without imposing high development costs. This article will examine the current solutions from Schaeffler.
The global belt market is projected to experience steady growth from 2025 to 2035, according to a forecast by Future Market Insights (futuremarketinsights.com) This growth is driven by increasing demand across industries such as manufacturing, automotive, agriculture and mining, where V-belts play a crucial role in power transmission systems.
The mining industry is known for operating within some of the most complex and demanding environments possible. Equipment reliability, efficiency, and operational safety are absolutely essential. The challenges come when the longevity and reliability aspect of machinery on site comes into question.
The 2025 EASA Convention at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville took place in July 2025. The event focused on companies involved in the service and sale of electric motors, pumps, drives, controls, gearboxes and other rotating machinery. Highlights included market trends, economic outlook, harnessing AI, rotor testing, new motor technologies, supply chain and more.
In an industry built on motion, efficiency, and precision, it’s easy to accept the idea that artificial intelligence and automation are ushering in a post-labor future. We hear daily that machines are learning, adapting, and replacing human intervention across the supply chain—from predictive maintenance to intelligent inspection and beyond. But Waiting for Robots (a title that knowingly echoes Samuel Beckett’s play Waiting for Godot) by Antonio A. Casilli offers a critical counterpoint that deserves attention from anyone working in automation or industrial systems. Like Beckett’s elusive Godot, the fully autonomous future we’re promised never quite arrives—and meanwhile, humans keep doing the work.
A broad line of standard and custom shaft collars, couplings, and mounting devices for building automation, robotics, and packaging equipment has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA.
John Crane recently announced the launch of the Type 93AX Coaxial Separation Seal – a next generation dry gas sealing solution engineered to help customers reduce emissions, improve equipment reliability, and lower operational costs.
ABB is extending its leadership in AI-powered autonomous mobile robotics with the launch of the Flexley Mover P603 platform AMR, the most compact model in its class to handle payloads of up to 1500 kg. Designed to boost intralogistics efficiency, the P603 combines compact design with AI-driven Visual SLAM navigation and the latest version of AMR Studio software that maximizes flexibility by enabling different modules to be integrated into the AMR.
Bosch Rexroth is expanding its CKR series of compact modules with an innovative dual belt axis for dynamic handling with a total load capacity of up to 770 kg. The new CKR-280 heavy-duty axis combines the functions of two linear axes into one linear system. Two, independently driven carriages in a single frame enable dynamic applications with high drive torques and short cycle times.
SEW-Eurodrive GearOil is now available as an option with its heavy industry gear units. This synthetic lubricant, formulated and tested by SEW-Eurodrive engineers specifically for SEW-Eurodrive gear geometries and thermal loads, is now offered as part of the factory build and service ecosystem for products such as the X.e and MC-series gear units.
Industrial motors are used in various applications, such as manufacturing, mining, forest products, materials handling, oil and gas, and more. Often paired with brakes to improve performance, they work together to accomplish the intended purpose, acting as a safety measure against uncontrolled machinery operations or to enable accurate positioning.
Because of the vast selection of industrial brake systems available, choosing the right one for your specific application can be challenging. For instance, OEM manufacturers who include brakes on their equipment prioritize initial costs over operating costs including maintenance, repairs, and adjustment to keep the brakes running within desired parameters. However, replacing your brakes with the same model is not necessarily the best option. With the number of brake systems on the market and the variety of factors to consider, here are some guidelines to follow for your next motor brake system selection.
Nord Drivesystems offers a comprehensive range of mechanical and electronic solutions that power industries worldwide. They’ve established themselves as a trusted manufacturing partner thanks to a strong commitment to quality and service, focus on innovation, and full customer support from idea to implementation. To further help their customers, they offer numerous training opportunities.
Siemens AG closed its acquisition of ebm-papst's industrial drive technology business. In the future, it will be marketed using the name "Mechatronic Systems" at Siemens. The business has about 650 employees and its portfolio includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the extra-low voltage protection range, innovative driving systems used in free-moving, driverless transport systems, and other applications.
Motion Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of a new sales branch in Quebec, Canada. The new facility, located at 2903 7th Street, Val-d'Or, officially opened on June 2, 2025. This
strategic location strengthens the company’s ability to better serve and expand its customer base in Northern Quebec.
The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), demonstrates outstanding examples of PM’s diversity and ability to meet critical requirements. From electric vehicles to musical instruments to semiconductors, once again, parts fabricators have demonstrated PM’s versatility and unique ability to challenge competing technologies. These award-winning components use PM’s flexibility to push forward new concepts and process controls to demonstrate the inexhaustible range of PM’s capabilities.
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