October 2018

Show Me Something

October 1, 2018

Fall is the season of change. But in industrial America, it's also the season of trade shows. Either way, the season is in full swing.

The Consistency Game

October 1, 2018

A Look at Gear & Gear Drive Lubrication Performance Improvements

Gearmotors Pulling, Pushing and Controlling Their Weight

October 1, 2018

Industrial mainstay adapts to remain relevant in a 4.0 world

Hannover Messe USA - What we Learned

October 1, 2018

IMTS 2018 had its fair share of machine tools, 3D printers and advanced robotics. Meanwhile, the East Hall — home to Hannover Messe USA — took a more systematic approach, highlighting the smart components and techniques that will be integral in developing the digital factory of the future.

The Future of E-Mobility

October 1, 2018

Schaeffler Touts System Solutions and Electrification Advancements at Detroit Symposium

Step vs. Servo - Selecting the Best

October 1, 2018

Over the many years, there have been many technical papers and articles about which motor is the best. The short and sweet answer is - let's talk about the application. More recently a number of papers and articles have appeared that compared each motor's advantages and disadvantages in generic or specific terms. Many times, the methods used to drive and control these motors are not completely described due to the many control schemes available for use. A few articles focus on just the open loop step motor and the closed loop servo motor advantages and disadvantages in a laundry list format. This article is attempting to "drill down" into the reasons why and to describe how it is done.

Smashing the Efficiency Barrier

October 1, 2018

A Practical Comparison of Planetary and Orbitless Gear-Heads.

Product News

October 1, 2018

The complete Product News section from the October 2018 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

Industry News

October 1, 2018

The complete Industry News section from the October 2018 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

Calendar

October 1, 2018

The complete technical Calendar from the October 2018 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

The World's Most Famous Mass Damper

October 1, 2018

Marvels of engineering have always drawn crowds. But when we think of tourist destinations, we think of old, opulent buildings like the Vatican or Versailles, massive, elaborately designed fountains, or skyscrapers.