Electric Actuators Best For Food Production
In automated food production lines, many moving parts are traditionally compressed air systems. In the past it was hailed as a cheap wonder fluid, but now there are many problems associated with the use of compressed air. In factory automation, compressed air is...
Vibration Control Improves Performance for Skiers
The active control of vibrations has been used in a wide array of different applications, including helicopter blades, prosthetic limbs and in telescopes and manufacturing. In a project in France, the concepts of smart materials and vibration control were adapted and...
Flexible Packaging Needs Flexible Solutions
Flexible packaging testing and assembly is a popular niche for actuators by SMAC, available through ORLIN Technologies. Our units can provide solutions for: • Cardboard testing• Packaging Sealers• Rejecting, lane dividing and sorting• Bottle filling• Fitment assembly•...
3D Printing for Prototypes
Print, test, refine, print – 3D printing makes creating a prototype quick and easy 3D printing for prototypes is a valuable tool for engineering and design companies, large and small businesses. With the increase in desktop 3D printing in recent years, the technology...
LCC-10 Quick Start Guide
We are always happy to provide full technical support from our UK based office. However, there are a few things you should do to get started with your new actuator and controller. You will need: • Your actuator • A controller • Connecting cables (often hard-wired to...
CBL vs Pneumatic
Why is the SMAC CBL range better than any pneumatic?
SMAC Torques Capping Applications with the New CBR Actuator
SMAC's new cylindrical CBR Electric Actuator is now available. With a linear force above 100N and a rotary torque in the 8-12NM range, this compact and high-speed actuator is particularly popular with Packaging and Food Processing companies looking to optimize their...
Development of a new Piezo-Optical Tip-tilt mechanism
News from Cedrat Technologies A new tip-tilt mechanism based on low voltage piezoelectric actuators has been designed by Cedrat Technologies (CTEC) to answer the need of a Point Ahead Mechanism (PAM) for the JPL Deep Space Optical Communication (DSOC) module of...
LCA6 vs LVDT
What are the differences between the LCA6 and LVDT?
CASE STUDY: Screw Thread Check
Case StudiesOverviewThe Problem A manufacturer in the automotive industry produces a high-value component for high-end car engines. In the past, they have checked the threads in this part by hand; having workers on the production line who would manually insert a screw...