Even though you might not notice them, actuators are all around us. They have become essential to so many elements of modern day living without you realising they’re there.   They operate within a huge variety of industries like packaging, aerospace, industrial,...

How to select the right motor for linear motion Selecting the right motor for you can depend on your application, workplace and overall requirements. Below are some advantages and disadvantages to consider when choosing between a stepper or servo motor…

Electric actuators are rapidly replacing pneumatic and hydraulic systems due to so many benefits in production, overall costs and the environment. Some of these reasons include:    Variable and programmable force    Superior accuracy and repeatability  Greater...

The SMAC Measurement Tool addresses the limitations of using a traditional Height Gauge. Shop floor part measurement is often made using traditional height gauges. These typically have numerous drawbacks such as manually zeroing or adjusting a dial indicator by moving...

Select the product type that will suit your requirements! In order to meet varying customer actuation specifications, CTEC has developped different families of standard piezoelectric actuators. You can now select the appropriate one thanks to their PIEZO PRODUCT...

Here's a little bit of background on our supplier, OP Mount Instrument Inc. They were founded in 1984, and we're the first optomechanics manufacturer in Taiwan. With plenty of experience and professional design and production ability, their products can satisfy a wide...

Discover the new brochures from CEDRAT Technologies Ltd:   FINE AND FAST STEERING MIRRORS BROCHURE Their FSM can be found in optical instruments, cameras, telescopes and electro optic systems embedded on airplanes, helicopters, satellites and spacecrafts.  ...

The SMAC Linear - Rotary actuator was originally developed to pick and place small objects, then moved into other electronic assembly applications. Next came the automatic thread check. Within the last couple of years, capping applications have spread and these most...

Working directly with SMAC’s dedicated encoder division in the USA, ORLIN Technologies is now able to offer optical encoders to customers’ specification with impressive lead times and low costs. EXAMPLE APPLICATION A manufacturer of PCB assembly equipment needed to...

Encoders are electro-mechanical devices that converts the angular position of a shaft or axle to an analog or digital signal. There are two main types: absolute and incremental (relative). The output of absolute devices indicate the current position of the shaft. The...