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July 24, 2008
Focus of the Issue :

Special issue on motion control, Darpa’s latest body amplifier, Connections are key in reining in costs, Understanding resolution specs, How much torque? Remote sensors can tell
Articles:
Leland Teschler's Editoral What’s Tough About Training
Letters - 7/24/2008
Robosoldier
Architectures for Economical Motion
Resolution Resolved
Torque Telemetry Goes Digital
Electromagnetic Brakes Let Hospital Rooms Go Ergonomic
Web-Based Technique Handles CNC Motion Control
Software Review: Software links AutoCAD data to SharePoint
Scanning for Ideas: Low-Cost Vibration Monitoring
Product Spotlight: DC output Modules with Fault Protection
Product Spotlight: High-Performance Motion Controller
Product Spotlight: Linear Drive
Product Spotlight: Machine-Mount I/O Modules
Product Spotlight: PLC Programming/Training Aids
Product Spotlight: Servodrive Delivers 5 kW of Continuous Power
Product Spotlight: Speed Control I/O for Pump and Fan Motors
Scanning for Ideas: Compact Linear-dc Servomotor
Scanning for Ideas: Sorting 900 Parts/Hour
Scanning for Ideas: High-Tech Sprinkler for Lawn Care
Berke on Safety: It Happened. Now Investigate the Accident.
Backtalk - 7/24/2008
Looking Back
Product Spotlight: Ball-Screw Drives
Product Spotlight: Dc-Drive Package
New Products: 16-mm DC Micromotors
New Products: Cable Carriers
New Products: Digital Potentiometer
New Products: Drives for DC/DC Converters
New Products: Linear Actuators
New Products: Motor-Encoder Assembly
New Products: Positioning Products
New Products: Power Supplies Target Motors, Pumps
New Products: Steel-Tape Scale Handles Varying Temperatures
New Products: Stepping Motor and Driver System
New Products: Three-Phase Synchronous Motors
New Products: Zinc-Plated Shaft Collars
What Recession? Sales of ac Drives Still Going Strong
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