A well-behaved motion system depends on motor parameters derived from lab tests. When critical ratings are suspect, run the tests and measure the results yourself.

The editorial in our May 22 issue consisted of a commencement address cast in a whimsical framework. I claimed to have written the address so I would have one handy in case a college asked me to speak at a graduation ceremony. The premise was a bl

Designers often simply assume that 90?angles between the front wheel spindles andthe steering levers provide proper steering.

Designers often simply assume that 90° angles between the front wheel spindles and the steering levers provide proper steering.

Reeves Callaway has a long history of tinkering and modifying motorized vehicles, trying to wring the most performance and driving excitement from them.

Pressure switch from Turck has an operating
range to 400 bar.

When
automating pneumatic processes, bus modules control the interaction of an electronic
fieldbus and pneumatics.

In many cases it is essential to understand the mechanical limitations of an actuator to successfully apply linear-motion devices.

Tapered Caps and Plugs from Caplugs Div.

With
strokes of up to 25 mm, pneumatic short-stroke cylinders from Festo, Hauppauge,
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