QuickChat: How to Evaluate and Select an Actuator Supplier
April 28, 2023
Bob Vavra and Adrian Prince discuss how to match actuators with their correct applications, how to assess different sourcing options, and what expectations users and suppliers should have.
Motion control continues to be an area of great emphasis spanning many industries. As a result, actuators are getting a lot more attention from design and the operations teams.
In this QuickChat with Adrian Prince, Mechanical Engineer at Actuonix Motion Devices, learn how to select the correct actuator for the correct application, the distinctions between working with manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, and what suppliers and end users should expect from one another through the process.
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