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Simple Yet Flexible Pneumatic Control Valves

Slip Clutches Improve Document Handling

Jeff Kerns

Electronic Latch Reads Multiple Credential Formats

Pumps Just Try to Fit In

Jeff Kerns

Eliminating Condensation for a Safer, Cleaner Workplace

Clutch Adds Benefits to Outdoor Equipment

Jeff Kerns

Precision Rotary Encoders with a Magnetic Heart

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Two-Speed Gearbox Provides High Speed and High Torque

Engineers at Stober have designed and built the PS Two-Speed gear box to quickly and efficiently carve complex parts out of modern metals.

Are Holding Brakes Shrinking?

Jeff Kerns

Ogura shows how the MTNB/TNB series brake works.

Hall Sensor Measures 360 Deg. of Rotation

Engineers who want to measure and control rotating antennas, fluid flow direction, or a robotic arm joint can now use a Two-Pi hallpot angle sensor from Elweco Inc.

Creating Larger Forces with Differential Roller Screws

Schaeffler’s PWG differential roller screw can create up to five times the force of a ball screw, making it ideal for hydraulic systems.

Wireless, Energy-Harvesting Switches Transmit Data More Than 900 ft.

Wireless AFIS rocker and snap switches can harvest the energy needed to send a radio message containing all user data via an antenna.

Hydraulic Work Supports Achieve High Performance

Rolling-Ring Drives Now Have Adjustable Pitch

Self-Clinching Nuts Leave Minimal Footprint on Ultra-Thin Stainless Steel

Linear Actuators Accelerate Motion-System Design

Brian Burke

Software Update Leads to Faster, Cheaper 3D Printing

Jeff Kerns

Updates to the Form 1+ SLA model software help to improve 3D printing.

Pneumatic Cylinder Designed to Stay Clean

With an eye on hygiene, Aventics' new mini pneumatic cylinder was designed using roll-in geometry for its cover to prevent dirt accumulation.

Sensor Leverages Thermodynamics to Measure Gas Flows

MEMSIC's MFC2000 series gas flow sensor measures up to 70 liters per minute of gas flow with a minimal pressure drop.

Compact, Electric Cylinders Lower Costs

The EC1 Linear Positioner from Kollmorgen, Redford, Va., has a maximum stroke length of 200 mm and delivers thrusts of up to 150 lb. at 13 ips.