Flexible and now well-suited to very heavy loads, the dual rotational and sliding movements of ball splines are in demand in robotics, CNC machinery and more.
Denser machines, distributed control and a call for smarter components have turned the linear axis into a system-level decision. In many cases, specification habits haven’t caught up.
Elastomer tubing contributes to the critical functionality of a broad range of devices in many industries—but often, they should not be treated as “off-the-shelf” parts. Here’s what to look for.
Engineered fluid process technologies enable development of new-gen cardiac implants. A Nordson EFD case history offers insights into the design, manufacture, assembly and fluid process behind consistent operation.