Telescopic rails vs. linear guides: which one does your application need?
By Jared Worth A control panel has to swing clear of its enclosure. A tray of test instruments has to come all the way out, not most of the way. A battery pack has...
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5 challenges of linear motion on boats — and how to solve them
By Jared Worth A superyacht owner taps a panel and a section of the transom glides open to reveal a tender bay — silent, precise, effortless. It happens hundreds of times a season in an environment...
Replacing pneumatics with electric linear motion systems
By Jared Worth Pneumatic systems have powered industrial automation for decades, moving everything from pick-and-place units to packaging machinery and assembly equipment. They are familiar, proven, and easy to source. But as manufacturers push...
What Insects Can Teach Us About Linear Motion
Introduction Nature has a way of solving engineering challenges long before humans do. Take insects, for example. Beetles, ants, and grasshoppers move efficiently using dry-running joints. These joints rely on microscopic surface structures and...
Designing a single-source linear system with drylin®
By Jared Worth In industrial applications, achieving seamless, efficient, and reliable motion is essential. Often, this involves integrating a variety of linear motion components – from guides and bearings to actuators and motors. While...