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What are end effectors and why are they so important in robotics?
By Jared Worth The end effector (also referred to as end-of-arm tooling) is one of, if not the, most important component in a robotic arm. Without the end effector, a robotic arm is essentially...
Connected cars: Driving the future of the automotive industry
By Jared Worth Connected cars have been at the forefront of innovation in the automotive industry since their inception in 1996. Read this blog to learn more about how the tech has evolved, and...
Manus 2023 Brochure
By Sherill Letourneau The 11th biannual manus® awards competition recognizes innovative applications using plastic plain bearing and linear bearing and slides. Read this brochure to learn more about the awards, the prizes and the 2021...
The IIoT – Establishing a digital connection between industrial machines
As the world becomes more closely connected through the internet, industrial machines/technology need to keep pace. The IIoT not only makes this possible, but easy to do. This white paper will examine exactly how...
Hold the Cheese? Not for This Busy Iowa Production Plant
By Dan Thompson Minnesota Company Uses Plastic Energy Chain to Help Solve Processing Pain Like any industry, cheese manufacturers are susceptible to production downtime due to the breakdown of mechanical equipment. Which is precisely...
Are Trade Shows Worth It in the “New Normal”?
By Matt Mowry For many, many years, almost since I started my career in manufacturing twenty-three years ago, I have wanted to post a blog regarding a topic that has consistently been on my...
What are the different types of linear actuators?
By Jared Worth On the surface, explaining what a linear actuator is to someone should be a simple prospect. Reality, however, is never so simple. While at the core, linear actuators are devices used...
Save installation space and increase service life with high-end TPE cables
By Nils Krutzmann Are you familiar with this phenomenon: The summer vacation is coming to an end and you hastily arrange your things at the hotel for the return journey. In the bustling hotel...
Motor cables in small bend radii applications
By Julia Rossberg Anyone looking for a parking space in big cities these days will quickly realize that space is often a problem. Cars are getting bigger, and there are significantly more vehicles on...