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Motion control couplings: Single sourcing vs sourcing from multiple manufacturers

30/09/2020

Motion control couplings are one of the most common industrial components and there is a diverse base of manufacturers from which to choose, giving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) many options when selecting a coupling.

Top five commercial challenges for machine designers

30/06/2020

From benchtop laboratory automation to plant floor material handling to heavy-duty construction vehicles, motion control system users are under constant pressure to differentiate in an increasingly commoditised marketplace.

Electric aircraft close to take-off

30/06/2020

Technology is being developed that could see electric aircraft in our skies within just 10 years. David Latimer, Chief Executive Officer of Magnomatics, explores how pressure to reduce noise and carbon dioxide emissions is driving the innovations that will make this possible.

igus linear guides used at long jump events

30/03/2020

In athletics, some disciplines are difficult to follow for spectators. For football, it is clear to see when the ball is in the goal. In long jump, however, it is not easy to judge whether the last jump has set a new record.

High duty packaging application uses low maintenance solution