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Electric versus pneumatic actuation: the energy implications

09/06/2013

Olsen Engineering purports that electromechanical actuators are some ten times more energy efficient than pneumatic actuators and over four times more efficient than hydraulic actuators.

Guiding a snake-arm robot into a tight spot

11/02/2013

OC Robotics' snake-arm robots are, as their name suggests, long, slender and flexible enough to fit through small openings and move around obstacles effortlessly with no prominent elbows to snag or cause damage to surrounding equipment. They are easily manoeuvred into position and are just as easily retracted without disturbing their environment - features that make them very attractive for certain duties at the Sellafield nuclear waste processing site.

Integrated actuator provides simple all-in-one motion

11/02/2013

Olsen Engineering has introduced the new Exlar Tritex II dc TDM/X integrated actuator to the UK market. Already available in ac rotary and linear versions, this new product operates from 12V, 24V, 48V and 60V dc supplies in five different motion modes. The standard package features a fully integrated energy efficient permanent magnet (PM) motor, high resolution position controller and amplifier.

Smooth, consistent linear motion for inkjet printing

18/12/2012

A sector that has consistently taken advantage of turnkey motion control products provided by the R A Rodriguez/IEF Werner partnership is the dairy industry. A number of prominent yoghurt and dessert food producers have specified the German manufacturer, IEF Werner’s product handling and linear positioning systems, which are installed and supported here in the UK by R A Rodriguez.

Steadying the business end of a bomb disposal robot