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Oldham couplings: An ideal choice for actuator-driven systems

03/11/2022

Couplings are a critical part of system performance in high-tech applications such as linear motion systems, yet they are often one of the last components to be specified.

Motion solution specification for electronic pipettes

03/11/2022

Ubiquitous throughout laboratories in specialisations such as life sciences and clinical diagnostics, pipettes are a vital tool for transferring liquid samples. Repeated activation of manual devices presents a strain for lab technicians, and while electronic pipettes improve ease of use, they also increase the accuracy and repeatability of dispensing.

All-electric flow wrapper enables 37% energy saving

01/11/2022

The IMA ZERO project has yielded a ground-breaking innovation: the world’s first all-electric flow wrapper.

New design opportunities for hydraulic systems

26/10/2022

Hydraulic cylinders present a challenge for engineers who want design systems that will deliver many thousands of operations while resisting failure from the common failure mechanisms of buckling and fatigue. Mattias Awad, Ovako’s Head of Marketing and Technology for Cromax AB, explains how specifying a clean steel can achieve this.

Slide easier without lubrication – using linear technology made of plastic

31/08/2022

In order to move loads reliably, the choice of linear guide is crucial in several respects. In addition to the application conditions, other criteria must also be considered to ensure smooth operation and a long service life.

Motion Control Features

Oldham couplings: An ideal choice for actuator-driven systems

Motion solution specification for electronic pipettes

All-electric flow wrapper enables 37% energy saving

New design opportunities for hydraulic systems

Slide easier without lubrication – using linear technology made of plastic