Lead Screw Automation Flexibility Key to Medical Device Manufacturing by Christopher Nook
Date: Jul 12 2013

Lead Screw Automation Flexibility Key to Medical Device Manufacturing

The only thing constant is change, especially for medical device manufacturers, which face ongoing pressures to introduce new products or highly modified versions of existing devices at a faster pace than any other industry.

How Linear Actuators Improve HVAC Performance by Christopher Nook
Date: Jul 10 2013

How Linear Actuators Improve HVAC Performance

Until the recent emergence of new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) demands for green buildings, the HVAC industry historically developed systems and supporting ductwork that were designed for overcapacity.

Lead Screw Actuators Enable World Class Rail Car Design by Christopher Nook
Date: Jul 08 2013

Lead Screw Actuators Enable World Class Rail Car Design

Globally, rail car systems build-out is projected for strong growth well into the foreseeable future. The design of rail car components has seen similar steady movement.

Linear Motion Solutions for Medical Imaging Applications by Christopher Nook
Date: Jun 28 2013

Linear Motion Solutions for Medical Imaging Applications

The number of medical imaging systems continues to grow at a projected annual rate of 6.8 percent, and linear motion control systems have become vital to the successful development, advancement, and deployment of these important pieces of medical equipment.

How to Choose a Lubricant for an Acme Screw by Christopher Nook
Date: Jun 27 2013

How to Choose a Lubricant for an Acme Screw

Ensuring optimal performance of acme screws and other types of lead screw assemblies often requires pairing the right screw and nut materials with the most suitable lubricant for a particular job

How a Small Electric Actuator Operates Automotive Headlights by Christopher Nook
Date: Jun 20 2013

How a Small Electric Actuator Operates Automotive Headlights

Aside from mechanics and car buffs, most people who drive automobiles have no idea that small electric actuators—also known as mini actuators—are at work, performing a variety of automotive functions that are simply taken for granted

Advancing Security System Positioning and Control with Lead Screws by Christopher Nook
Date: Jun 18 2013

Advancing Security System Positioning and Control with Lead Screws

The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, dramatically increased demand for automated security systems in practically all facets of society. From military and governmental security technologies to commercial and residential surveillance systems, automated security represents one of the fastest growing markets in today’s global economy.

Increase Packaging Machine Flexibility with Electric Actuators by Christopher Nook
Date: Jun 14 2013

Increase Packaging Machine Flexibility with Electric Actuators

Several trends are driving increased demand for electric actuators for providing linear motion control in packaging machines. While pneumatics-driven actuation has historically served this function, the industry is transitioning away from that approach in order to realize greater flexibility, cleaner operation, less noise, and reduced costs.

10 Reasons Lead Screws are Better than Ball Screws by Christopher Nook
Date: Jun 12 2013

10 Reasons Lead Screws are Better than Ball Screws

Once thought of as little more than a cheap substitute for ball screws and only suitable for limited use in less demanding applications, lead screws (sometimes called lead screws, power screws, acme screws or translation screws) have evolved and now offer many significant advantages over alternative technologies

Electric Actuator or Pneumatic Actuator? by Christopher Nook
Date: Jun 07 2013

Electric Actuator or Pneumatic Actuator?

Many types of machinery need to position components and/or move loads in a linear fashion, and machine designers routinely face the question of whether to use an electric linear actuator or a pneumatic actuator to fulfill this requirement.