Machine components developed with the aim of attaining precision of the order of nanometers must be made of stable materials and simple in form. The design must consider even small second order ...

A deep dive into the technological progress of today’s smart valves, bearings, brakes, gearboxes and actuators, and what’s next. A robotic arm with three Ogura spring-applied brakes on the pivot ...

Scientists have used advanced additive manufacturing technology to create 'smart' machine components that alert users when they are damaged or worn. Scientists at the United Technologies Research ...

Vilmill increases the holding power of a vacuum chuck or router vacuum table and can be used to load and unload parts for machining. As routers become more accurate and capable they are used ...

Based in the Recreational Vehicle (RV) Capital of Elkhart, Indiana, American Technology Components (ATC), founded in 1986, is a leader in the manufacture of custom-designed electronics and plastic ...

A leading space company turned to Electroimpact to build large composite structures for a reusable carbon fiber rocket. In this project, REDEX precision gear racks and slew bearings power the motion ...

This is why OEMs devote so much investment and effort into easy-open service doors, ground-level access, and easy-to-reach ...