Researchers cool a levitated silica nanorotor to its librational quantum ground state in two rotational degrees of freedom ...

It governs the precise movement of actuators, motors and other mechanical components. The technology combines controllers, ...

MUNICH, Germany – Festo has launched the ERMB modules of electromechanical rotary actuators that are capable of accommodating literally any desired angle of rotation – including a full 360 degrees and ...

Motion-control or industrial automation system designers who need to measure the rotation of shafts or other mechanical components can typically choose from two types of rotary encoders. Encoders ...

PI announces the launch of the V-625 direct drive rotation stage, a high-performance rotary positioning and scanning stage designed for applications requiring smooth, high-precision rotary motion.

A new linear/rotary dual-motion actuator has been designed to provide incremental rotational and linear movement of the output shaft. The Size 14 actuator has two degrees of freedom of movement that ...

RC servos are handy when you need to rotate something. You can even modify them to rotate continuously if that’s what you need. However, [Roger Rabbit] needed linear motion, but wanted the simple ...

What makes rotary ball splines ideal for dual motion How preload influences spline performance Why groove shape and ball contact matter The pros and cons of crossed-roller vs. angular-contact bearings ...