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    Komatsu Forest
    Komatsu Forest has established a new design department focused on the electrification of forestry machinery.
    Technologies

    This Week in Power & Motion: Komatsu to Electrify Forestry Machines

    Komatsu Forest has created a new department dedicated to development of electric forestry equipment, Emerson acquires electric linear motion company to expand factory automation...
    Thomson Industries, Inc.
    Thomson offers a family of linear motion systems which are easy-to-integrate and suitable for space-constrained applications.
    Linear Actuation

    Thomson Offers Customizable Compact Linear Motion Systems for Small Spaces

    The Thomson family of compact linear systems allow motion designers to implement complex applications in small spaces.
    Danfoss
    Danfoss Power Solutions hosted Rep. Randy Feenstra (Iowa-04) and the Ames Chamber of Commerce its Ames, IA, location.
    Technologies

    This Week in Power & Motion: Danfoss Showcases Technology Innovations to Local Government Officials

    Danfoss hosted its local chamber of commerce and congressman at its location in Ames, Motion Ai opens a new facility to expand manufacturing capacity, and more industry news you...
    Hydraulic-pneumatic linear actuator
    Hydraulics

    Sorting Out Linear Actuators

    A concise look at the characteristics and quirks of three common types of actuators: hydraulic, pneumatic and electric.
    Iris Dynamics LTD
    Render of the internal structure of Iris Dynamics' Orca Series Motor which utilize magnetic force feedback.
    Linear Actuation

    The How and Why of Magnetic Force Feedback

    Use of magnetic force feedback in linear motors enables higher levels of accuracy and speed.
    Ewellix
    Ewellix’s portfolio includes a wide range of high-performance electromechanical actuators in a variety of designs and setups.
    News

    This Week in Power & Motion: Schaeffler Completes Ewellix Acquisition

    Schaeffler and Ewellix will combine their expertise to advance developments in linear motion and electromechanical devices, SKF is expanding its manufacturing footprint in North...
    Ewellix
    The new CAHB-2xS linear actuator is one of the first solutions featuring the SmartX platform.
    Linear Actuation

    Ewellix SmartX Platform for Linear Motion

    Devices into which the SmartX platform is integrated feature digital control, sensor and communication technologies.
    SMAC Corp.
    Smac Lpl Series 125 Actuator
    Actuators

    SMAC Low-Profile Electric Actuator Benefits Robot End Effectors

    The LPL Series 125 of low-profile electric linear actuators provide programmable speed and precision control for robotics applications.
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    Linear Actuation

    Electromechanical Cylinder Brings Performance Benefits

    RISE™ Robotics discusses recent partnerships demonstrating the ability of its electromechanical technology to aid electrification and improve performance of heavy equipment.