Ball splines are rolling ball elements that are suited for demanding applications. With dual-function capability designed into an integrated system, ball splines ...

A cam is a simple mechanism that converts rotary motion (movement that goes round in a circle) into linear motion (movement in a straight line). These mechanisms can be found in car engines ...

Back in the day, engineers didn’t have many options for moving an object from one point to another in a straight line. These ...

The drive is fully programmable and meets application requirements for precision winding/spooling, pick-and-place machines, X-Y coordinate tool movement, metrology equipment and other machinery ...

Discover how mechanical principles are demonstrated with LEGO, showcasing linear motion and various gear mechanisms. From reciprocating linear motion (like a woodpecker’s movement) to the ...

Watch as a weird track undulating machine comes to life, followed by a seamless transition from rotational to linear alternating motion. Each section unveils a new level of creativity, including ...

Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion describes the behavior of a massive body at rest or in uniform linear motion, i.e., not accelerating or rotating. The First Law states, "A body at rest will ...

Precision-machined components limit vertical and horizontal platform movement to within ± 0.001 inches, and rolling ring bearings compressed against the shaft inside the drive make for zero play and ...

The SIMO (Simultaneous Integral Milling Operation) Series linear motion platform from PCB Linear lets design engineers meet multiple application requirements within a single platform. Its ...

This project sponsored by Medtronic uses accelerometer feedback to interpret custom vibrational signals in order to determine the position of an internal component of a laparoscopic sealing device.

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 ...