Motion Control

New Conveyors for Automated Assembly

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

New assembly conveyors are designed for transporting fragile medical devices and heavy loads.

Precision Link Conveyor for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Motion Index Drives designed and manufactured a custom 9-inch precision link conveyor for an automotive application.

Superior precision positioning products

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Sankyo Automation's IC80 precision link conveyor offers high load capacity, long-term accuracy and fast and flexible indexing.

New Technology for Motion Control

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:00:11 -0400

Here’s a look at some of the latest motion control devices.

Robot Automates Machine Tending

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Business has been good at TL Aerotek Inc., with orders flowing in faster than owner, Tai Le, could fill them. He wanted to keep up with accelerating demand and continue building his business, but he didn’t want to deal with labor uncertainty. Looking for a solution, Tai consulted long-time supplier, Expand Machinery, a family-owned business in Chatsworth, CA, that builds machine tool systems.

Wearable Device Can Control Machines While in Motion

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

SAN DIEGO—Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a next-generation wearable device that enables people to control robots and other machines using everyday gestures.

Chassis Combines Walking Beam and Belt Transfer Systems

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Read about the CWB chassis from Stelron Components Inc. and other new motion control products in this month’s “New and Noteworthy.”

Hybrid Drives Turn Robots Into Precision Machining Tools

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0500

STADE, Germany—Robots are great tools for manufacturing and assembly processes that require motion, such as cutting, welding, dispensing, sanding and painting. They are less good at machining solid steel or following complex milling paths. That’s because what robots offer in flexibility, they lack in stiffness.

Automation Boosts Efficiency at Drive Manufacturer

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Automated material handling system replaces forklifts and manual transport.

PHD Expands Air-on-Demand Product Line

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500

FORT WAYNE, IN—Automation component manufacturer PHD Inc. has expanded its air-on-demand line with two new products: the Series ERPP pneumatic pump and the Series ERVG vacuum generator.

PI Moves into New US HQ to Support Growth and Innovation

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:05:00 -0500

SHREWSBURY, MA—Physik Instrumente (PI), a manufacturer of precision motion control and nanopositioning technology, has moved into a new, larger headquarters and manufacturing facility here.

Igus Opens First Lead Screw Manufacturing Facility in Rhode Island

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI—Igus, a manufacturer of plastic motion control products, has completed construction of a new 110,000-square-foot facility here to manufacture lead screws.

New Motion Control Tech Increases Flexibility

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Here’s a sample of the motion control technologies you can expect to see at The ASSEMBLY Show.

Workstations Balance Needs of Logistics and Ergonomics

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Item America’s new Ergologistics line of workbenches takes in the entire assembly process, from material supply and transport to production at the workbench.

Linear Transfer System Is Precise and Flexible

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this month’s “New & Noteworthy,” read about a new direct-drive linear transfer system and other motion control technologies that promise to boost the performance of your next automation project.

Stelron Components Inc.

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:45:00 -0400

Stelron offers the most complete line of cam driven mechanical actuators and precision indexers in the motion control marketplace.

WEISS North America Inc.

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

WEISS North America, Inc. is a high-quality manufacturer of cam, servo, and linear motor driven automation components for the North and South American Market.

Sankyo Automation

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Sankyo Automation’s high-speed, high-precision rotary indexing solutions are integral to manufacturing systems requiring exact and swift actions

ACE Controls Inc.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

For over 60 years, ACE Controls has set the standard in industrial motion control.

RACO International LP

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

RACO International provides customized, precise products that enhance efficiency and reliability in industrial operations.

KHK USA Inc.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Save time when designing industrial automation equipment with KHK stock gears.

Precision Link Conveyor Is Fast, Accurate

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400

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

New Process Monitoring System Offers Flexibility

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:30:00 -0400

Kistler Instrument Corp. has introduced a new version of its maXYmos process monitoring system.

Electric Linear Actuator Is Compact

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

The choice of pneumatic or electric actuators involves an evaluation of performance, component costs, system costs and productivity gains. Each has inherent advantages and disadvantages.
Perhaps one of these new motion control products can play a role in your next machine design.

How to Safeguard Workers in Automation

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Numerous options are available to protect workers from hazardous machinery.

Linear Axis Extends Range of Cobots

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Read all about four innovative new motion control products.

Linear Indexing System Is Rigid, Precise

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

The Agile Slim precision link conveyor chassis can be oriented in any attitude, and it can be equipped for indexing and continuous motion transfer. The conveyor provides greater rigidity and flexibility than conventional rotary and linear indexing systems.

New Products for Material Handling

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

An array of new products promise to make material handling safer, more efficient, and more ergonomic.

Comparing Electric and Pneumatic Actuators

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Electric linear actuators offer multiple advantages over pneumatic devices.

Indexing Conveyor Offers Different Drive Options

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The chain pallet conveyor (CPC) from Gate Technologies Inc. can be controlled using different drive packages, depending on the application requirements.