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Training ProductsGalil Motion Control Debuts Two-Minute Video Library  Provides Technical Solutions for Busy Engineers Galil Motion Control has released a library of two minute videos which present solutions to common motion and I/O problems. Designed for busy engineers, the videos are a technical resource to help engineers get a quick start on their motion projects. Galil plans to add videos frequently to build a library of solutions. “We added this technical resource to our website to offer relevant solutions in a format that can be quickly accessed and easily viewed”, says Lisa Wade, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Galil. ...More >>White Paper: Motor/Gearhead Selection Selecting Keyless vs Keyed Connections for Motor to Gear Reducer  Knowing the differences between keyless and keyed-shafted connections is vital in distinguishing the advantages and disadvantages of both types of specifications when choosing a gearbox for your motor. In today’s marketplace, the need for speed, precision and small size are not only dictating the standard for shaft locking devices but also challenging motion component manufacturers to evaluate methods of keyless shaft locking for dynamic loads. Motor and drive manufacturers are making products in smaller and smaller packages which are increasingly capable of rapid acceleration and rotary positioning accuracy. These industry changes are causing backlash, stress distribution and balance to all be addressed in shaft locking devises, in many cases rending the shaft key obsolete. In the examples that follow, both types of connections are compared in terms of torque transmission. A shaft with a diameter of 16mm is used for both cases. The key and keyway dimensions are standard according to DIN 6885. Calculations show the maximum torque that can be transmitted through both keyed and keyless shafts. Also, there are calculations for maximum transmissible torque for the key only. Material for the shaft and key is steel 35S20. ...More >> Fluid Power Science: New Industrial and Mobile Hydraulics Training from Bosch Rexroth  Bethlehem, PA - Bosch Rexroth offers both customized on-site hydraulics training and regularly scheduled comprehensive classroom training for new and existing mobile and industrial installations. Visit www.boschrexrothproducts.com/hydraulics_training for a PDF brochure of ongoing class schedules, training locations and topics, as well as details on custom training. The Rexroth customizable on-site training program gives employees an opportunity to expand their knowledge on their own schedule and within a specified budget. Companies that utilize on-site training save valuable travel dollars when Bosch Rexroth brings the courses to them. They can also schedule training around their own manufacturing demands. Bionic exhibits from Festo at Pop!Tech 2008  From October 23-25, 2008, more than 600 remarkable thought leaders, influencers and social change agents will convene in Camden, Maine for Pop!Tech, the acclaimed annual ideas summit. Now in its 12th year, the event explores the new ideas, technologies and forces of change shaping our future. This year, the conference will also present three Bionic exhibits by Festo: AquaJelly and AirJelly, whose structure and kinematics are based on their biological model, the jellyfish; and Air_ray, which is modelled on the manta ray and floats through a sea of air.
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Piezo Composite Patch Transducers for Energy Harvesting and Smart Structures  PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. -- a leading manufacturer of piezo-based precision motion-control equipment for industry, OEM and research offers a new brochure on DuraAct™ Piezoelectric Patch Transducers. These highly formable smart materials can be employed as energy sources, actuators and sensors. The brochure contains a tutorial and explains applications for piezoceramic composites in fields such as noise & vibration cancellation, adaptive surface control, structural deformation & stabilization, structural health monitoring, energy harvesting and high-dynamics force sensing. ...More >>BEI Industrial Encoders for Dummies  BEI Industrial Encoders, Goleta, CA, is an operation of Custom Sensors & Technologies, Inc. - Learn how to get the most out of your industrial encoder with BEI’s new complimentary guide, BEI Industrial Encoders for Dummies. Whether you are a novice or an expert on encoders, this book will help you find out more about these multipurpose devices. BEI has partnered with the For Dummies series to provide an easy to read, no nonsense approach to essential technical information. ...More >>Tutorial Helps Users Select Stepper and Servo Motors, and Amplifiers  Galil's New MotorSizer Tutorial Helps Users Select Stepper and Servo Motors, and Amplifiers Galil Motion Control, the industry innovator in high performance, cost-effective and easy-to-use motion controllers and drives, announces the availability of their new MotorSizer, a free, web-based tool designed to help users quickly and easily size their motion system. ...More >>Cognex Offers Free Seminars, Workshops and Training Programs  Cognex Corporation, the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems offers manufacturing engineers from every industry, the opportunity to become vision specialists through the Cognex University program. Participants can learn at their own pace and experience first hand how machine vision can help them stay competitive by driving down costs, increasing production and ensuring customer satisfaction. The Cognex University program provides many innovative educational options ...More >>PI Launches new Website - Easier Navigation, More Products, Tech Notes, Tutorials  PI, a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and piezo-based precision motion-control equipment for photonics, semiconductor and lifescience applications, has launched a completely redesigned website. The new site makes it easy to browse and download hundreds of product and tutorial pages presenting PI’s state-of-the-art products and technologies—such as: Nanopositioning / Scanning Stages Scanning Microscopy Stages Piezo Linear Motors & Actuators Steering Mirrors, Mirror Shifters Piezo Motion Controllers Motorized Stages & Actuators Motor Controllers Hexapod 6-Axis Alignment Systems Extensive “Selection Guides” and “Application Sections” help users find the right product easily. A special “Piezo-University“ section explains how piezoelectrics are used in nanopositioning systems.
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