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Catch up on the latest news and updates.
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| Perceive, Understand & Perform |
Conversations on the role Physical AI will play on shop floors across manufacturing took place at every stop I made during the Automate Show in Chicago. Robots—in addition to literally doing the heavy lifting—are now being asked to independently learn from experiences and discover solutions without the assistance of human programmers. At the Universal Robots (Teradyne Robotics) booth, I was treated to some amazing force sensing applications that led to a discussion on a recent gearbox assembly use case between AICA (a partner of UR) and Schaeffler that tapped robots to assemble gearboxes.
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| Mitsubishi Electric Will Highlight Connected Manufacturing, Educational Solutions at IMTS 2026 |
At IMTS 2026, Mitsubishi Electric US Inc., Industrial Automation Division will showcase the technologies, expertise and support that help machine builders and manufacturers achieve better performance, greater flexibility, and faster automation adoption.
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| Compact Servo Drives for High-Duty Robotics |
Tight space? The DieQua precision worm (DPW) servo gearhead delivers high torque density and zero-backlash precision in a space-saving 90-degree design. Enables seamless integration into automated pick-and-place systems, cobot joint drives, and precision positioning axes.
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| Before you ship a gearbox off for repair, stop. |
Imagine complex services such as precision laser alignment, bearing and seal work, dryer-can bearing replacement and paper machine roll changeouts all performed in place in your plant. These are just some of the repairs Atlanta Gear Works experienced field machinists, millwrights and other field service technicians can bring to you.
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| Stock Metric Gears for Industrial Applications |
QTC Metric Gears offers an expanded range of industrial gearing, including spur, bevel, helical, internal ring gears, gear racks, worm gear pairs, and more. Explore QTC Metric Gears and SDP/SI standardized gearing solutions, your single source for reliable components. Get detailed product specifications and access 3D CAD models.
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| Environmental Challenges to Linear Bearing Performance |
A key consideration to address is how the environment will affect your linear motion system. The range can be rather wide, from clean room (cleanest) up to high contamination (dirtiest). Simplicity plain bearings from PBC Linear can provide an effective solution for many of these less-than-ideal environments.
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| Precision and Protection for Demanding Machines |
Explore R+W bellows, elastomer, disc pack and safety couplings. See the key characteristics and capabilities that make each design suited to demanding motion control and industrial applications.
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| NXD tupH Surface Treatment for Wash-Down Environments |
NORD's state-of-the-art surface treatment system creates a hygienic, easy-to-clean exterior that withstand harsh operating conditions. Features include high corrosion and chemical resistance across a wide pH range, no flaking or propagation, and this treatment is free from chromates or PFAS. Available for select NORD gear units, motors, and VFDs.
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| Timken Precision Drives. Better Together. |
The most demanding motion systems require more than one technology. Timken Precision Drives combines precision gearing, encoders, engineering expertise, and application support to help customers develop compact, low-backlash motion solutions that improve accuracy, reliability, and performance across advanced automation applications.
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| Join us for Advanced Gear Manufacturing and Metrology |
MPMA is hosting our Advanced Gear Manufacturing and Metrology course on October 27-29, in Schaumburg, IL! This course provides a practical foundation in precision involute gear manufacturing and metrology, covering gear geometry, materials and heat treatment, cutting processes, surface integrity, inspection, and measurement.
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| Long-Form Legacy |
Sadly, we do not currently provide a gigantic, six-volume manufacturing series on the history of gears, bearings, couplings, brakes and motors with descriptions and details that would make the likes of Leo Tolstoy or J.R.R. Tolkien jealous with envy.
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