Motion Control

Industrial pneumatic cylinders and compact actuators with metal fittings displayed on reflective surface
Motion Control
Mindman Pneumatic Actuators
This includes compact extruded cylinders, precision grippers, rotary actuators and NFPA medium-duty tie rod cylinders.
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Aerospace
AIR Partners with Elmo Motion Control on Uncrewed Cargo Aircraft Tech
Cutting-edge servo drives eliminate complexity in next-generation delivery drones.
August 31, 2026
Toy remote-controlled vehicle driving through a green field during golden hour sunset with trees in the background
Motion Control
Motion Plastics Enable Precision Gantry Systems for Mobile Robotics
How self-lubricating linear motion systems deliver reliable performance and maintain millimeter accuracy in demanding field applications.
May 27, 2026
Industrial robotic assembly cell with orange safety enclosure and control panel in factory warehouse
Motion Control
In Motion Control, Serviceability Is a Design Choice
Tight layouts can create expensive problems.
April 17, 2026
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Motion Control
AI-Designed 'Metamachines' Run Wild, Recover from Damage and Change Shapes
These machines adapt, recover and survive—even when a leg breaks off.
March 6, 2026
Blue industrial gearbox with dual output flanges and mounting feet
Motion Control
Falk BK & BF Gear Drives with TA Bushing Shaft Mounting System
Smarter, stronger shaft mounting solution built for demanding environments.
February 26, 2026
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Hand holding labeled industrial cylinder near machinery with voltage indicator
Automatic Cold Saw with Integrated Direct‑to‑Metal Printing
February 11, 2026
Technical cross-section of a sleek metallic device with internal components
Custom-Made Electromechanical Drives
February 10, 2026
Precision engineering measurement device with vertical support and linear rail system
Bishop-Wisecarver Unveils New 8th Axis RTU-V
February 5, 2026
Industrial ball bearings and precision mechanical rollers in various metallic finishes
Bearing Covered Guide Rollers/Wheels
January 28, 2026
Pmac Motors
Bison Highlights VFsync PMAC Motors for Material Handling Applications
January 23, 2026
Black circular gear or ring with precision-cut teeth against white background
Steel Internal Gears for High-Performance Power Transmission
January 12, 2026
Industrial fluid pump with metallic body and control valve on dark background
Explosion-Proof Electric Motor for Drum Pump Applications
January 12, 2026
Dart 15 Series electronic control panel with circuit boards and mounting hardware
OEM DC Motor Speed Control, Ideal for Motors to ½ HP
January 9, 2026
Two black and silver cylindrical industrial rotary sensors or encoders
18-Bit Robust Multi-Turn Angle Sensors
December 16, 2025
Industrial electric motors and control panels in black and metallic gray
Motorized Operators Help Enhance Switchgear Reliability and Safety
December 8, 2025
Stainless steel industrial shafts and flanges on dark reflective surface
Rotary Ball Spline
December 8, 2025
Precision metal gear ring with fine-toothed internal teeth against white background
KHK Highlights Steel Internal Gears for High-Performance Power Transmission
December 2, 2025
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October 6, 2026
Black metal precision mounting block with multiple mounting holes
Motion Control
Optimal Engineering Systems Unveils Z-Axis Positioning Stage with Sub-Micron Resolution
New fully enclosed Z-axis stage is ideal for use in a laboratory or on an optical bench.
July 16, 2025
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Motion Control
Planetary Gearheads Deliver High Torque with Minimal Volume
The gearheads can be combined with a wide range of motors.
May 29, 2025
Siemens new automation applications.
Motion Control
Siemens Launches Motion Control System for Basic Automation Applications
The launch includes applications for handling, moving, positioning and processing.
May 16, 2025
The IC Ironcore DDL.
Motion Control
Kollmorgen IC Ironcore Direct Drive Linear Motor
The direct drive linear motor is built for medium, high voltage applications.
April 21, 2025
Visualization of magnetic couplings in motion.
Motion Control
Magnetic Couplings From Miki Pulley
Magnetic Couplings isolate shafts and motor for clean system operation.
April 21, 2025
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Motion Control
Extensive Line of Premium Metric Gear Racks
Large selection includes stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel and nylon racks.
April 15, 2025
The New Vidar Motor.
Motion Control
ITT Launches Vidar Industrial Motor
The Vidar motor embeds variable-speed intelligence directly into the motor.
April 3, 2025
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Motion Control
IronHorse Aluminum Worm Gearboxes with IEC Input
These new models offer IEC input flange types B5 and B14 in order to fit IEC motors in frame sizes 63, 71, 80 and 90.
March 24, 2025
The AY110-200-04 Rotary Stage.
Motion Control
New OES Rotary Stage Features 200 Millimeter Diameter Table
The 200mm rotary stage features 3.6 arcseconds resolution.
January 28, 2025
Nord 3
Motion Control
Seamless Integration with NORD's Intelligent Drive Technology
NORD electronic control products are compatible with their full product portfolio of high efficiency gear motors for a complete drive solution.
December 19, 2024
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Motion Control
High Efficiency Joint Drive Caters to Autonomous Mobile Robots
The HEJ 70-48-50 delivers a peak torque of 50 Nm and reaches speeds up to 28 rad/s.
December 6, 2024
Moticont's new linear voice coil stage.
Motion Control
High Performance Plug-and-Play Linear Voice Coil Stage Features 1.0 Micron Resolution
This non-commutated stage is clean room friendly.
November 13, 2024
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Motion Control
Slotless Thin-Section Motors Ideal for High-Precision Applications
SlimTorq motors are available in sizes from 39mm to 130mm outer diameter.
October 30, 2024
Arnold Sized
Motion Control
Laminations for Lighter, More Efficient Motors and Generators
Arnold non grain oriented electrical steel reduces eddy currents to create energy savings.
October 30, 2024