Thomson 2010 eNEWS (NA-North America, EU-Europe)
December 2010 eNews - NA
Precision Balls Keep Rolling Along
Other Topics:
- Probem Solver: With regard to linear bearings and guides, what is the definition of "high speed"?
- Optimized Linear Motion for Cost-Sensitive Automation Applications
- New Guide to Linear Actuators for Off Highway Vehicles
- Upcoming Webinar - Profile Rail for Automation Applications
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November 2010 eNEWS - NA
How to Design a Linear Motion System
Other Topics:
- Problem Solver: What is the smallest pitch available on a ball screw and lead screw? What impact does a small pitch have on efficiency?
- Easy Access to Key Utilities for Motion and Machine Design Professionals
- Dramatically Reduce Maintenance and Downtime
October 2010 eNEWS - NA
The Real World Difference between Ball Screws and Lead Screws
Other Topics:
- Problem Solver: With regard to ball screws, does the nut influence critical speed? If the frequency/critical speed is calculated as a shaft without the nut, will the nut impact the system?
- Thomson Recognized as 2010 Control Design Magazine Reader's Choice Winner
- Robust Mechanical Solutions for Aerospace & Defense Applications
Sepetember 2010 eNEWS - NA
Nailing Down the Limits of Your Leadscrew Assembly
Other Topics:
- Problem Solver: By adding a lubricant to a leadscrew, how much improvement can be realized in the limiting PV factor?
- Get Smoother Linear Motion and Reduce System Weight in Plain Bearing Applications
- Medical Motion Optimized - a new guide to high performance motion for medical applications
September 2010 eNEWS - EU
Electric Actuators in Mobile Construction Machinery
Other Topics:
- Problem Solver: What is the tradeoff between solenoids and linear actuators for linear distances in the range of 1 in. to 3 in.?
- Learn tor Technology
- Thomson Linear Actuators for Off Highway Vehicles
- Thomson Customer Service Survey 2010
August 2010 eNEWS - NA
Surprising Causes of Catastrophic Bearing Failure
Other Topics:
- Problem Solver: What are the considerations that I need to keep in mind when replacing an inch screw with a metric screw, or vice versa?
- Engineering Guide to Lead Screws, Ball Screws, Ball Splines & End Supports Now Available
- Increase the Life of Your Application by up to 50% with Genuine Thomson 60 Case® Shafting
July 2010 Thomson eNEWS - NA
Selecting the Right Precision Ball Material for Aggressive Environments
Other Topics:
- Problem Solver: How do lead screw supports work? Do they limit travel of the carriage?
- The Limbs of Lumenhaus - Bringing Virginia Tech's "Smart House" to Life
- Identify the Ideal Electric Actuator for Your Application
- MCA Reports 22% Jump in Orders for Motion Control Products in Q1 2010
June 2010 Thomson eNEWS - NA
Selecting a Lubricant for Ball Screws
Other Topics:
- Proble Solver: How does the nut in a ball screw application have an influence on critical speed?
- Motion Solutions for Clean Energy Applications
- Quickly Configure and Download 2D and 3D CAD Drawings
- Maximize Bearing Life with Maintenance-Free Operation
May 2010 eNEWS - NA
Customized Machinery Built with Off-the-Shelf Components
Other Topics:
- Problem Solver: How well can ball screws resist heavy contamination?
- Build it Better, and Faster, with Linear MOTIONEERING®
- Motion Solutions for Packaging Applications
- Light Weight, Cost Effective Linear Motion for Space Restricted Applications
April 2010 Thomson eNEWS - NA
Selecting and Applying Rolling Element Linear Bearings and Guides
Other Topics:
- Problem Solver: What impact does carriage speed have on bearing life?
- Build a Better Packaging Machine
- Is Your Machine Suffering from Torsional Misalignment?
- April Webinar - Precision Linear Actuators 101: Basics for Design Engineers Now Available
March 2010 Thomson eNEWS - NA
Power Off Brakes - Avoiding the Backlash
Other Topics:
- Problem Solver: When would you recommend switching from a servo to a clutch?
- Stop Sorting Through a Haystack - Quickly Find the Right Clutch/Brake for Your Application
- Simplified Controls Increase Throughput and Decrease Maintenance on High Speed Diverter Machines
- Cost Effective, Multi-Functional Braking
March 2010 Thomson eNEWS - EU
Electric Actuators in Demanding and Safety-Critical Railway Operations
Other Topics:
- Problem Solver: What happens with the air inside a precision linear actuator during high speeds, will temperatures remain constant?
- NEW Precision Linear Actuator T60 - compact, powerful, suitable for rough environments
- Thomson ElecTrak Pro Delivers Significantly Greater Performance and Control than Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Solutions for Packaging applications made by THOMSON
February 2010 Thomson eNEWS - NA
Planetary Gearheads Key to Advances in Medical Applications
Other Topics:
- Problem Solver: What are the potential disadvantages of using helical gears?
- Quickly and Cost Effectively Mount Micron® Gearheads to Virtually Any Third Party Motor - Without Custom Adapters
- PowerTRUE™ 90 Technology Delivers More Torque for More Powerful Machines
- Save Time and Optimize Machine Design with Micron MOTIONEERING®
February 2010 Thomson eNEWS - EU
Linear Bearings Give New Meaning to Riding the Rails
Other Topics:
- Problem Solver: Can profile rails be butt mounted for long applications, say greater than 6m?
- 500 Series Profile Rail with Enhanced Carriage from Thomson
- Now Playing in 3D - Linear Bearing & Guide Models
- Mark your calendars! Thomson Webinar on Precision Linear Actuators in March 2010
January 2010 Thomson eNEWS - NA
Electric Actuators - Not Just for Heavy Lifting Anymore
Other Topics:
- Problem Solver: What is a typical service interval for precision linear actuators?
- Optimize Your Application with Electric Actuation
- The Ultimate in Electro-Mechanical Actuation for Rugged Industrial Applications
- Thomson Announces February Webinar - Gearheads 201: Troubleshooting for Design Engineers
