Articles tagged with "precision-engineering"
Cone Drive adds cycloidal gearing technology to its robotics lineup - The Robot Report
Cone Drive has expanded its motion control product line by adding a cycloidal gearing series designed to meet the high performance and durability requirements of modern robotics and automation. The company highlights that cycloidal gears, specifically from the Spinea range, offer precision, compactness, and high torque transmission, making them ideal for robotic systems that demand low backlash, high positioning accuracy, and long service life. These gears distribute torque across multiple contact points, resulting in excellent shock load resistance and quiet, vibration-free operation. The new cycloidal gearing lineup from Cone Drive includes various configurations such as inline and right-angle variants, hollow-shaft and solid-shaft options, and a broad range of gear ratios, allowing for easy integration into both OEM and custom systems. Cone Drive supports this product line globally through its network of technical specialists, providing application assistance, rapid prototyping, and customization services across North America, Europe, and Asia. As a Timken unit with over a century of experience, Cone Drive offers a comprehensive portfolio of
roboticscycloidal-gearingmotion-controlindustrial-robotsautomationprecision-engineeringtorque-transmissionASMPT chooses Renishaw for high-quality motion control - The Robot Report
ASMPT, a global leader in semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment, has partnered with Renishaw for over 25 years to enhance motion control solutions critical to semiconductor manufacturing. ASMPT operates worldwide and has expanded its capabilities through acquisitions of several equipment brands, enabling a broader range of process solutions. The companies have collaborated extensively on position encoder applications, customized solutions, and machine testing to meet the stringent demands of modern semiconductor packaging, which requires high position accuracy, stability, compact machine design, and quality control. ASMPT utilizes various Renishaw encoder products, including the ATOM DX, VIONiC incremental, and RESOLUTE absolute encoder series, in equipment such as the INFINITE 12-inch die bonder. This machine features precise epoxy dispensing and micron-level bond line thickness inspection, relying on high-performance encoders for motion control. A key challenge in back-end semiconductor manufacturing is minimizing the size and weight of readheads and interfaces, as machines may house up to twenty readheads. Renish
robotmotion-controlsemiconductor-packagingindustrial-automationposition-encodersprecision-engineeringmanufacturing-technologyNidec returns to RoboBusiness to demo advanced robotics gears
Nidec DRIVE TECHNOLOGY (NDT) is returning to RoboBusiness 2025, held October 15-16 in Santa Clara, California, to showcase its latest advancements in high-precision gearing and motion control technologies tailored for robotics applications. At this premier commercial robotics event, NDT will highlight two key products: the FLEXWAVE strain wave gearheads, designed for ultra-precise motion control in compact robotic systems, and the KINEX cycloidal reducers, which offer high-torque performance and durability for demanding environments. These solutions target mission-critical sectors including robotics, medical, aerospace, semiconductor, and assembly/test systems, reflecting Nidec’s broad portfolio aimed at providing flexible, application-driven gearing options. In addition to these flagship products, Nidec will present its high-precision planetary and servo worm gearheads, optimized for space-constrained designs and seamless integration into automation and assembly systems. The company’s experts will be available to provide guidance on enhancing torque density, reducing backlash
roboticsmotion-controlrobotic-gearsautomationprecision-engineeringhigh-torque-reducersrobotics-innovationWorld’s Smallest Cat 🐱✨
The article highlights a groundbreaking scientific achievement where researchers have created the world’s smallest "cat," not a living feline but a single rubidium atom precisely arranged using lasers and artificial intelligence. This atomic-scale creation symbolizes the cutting-edge advancements in quantum technology, showcasing the ability to manipulate individual atoms with extraordinary accuracy. This feat is more than a novelty; it represents a significant step toward the future of quantum computing. By controlling atoms at such a fine level, scientists aim to develop quantum machines capable of processing information far beyond the capabilities of current computers. The work underscores the potential of combining laser technology and AI to push the boundaries of quantum mechanics and computing innovation.
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