Richard Roundtree, best known for his role as Detective John Shaft in the '70s action thriller "Shaft," has died. He was 81. Roundtree's longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, told The Associated Press the ...

The new LIKA EHCT59 absolute encoder is marked by its through hollow shaft and the integration of the EHG (Energy Harvesting Generator) technology platform. It offers a high single-turn resolution of ...

Heeding the call to join “An Ocean in Common,” authors flooded the Oceans ‘13 MTS/IEEE San Diego technical program committee with a record number of abstracts in a single day. Special topics include ...

LIKA offers new robust absolute encoder as single- or multiturn versions. The EXO series encoders are equipped with high accuracy optical sensing technology while EXM series encoders mount a robust ...

Precision of rotational and linear measurement underpins motion control systems, and optical encoders are a mainstay in delivering this. Converting mechanical motion into digital signals enables ...

Fujikura has released its new Fujikura Pro shafts for woods, replacing the Motore series shafts. For Fujikura enthusiasts, the Fujikura Pro will sit just below the Ventus range but above the Vista Pro ...

A revolution in collaborative robots (cobots) promises to change how assistive care is delivered to the elderly, how people interact with their work environment and even how surgeons perform heart ...

In robotics, movements must be precise and well-controlled. As robots are asked to do more as industry becomes more familiar with the technology, there will be an increasing need for high accuracy ...

Stepper motor linear actuators (SMLAs) combine a stepper motor, precision lead screw and nut in one compact envelope, providing a highly configurable, customizable and robust system for linear motion.