Design

Festo Introduces New Generation of Electric Actuators for Linear Applications

Festo has introduced its newest generation of Cartesian-handling-system mechanical axes. The ELGD-TBtooth belt actuators, and ELGD-BSball screw actuators, are based on a new Festo design.

Festo noted that its start-to-finish management of every aspect of the ELGD series design, testing, and manufacture ensures world-class quality, a robust and reliable supply chain for guaranteed availability, and industry leading price/performance. ELGD axes deliver exceptional load bearing capacity and torsional rigidity, long service life, and increased reliability in multiple industrial handling situations, from dirty to cleanroom environments.

Suited to most electromechanical handling tasks, the ELGD series brings specific benefits to applications,

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Design

Technology and Design Trends to Support an Aging Population

It is no secret that the developed world is dealing with an aging population. Particularly in the Western world, the massive baby boomer generation is now, or soon will be, among the senior citizens in our society. The impact of having a vastly growing population requiring geriatric and senior care is enormous. As with any challenge, there are many ways design can have a favorable impact on both the quality of care and quality of life. A key factor in quality of life is the desire to remain as independent as possible. In order to achieve this, one must ensure

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