Determining the service or useful life of screw actuators – lead (acme), ball, and roller screws is a fundamental problem that faces many motion-system designers. In a broad sense, a screw’s service ...

At the Productonica China 2026 exhibition—a premier barometer for the future of smart manufacturing—the spotlight has moved decisively toward low-voltage DC servo technology. For international buyers ...

Kerk® lead screws and custom nut designs create exceptional value for designers and end users in a variety of industries. For vertical applications, Kerk lead screws can be designed to self-lock and ...

Low-friction, high-stiffness ball guides support on one rail (top) or two (bottom). The trade-offs for this performance are higher cost and more noise. The shortest path between two points is a ...

Global production network: In February, Schaeffler started production of ball screw drives for steering systems at its plant in Xiangtan, China. Credit: Schaeffler. Schaeffler, a German manufacturer ...