Who Invented the Ballscrew and How Do They Work?

Who Invented the Ballscrew and How Do They Work?

A ballscrew is a type of linear actuator that uses balls rolling between a nut and threaded rod to convert rotary motion into linear motion. Ball screws are composed of a screw that is fitted with ball bearings. They’re one of several types of mechanical gears...
A History of Fanuc CNC Control Systems

A History of Fanuc CNC Control Systems

Fanuc is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of robotics and industrial control systems. It was founded in 1947 as Fuji National Corp., a semiconductor company, and sold its semiconductor operations in 1965 after which it began producing control systems for...
UK Companies Lead The Way In High Precision Machining

UK Companies Lead The Way In High Precision Machining

The UK is a world leader in the development of high precision machining, which is transforming industries. High precision machining (HPM) allows companies to make products that could not have been made before, with accuracy and repeatability that would have been...
Closed-Loop Manufacturing is Coming – With or Without you

Closed-Loop Manufacturing is Coming – With or Without you

The future of manufacturing is here and it’s more complicated than ever. In the old days, manufacturers had to worry about making a profit by producing as many products as possible with low-cost labor. But now that humans are no longer necessary for production,...