Self-lubricating, anti-backlash gears from Intech Corp. replaced a complex pulley drive-train, increasing efficiency and reliability of a dual-axis robot manipulator. Dexter Magnetic Technologies of ...

This article was updated March 6, 2023. It was originally published Aug. 1, 2001. Gears—even plastic ones—need to be lubricated if engineers are going to coax the best performance out of them. In the ...

Motors and gear trains with micrometer dimensions and powered by light are fabricated using semiconductor lithography and ...

The design and analysis of spiral bevel and hypoid gears have evolved into a critical area of research, given their vital role in high-performance industrial applications. Recent advances integrate ...

Gears provide two main functions in motion control systems. In power systems, they match the relatively low-speed, high-torque requirement of the load to the high-speed, low-torque, high-efficiency ...

Design engineers face continuous pressure to enhance product performance while driving down costs. For many devices, converting metal components to plastic is an effective way of achieving both goals.