TECHNOLOGY BLOG
Configure and Select an Ideal IKO Mechatronic Device — Fast! At IKO, we know that time is short when it comes to researching and assessing mechatronic devices for your project. Time spent going through product catalogs and other documents can be better spent designing and… Continue Reading
Address Challenging Lubrication Trade-Offs in Semiconductor Equipment In vacuums, standard greases can cause several problems. Vacuum pressure causes vapors to disperse and contaminate sensitive semiconductor manufacturing processes. Higher operating temperatures can have an evaporative effect on the grease that will degrade lubricity.… Continue Reading
Achieve Long-Lasting Lubrication and Low Outgassing in Semiconductor Applications Without the Trade-Offs When it comes to maintaining a linear or rotary bearing system in semiconductor equipment, selecting a vacuum-suitable lubricant or collaborating with a grease supplier often means sacrificing performance, durability and lifetime. At IKO, we’re addressing… Continue Reading
Insist on Only the Most Reliable Components and Accessories for Space Applications In space, if a single component fails oftentimes the entire system fails. Unlike many ground-based applications, there is no swapping out a defective component on missions that may take years to reach their intended destination.… Continue Reading
Light Components and Innovative Coatings Pull Their Weight in Space In space systems, a proven design is only the first step toward meeting the application challenge. For example, adding just a few ounces to a component’s weight can translate to thousands of dollars in payload… Continue Reading
New White Paper Explores Vital Motion Control Components in Humanoid Robots Humanoid robots are expected to transform a broad spectrum of the workforce thanks to advanced neural networks that command joints, appendages and end effectors to provide virtually human skills. Some of the growing markets include… Continue Reading
An X-Y Stage Gets Out of the Way To Improve Workability When it comes to X-Y positioning, it’s not always possible to set up the stage as precisely as you would like. Although finding accurate, high-performing stages isn’t difficult, the design and construction of these stages… Continue Reading
Elevating Tables Meet Accuracy Demands of Electronic Parts Manufacturing As demanding industries like semiconductor fabrication and LCD manufacturing evolve, one thing is certain — parts are becoming more sophisticated, with greater functionality packed into smaller form factors. Producing these increasingly complex components requires positioning… Continue Reading
Humanoids Serve Their Purpose With Advanced Motion Components As humanoid robots take their places in the world, their increased adoption would not be possible without advanced motion components that allow them to perform tasks by replicating human motion. But when it comes to… Continue Reading
High-Thrust Direct Drive Linear Motor Positioning Stages Offer Long Stroke Lengths in a Compact Unit If your dynamic application requires a fast, responsive positioning mechanism that also must fit into a tight space, a direct drive linear motor positioning stage is an excellent choice. After all, linear motor-driven units offer… Continue Reading
