TECHNOLOGY BLOG
- How To Achieve Precise Linear Positioning and Control for Automated Systems As automated equipment in industrial, medical and life science markets become increasingly faster and more accurate, engineers must adapt with higher performing linear motion and positioning systems. At the same time, the envelope for motion… Continue Reading
- IKO Helps Starter Manufacturer Take the Worry Out of Inventory Management When selecting a critical component for a machine, sometimes the component's real value comes from the relationship you build with your supplier. This has become even more true since the COVID-19 pandemic, which has pushed… Continue Reading
- High-quality Motion Products Get Space Designs Off the Ground The diversifying space industry is delivering innovative concepts, such as autonomous exploration vehicles, solar sails, internet satellite constellations, space junk removal and reusable spacecraft. Like many other innovative technologies, these designs depend on precise motion… Continue Reading
- IKO Linear Motion Rolling Guides Improve Throughput in Automated Labs Liquid handling instruments in laboratories require precise, accurate and reliable motion. If lab samples are manipulated incorrectly, they will produce errors or inconsistent results during analysis. Therefore, scientists must be confident that a correct amount… Continue Reading
- IKO Cam Followers: A Wide Selection and Easy Procurement If your mechanical design calls for a part with reciprocating motion, then the right cam follower is hard to beat. However, there may be times when your usual cam follower provider is no longer a… Continue Reading
- A Luxury Motorcycle Takes to the Road With IKO Bearings Customers of high-end motorcycles can be quite discerning — meaning upscale motorcycle manufacturers must be selective about the parts they incorporate into their designs. Recently a luxury motorcycle manufacturer needed a quality needle bearing for… Continue Reading
- IKO Miniature Linear Guides Mount Easily in Tight Spaces As manufacturers prioritize smaller and more energy-efficient machinery and instruments, integrating reliable miniature and precise motion components can be challenging. While linear motion is essential to device miniaturization, finding a guide that’s compact, lightweight and… Continue Reading
- How Linear Motion Roller Guides Prevent Complications During Hip Surgeries Arthroscopic hip surgery has become one of the fastest and most steadily growing surgical procedures. With this increased demand, surgical facilities are looking for ways to mitigate a persistent challenge: complications caused by the surgical… Continue Reading
- IKO Linear Guides and Rails Prove Indispensable in Hospital Scrub Vending Machines In hospitals and surgical centers, scrub distribution is serious business. As surgical professionals enter and leave the operating room, they need to properly manage their scrubs. Did the scrubs come from another hospital or health… Continue Reading
- Linear Motion Guides Deliver Precise Positioning and Premium Features at No Additional Cost When your application calls for a small, lightweight linear guide to provide precise and smooth positioning, there are many guides to choose from. However, if your linear motion application is in a harsh environment or… Continue Reading