TECHNOLOGY BLOG
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
Our New White Paper Explores Crossed Roller Bearing Applications When your machine design involves the creation of a rotating mechanism to handle complex loads and to position an object, there’s no doubt precision and small size will be among your criteria when choosing a… Continue Reading
Get Up and Running Quickly With This Award-Winning Crossed Roller Bearing It’s no secret that crossed roller bearings are an exceptional option for smooth and accurate rotary motion in space-constrained rotating mechanisms because they can solve the problem of handling radial, thrust and moment loads simultaneously… Continue Reading
