Electromagnetic device identifies cells by seeing how high they levitate

Cells at the bottom of a liquid medium begin levitating, then hovering at a particular height. With no physical contact, an ...

Flexible fitting method translates high-speed atomic force microscopy images into precise protein motion models

High-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM) is the only experimental technique to directly watch proteins in dynamic action.
Automation World

From Lab to Factory Floor: Actuator Innovations Driving Next-Gen Automation

Precision, scalability and speed are key factors in medical and lab automation that are pushing actuator design forward and ...
Machine Design

Actuators and Drives: Foundations of High-Performance Motion Systems

Advances in linear motors and hybrid actuators are pushing motion systems toward higher precision, speed and efficiency. A ...
Machine Design

Motion in Motion: A Reference Guide with Case Studies and What’s to Come

How linear, rotary, reciprocating and oscillating motion are evolving as customization grows and new capabilities emerge.
IEEE

Enhancing Adhesion Performance of High-Speed Trains Using Active Synergy of Electromagnetic Actuator and Anti-Slip Control

Abstract: Higher running speed and more complex operating circumstances are the development trends for future high-speed trains. Due to these two key features, robust anti-slip control system and ...
PR Newswire

Nexteer Announces Direct Drive Hand Wheel Actuator: Latest in Motion-by-Wire Innovation

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexteer Automotive today announced its Direct Drive Hand Wheel Actuator (DD-HWA) as the company's latest advancement in Steer-by-Wire (SbW) ...
IEEE

Model-Based Performance Analysis of Twisted String Actuators With Comparison to Spooled Motor Tendon-Driven Actuators

Abstract: Twisted string actuators (TSA) exhibit desirable traits for robotic applications like enabling high-force actuation. It is important to understand TSAs' key performance metrics to allow for ...