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    Linear motor electric actuators can provide faster, more precise movement which gives them an advantage over pneumatic actuators in some applications.
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    Automotive body welding tip control is a perfect example of the need for both positioning and force control.

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    Cylinders & Actuators

    Comparing Electric and Fluid-Power Actuators

    Why are electric actuators increasingly replacing hydraulic and fluid-power actuators in demanding applications?
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    Cylinders & Actuators

    Robot Uses Pneumatic RAM to Play Piano

    Researchers devise an air-powered computer memory that can control robots.
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    Cylinders & Actuators

    Hydraulic Cylinders: Comparing Custom and COTS Offerings

    Off-the-shelf cylinders may be “good enough,” but custom ones often offer the best solution.
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    Cylinders & Actuators

    Selecting Standard-Compliant Pneumatics for Railway Applications

    In this article, we’ll discuss some pneumatics rail applications and their corresponding international standards.
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    Cylinders & Actuators

    Post-Pandemic Future of the Pneumatic Actuator Market

    The transportation, industrial automation and mining industries are slated to have a major impact on the pneumatics actuator market going forward.
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    Cylinders & Actuators

    The Case for Electro-Hydraulic Actuators

    In short, they can handle heavy loads in tight spaces.
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    Cylinders & Actuators

    Advanced Hydraulics and Controls Make Calendering More Precise and Efficient

    The precision and stability of the hydraulics and controls make them a more accurate and reliable way to handle calendering.
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    Cylinders & Actuators

    Hydraulic Locks Protect Against Unplanned Moves and Dropped Loads

    Even better, they add a level of safety to critical applications.