A Drag Reduction System, or DRS, is the name for the Formula 1 system but it applies to most movable wing systems. The wing ...

The provided software tool is a Python script. It performs the normalization procedure according to [Ehrenhofer2018] and [Franke2020] for prestretched Dielectric Elastomer Actuators (DEAs). The ...

In the past, cams and pneumatic cylinders were the mainstays of motion control. While effective, these technologies were not very flexible. Today, engineers have myriad options that are fast, flexible ...

Technology keeps getting smaller, smarter, and more precise, and so does the hardware behind it. Think about the tiny movements in a surgical tool or the exact positioning of a robotic arm. Those ...

The MLA (motorized linear actuator) and MEA (motorized electric actuator) series represent a new generation of compact linear motion solutions. Each actuator combines a high-performance stepper or ...

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High-quality linear actuators are tiny powerhouses: Despite their compact size, they support high input speeds and, at the same time, deliver high output forces. When selecting a linear actuator, it ...

Abstract: Hybrid linear actuators (HLAs) are versatile devices capable of high ratio extensions. Although HLAs have been utilized in some industries, civilian applications are still limited. In this ...

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