Motion Control & Fluid Power: MISUMI Introduces Standard Linear Actuators

				August 21, 2007
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	Spotlight Story: MISUMI Introduces Standard Linear Actuators Engineers with specialized linear motion requirements may still find themselves designing and building custom actuators, but general automation applications usually work just fine with off-the-shelf models. MISUMI USA now supports both approaches to linear actuation.Full Story ADVERTISEMENT Linear Motion Components 3D Data THK, the pioneer of the linear motion system and the patent innovator of Caged Technology, continues to be the preferred world leader in linear motion guide technology. 3D downloads are available on our website of the highest quality linear motion components including: linear motion guides, actuators, ball screws, and ball splines. Click Here. Norm Abram's New Yankee Workshop: A Materials and Fastening Revolution NYW host Norm Abram let DN in on what new, cutting-edge materials, fasteners and wood-working techniques the carpentry guru has up his sleeve. 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