Geeky Gadgets

Affordable Arduino linear actuator created by James Bruton

James Bruton well known for his YouTube channel which sees him creating a wide variety of huge 3D printed robots and electronic devices has this week published a new video looking at building an ...
Hackaday

Servo Becomes Mini Linear Actuator

RC servos are a common component in many robotics projects, but [Giovanni Leal] needed linear motion instead of the rotary actuation that servos normally offer. The 3D Printed Mini Linear Actuator was ...
EDN

DIY Linear Actuator Controller

Linear actuator uses a lead screw driven by a permanent magnet dc motor to create linear motion from a dc voltage. When power is removed linear actuator will hold its position. However, if a force ...
Business Wire

Firgelli Technologies' Next-Generation Linear Actuators to Enable New Breed of Robotics, Medical Devices and Consumer Products; Motion-Enabling Devices Deliver Top Performance ...

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2005--At the RoboNexus Conference today, Firgelli Technologies, an emerging developer of motion actuator products, introduced a new, innovative family of ...
EDN

Miniature linear actuators outpace motors, solenoids

Modular devices offer better planarity, force rating, and direct linear motion over comparable parts The DM01 miniature shape memory alloy linear actuators offer a 0.5-in. stroke in a package ...