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How Our Linear Actuators Are Made
A linear actuator is a motor that creates motion in a straight line. It is widely used in machine tools and industrial applications. Rece...
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Japanese Style Hidden Table Lift Project
As you probably know by now, we love showing off what our customers can do with our products. This time we have something really impressi...
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Inside an Electric Linear Actuator
Progressive Automations is an expert on linear motion. We design, manufacture and distribute a wide variety of electric linear actuators ...
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Building An Automated Standing Desk With Our Table Lift Set
Sitting for long periods of time is never a good idea; it can lead to many health issues including obesity, increased risk of cancer, sho...
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The Progressive Automations digital financing platform for Businesses
As business owners, we know how tough it can be to stay on top of cash flow and hit your growth goals each year, which is why we’re thrilled to announce our new digital financing platform.Different from traditional bank loans and lines of credit, the Progressive Automations platform provides a fresh way to access the funds you need when you need them most. Plus, it offers easy repayment terms, customized to suit your preferences.After signing ...
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Home Automation Robots - Changing the world, one robot at a time
Consumer robotics is ushering in the next wave of technological advancements. To date, only Hollywood movies were showing robots working shoulder to shoulder with humans; who knows this might become the eventual reality soon. While robots working with humans might not be a reality at this point, one can’t negate the role of consumer robotics in our lives.
According to recent research, by 2024, consumer robots will boost the market demand to 39...
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How to use Micro Linear Actuators when integrating them with controllers
Micro linear actuators – the smaller counterpart of standard-sized linear actuators – are relatively new to the market, where their size and capabilities are being installed into a wider automation field. Nonetheless, the active development of robotics and the constant advancement of all modern technologies available to the US make these handy devices more interesting and fruitful for professionals as well as amateur engineers in the long run....
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How to Wire a 12 Volt Linear Actuator
The most common electrical linear actuator used in the industry today is the 12VDC version. The function of a linear actuator is quite simple; it moves an object in a linear motion but depends on how you wire the unit, you can control it in many different ways. In this article, we will go over 12-volt linear actuator wiring (common methods used) and a basic understanding of how an actuator works.
12-Volt DC Linear Actuator
First, we will look ...
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How to read the signal from a hall effect sensor using an Arduino
Hall effect sensors are one of the feedback options we offer in our linear actuators. Our PA-04-HS and PA-100 have Hall effect sensors on the stock units. While several of our other actuators can be custom ordered with Hall effect sensors.
What is a Hall effect sensor?
A Hall effect sensor is an electronics component that generates a voltage based on the strength of the magnetic field flowing through it. When this sensor is paired with voltage...
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The New Height Adjustable Smart Table
Height-adjustable workstations are known to improve your health and wellbeing. Research has shown that sitting or standing for long periods of time has been linked with multiple health problems, such as an increase in blood pressure or fluctuation of cholesterol levels. Height-adjustable workstations help you avoid working postures that could contribute to these health issues.
The FLT-01 table lift gives you the option to build a personal, aut...
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