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Michael McMaster and Mike Senna are at it again! They have been two of our most valued customers for years now because of the amazing robots they have built using our actuators. The robots have been such a success that they are being invited to Comic-Con conventions in North America for the last couple of years to show off their builds. One such convention is LA Comic-Con, which has invited them back multiple years in a row because of how popu...

The bi-annual D23 Expo has been one of the most popular and fan-friendly conventions in the world since it first started in 2009. It was created to give fans an inside look at the magic of Disney and exclusive first looks at upcoming attractions, films, and presentations celebrating arguably the most beloved and acclaimed entertainment studio of all time. We were lucky enough to be a part of this year's expo with the help of two of our most va...

Engineers, hobbyists, and inventors of all ages were present at the 5th annual Vancouver Mini Maker Faire earlier this month to show off and compare their various creations. We here at Progressive Automations thought it would be a great idea to head down and see what local builders, engineers, and inventors were capable of and to let them know that we would be glad to help them in their future creative endeavors. There was a wide array of proj...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of defense, military automation technology is transforming the way armed forces operate. From enhancing the efficiency of equipment to enabling advanced strategic operations, automation is at the forefront of military innovation. This article explores the pivotal role of automation in modern military strategies, the impact of linear actuators in military applications, and future trends in automation in armed f...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning is on course to provide drastic improvements to autonomous systems. The future is bright and the advancement of AI-controlled robotics will only increase from here on out. AI aims to provide robots with the ability to perform tasks that were once only capable of being completed with human intelligence. That is, to encompass the ability to perform a variety of tasks on its own as opposed to only...

Development of Pistons Electric linear actuators are a modern form of a piston that is driven by an electric motor. One of the earliest uses of pistons was in steam engines. The first recorded history of a steam engine dates back to a design created in 1st century Roman Egypt. However, the first steam cylinder was designed by Denis Papin, a French physicist, and inventor, in the mid-1670s. First Design of a Steam Powered Cylinder An actuator...