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Introducing Our New Range of Modular Lifting Columns
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In many applications, electric lifting columns are the perfect solution for driving linear motion...
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In agriculture, there are always new solutions being discovered and used to help boost efficiency...
Furniture Actuators: Where To Find Them and How They Work
Nathan Bong
Linear actuators can be found in many different appliances and machinery, but one of the most pre...
Compact Power: When to Choose a Micro Linear Actuator
You’ve got a tight space, a new motion requirement, and a product deadline. As the design comes into focus, you realize a traditional actuator won’t fit—and that’s the moment a micro linear actuator steps onto the stage. In this guide, we’ll follow the arc most engineers take: define the constraint, evaluate the options, run a crisp selection checklist, and decide when micro wins—and when a standard or heavy-duty actuator is the smarter move.
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Introducing the PA-CB30 Wireless Dual-Channel Control Box
The advancement of actuator technology and automation systems has created a growing need for control solutions that combine high efficiency, versatility, and intelligent functionality — all within a compact, wireless design. To meet this demand, we’re excited to introduce the PA-CB30 as our new actuator control system to offer wireless high performance and advanced safety features in a versatile compact actuator control box! In this article, w...
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The New PA-MC2 Micro Linear Actuator with PWM Compatibility
Compact and versatile micro linear actuators are critical for industrial applications where space is limited. Traditionally, achieving a smaller form factor often meant compromising on performance or durability. However, advancements in actuator technology have paved the way for compact solutions that don’t sacrifice functionality, even in demanding use cases. In this product overview, we will cover the new PA-MC2 Compact Micro Linear Actuator...
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Slow Hatch Lift Troubleshooting & Actuator Replacement Tips
If your boat’s hatch lift has started moving slowly, stopping halfway, or the actuator fuse keeps tripping, it may be time to do a quick inspection or consider replacement actuators. Marine actuator systems are exposed to challenging environments — saltwater, humidity, and vibration — which can gradually impact performance without proper maintenance and replacements. This article will cover tips to help you identify common causes of a slow hat...
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Repair or Replace? How to Decide When Your Actuator Fails
Actuators are the workhorses of automation. Whether they’re powering machinery on a factory floor, adjusting a hospital bed, or moving a hidden TV lift in someone’s home, they keep things running smoothly. But like all equipment, actuators don’t last forever. When one fails, you’re suddenly stuck with a big decision: should you fix it, or replace it altogether?
Let’s break down why actuators fail, when repair makes sense, and when it’s smarter...
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How Linear Actuators Power the Entertainment Industry
When most people think of the entertainment industry, they picture concerts, Broadway shows, theme park rides, or blockbuster movies. What often goes unnoticed is the automation working behind the scenes.
In this article, we’ll look at how linear actuators power everything from stage lifts to animatronics, helping creators deliver unforgettable experiences.
Transforming Stages and Theaters
In live theater, timing and subtlety are everything. L...
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Pros & Cons of Hydraulic, Pneumatic, & Electric Linear Actuators
Compare hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric linear actuators. Learn their pros and cons, applications, and discover why electric actuators are the top choice.
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Introducing the 4-Stage Telescopic LG-14 Lifting Columns
When choosing a lifting column, it’s often a balancing act between compact design, long stroke length, and reliable performance. To keep up with customer demands and the rising growth of new project ideas, our team continues to develop, innovate, and launch new lifting column releases in various shapes and sizes that can meet your needs. Purpose-built with a 4-stage telescopic design, a durable steel frame, and precise positional feedback, the...
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Simplifying Pergola Design – Reduce Complexity with Integrated Systems
There’s nothing quite like relaxing under a pergola, whether in your backyard or at your favorite café. But when it comes to motorized pergolas, traditional designs often make things harder than they need to be—complicated wiring, mismatched parts, and high costs.
The good news? Integrated pergola systems bring everything—motor, controls, and smart features—into one streamlined package. Fewer headaches, faster setup, and a pergola that simply ...
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How to Choose a Marine Linear Actuator – Speed, Load & Life
Selecting the right marine linear actuator can make the difference between a smooth, reliable boating experience and costly downtime. Whether you’re upgrading your boat automation systems, replacing worn-out units, or customizing for new features, choosing the correct actuator ensures optimal performance and safety. Marine linear actuators must withstand saltwater, vibration, and heavy use while delivering precise motion control. This guide wi...
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Best Linear Actuators from Progressive Automations as a Supplier
Choosing actuator suppliers correctly can be just as important as choosing the actuator itself. Engineers, OEMs, and purchasers alike need confidence that their supplier can deliver not only high-quality products but also consistent support, competitive actuator pricing, and solutions that fit their unique applications. As an ISO 9001:2015–certified supplier with over 15 years of experience, we focus on ensuring supplier reliability, affordabi...
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How to Choose the Right Actuator for Your Project
When it comes to automation projects, selecting the right actuator is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Whether you’re designing an industrial machine, upgrading home automation, or creating a custom project, choosing the wrong actuator can lead to costly mistakes — from poor performance to premature failure.
At Progressive Automations, we’ve seen it all. From customers who needed a quick replacement for a 12V linear actuator to...
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Precision in Motion: How to Choose Linear Actuators for Modern Medical Devices
In the high-stakes world of modern healthcare, even the smallest component of a medical device can have significant implications for patient outcomes and clinical workflows. One such component, linear motion technology, is quietly transforming the industry. From subtle adjustments in hospital beds to ultra-precise motions in robotic surgical systems, linear actuators are redefining how medical devices perform.
As the demand for smart, efficien...
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Introducing Our New PA-HD3 Ultra High Force IP67 Linear Actuator
Learn how the PA-HD3 actuator is used in industrial, agricultural, and rugged automation setups. Explore its benefits, specs, and real-world applications.
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PA-13 Actuators in Tunnel Boring Machine for Urban Transportation
Learn how CU Hyperloop used PA-13 actuators to power their tunnel boring machine, achieving precision, safety, and success in the 2025 Not-A-Boring Competition.
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Avoiding Actuator Setbacks in Water-Exposed Installations
Learn the best practices for selecting, installing, and maintaining actuators for wet environments to prevent water damage, corrosion, and costly downtime.
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Guide – All Types of Actuators Used in RVs
The recreational vehicle (RV) industry is undergoing a technological transformation. Travelers no longer seek just mobility — they want a home on wheels that provides convenience, luxury, and safety. At the heart of this transformation is automation, and one of its most important enablers is the actuator.
Actuators, often hidden behind panels and mechanisms, are responsible for the motion in many automated RV features. Whether it’s a slide-out...
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Top 5 Linear Actuator Manufacturers in Australia of 2025
As automation becomes more integrated into industries and everyday life, choosing the right supplier for electric actuators is more critical than ever. From robotics to home automation, linear actuators play a vital role in enabling motion and control. When searching for reliable linear actuator manufacturers in Australia, it's important to look for companies that provide not only high-quality products but also dependable customer service, loc...
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How Small Linear Actuators Enhance Exercise Bikes
With sedentary lifestyles leading to the rise of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, the world needs to stay active now more than ever. Most people, for the convenience of not having to go out for it, do their exercises in their homes with the help of treadmills, dumbbells, and most importantly, exercise bikes. They are low-impact, easy to operate, and just perfect for cardio.
Because exercise bikes have come a long way, not every exercise b...
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Introducing The PA-CB31 and PA-CB40 Actuator Control Boxes
We’re excited to announce the release of two new additions to our growing lineup of actuator control box solutions: the PA-CB31 and PA-CB40. Designed for high performance and user-friendly operation, these actuator control boxes bring more flexibility and intelligence to how you operate your electric linear actuators. Whether you're working on a robust industrial actuator system, a responsive smart home actuator setup, or projects that require...
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Introducing Our New PA-ST4 IP67 Tubular Linear Actuator
Compact tubular linear actuators play a crucial role in driving the motion of applications with confined spaces while still matching the performance requirements through their versatile capabilities. The benefits of a sleek form factor combined with high static force ratings and a waterproof design for added durability and reliability further expand the possibilities of an actuator to be suitable in various use cases. In this product overview,...
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Introducing The PA-ST5 Tubular Micro Linear Actuator
Micro linear actuators are essential for enabling motion in compact applications, offering versatile performance without compromising on space or efficiency. The PA-ST5 tubular micro linear actuator combines a slim tubular design with versatile force ratings and high water resistance, delivering enhanced durability and reliability. In this product overview, we’ll explore the key features and benefits of the newly released PA-ST5 tubular micro ...
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Introducing Our PA-CB2 Control Box for Micro Actuators
When working with tight space constraints, finding compact automation components that meet dimensional and performance requirements can be a challenge. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the PA-CB2 control box for micro actuators, specifically designed to pair seamlessly with our ultra-compact PA-MC1 micro linear actuator! Together, they create a powerful, compact automation solution ideal for DIY projects, home automation systems, and comp...
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Innovations in Linear Actuators: Transforming RV Design and Performance
Recreational vehicles (RVs) have undergone a significant transformation, integrating modern automation systems that elevate functionality, comfort, and overall user experience to the next level. At the core of all such developments are linear actuators that enable seamless movement and automation in RV systems.
As demand for more efficient RV design continues to grow, manufacturers are constantly seeking new methods to enhance the vehicle's ef...
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Technical Breakdown: How Linear Actuators Meet Ventilation System Requirements
Linear actuators are becoming indispensable in modern ventilation systems due to their ability to automate the movement of dampers, louvres, and vents with exceptional accuracy. As buildings evolve to be smarter and more energy-efficient, automation is essential for maintaining optimal climate control, air quality, and system responsiveness.
This article explores the technical requirements of ventilation systems and explains how electric linea...
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Comparing Hydraulic vs Electric Actuators in RV Applications
Actuators are essential components in the world of recreational vehicles (RVs), enabling automation and movement for a wide range of systems, including slide-outs, leveling jacks, doors, and steps. They help improve convenience, safety, and overall user experience. Choosing the right type of actuator—hydraulic or electric—is crucial for ensuring optimal performance, durability, and ease of maintenance. This article explores the differences bet...
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Precision in Dialysis Chairs: The Role of 12V Electric Linear Actuators
What if the comfort and functionality of a dialysis chair could redefine the patient’s experience? For people receiving dialysis, lifesaving, renal replacement therapy, and long hours in a chair are the norm. As such, the chair’s design and performance become critical to ensuring the patient's comfort and well-being.
In this blog, we will talk about how comfort, functionality, and industry requirements impact the design of dialysis chairs and ...
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Wheelchair Trailer Project Using PA-HD1 & PA-17 Actuators
Mobility limitations in a wheelchair can present challenges for individuals getting around town. David Padgett, a quadriplegic who uses a power wheelchair for daily mobility, needed a solution that was both functional and visually compelling. He set out to build a custom wheelchair trailer capable of securely transporting his chair while maintaining a compact height suitable for hospital parking garages. In this article, we will highlight his ...
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Designing for Improved Care: Innovations and Features in Medical Tables
In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the design of medical tables plays a crucial role in influencing patient outcomes. These tables serve as more than just instruments; they are the essential base for effective diagnosis, treatment, and recovery processes. As the emphasis on patient comfort and safety grows, the importance of ergonomic and practical design in medical tables becomes increasingly significant. This article explores the key...
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Common Pitfalls in Selecting Off-Highway Vehicle Actuators and How to Avoid Them
Choosing the right actuator for off-road vehicles is essential for maintaining longevity, effectiveness, and optimal performance. Using an incompatible actuator may result in mechanical failures, accelerated wear, and subpar efficiency, all of which can detrimentally affect the vehicle's overall functionality. By recognizing the challenges associated with choosing actuators, both vehicle owners and engineers can make better-informed choices. I...
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Adjustable Torch System Using The PA-01 Linear Actuator
In wildfire management, few tools are as essential—and as potentially hazardous—as the drip torch. Drip torches are used to start controlled fires safely during prescribed burns to manage forest fuel loads and help prevent uncontrolled wildfires, however, even these essential tools can be improved. That’s exactly what our customer, Ricky Heflin, set out to do when he designed his adjustable torch system using our PA-01 Linear Actuator. In this...
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Custom-built Conference Table For Turtlebox Audio Using LG-11
In the world of custom furniture, innovation often arises from a combination of inspiration and problem-solving. For Ryan Wilson of Wilson Custom Designs (@wilsoncustomdesigns), a chance discovery of Progressive Automations set the stage for an extraordinary project—an awe-inspiring conference table for Turtlebox Audio. This table, which seamlessly integrates a hidden speaker lift system into a reclaimed cypress slab, is a true testament to cr...
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Common Mistakes in Selecting Actuators for Home Beds
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in demand for locally made adjustable beds, as customers seek enhanced comfort and convenience. These innovative designs use actuators to adjust the bed's position, improving sleep quality and user convenience. However, choosing the appropriate actuator can be challenging due to various technical and practical considerations.
This guide helps automotive and technical professionals avoid ty...
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Safety Factors When Choosing an Actuator for Vehicle Automation
Vehicle automation is rapidly transforming B2B industries such as agriculture, construction, and logistics, driving efficiency and productivity. At the core of this transformation, actuators enable precise control over mechanical movements, making them essential in vehicle automation. However, selecting the right actuator is crucial for ensuring safety, reliability, and long-term actuator performance. This article explores the key safety facto...
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From Slide-Outs to Skylights: Daily Use Applications of Actuators in RV Design
The recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturing industry is currently experiencing a crucial technological turning point with the rise of automation.
The actuator is the key component that enhances comfort and introduces innovative features in recreational vehicles. From creating more living space with slide-out mechanisms to automating skylights and ventilation systems, actuators in RVs play a substantial role in improving the user experience. Be...
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Our PA-09 Mini Industrial Actuator - Versatile & Compact Design
If you have an industrial application that requires a small, rugged, and powerful electric mini industrial actuator, look no further. Our PA-09 Mini Industrial Actuator comes in a deceptively small package but it is powerful for its size. This actuator is designed to be tough with durable materials used to construct its body in a compact design that offers protection against harsh environmental conditions. With all these features, this mini li...
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Engineering Career Progression Webinar: Insights with Mike Senna
In an insightful webinar hosted by Progressive Automations, we are proud to have Mike Senna, a renowned robotics innovator and engineering mentor as our guest speaker. Senna, well-known for creating iconic robots such as Wall-E, R2-D2, and BB-8, shared his experiences, career lessons, and key principles that aspiring engineers should adopt for success. This article encapsulates the valuable insights from the webinar, touching on skill developm...
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Motorized Louvered Roof Pergola Upgrade with PA-10 Actuators
Motorized louvered roofs offer a convenient and efficient way of making accurate adjustments, positions, and tilt angles for outdoor pergolas spaces. Linear actuators are commonly used as the drive mechanism for the motion that adjusts the louvers according to a user’s preference for airflow, sunlight, and rain cover. While the aesthetic enhancements and functional benefits are something many enjoy, the actuators will eventually require replac...
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Top Secrets Home Automation Manufacturers Don't Know: The Role of Actuators
In the era of smart homes, most people focus on sleek designs and advanced automation. We’re impressed by voice-activated lights, blinds that open at sunrise, and home theaters that pop up with the press of a button. But behind all this convenience is something many overlook — the actuator. Linear motion products power the movements and functions that make automated home systems run smoothly. Today, we'll take a closer look at actuators and wh...
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ATV Dozer Blade and Bucket Loader Combo with PA-17 Actuators
Dozer blades and bucket loaders often require heavy-duty components to maintain optimal efficiency and operations in harsh conditions. One of our customers, Shawn, uses his ATV Dozer Blade and Bucket Loader Combo system with our PA-17 heavy duty linear actuators to enhance versatility and efficiency. This combination allows for maintaining snow parks, tubing chutes, and cross-country ski trails in the Montreal region during winter and excavati...
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An Introduction To Actuators: Part II
Learn everything you need to know about linear actuators. Last time we talked about the basic definition and uses of simple actuators, and introduced the concept of the electric linear actuator (screw-based). To review, a linear actuator is called such because it transforms energy into a linear direction; that is, straight back and forth. This is valuable because most actuators derive their motive force from a rotational source, such as a gear...
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Introducing Our New LG-11 and LG-13 Modular Lifting Columns
Many applications that require a drive system for linear motion utilize electric lifting columns as they offer versatile performance capabilities, smooth operations, and safety features. To keep up with customer demands and the rising growth of new project ideas, our team continues to develop, innovate, and release new lifting column designs in various shapes and sizes that can meet your needs. In this article, we will be covering the overview...
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An Introduction To Actuators
An actuator is a motor that transfers energy from whatever is powering it into motion. This explanation may sound simplistic, but at heart, that's what it does. Within that simplicity lies a great deal of utility; the majority of modern devices that involve motion of any kind could not exist without these components. For example:
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Feedback Linear Actuators: Popular Uses and Applications
Electric linear actuators with positional feedback electronics are capable of performing some impressive moves within various applications. But what exactly is a linear actuator with feedback and what are some example applications where they have been used to their full potential? In this article, we will dive into the specifics of feedback actuators and run through a few example applications such as an automated window, a human powered vehicl...
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Before and After: How Electric Linear Actuators Are Transforming Excavator Design
Imagine excavators as the powerhouse tools of construction, tirelessly moving earth and materials. For decades, these machines depended on hydraulic systems, a tried-and-true technology that powered their heavy lifting. But as industries demanded more — greater precision, reduced costs, and environmental accountability — a new era of design was born.
This “before and after” story illustrates how modern excavator technology has leaped forward,...
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Improving Boating Safety with Linear Motion in Marine Technology
Marine technology has advanced significantly over the years, contributing to enhanced safety measures that allow clients to enjoy maritime journeys with peace of mind. Among these technological innovations, linear motion systems with marine actuators have emerged to improve boating safety as a top priority of any marine technology. This article covers how marine actuators in linear motion solutions play a pivotal role in marine technology, enh...
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Comparing Technologies: Optical Encoders VS Hall Effect Sensors
When properly implemented, positional feedback can allow multiple actuators to move together synchronously, use preset memory positions, and travel with higher accuracy and precision. Both optical encoders and hall effect sensors are popular for reading the positional feedback of a motor with good accuracy; however, each feedback option offers different benefits that can favor certain applications more than others. This article will compare th...
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Top Actuator Tips for Design Engineers - Choosing the Right Electric Linear Actuator
Finding the most suitable electric linear actuator for your application can be challenging, especially when there are so many different variables to consider. Knowing your application requirements and having a detailed understanding of the available actuator solutions and their capabilities is critical during the designing stages of a project. This is because choosing the best linear actuator for a specific use case will ensure optimal operat...
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The Evolution of Automation
Throughout the history of automation, the emergence of newer techniques, processes and machines eventually shaped a path for automation to play a larger role in our society. The main goals for the evolution of automation in everyday life has been to help improve efficiency, productivity, safety, and convenience. In this article, we will cover the history of industrial automation to gain a better understanding of how the different stages of aut...
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Are Linear Actuators Expensive & Are Quality Actuators Worth the Investment?
Are you in the market for a new linear actuator to use in your next project? If so, you may want to consider the factors affecting the price of a linear actuator. Purchasing cheap actuators is not a good idea if you want your project to last the distance, but purchasing overly expensive actuators may also not be worth your full investment.
Finding the right balance between cost/affordability and quality can be tricky since various factors affe...
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Our Customer's Top 5 Most Interesting Homemade Projects Using Automation
Automation can be found nearly everywhere we go because of all the comfort, convenience, safety, and operational efficiency it offers to society. With all the benefits automation has to offer, many have decided to make use of this technology in their homemade projects. If you needed some actuator DIY project ideas before going out to buy a linear actuator for a project, you’ve came to the right place! This article will cover our customer's top...
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How Linear Actuators Can Be Used in Escape Rooms
We have seen linear actuators used in various fun and exciting applications, with one of the most interesting being their use in escape rooms. Escape rooms have been appearing all over the world, from fixed locations to pop-up rooms. There are over 5000 escape rooms worldwide, which is estimated to increase over the next several years. Each new room iteration is becoming more and more tech-savvy with sensors, lasers, and linear actuators!
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The Internet of Things and Linear Actuators
The Internet of Things is something that has been growing in the public eye for the past half-decade or so. It is mostly seen as the next logical step from home automation which has been extremely popular. We are only now beginning to understand the application of the Internet of Things, as the connectivity which it implies has the potential to change almost everything we do. Being connected to our homes is one thing but being connected to som...
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Comparison Table of Industrial Linear Actuators
Linear actuators come in various sizes. The most commonly used is the industrial actuators with a high stroke, force, and speed. Although there are, lighter ones for home use. Industrial actuators assist in keeping workers safe and aid in heavy-duty tasks in factories, manufacturing plants, and construction.
Although there are currently manufacturers with different models, common ones stand out. Let’s go ahead and break them down to find out ...
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