Case Study: Soil Sampling Payload for NASA Student Launch
Posted by Michael Greig on 7/6/2026
NASA's Student Launch competition gives student rocketry teams a new payload mission each year, and the 2026 cycle asked teams to do something deceptively difficult: land a rocket, deploy a payload, and retrieve a 50
5 Common Micro Actuator Mounting Mistakes
Posted by Michael Greig on 6/22/2026
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Micro linear actuators deliver high thrust and precision within dense spatial envelopes. However, because their internal motors, gearboxes,
How To Change An Actuator Rod End-Tip
Posted by Michael Greig on 5/27/2026
No matter how much we expand our product offering, it's impossible to have the exact solution for every single application. Every now and then our customers contact us asking about ways that they can modify their device to better suit their needs.
Case Study - Rocket Thrust Vectoring System Using L16 Actuators
Posted by Michael Greig on 4/27/2026
The Portal Space student team in Norway is overcoming the "stability gap" by implementing a custom Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system that steers rockets during low-velocity takeoff. By utilizing the high-speed L16-R linear actuator, the team physically tilts the propulsion unit to enable real-time steering and dynamic flight stability.
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What is an Actuator and How Does it Work?
Posted by Michael Greig on 4/21/2026
'How does an actuator work’ is a question we hear fairly often here at Actuonix, and we understand why. Linear motion can involve some...
What Is Thread Pitch in a Linear Actuator and Why Does It Matter | Actuonix
Posted by Pooja Kadam on 4/20/2026
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Thread pitch comes up a lot in linear actuator conversations, usually without much explanation. Engineers see it on datasheets, designers
Dynamic Roll Control: How Jayhawk Motorsports Implemented the L16 for Active Chassis Tuning
Posted by Michael Greig on 4/15/2026
In the world of competitive vehicle dynamics, suspension setup is rarely about finding a single perfect setting. It is a game of constant trade-offs. To win, a car needs enough compliance to keep the tires planted
Actuonix at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026
Posted by Pooja Kadam on 4/13/2026
A few weeks have passed since the Actuonix team returned from XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf. Held March 24–26 at Messe Düsseldorf, the event brought together companies and technical teams working across autonomous systems, robotics, and
Linear Actuator Speed vs. Force: The Essential Design Trade-Off
Posted by Michael Greig on 3/17/2026
If you’ve ever looked at a datasheet and wondered why an actuator can’t be both the fastest and the strongest in the lineup, it comes down to a fundamental trade-off. Think of it like a seesaw: when force goes up,
Actuonix At MD&M West 2026
Posted by Michael Greig on 2/18/2026
It’s been a few weeks since Actuonix Motion Devices returned from MD&M West 2026 in Anaheim. Held February 3–5 at the Anaheim Convention Center, the show once again brought together engineers, OEMs, and manufacturers from across North America. We
Linear Servos for Retractable Drone Landing Gear
Posted by Michael Greig on 2/11/2026
Linear Servos for Retractable Drone Landing Gear
When selecting actuation for retractable landing gear, engineers evaluate force capability, mechanical alignment, electrical
Case Study - B01 Robot Dog Featuring Actuonix
Posted by Michael Greig on 2/4/2026
Case Study: Enhancing Robotic Efficiency with Actuonix Actuators. In the quest for a cleaner environment, innovative technologies are paving the way for automated solutions to urban litter problems. One such
Converting Rotary Motion to Linear Motion | Practical Options Compared
Posted by Michael Greig on 1/6/2026
Many systems start with rotary motion from a motor, but the job at hand needs linear movement. Whether you're pushing, pulling, lifting, or positioning, the real question is how you convert rotation into controlled linear travel
Linear Actuators for Stair Lifts | Footrest and Seating Automation
Posted by Pooja Kadam on 1/4/2026
Modern stair and chair lifts are no longer limited to simple vertical motion. Comfort, safety, and ease of use increasingly depend on automated secondary movements. These include footrests, armrests, safety
How To Control Multiple Actuators Together
Posted by Michael Greig on 12/10/2025
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When your project requires four, six, or even ten linear actuators working together, the control strategy becomes more nuanced than simply
Custom Actuators for Microfluidic Valve Control and Blister Rupture
Posted by Pooja on 12/9/2025
A few years ago, a leading OEM developing a cartridge-based microfluidic analyzer approached Actuonix with a unique challenge. Their system needed precise blister activation and stable microfluidic valve control (
