A lot of the projects we feature here on Hackaday engender the classic “build versus buy” argument. We’ve always been puzzled by that; if anyone can appreciate the sheer joy of making something rather ...

If you’ve never heard of the threadless ball screw, which was invented over sixty years ago, [Angus] of Maker’s Muse has a video demonstrating the whole thing, covering its history and showcasing both ...

Kerk® lead screws and custom nut designs create exceptional value for designers and end users in a variety of industries. For vertical applications, Kerk lead screws can be designed to self-lock and ...

Stiffness or rigidity is a key factor in evaluating ball-screw drives for specific needs. Rigidity, in this context, describes a ball screw's elastic deformation under load and directly affects the ...