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Employee Spotlight: John Sweetwood, Product Manager

This month, we are highlighting one of our team members, John Sweetwood, who is a product manager based out of our U.S. facility in Lake Zurich, Illinois. With a background in strategic sales management, he provides supply chain solutions and engineering support for our customers throughout North America, with a growing focus on the heavy …

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How CCTY is Driving Innovation Through Product Customization

Choosing the right motion control partner is crucial for manufacturers looking to achieve high performance and reliability in their products. CCTY is a leader in this domain, dedicated to driving innovation within the motion control and assemblies market. Our focus on innovation through product customization addresses the unique needs of each application—ensuring optimal performance and …

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Robotics Summit & Expo Raffle Winner

Last month, CCTY participated in the Robotics Summit & Expo, an event dedicated to the latest advancements in robotics technology. At this year’s summit, CCTY proudly showcased its groundbreaking articulating joint bearing innovations, which are set to revolutionize the field of humanoid robotics. In addition to displaying our cutting-edge technology, we actively engaged with attendees …

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The Importance of Seals (Explainer)

Seals protect the bearings to insure a longer life and less required maintenance. Working conditions dictate when seals must be part of the design. For example, bi-pedal motion on humanoids that work in warehouses are exposed to dirt and dust. What Seals Do for Bearings Seal Impact on Torque The benefits of seals far outweigh …

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Robotic Backlash: Frequently Asked Questions

Backlash, the clearance or play between components, poses a significant challenge in robotic systems. Left unchecked, it could lead to delays in motion transfer, resulting in imprecise positioning and reduced accuracy. This reduced accuracy causes shaking/jerky motion in the robot’s movement. Stay Up-to-Date on Motion Control CCTY’s monthly newsletter covers advancement in motion control along …

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Employee Spotlight: Yaman Obaid & Nick Jerinic, Robotics 

This month, we are highlighting two robotic experts that some of you may have met at the Robotics Summit & Expo last week. Yaman Obaid, robotics engineer, and Nick Jerinic, mechanical sales engineer, both work closely with CCTY customers to design and engineer application-specific bearings that are specifically tailored to robotic specifications.  What do you …

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CCTY Product Line Offers Precision Engineering for Humanoid Robotics

As the demand for more advanced humanoid robots continues to grow, the need for custom components engineered to withstand rigorous use while maintaining precision and efficiency has become increasingly critical. At the forefront of this innovation, CCTY is revolutionizing the robotic bearing design and assembly process by offering more than just off-the-shelf solutions.  Engineering experts …

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CCTY Innovations Showcased at Robotics Summit & Expo 

Last week, attendees of this year’s Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston, Mass., got to experience firsthand the latest innovations driving the advancement of robotic technology. As one of the key players at the forefront of this industry, CCTY showcased its groundbreaking articulating joint bearing innovations that are completely revolutionizing the field of humanoid robotics.  …

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Humanoid Robots Move Gracefully with CCTY Technology

CCTY Showcases Bearing Solutions at The Robotics Summit LAKE ZURICH, Ill., April 29, 2024 – To help robot makers develop humanoid robots that emulate the mobility and flexibility of human limbs, CCTY designs and manufactures bespoke parts tailored to the unique requirements of each project. During The Robotics Summit, held in Boston on May 1 …

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Backlash, Precision and Robotic Movement

What is backlash? Backlash in mechanical engineering has many names such as lash or play that occurs in mechanical components. It boils down to clearance or lost motion that occurs caused by gaps between parts in the system. It can be thought of as the distance that exists between mated gear teeth. It becomes more …

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