News Archive 2009
12.14.09

Holiday Donation to Feeding America
In the spirit of giving, Wittenstein North America will be giving a donation on behalf of our colleagues, customers and suppliers to Feeding America for this holiday season . . .

12.11.09

Experience The VIBE™ Seat Shaker
Wittenstein Aerospace & Simulation’s newest addition to its acclaimed subsystem portfolio for helicotper simulator systems is compact, reconfigurable and realistic . . .

12.09.09

The Newest Gearbox from the alpha Family - Low Friction SP+
Energy efficiency at high speeds for the alpha SP+ gearbox. This newest standard option from the alpha SP+ family of products is made for continuous duty, high speed applications . . .

12.07.09

Wittenstein Aerospace & Simulation at I/ITSEC 09
This year's Interservice / Industry Training, Simulation & Education Conference proved to be full of the latest innovations for simulation and for Wittenstein . . .

11.20.09

Modular Control Loading
Wittenstein's control loading range of actuators for simulation technology provide the widest range of torques and speeds on the market . . .

11.16.09

Endless Rack Options Provide Flexibility
From 2m lengths to custom options, rack systems from Wittenstein exemplify the years of design and development that have made the company a leader in motion . . .

10.21.09 Optimal Manufacturing Creates Modular Gearboxes

Improving upon assembly selection, Wittenstein has created components which allow for easy mixing and matching to provide customers with quick delivery and superior product . . .

10.19.09

Introducing: Large Sizes for alpha Hypoid Gearboxes
The best hypoids just got bigger. These powerful new products in the hypoid range guarantee the highest possible productivity for machines . . .

10.14.09

New Generation of Worm Gear Launched
Optimized manufacturing processes leads to superior products - Introducing the V-Drive+ (replacing the classic V-Drive) and newly developed low cost alternative - the V-Drive economy . . .

09.23.09

Specialty Motors from Wittenstein
Building upon decades of engineering expertise and manufacturing optimizations, Wittenstein launches capabilities to offer specialty motors in North America . . .

09.21.09

2009 / 2010 Wittenstein Gearbox Catalog
The printed version of the 2009/2010 Wittenstein Complete Gearbox and Accessories Catalog is now available for immediate delivery . . .

09.18.09

Introducing: The alpha LP+ Gearbox with Hollow Shaft Option
The best all-around gearbox just got better. Introducing the latest modification: The alpha LPH, Wittenstein's hollow-shaft gearbox specially designed and tested for belt actuators . . .

09.01.09

Gearing up for Efficiencies
The operating efficiency of linear drives is of growing concern to machine designers. An editorial feature in the inaugural issue of Penton's Energy Efficiency and Technology spotlights this topic . . .

08.17.09

Washdown Options for Gearboxes
When environmental conditions demand a higher level of protection, corrosion resistant and washdown gear reducers from Wittenstein provide the perfect solution . . .

08.07.09

Gearbox 101: Manufacturers Talk Basics
Wittenstein joins industry experts and discusses what it knows best: gearboxes. Learn gearbox basics from the first manufacturer of servo gearboxes . . .

07.29.09 Immediate Delivery for Gearboxes
Local manufacturing of gearboxes at Wittenstein's Bartlett, IL facility supports immediate delivery for North America's needs . . .
07.15.09 TPM+ Actuator for Aircraft Maintenance
TPM+ Servo Rotary Actuators from Wittenstein can be found on the production floor for maintenance inspection of fuel tanks for B-52 bombers . . .
06.26.09

Part Number Generator - LIVE
Wittenstein's online Product Selector is also a part number generator. Create a part number, request the CAD drawing and design your solution . . .

06.18.09

All TPM+ Products Available Online
Technical information for both dynamic and power products is a click away . . .

05.25.09 Higher Technical Specs with a Slightly New Look
The alpha SP+ and the alpha TP+ will have a slightly different look in July 2009 with higher technical specifications . . .
05.10.09 Energy Efficiency Expo Creates Awareness
Andrew Stock, Application Engineer, presents on energy efficiency at Energy Expo . . .
04.28.09

Addition by Subtraction
Combining motors and drives increases options in packaging . . .

04.21.09 Environmentally Aware Version of Cymex Software Released at Hannover Fair
The best servo mechanical servo sizing software gets even better with an "environmentally safe button" for optimizing system efficiencies . . .
04.10.09

Developing Tomorrow's Engineers
Wittenstein supports Bartlett High School Academy of Science, Engineering and High Technology as high-achieving students participate in the nation’s oldest robotic competition . . .

04.02.09 Working with Rack and Pinion Technology
Wittenstein's Alex Howe advises on tips and tricks for using rack and pinion systems . . .
03.15.09 Higher Fidelity Subsystems for the Future of Simulation
Wittenstein's Scott Metcalfe provides us his thoughts on the future of simulation and creating the optimal control loading system . . .
02.15.09

Celebrating 25 years of the alpha Gearbox
After a quarter of a century, the alpha gearboxes have the largest installed customer base in the world and we keep turning and turning and turning . . .