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Popular movies such as Star Wars often have fan favorite characters like R2-D2 which many would wish for the opportunity to see in real life. We had the privilege to speak with Michael McMaster in 2013 about his plans to use our actuators for a new R2-D2 life size model. When Mike McMaster got the itch to recreate a working model of R2-D2, like so many of us have contemplated in the past, he came upon the R2 Builder's Club Yahoo! Group. After ...

Pinball machines are highly sought after for those who enjoy reliving their childhood, and is an entertaining game to play as a new hobby. Proudly sponsored by Progressive Automations, Project Pintable by Loren Browman aims to combine modern aesthetics and form factor with a traditional pinball machine. By integrating some top linear actuators in his project, Loren made his very own DIY pinball machine in a coffee table that is comfortable to ...

It's that time of the year again where we just can't pass up the chance to experience some gorgeous fall scenery, crackling fires, roaring waterfalls, and whooshing rivers - all this that makes up nature's soundtrack. The Autumn months indeed provide the perfect atmosphere for camping. For a perfect camping experience, a camping tent can make all the difference! Nowadays, we can choose from a variety of modern and technologically advanced tent...

Today, lifting mechanisms are widely applied in both domestic and industrial purpose automation. Featuring a simple construction controlled by the push of a button, automated lifts can help solve a wide array of tasks like freight transportation, position optimization, automated opening/closing of doors and windows and so on. In this article, we will discuss how to make a lifting mechanism and which tools one will require to do it. We will als...

As you probably know by now, we love showing off what our customers can do with our products. This time we have something really impressive to share with you. One of our innovative customers has taken a pair of our FLT-07 Lifting Column Sets and implemented them into a hidden Japanese low dining table lift. When we say hidden dining table, we mean that this table lift is actually part of the floor, so when it is fully retracted it is completel...

Studies have shown that sitting for long periods is detrimental to your health and well-being. Automated lift table solutions have revolutionized the way we use and interact with desks and provide a way to increase the number of hours we stand in a day, whether it is whilst working, preparing food, or socializing. But what automated table lift is right for you and your intended application? Do you intend on making a hidden bar cabinet lift or...