A new linear dc motor driven stage from Moticont features one-micron resolution. The high performance VCDS-025-038-02-B1-01 linear voice coil stage features high speed, high acceleration/deceleration, zero backlash, smooth motion, precise positioning, high reliability, and low cost. This non-commutated stage is also clean-room friendly. This compact linear voice coil (also called a moving coil) stage is […]
New 48-V electric linear actuator improves energy efficiency in medium-duty applications
Thomson Industries, Inc., has announced that its Electrak MD actuator now has a 48-V rating. The availability of a 48-V actuator that can handle loads of up to 2 kN (about 450 lb.) equips battery powered system designers with energy efficiency, cable management and control capability that might otherwise require larger, more expensive actuators. “The […]
ServoBelt Linear actuators now feature design enhancement, molded belt tray
Bell-Everman announces that its latest generation of ServoBelt Linear actuators feature a design enhancement that simplifies the assembly and installation of long-travel motion systems including gantry and linear robots. The new design, which involves the lower static toothed belt, also strengthens ServoBelt’s ability to non-destructively withstand high-force events, such as carriage crashes. In earlier designs,…
Sub-micron resolution elevator stages feature high parallelism
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has debuted its new compact DAG8-60 Series of Motorized Vertical Elevator Stages. These stages feature high parallelism and smooth motion via four high-precision pre-loaded crossed roller bearings. These laboratory grade, high resolution, compact, low-profile elevator stages feature 8 mm of vertical travel. The 60 x 60 mm table with a […]
Engineered systems provide easily configurable, high-precision, multi-axis motion
PI’s new X-417 Integrated Multi-Axis System (IMAS) provides machine builders and system integrators with a freely configurable solution, utilizing highly dynamic, precision XY linear stages as a base, with travel ranges from 4 to 16 in. (102 to 407 mm). The X-417’s modularity allows users to configure the system according to their application needs, including […]
Tolomatic expands RSX high-force actuator line with new models
Tolomatic has introduced five new products to meet a wider range of industrial applications. These five sizes expand the RSX’s capabilities to include forces up to 66,000 lbf (294 kN). These expansion efforts also include updated model numbering, with each number now reflecting the actuator’s thrust. For example, the RSX096 is now the RSX15 with…
PI’s motion-amplified piezo actuators and grippers are designed for speed
The piezoelectric effect directly converts electrical energy into mechanical motion. PI uses this effect for high-precision, solid-state-based actuators, and grippers. Embedding a piezoceramic stack in a flexure-based arrangement can increase the motion range of the piezo actuator while providing protection, precision guidance, and a mounting interface at the same time. PI’s motion-amplified piezo actuators are […]
Inverted microscope low-profile XY stage features 10-nm resolution
PI introduces a new microscope stage family designed for democratizing the advantages of ultrasonic piezo motor drive systems in super-resolution fluorescence microscopy. The U-781 XY stage provides 128 x 86 mm travel, is equipped with 10-nm resolution linear encoders for direct position measurement at the platform, and is compatible with inverted microscopes of the four […]
Sub-micron Z-axis positioning stages feature four motor options
OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) has added vertical stages to their extensive line of high-accuracy, high-resolution lift stages. The Z110 Series of Z-axis Stages are available in travel strokes of 15 mm (0.590 in.), 30 mm (1.181 in.), 50 mm (1.969 in.), and 75 mm (2.953 in). These black anodized aluminum alloy stages feature preloaded […]
Maximizing cobot ROI through seventh-axis-enabled collaboration
Robot transfer units have become increasingly important to automated settings. Now, transfer units with collision detection pair with collaborative robots for human-centric technology enabling previously unimagined levels of productivity. Kyle Thompson • product innovation manager | Thomson Industries Chris Diak • southeast automation manager | Motion Most robot arms have six axes of motion, fewer […]
High-accuracy position sensors unaffected by magnetic fields
Novotechnik U.S. has introduced the LS1 series of advanced inductive linear position sensors, with stroke lengths of these non-contact sensors from 25 to 200 mm. Absolute linearity of the LS1 Series is to ≤ 0.1 % of full scale with repeatability to < 3 µA or 3 mV, depending on current or voltage output selected. […]
Omega Drive technology outputs linear or rotational motion
RUD’s new Omega Drive is a new chain drive with a 180° wrap angle. From the Tecdos series, it is suitable for both linear and rotational motion — capable of rotating, lifting, and lowering loads in various on and offshore settings. Applications include shifting harbor and ship cranes, relocating machinery, and solar panel sun tracking. […]
Linear positioning stage includes absolute encoder and frictionless motor
Global precision motion control and nanopositioning supplier Physik Instrumente (PI) now sells a high-dynamics linear motor stage family — the V-574, a new series of linear positioning stages with guiding precision and frictionless three-phase linear motors. Equipped with high-precision crossed-roller bearings installed in a proprietary process, these stages achieve excellent geometric performance. The 130mm variant, […]
How linear motion technology is meeting the challenges of tomorrow
To meet the complex factory automation challenges of tomorrow, linear motion systems are evolving to become quicker, more economical, and more sustainable. Kevin Straub Bosch Rexroth Linear motion components are central to the functioning of a host of machines and mechatronic systems. They enable reliable guidance, precise positioning, and advanced handling capabilities. Such features are […]
Bosch Rexroth: A strategic partner committed to your success
In the ever-evolving world of engineering, finding a parts supplier who truly prioritizes your needs can be a game-changer. Bosch Rexroth stands out as a strategic ally in this respect, offering not just advanced components but a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to tackle even the most complex engineering challenges. With a portfolio that spans…
New fast steering mirror from PI provides two degrees of freedom
PI’s new S-335 fast steering mirror (FSM) provides fast and high-resolution motion in two degrees of freedom. Based on solid-state piezo drives, it is suited for precise, high-speed laser beam control and high-resolution imaging applications. The S-335’s long angular travel range is made possible by motion-amplified piezo actuators, operated in a differential push-pull mode for…
SureMotion linear carriages and guides from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new SureMotion lighter-duty carriages and guides for linear motion applications. Carriage and guide systems are machine elements that move objects in a straight line with minimal friction or resistance. They are offered in two varieties: external carriages with wheels that ride outside the guide tracks and internal carriages with wheels that ride…
Two-axis fast steering mirror uses piezo drives
The S-335 fast steering mirror (FSM) from Physik Instrumente (PI) provides fast and high-resolution motion in two degrees of freedom. Based on solid-state piezo drives, it’s well-suited for precise, high-speed laser beam control and high-resolution imaging applications. The S-335’s long angular travel range is made possible by a clever design using motion-amplified piezo actuators, operated […]
Rotary solenoids feature 18 different winding configurations to match range of applications
The R-09-150 CWN series of clockwise, reverse shaft extension rotary solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS), available in OEM quantities, feature 18 different winding configurations allowing users to match torque and duty cycle requirements to an application. These compact 38.1 mm (1.50 in.) diameter solenoids are just 22.1 mm (0.87 in.) long and have two […]
eBook: Setting The Standard For Precise Alignment
Download the Nippon Bearing eBook NB’s standard TOPBALL® TW type is the forerunner of the TOPBALL Ultimate and it is available in a wide range of sizes. TOPBALL has 3 times the load capacity and 27 times more travel life than conventional bushings. Because it is self-aligning, it speeds manufacturing and assembly. It is a…
Open-frame positioning stage for transmissive imaging applications
The SmartStage Open Frame Positioning Stage, a breakthrough innovation from Dover Motion, harnesses over 60 years of precision motion design and manufacturing expertise. The SmartStage Open Frame is the latest product in the SmartStage ecosystem of products, where the controller and encoder are physically integrated inside the stage structure. This design offers high performance and […]
Vacuum compatible nanopositioning stage features powerful piezo motor
The new N-332 nanometer-precision linear stage family from PI (Physik Instrumente) is configurable to multi-axis setups of XY, XZ and XYZ, is designed for high-end applications in semiconductor technology, fiber-optics, microscopy, bio-nanotechnology, metrology and scientific research in beamlines and laser labs. The stages have a low profile of 30 mm and a small footprint of […]
M.G.M. Electric IEC motors and brake motors from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added M.G.M. Electric IEC standard and brake motors that are manufactured in Italy using state-of-the-art, high-quality processes and are rated for general-purpose and inverter duty. IEC motors provide the same power output as NEMA motors but have a smaller footprint and feature a lightweight aluminum construction. IEC standard motors offer outputs rated up…
Rexroth Motors offers high performance and versatility for modern factory automation
Rexroth offers a comprehensive range of motors that deliver high performance and a wide variety of types, designs, and capacities. When paired with its servo drive system, these robust motors enable both standard and high-end applications in modern factory automation — intelligent, highly dynamic, precise, and reliable. The portfolio is further enhanced by special explosion-proof…
Stages feature 0.05-degree angle accuracy
Measure angles or move to a precise angular position with a new series of high precision, low cost XYHG multi-axis stages that can be easily integrated into new and existing applications from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems). These XYHG (linear X-axis, linear Y-axis, plus horizontal goniometer) Linear Motion plus Goniometer Stages are available in stroke lengths […]