New ACR-32UT direct-drive rotary stages from IntelLiDrives feature a low-profile and high-speed direct-drive servomotor. Center aperture and lightweight construction makes these rotary stages a good fit for semiconductor manufacturing as well as general automation applications. The ACR-32UT has a wide dynamic speed range and can move at sub-rpm speed with low velocity ripple and accelerate […]
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Miniature linear-positioning stage for single and multi-axis applications
The L-402 compact linear stage is the newest addition to the suite of motion control solutions available from Physik Instrumente. Delivering performance and reliability at minimized cost, this affordable miniature linear positioner is well-suited for micromanipulation, test systems, and opto-mechanical alignment automation applications. High travel accuracy — XY or XYZ combinations With a travel range of 1/2 in.(13 […]
Rexroth Open Mechatronics Demo at ATX West 2017
Bosch Bosch Rexroth will showcase an Open Mechatronics demonstration at this year’s ATX West trade show. The demonstration utilizes Rexroth’s Open Core Engineering solution on an L25 controller in conjunction with an Excel spreadsheet to program the motion. The motion design demonstrates the position of a two-axis Cartesian system with a CKR X axis, an […]
Two-axis rotary assembly provides fast micromachining capabilities
One new system from IntelLiDrives — a yaw-tilt rotary system with precision worm gearing — delivers positioning accuracy to 30 arc-sec; repeatability to 10 arc-sec; and speeds to 60 rpm. The design allows yaw rotation to 360° and tilt rotation of ±95° of loads to 10 kg. The integrated two-axis rotary assembly provides high-speed micromachining capabilities […]
Precision motion and positioning systems to showcase at Photonics West 2017
Descend the escalator and enter the exhibit hall to the world’s largest multidisciplinary photonics event, taking just a few steps past the entrance, PI’s booth displays the latest state-of-the-art precision motion technologies. PI engineers are on-hand to answer questions and help you find the right solution for your precision motion project in industry, research, or […]
High-precision vertical lift stage from OES — Stable and motorized option
The AT20-100 Motorized Vertical Lift Stage from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) is a high-precision and high-load vertical lift stage. It easily integrates into applications. The stage has a 120 x 180 mm drilled and tapped platform with vertical travel of 100 mm and moves with 3.315 µm (non-microstep) resolution, 5 µm repeatability, and 15 µm positional accuracy. […]
Where linear motors improve designs: Application example in multi-axis stage
Machine-tool applications and the manufacture and assembly of semiconductor components account for more than half of all linear-motor use. That’s because linear motors are precise (albeit costly compared to other linear-motion options). Other applications for these relatively new motion components also include those that need fast and precise positioning or slow and extremely steady strokes. […]
New multi-axis positioning family from PI
High-end industrial and research applications rely on precision motion stages and systems to execute mission-critical procedures and processes. PI, a leading provider of nanopositioning and motion control solutions, has developed its new family of linear, rotary, and Z-axis stages to meet those demanding requirements. Meet the L-310 vertical stage, the L-611 rotary stage, and the […]
Compact linear piezo stages offer nanometer resolution and extended travel ranges
Engineers and scientists working in the fields of nano-biotechnology, metrology, and photonics run applications that require nanometer precision and ultra-fine adjustment, often in confined spaces. To meet those requirements, PI, a lead manufacturer of nanopositioning and motion control solutions, provides its compact linear piezo positioners – P-620.1 to P-629.1 – of the PIHera family consisting […]
2016 Neuroscience Conference Debuts PI’s Ultra-Stable Microscope XY Stage Packages
Physik Instrumente will introduce two new compact XY microscope stages based on ultrasonic piezo direct-drive motors. Model U-761 provides 25x25mm travel and is equipped with 10nm resolution linear encoders, model U-780 provides 135 x 85 mm. More after the jump. Ultra-Stable – Suitable for Imaging PI’s patented ultrasonic direct-drive motors feature millisecond responsiveness and provide a […]