PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, a manufacturer of precision positioning, motion control and nanopositioning equipment, introduces the H-900KSCO hexapod, designed dynamic motion in XYZ, pitch roll, and yaw. 6-axis parallel kinematics motion is perfected by PI hexapods delivering nanopositioning precision, high speed, and stability necessary to meet today’s demanding motion control applications. More after the jump. […]
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Value-added piezo-element assembly speeds up OEM integration and saves cost
Fast response, high bandwidth and force, and virtually unlimited resolution make piezoelectric transducers invaluable to modern high tech applications including flow measurement, distance gauging, bio-medical dispensing and aerosol generation, as well as metrology, semiconductor testing, and aerospace technology. PI, a leader in piezo ceramic and motion control solutions, offers value added piezo components by adhering […]
Variable width and length linear axes
Now configure toothed-belt linear axes in customizable sizes To simplify product selection of maintenance-free, self-lubricating linear guides, motion plastics specialist igus has developed a modular construction kit for belt-driven DryLin ZLW linear axes. With the new “ZLW toolkit,” customers can customize their own solutions, including rail widths, system length, etc., even for small installation spaces. […]
Don’t overlook these factors when choosing a linear system
When sizing a linear system, the first application parameters that come to mind are probably travel, load, and speed. In addition, details about the load’s placement, the move profile, and the duty cycle are needed in order to accurately calculate the bearing’s useful travel life, which is the typical standard by which a linear system […]
Where do linear motors make sense?
by Tony Chou, General Manager, Chieftek Precision USA Linear motors deliver superior output, so excel in medical equipment, industrial automation, packaging, and semiconductor manufacturing. What’s more, new linear motors address the cost, heat, and integration complexity of early versions. To review, linear motors include a coil (primary part or forcer) and stationary platform sometimes called […]
IMTS 2016 for Monday September 12 — Fantastic innovation
At every IMTS, manufacturers from around the globe announce new products and machinery for the machine-tool industry (and others that come to borrow the most adaptable technology). This year’s IMTS 2016 is no different. Exciting news for end-of-arm tooling at IMTS 2016 What we’re seeing this first full day of the show is a lot of new […]
Precision ground ball screw options for linear motion applications
by John Feitl, Senior Application Engineer and Larie Butler, Marketing Communications Specialist, NSK Americas Ball screws have an efficiency that makes them suitable for use in actuators that drive industrial and automotive applications, including robotics, machine tool axes, and semiconductor wafer-transport systems. Here we review the different ball screw subtypes and where each one excels. […]
Servo pneumatics (not an oxymoron) — Comparison to electromechanical options
Updated May 2018 || Pneumatic cylinders and actuators are commonly known as “bang-bang” devices, making quick moves from one end of their stroke to the other, with limited regulation of the force or the move profile. On the other hand, electromechanical actuators with servo controls offer high levels of refinement in positioning, force-torque, and accuracy. Generally speaking, pneumatics are […]
Steinmeyer Xi-Plus line of precision ball screws: Smoothest raceways ever deliver quiet performance
Steinmeyer now sells a new ball screw line called Xi-Plus. These screws feature the manufacturer’s smoothest raceway surface ever to get significantly quieter operation with reduced vibration for every application. More after the jump. Xi-Plus precision ball screws are manufactured in Germany like all Steinmeyer products. The ball screws undergo a proprietary finishing process that removes micron-sized defects […]
Next-gen electric actuators for high forces
Curtiss-Wright Sensors & Controls Division has announced the release of its next-generation Exlar® brand FTX Series actuators. These high-force electric rod style actuators now offer higher performance and ease of maintenance than previously available. The FTX Series actuators leverage more than a decade of experience successfully replacing hydraulics in high-force, high-duty cycle applications in harsh […]