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  • High-power electromechanical cylinders cover heavy-duty applications

    High-power electromechanical cylinders cover heavy-duty applications
  • US-manufactured XY stages provide ultra-high precision linear motion

    US-manufactured XY stages provide ultra-high precision linear motion
  • New 0.5 micron resolution linear positioning stages made for cleanliness

    New 0.5 micron resolution linear positioning stages made for cleanliness
  • Miniaturized piezo linear stages with robust bi-phase motors

    Miniaturized piezo linear stages with robust bi-phase motors
  • Rollon expands TH actuator range with new size 200

    Rollon expands TH actuator range with new size 200

FROM THE EDITORS


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    High-power electromechanical cylinders cover heavy-duty applications

  • Lisa Eitel
    Comparing multi-axis linear systems
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brake

Electroadhesive brakes provide stopping power for linear motion systems

How paper-thin electroadhesive linear brakes can unlock significant power and weight savings in new and legacy linear motion systems. Kirby Witte VP of Engineering ESTAT Actuation Linear motion systems must pack all the right features … [Read More...] about Electroadhesive brakes provide stopping power for linear motion systems

Today on Linear Motion TIPS

  • High-power electromechanical cylinders cover heavy-duty applications
  • US-manufactured XY stages provide ultra-high precision linear motion
  • New 0.5 micron resolution linear positioning stages made for cleanliness
  • Miniaturized piezo linear stages with robust bi-phase motors
  • Rollon expands TH actuator range with new size 200
electromechanical cylinder

High-power electromechanical cylinders cover heavy-duty applications

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

New high-power versions of the EMC-HP electromechanical cylinder from Bosch Rextroth cover a wide range of heavy-duty applications with forces up to 250 kN Whether it’s pressing, forming, riveting, … [Read More...] about High-power electromechanical cylinders cover heavy-duty applications

stages

US-manufactured XY stages provide ultra-high precision linear motion

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

PI now offers the US-manufactured V-781 XY Stage series, setting new standards for precision, stability, and ease of integration in high-performance motion systems. Engineered as a monolithic, … [Read More...] about US-manufactured XY stages provide ultra-high precision linear motion

New 0.5 micron resolution linear positioning stages made for cleanliness

★ By Rachael Pasini Leave a Comment

OES (Optimal Engineering Systems) has added two stainless steel electroless nickel-plated linear single-axis stages to their extensive line of high-resolution stages. The AX40-F1VR-ND and the … [Read More...] about New 0.5 micron resolution linear positioning stages made for cleanliness

linear stages

Miniaturized piezo linear stages with robust bi-phase motors

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

PI’s new B-421 BIX nanopositioning stages are compact, high-precision linear positioning systems designed for applications requiring reliable and accurate motion in extremely space-constrained … [Read More...] about Miniaturized piezo linear stages with robust bi-phase motors

Rollon expands TH actuator range with new size 200

★ By Puja Mitra Leave a Comment

Rollon has introduced a new size 200 to its TH ball screw-driven linear actuator line. This expansion provides additional options for designers and engineers seeking higher capacity and flexibility in … [Read More...] about Rollon expands TH actuator range with new size 200

linear guide

New compact, PTFE-free linear guide for precise positioning from igus

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

igus’s new drylin WWP linear guide features a PTFE-free locking carriage and is engineered from lubrication-free, high-performance polymers and aluminum. The guide offers a lightweight, hygienic and … [Read More...] about New compact, PTFE-free linear guide for precise positioning from igus

stages

Dual-axis yaw-pitch stages for critical measurement of curves and angles

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The new YP200-30 Series of dual-axis, yaw-pitch stages from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) features a high precision rotary stage (yaw-axis) capable of clockwise and counterclockwise rotation … [Read More...] about Dual-axis yaw-pitch stages for critical measurement of curves and angles

linear motor

New high-voltage, direct drive linear motors from Kollmorgen

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Kollmorgen’s new addition to its IC Ironcore DDL motor family expands beyond 230 Vac products with a new capability to support 400/480 Vac-powered applications. Kollmorgen’s new direct drive linear … [Read More...] about New high-voltage, direct drive linear motors from Kollmorgen

stages

Piezo nanopositioning stage provides 6-axis motion with frictionless guiding system

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

The P-562.6CD 6-axis nanopositioning stage from PI (Physik Instrumente) is an advanced multi-axis nanopositioning system. Engineered for cutting-edge applications in photonics, semiconductor … [Read More...] about Piezo nanopositioning stage provides 6-axis motion with frictionless guiding system

linear motors

Understanding linear actuator technology

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

A review of the different types of linear actuators reveals how to choose the best solution based on the particular application requirements. Michael G. Giunta VP/ Mechanical Engineer Macron … [Read More...] about Understanding linear actuator technology

New compact hexapod for industrial 6-axis alignment applications

★ By Rachael Pasini Leave a Comment

PI's new H-815 6-Axis Hexapod is a ruggedized, highly accurate, positioning and alignment system designed for continuous 24/7 operation in demanding industrial motion applications. Engineered as a … [Read More...] about New compact hexapod for industrial 6-axis alignment applications

stages

Pitch, roll, and yaw positioning stages feature high resolution, repeatability

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

The new YPR-45-45-100 Series of pitch, roll, and yaw three-axis stages from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) are the integration of two +/- 45 degrees goniometers for lower (pitch) and middle … [Read More...] about Pitch, roll, and yaw positioning stages feature high resolution, repeatability

linear motor stage

High-thrust linear motor stage delivers long stroke lengths in constrained spaces

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

IKO's new LT170H2 direct-drive linear motor stage is suitable for dynamic applications such as semiconductor fabrication which require high thrust forces and long strokes. This latest addition to … [Read More...] about High-thrust linear motor stage delivers long stroke lengths in constrained spaces

Upgraded tool simplifies linear motion system design

★ By Puja Mitra Leave a Comment

Thomson Industries, Inc. has upgraded its online sizing and selection tool to help motion system designers optimize linear systems. Updates include an interactive application matching grid, improved … [Read More...] about Upgraded tool simplifies linear motion system design

linear motor

Fully enclosed, high-resolution miniature linear servo motor features high force-to-size ratio

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Moticont has added the SDLM-016-032-01-01-M (Metric) direct-drive linear motor with an integrated encoder and temperature sensor to their SDLM Series of Metric and Imperial dimensioned high precision … [Read More...] about Fully enclosed, high-resolution miniature linear servo motor features high force-to-size ratio

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