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
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- High-thrust linear motor stage delivers long stroke lengths in constrained spaces
- Upgraded tool simplifies linear motion system design
- Fully enclosed, high-resolution miniature linear servo motor features high force-to-size ratio
- Electroadhesive brakes provide stopping power for linear motion systems
- Pre-loaded systems deliver precise positioning for machine tools

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

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

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 … [Read More...] about Electroadhesive brakes provide stopping power for linear motion systems

Pre-loaded systems deliver precise positioning for machine tools
Redex’s patented DualDRIVE and TwinDRIVE preloading technologies now give CNC machine designers several ways to build a zero-backlash system. These approaches leverage Redex modular SRP, DRP, KRP … [Read More...] about Pre-loaded systems deliver precise positioning for machine tools

Drive integration tool streamlines servo linear actuator commissioning
Tolomatic Inc., has launched an online Drive Integration Tool that streamlines the selection and commissioning process to seamlessly match a drive system to a servo linear actuator. Tolomatic’s new … [Read More...] about Drive integration tool streamlines servo linear actuator commissioning

New mini hexapod from Aerotech with 6 degrees of freedom
Aerotech Inc.’s new HexGen HEX150-125HL Miniature Hexapod is a six degree-of-freedom (DOF) precision positioning system. This compact, cost-effective hexapod, with a 150-mm base diameter and a nominal … [Read More...] about New mini hexapod from Aerotech with 6 degrees of freedom

Photonics alignment systems feature motion in 4 and 6 degrees of freedom
PI’s new F-141 photonics alignment system provides high throughput with motion in 4 and 6 degrees of freedom for industrial test and assembly of photonic integrated circuits (PIC). This ultra-compact … [Read More...] about Photonics alignment systems feature motion in 4 and 6 degrees of freedom

High-precision dual-axis Alpha-Beta goniometers from OES
OES (Optimal Engineering Systems) has released a new series of dual-axis high-precision Alpha-Beta stages capable of rotating an object around a fixed point in space on a spherical surface. The … [Read More...] about High-precision dual-axis Alpha-Beta goniometers from OES

Comparing multi-axis linear systems
Gantry robots, X-Y tables, split bridges, and stages all serve specific functions. There are many ways to build linear systems for motion in the X, Y, and/or Z directions — also called … [Read More...] about Comparing multi-axis linear systems

Hybrid steppers and other stepmotors in linear actuators
Stepper motors are commonly used in linear motion applications for their precise positioning capabilities and good holding torque. Though the basic operating principle is the same for all stepper … [Read More...] about Hybrid steppers and other stepmotors in linear actuators

High-resolution goniometer stages with ±45° of travel
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has added four high-resolution, low-profile goniometers to their expanding catalog of high precision positioning stages. This newly released, AK120-45 … [Read More...] about High-resolution goniometer stages with ±45° of travel

Plug-and-play linear voice coil stage features 1.0-micron resolution
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, … [Read More...] about Plug-and-play linear voice coil stage features 1.0-micron resolution

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 … [Read More...] about New 48-V electric linear actuator improves energy efficiency in medium-duty applications

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 … [Read More...] about Sub-micron resolution elevator stages feature high parallelism