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 … [Read More...] about Omega Drive technology outputs linear or rotational motion
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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
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, … [Read More...] about Engineered systems provide easily configurable, high-precision, multi-axis motion
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 … [Read More...] about Inverted microscope low-profile XY stage features 10-nm resolution
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 … [Read More...] about Sub-micron Z-axis positioning stages feature four motor options
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 … [Read More...] about Maximizing cobot ROI through seventh-axis-enabled collaboration
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 … [Read More...] about High-accuracy position sensors unaffected by magnetic fields
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 … [Read More...] about Omega Drive technology outputs linear or rotational motion
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 … [Read More...] about Linear positioning stage includes absolute encoder and frictionless motor
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 … [Read More...] about How linear motion technology is meeting the challenges of tomorrow
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, … [Read More...] about Two-axis fast steering mirror uses piezo drives
