RADFORD, VA — Nippon Pulse has introduced the L427 series, a linear shaft servomotor that features a 5mm air gap between the forcer and magnetic shaft. In the Linear Shaft Motor (LSM) family, the L427 series is a low-maintenance linear motion solution that has applications in a wide industry range. With a 5mm air gap […]
New Industrial Linear Actuator Catalog from Thomson
WOOD DALE, IL –Thomson has available a new Guide to Industrial Linear Actuators. The guide provides an overview on the types of applications that can most significantly benefit from electric actuation, as well as non-commercial information on the benefits of converting manual, hydraulic or pneumatic applications to electromechanical motion. The guide also details the company’s […]
New Precision, Multi-axis Air Bearing Gantry System from Steinmeyer
BURLINGTON, MA — Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new precision, multi- axis air bearing gantry system. This motion system consists of an XY stage utilizing air bearings plus a conventional ball screw driven Z table. It is ideal wherever there is a need for ultra high precision and outstanding dynamic performance. Typical uses include: – laser […]
Misumi Introduces New Miniature Conveyors at ATX West 2010
Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA, Inc. will introduce its new line of Miniature Conveyors at ATX West 2010 in Anaheim (Booth #4411), where a live demonstration will be available to demonstrate the Miniature Conveyors’ ability to perform automatic short-run conveying with extreme accuracy and precision. Key features of Misumi’s Mini Conveyors include: — Precisely Configurable […]
Servo2Go Expands High Performance Linear Stage Series
Greenville, DE – Servo2Go has just added a new high performance linear stage series to its broad range of positioning systems. Manufactured by Zaber Technologies Inc., the T-LSM series devices are computer-controlled motorized linear stages with high thrust and speed capabilities and a very compact size. They are stand-alone units requiring only a standard 15V […]
Cable Carrier Competition
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – igus® is running its Vector® competition for a second time to reward challenging applications using cable carrier systems. The first competition only accepted submissions from European companies, but the contest is open to entrants worldwide this time around. This gives North American cable-carrier users the chance to participate for the first […]
High Speed Piezomotor Rotary Stage from PI
San Francisco, CA — PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. introduces a new ultra-low profile (0.6”), direct-driven, high-speed rotary stage based on its proprietary PILine® piezomotor drive technology at this year’s SPIE Photonics West conference. The new ultra-low profile (0.6”), direct-driven, high-speed rotary stage is based on PI’s proprietary PILine® piezomotor drive technology. The M-660 stage reaches […]
SQUIGGLE® RV Micro Motion System
Victor, NY – New Scale Technologies, Inc. announced a breakthrough in piezo motion control system design. The SQUIGGLE RV reduced voltage linear drive system consists of a SQL-RV-1.8-6-12 SQUIGGLE motor and NSD-2101 drive ASIC. It is the industry’s first miniature piezo motor drive solution with a driver chip that is smaller than the motor and […]
Miniature Metric 8×6 Ball Screw from Nook Industries
Cleveland, OH – Nook Industries has recently introduced its miniature metric 8×6 Ball Screw (BS) designed for light load applications that deliver fast speed and close tolerance positioning. The rare size (8mm diameter x 6mm lead) is the only precision-rolled 8×6 on the market and is designed for compact applications that require the dual ability […]
Moog and Thompson Friction Welding Develop World’s Largest Linear Friction Welding Machine
East Aurora, NY USA – Moog and Thompson Friction Welding have developed the world’s largest linear friction welding machine. It is capable of welding a surface area of 10,000 mm2 (15 in2), nearly twice as much as previously achieved, and breaks the record of weld forge load at 100 tons. Designated the E100, this new […]
