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Kelsey Zebrowski

Integrated connector now available for AMETEK Haydon Kerk Pittman’s hybrid actuators

★ By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

As a world leader in compact linear motion systems, Haydon Kerk Pittman, a business unit of AMETEK’s Advanced Motion Solutions Division, is pleased to announce its size 8 21mm hybrid stepper motor is now available with an integrated connector. Offered alone or with a harness assembly, the connector is RoHS-compliant and features a positive latch […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: ametek, haydon kerk

Low inertia, high precision linear voice coil stages from Moticont

★ By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

Moticont has introduced two high performance linear DC motor driven stages.  The VCDS-051-032-01-B1-30 (pictured) and the VCDS-051-032-01-F1-30 linear voice coil stages feature high speed, high acceleration/deceleration, zero backlash, smooth motion, precise positioning of 30 microns, high reliability and low cost.  These non-commutated stages are clean room friendly, quiet, and available off-the-shelf. With a 0.97 in. […]

Filed Under: Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: moticont

Dover Motion launches SmartStage XY linear positioner

★ By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

Dover Motion, with over 30 years of precision motion design and manufacturing expertise, announces the launch of their newest product: the SmartStage XY. The SmartStage XY platform simplifies the motion and control into one package so instrument design teams can focus on bringing their core technology to market. The SmartStage XY combines the precise direct-drive […]

Filed Under: Stages + gantries Tagged With: dovermotion

Ewellix Planetary roller screw lands on Mars

★ By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

Ewellix has developed and manufactured a planetary roller screw that recently landed on Mars as part of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission. Ewellix engineers in Armada, Michigan, worked in collaboration with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) at the California Institute of Technology to develop a roller screw component for the Perseverance Rover that would […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws Tagged With: ewellix

THK introduces Type KR-RL LM Guide Actuator with ball screw

★ By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

New from THK, the Type KR-RL LM Guide Actuator features a driving element that uses right/left threads and enables symmetrical movements with a single motor. Formerly available only as a custom system, THK responded to the high demand for a right/left actuator by adding the Type KR-RL to its lineup. The Type KR-RL Actuator integrates […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: THK

PMM miniature slides are compact and low-friction for accurate linear motion

★ By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

Compact – Smooth – Accurate PM’s miniature ball slide Type PMM is a compact and robust solution for smooth and accurate linear motion that fits in narrow spaces to transfer light to moderate loads. The slides where developed for the semiconductor industry and medical devices where they are used for accurate positioning of samples under […]

Filed Under: Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: PM

Mini nanopositioning stage designed with voice coil motor and air bearing slide

★ By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

Cleanroom-compatible, this new high performance noncontact miniature linear slide from PI is suited for applications like wafer inspection, scanning/metrology, fiber alignment, laser micromachining and marking, autofocusing, and genome sequencing. PI’s air bearing motion product line is expanding again. The new A-142 high performance compact nano-positioning and linear alignment stage is designed with a voice coil […]

Filed Under: Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: pi

LINAK calculator takes the guesswork out of actuator lifetime prediction

★ By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

LINAK is launching a B10 lifetime calculator, providing their customers with a valuable glimpse into the future when it comes to actuator service life. Predicting the lifespan of integrated actuators can be challenging, as different applications and conditions place varying demands on components. However, because the B10 life is based on a combination of real-life […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: linak

White paper guides semiconductor manufacturing machinery OEMs to prevent fab failures

★ By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

A new white paper seeks to prevent fab failures before they start by detailing critical linear motion guidance for semiconductor manufacturing machinery OEMs and fab engineers. Reliable linear motion is an absolute operational necessity in a semiconductor fab. From a prevention standpoint, semiconductor manufacturing machinery OEMs must monitor even relatively rare failure risks in linear […]

Filed Under: Applications Tagged With: Schneeberger

SCHNEEBERGER announces SFERAX Type H.L. linear ball bearing

★ By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

SCHNEEBERGER Inc. has announced the availability of the new SFERAX Type H.L. linear ball bearing — featuring high-quality engineering at a competitive value point. Developed to support a linear bearing under high loads and high radial torques, the new SFERAX Type H.L. linear ball bearing is ideal for uses ranging from peripheral devices to assembly […]

Filed Under: Linear bearings Tagged With: Schneeberger

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