PI (Physik Instrumente), a top provider of precision motion control and positioning solutions for more than 4 decades, announces the release of a new compact linear stage, just 45mm wide, which combines high positioning accuracy with higher force and velocity than conventional inertia drives. The space-saving Q-545 provides advantages for use in research and OEM […]
High dynamic linear piezo nanopositioning stages
Aerotech’s QNP linear piezo nanopositioning stages provide the benefits of both a stage and actuator in one compact, high stiffness package. With a direct metrology, capacitive sensor feedback option, high resonant frequencies, and high load capacity, the QNP is ideal for a wide range of high speed and high precision applications such as scanning probe microscopy, disc […]
Dual-axis closed-loop linear-stepper stage
The LSS-012-12-060-XY-01A-M is a revolutionary new series of low profile linear stepper XY positioning stage that integrates an absolute linear encoder into the single-axis linear stepper motor stage to operate the linear stepper motor as a 2-phase brushless linear motor, when coupled with state-of-the-art motion control electronics package provided by H2W. This allows stage to […]
New HRS Series industrial electric actuators from Hayward Flow Control
Hayward Flow Control now sells HRS Series Quarter Turn Electric Actuator family. The HRS Series is the result of years of listening to customers’ feedback and requirements, combined with the latest actuation technologies, resulting in a complete line of quarter-turn electric actuators that bring high performance and ease of use to the market. More after […]
Basics of rigid-chain actuators
Updated November 2018 || Rigid-chain actuators work by pairing a drive (usually an electric motor) with a length of chain sporting shoulders on each link. The motor output shaft—fitted with a specialty sprocket or pinion—applies tangential force to the chain. Then the chain comes out and straightens, and its links’ shoulders lock to form a rigid […]
IMS-A integrated linear measuring system from Rexroth: Absolute, inductive and precise
Whether in machining operations, 3D printing or electronic handling, ever-greater accuracy and availability are essential. The new Rexroth IMS-A linear measuring system — integrated in linear guides — is helping do just that. It detects the absolute position of the axis to ±4 micrometers (µm). What’s more, the measuring system is immune to contamination, vibrations, shocks […]
PTDA Sales History & Outlook Report predicts recovery in second half of 2016
The fourth quarter Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR) released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) shows power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) distributor sales are growing at a slower rate, with sales up 9.4 percent versus 2014. Sales for 2016 are expected to continue to decelerate in early 2016 before recovering in the […]
Motion trends update: Positioning stages lead charge to pragmatic design
Positioning stages today can satisfy specific and demanding output requirements. That’s because customized integration and the latest in motion programming now help stages get incredible accuracy and synchronization. What’s more, advances in mechanical parts and motors are helping OEMs plan for better multi-axis positioning-stage integration. Mechanical advances for stages Consider how traditional stage builds combine […]
Designing (seventh-axis) linear motion tracks for robotic positioning
By Lisa Eitel • Robot-positioning tracks can add flexibility to manufacturing spaces, but must be fast, accurate, and safe to be truly useful. Here we take a look at drives that deliver. Robot positioning systems are long tracks in warehouse, aerospace, and automotive facilities to let one robot perform multiple tasks. Also called robot-transfer units or […]
Wide linear-motion systems resist roll, pitch, and yaw
The stable platforms of SAIBO SB-LGC Linear Motion Systems have a wide profile so have high moment (roll, pitch, and yaw) load capacities. They are available exclusively from LM76 in two sizes to meet load requirements up to 6,000 N. These low-profile linear motion systems feature low noise, smooth travel, high speed to 10 m/sec, high […]