Lincoln Frazier has been appointed Southeast Regional Sales Manager for Dorner Mfg. Corp. In his new position, Frazier will be working with sales channel partners and key accounts to grow the company’s industrial and sanitary conveyor business throughout the Southeastern United States. Frazier brings strong sales and regional management experience from an extensive career in […]
Digital, panel-mounted piezo drive coordinates motion between piezo stages and servo axes
The Ndrive QLe is a family of digital, panel-mount, nanopositioning piezo drives for use with the Aerotech Automation 3200 (A3200) motion controller. The A3200 is the controller of choice in semiconductor, data storage, medical device manufacturing, laser processing, and metrology applications. The Ndrive QLe drives enable coordinated motion between piezo stages and servo axes at […]
Lift and transfer-systems maker Serapid announces new staff members
Serapid, a leading supplier of lifts, quick die change and horizontal transfer systems, is pleased to announce the addition of three new employees to its staff. Chris Fugedi has joined as Sales Account Manager for Industrial Sales. Chris will be responsible for generating new business for the industrial sector, including aerospace manufacturing, composites and tube […]
Velmex launches new website
Velmex, Inc. announces the launch of its new, redesigned website at www.velmex.com. The site features improved navigation and functionality. The cleaner, simpler design will enhance the user experience providing a consistent presentation of product information across all the Velmex brands. The intuitive navigation takes visitors to extended product information. The product pages offer features and benefits, […]
New Thomson video shows high-precision performance of its WM ball guided ball-screw-driven units
Thomson Industries Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has released a new video to introduce the benefits of WM80 ball-guided ball-screw-driven linear units. These linear systems are designed for high thrust, payload, precision and stiffness with force up to 12,000 N and repeatability to 0.005 mm. The WM series is suitable for […]
Nexen Generation II profile rail brakes now have higher load-holding force + compatibility
Nexen Group, Inc. introduces Profile Guide Rail Brakes, Generation II. With the addition of two new models, the range of sizes has increased to 15 mm to 65 mm. Nexen’s Generation II Rail Brakes provide fast engagement at 0.049 to 0.230 seconds, higher static holding force to 3,400 N (764 lb) and can be combined […]
Motion systems application examples: Linear motors
More than half of all linear motors go into applications for machine tools or the manufacture and assembly of semiconductor components and electronics. It’s no wonder: Linear motors are the precise but generally costly option to which other linear devices are compared. In fact, applications for these relatively new motion components also include those that […]
Chieftek CLS linear-motor stages excel in precision applications
Chieftek Precision Co., Ltd. now sells Compact Linear Stages — CLS modules — for use in precision applications. Compared to traditional ballscrew modules, CLS linear-motor stages use direct driving to output high thrust with superior precision and velocity. They also have a highly integrated mechanical design to boost productivity with better linear-axis reliability. More after […]
Motion systems application examples: Brakes, clutches and torque limiters
Updated November 2018 || By Lisa Eitel • Brakes, clutches and torque limiters serve similar functions in packaging machinery, medical equipment, industrial hoists and installations. Essentially, brakes stop and hold loads while clutches and torque limiters disengage and engage power-transmission outputs to transfer torque from an input. Torque limiters usually modulate power transmission to protect […]
Motion systems application examples: Ballscrew applications from mainstream to extreme
By Miles Budimir • Ballscrews are a tried and true linear motion component. They best suit applications needing light, smooth motion; applications requiring precise positioning; and when heavy loads must be moved. Examples include machine tools, assembly devices, X-Y motion and robotics. Ballscrews are usually classified according to factors such as lead accuracy, axial play and […]
