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Miles Budimir

Miniaturized piezo linear stages with robust bi-phase motors

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linear stages

PI’s new B-421 BIX nanopositioning stages are compact, high-precision linear positioning systems designed for applications requiring reliable and accurate motion in extremely space-constrained environments. Equipped with integrated linear encoders with 6 nanometer position resolution and advanced dual-phase piezo inertia motors, BIX stages deliver smooth, backlash-free performance with excellent repeatability, and a minimum incremental motion of […]

Filed Under: Featured, Integrated Linear Systems, Stages + gantries

New compact, PTFE-free linear guide for precise positioning from igus

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linear guide

igus’s new drylin WWP linear guide features a PTFE-free locking carriage and is engineered from lubrication-free, high-performance polymers and aluminum. The guide offers a lightweight, hygienic and low-maintenance alternative to complex mechanical and electronic adjustment systems. “Many manufacturers require a minimalist linear guide with a snap function that eliminates the need for levers or intricate […]

Filed Under: Featured, Slides + guides (all) Tagged With: igus

Dual-axis yaw-pitch stages for critical measurement of curves and angles

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stages

The new YP200-30 Series of dual-axis, yaw-pitch stages from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) features a high precision rotary stage (yaw-axis) capable of clockwise and counterclockwise rotation and a high precision goniometer with +/- 30 degrees of travel. The pitch axis table measures 160 x 160 mm with a precision pattern of threaded holes for […]

Filed Under: Integrated Linear Systems, Stages + gantries Tagged With: stages

New high-voltage, direct drive linear motors from Kollmorgen

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linear motor

Kollmorgen’s new addition to its IC Ironcore DDL motor family expands beyond 230 Vac products with a new capability to support 400/480 Vac-powered applications. Kollmorgen’s new direct drive linear motor delivers a continuous force range up to 8,211 N and peak force up to 13,448 N. When powered at higher bus voltages, the motor is […]

Filed Under: Featured, Linear actuators (all), Linear motors Tagged With: kollmorgen, Linear Motor

Piezo nanopositioning stage provides 6-axis motion with frictionless guiding system

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stages

The P-562.6CD 6-axis nanopositioning stage from PI (Physik Instrumente) is an advanced multi-axis nanopositioning system. Engineered for cutting-edge applications in photonics, semiconductor metrology, super-resolution microscopy and nanomanufacturing, this advanced motion system delivers nanometer-level accuracy, repeatability, and high dynamic performance with millisecond responsiveness across six degrees of freedom (X, Y, Z, pitch, roll, yaw). The P-562 […]

Filed Under: Featured, Integrated Linear Systems, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physikinstrumente, pi

Understanding linear actuator technology

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linear motors

A review of the different types of linear actuators reveals how to choose the best solution based on the particular application requirements. Michael G. Giunta VP/ Mechanical Engineer Macron Dynamics Inc. Linear actuation, or moving a load in a straight path, can be accomplished using a variety of methods. Each actuator type has features and […]

Filed Under: Featured, Linear actuators (all)

Pitch, roll, and yaw positioning stages feature high resolution, repeatability

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stages

The new YPR-45-45-100 Series of pitch, roll, and yaw three-axis stages from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) are the integration of two +/- 45 degrees goniometers for lower (pitch) and middle (roll) axes, and a large upper, 100-mm diameter, rotary stage (yaw axis). This series of three-axes stages feature four motor options. The -01 option […]

Filed Under: Integrated Linear Systems, Stages + gantries

High-thrust linear motor stage delivers long stroke lengths in constrained spaces

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linear motor stage

IKO’s new LT170H2 direct-drive linear motor stage is suitable for dynamic applications such as semiconductor fabrication which require high thrust forces and long strokes. This latest addition to the LT family of linear motor stages delivers 260 N of rated force and up to 500 N maximum, exceeding the thrust ratings of previous LT stages […]

Filed Under: Integrated Linear Systems, Linear motors, Stages + gantries Tagged With: IKO

Fully enclosed, high-resolution miniature linear servo motor features high force-to-size ratio

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linear motor

Moticont has added the SDLM-016-032-01-01-M (Metric) direct-drive linear motor with an integrated encoder and temperature sensor to their SDLM Series of Metric and Imperial dimensioned high precision linear actuators. This motor is the smallest of the series of linear motors featuring zero backlash, zero cogging, high acceleration, high speed, high resolution, and long life. Also […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Linear motors Tagged With: moticont

Electroadhesive brakes provide stopping power for linear motion systems

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How paper-thin electroadhesive linear brakes can unlock significant power and weight savings in new and legacy linear motion systems. Kirby Witte VP of Engineering ESTAT Actuation Linear motion systems must pack all the right features and components in increasingly compact designs. Brake technologies are a critical part of this puzzle, providing load holding, emergency stopping […]

Filed Under: Featured, Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all) Tagged With: linear motion

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