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Miles Budimir

Elevator stages feature 0.03 micron resolution

July 29, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

stages

Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has released two new motorized elevator stages, the DAG20-120-01 and the DAG20-120-04. These high-resolution, compact, low-profile elevator stages feature high stability 120 x 120 mm tables and 20 mm of vertical travel. High precision ball bearing profile rails assure high parallelism and smooth motion throughout the raising and lowering of […]

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

igus offers custom toothed belt pulleys delivered in 48 hours

July 27, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

pulleys

igus is expanding its 3D-print and online ordering offering to include custom format toothed belt pulleys. Toothed belt pulleys are a common component in many machines and are widely used in linear drives of printers, robots, and packaging machines. However, if an individual variant is required, developing a custom component can take days or even […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain driven, Belt + chain drives for linear, Industry news Tagged With: igus

Enhancements to Thomson online ball screw configuration tool simplify selection and ordering

July 19, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

ball screw selector tool

Thomson Industries, Inc. has enhanced its online ball screw selection tool to include online configurability options, expert guidance and faster performance. Design engineers using the tool will now have access to more capabilities and expert guidance in configuring end machining, end fixity, thread lengths, nuts and related assembly preferences. An interactive reference table is updated, […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear actuators (all), Software Tagged With: thomson

PI offers new stepper motor translation stages for precision automation

June 16, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

linear stages

The new L-836 Stepper Motor Linear Slides from PI (Physik Instrumente) are a newly designed motorized linear translation stage family that combines high performance, small dimensions, and low cost of ownership. These compact micro-positioning translation stages are driven by a robust, direct-drive rotary stepper motor, available as in-line design and folded drive train design for […]

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

Linear axis provides precision, stability for semiconductor manufacturing equipment

June 14, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

linear axis

With the new TBS Linear Axis offering from ETEL, semiconductor equipment manufacturers can now integrate a high-precision linear axis enabling outstanding performance in term of accuracy and precision in its category of one-Degree-Of-Freedom (1-DOF) systems. With its ISO 2 rating for cleanrooms and incorporated HEIDENHAIN Group encoder technologies, the TBS provides high cleanliness and accuracy […]

Filed Under: Controls for linear axes, Featured, Integrated Linear Systems Tagged With: linear motion

Lead-screw assemblies from igus for automotive applications

June 2, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

lead screws

igus’ dryspin lead-screw assemblies are now available as a single-source solution for the automotive industry. In today’s vehicles, advanced linear motion components play a critical role in providing convenience and safety to drivers. Lead-screw assemblies are used extensively wherever automotive parts need to be opened, closed, lifted, or lowered. Typical uses include seats, doors, sunroofs, […]

Filed Under: Ball + lead + roller screws, Ball + leadscrew driven, Featured, Linear actuators (all), Linear drives (all) Tagged With: igus, lead screw

Belt-driven linear actuators integrate seamlessly with industrial machines

June 2, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

actuators

Combining sturdy construction, protective features and high-performance characteristics for load, moment control, speed and acceleration, the Plus System family of belt-driven linear actuators from Rollon features an anodized aluminum structure and steel reinforced driving belt. All series are available with stainless steel elements for applications in harsh environments such as those subject to frequent washes. […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain driven, Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: Linear Actuators, rollon

New size 17 hybrid linear actuator features enhanced performance

May 25, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

linear actuator

AMETEK Haydon Kerk Pittman, a business unit of AMETEK, announces the availability of its new 43000 Max Series Size 17 single- and double-stack hybrid linear actuators. Based on the company’s best-selling compact hybrid 43000 motor, the Max Series Size 17 delivers up to a 30% performance enhancement over its predecessor when used with almost all […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all) Tagged With: haydonkerk, Linear Actuator

High-precision three-axis positioning stages feature four motor options

May 25, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

stages

Four new three-axis stages from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) feature four different motor options to best fit application needs. The YPR-45-15-60 Series of three-axes stages were developed through the integration of a 60 mm diameter rotary stage (upper axis) capable of 360 degrees of continuous operation, and two goniometers (middle and lower axes) each […]

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

Programmable linear actuator features stroke to 100 mm

May 23, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

linear actuator

The new LDL Programmable Electric Linear Actuator from SMAC Moving Coil Actuators has been designed as a cost-competitive alternative to pneumatics. A common trend in industrial automation is that engineers are looking for electric alternatives to pneumatic components for a number of reasons, including increased control, improved cycle life, and reduced operating cost. The LDL […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: Linear Actuator

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