Following a few simple steps helps smooth the process of converting from hydraulic to electric actuators. Robert Johansson • Industry Manager | Thomson Industries In the age-old debate about hydraulic vs. electric, present-day consensus is that there is a place for both actuator technologies in a wide industrial landscape. However, increasingly, electric actuators, as they’ve […]
Motor modules deliver advanced mechatronics technology at a lower price
Linear motor modules integrate the linear motor with power output stages and position detection functions. This all makes for a smaller footprint, ensuring productivity benefits. With its high level of integration, the XTS motor module line from Beckhoff is a mechatronic module that combines motor function, multi-position detection, the power supply, and data communication. This […]
New motorized automation platform features direct-drive motors, ultra-fast alignment routines
PI (Physik Instrumente) announces the release of the F-690.S1 SpaceFAB, a high-performance 6-axis motorized positioning stage platform, designed for advanced automation tasks that demand high speed, precision, and reliability. The F-690.S1 is built on a unique hybrid kinematic design featuring three symmetrically arranged XY nanopositioning stages with direct-drive linear motors and cross-roller bearings. Each stage […]
X-Y stage features unique parallel drive configuration
IKO International’s new PD…S X-Y parallel drive stage removes the barriers that often exist in the work area during equipment design. With the PD…S, machine designers can achieve highly accurate positioning without sacrificing workability and performance. Unlike typical X-Y stages layered with one-shaft actuators that make access from the outside difficult due to cables and […]
Linear position sensors with signal conditioning
The TE1 Series of absolute linear position sensors from Novotechnik U.S. feature an integrated microprocessor and associated circuitry to provide signal conditioning for a current or voltage output signal. The signal conditioned output enables the TE1 Series to have long cable runs without substantial signal loss and can be connected directly to the analog input […]
Encapsulated piezo stack actuators offer protection for harsh industrial uses
PI has expanded its PICMA piezo stack actuator series with the launch of new encapsulated PICMA actuators. Piezo actuators use solid-state motion to deliver high speed, high force, and virtually unlimited resolution, suitable for precision positioning and alignment applications. The new encapsulated actuators offer travel ranges from 56 to 132 µm and blocking force of […]
Open aperture XY alignment stage features sub-micron resolution, high repeatability
The sub-micron AU200-50×50 Open Aperture Alignment Stage from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) features a 90 x 90 mm open aperture. The linear travel of the X and Y axes is 50 x 50mm, and the resolution of each axis is 5 microns (non-micro-step) or 0.5 microns (with 10 micro-steps per step motor driver in […]
Three strategies for selecting the right electric linear actuators
By following a few best practices, machine builders can design automation systems that increase equipment availability, achieve new levels of performance, and elevate product quality. Florent Orget Actuator Product Marketing Manager Emerson As more manufacturers digitally transform and automate their production lines, they are gaining a clearer picture of their operations and machine health. And […]
Dover Motion introduces SmartStage Shuttle
Dover Motion has released its newest SmartStage product—the SmartStage Shuttle, a long-travel linear motor stage. Building on over 60 years of motion innovation, the SmartStage Shuttle delivers 200 to 500 mm travel (with other travels available upon request) with 5 nm resolution, all within a compact design with the controller included inside the stage. The […]
High-power electromechanical cylinders cover heavy-duty applications
New high-power versions of the EMC-HP electromechanical cylinder from Bosch Rextroth cover a wide range of heavy-duty applications with forces up to 250 kN Whether it’s pressing, forming, riveting, tensioning, positioning or testing, there are numerous processes in which linear movements with high forces must be performed precisely and energy-efficiently. As such, Bosch Rexroth is […]
