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Miles Budimir

Three strategies for selecting the right electric linear actuators

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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 […]

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

Dover Motion introduces SmartStage Shuttle

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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 […]

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

High-power electromechanical cylinders cover heavy-duty applications

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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 […]

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US-manufactured XY stages provide ultra-high precision linear motion

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stages

PI now offers the US-manufactured V-781 XY Stage series, setting new standards for precision, stability, and ease of integration in high-performance motion systems. Engineered as a monolithic, single-module XY stage — rather than a stack of separate linear axes — V-781 stages deliver superior straightness, minimized yaw, and enhanced geometric stability in a compact, low-profile […]

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

Miniaturized piezo linear stages with robust bi-phase motors

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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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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 […]

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

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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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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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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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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)

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