Thomson Industries, Inc., has announced that its Electrak MD actuator now has a 48-V rating. The availability of a 48-V actuator that can handle loads of up to 2 kN (about 450 lb.) equips battery powered system designers with energy efficiency, cable management and control capability that might otherwise require larger, more expensive actuators. “The […]
Sub-micron resolution elevator stages feature high parallelism
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has debuted its new compact DAG8-60 Series of Motorized Vertical Elevator Stages. These stages feature high parallelism and smooth motion via four high-precision pre-loaded crossed roller bearings. These laboratory grade, high resolution, compact, low-profile elevator stages feature 8 mm of vertical travel. The 60 x 60 mm table with a […]
Engineered systems provide easily configurable, high-precision, multi-axis motion
PI’s new X-417 Integrated Multi-Axis System (IMAS) provides machine builders and system integrators with a freely configurable solution, utilizing highly dynamic, precision XY linear stages as a base, with travel ranges from 4 to 16 in. (102 to 407 mm). The X-417’s modularity allows users to configure the system according to their application needs, including […]
Inverted microscope low-profile XY stage features 10-nm resolution
PI introduces a new microscope stage family designed for democratizing the advantages of ultrasonic piezo motor drive systems in super-resolution fluorescence microscopy. The U-781 XY stage provides 128 x 86 mm travel, is equipped with 10-nm resolution linear encoders for direct position measurement at the platform, and is compatible with inverted microscopes of the four […]
Sub-micron Z-axis positioning stages feature four motor options
OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) has added vertical stages to their extensive line of high-accuracy, high-resolution lift stages. The Z110 Series of Z-axis Stages are available in travel strokes of 15 mm (0.590 in.), 30 mm (1.181 in.), 50 mm (1.969 in.), and 75 mm (2.953 in). These black anodized aluminum alloy stages feature preloaded […]
High-accuracy position sensors unaffected by magnetic fields
Novotechnik U.S. has introduced the LS1 series of advanced inductive linear position sensors, with stroke lengths of these non-contact sensors from 25 to 200 mm. Absolute linearity of the LS1 Series is to ≤ 0.1 % of full scale with repeatability to < 3 µA or 3 mV, depending on current or voltage output selected. […]
How linear motion technology is meeting the challenges of tomorrow
To meet the complex factory automation challenges of tomorrow, linear motion systems are evolving to become quicker, more economical, and more sustainable. Kevin Straub Bosch Rexroth Linear motion components are central to the functioning of a host of machines and mechatronic systems. They enable reliable guidance, precise positioning, and advanced handling capabilities. Such features are […]
Two-axis fast steering mirror uses piezo drives
The S-335 fast steering mirror (FSM) from Physik Instrumente (PI) provides fast and high-resolution motion in two degrees of freedom. Based on solid-state piezo drives, it’s well-suited for precise, high-speed laser beam control and high-resolution imaging applications. The S-335’s long angular travel range is made possible by a clever design using motion-amplified piezo actuators, operated […]
Rotary solenoids feature 18 different winding configurations to match range of applications
The R-09-150 CWN series of clockwise, reverse shaft extension rotary solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS), available in OEM quantities, feature 18 different winding configurations allowing users to match torque and duty cycle requirements to an application. These compact 38.1 mm (1.50 in.) diameter solenoids are just 22.1 mm (0.87 in.) long and have two […]
Open-frame positioning stage completes imaging applications
The SmartStage open-frame positioning stage is a breakthrough innovation from Dover Motion harnessing more than 60 years of unrivaled precision motion design and manufacturing expertise. The SmartStage Open Frame is the latest product in the SmartStage ecosystem of products — with a controller and encoder is physically integrated inside the stage structure. This design offers high […]