LM76 has developed the most corrosion resistant linear bearing available. The Pegasus Series 1 Linear Bearings feature Silicon Nitride (SiNi) Ceramic Balls in a shell with retainer and end caps all made from 440 Stainless Steel and then ArmorloyTM coated. In space, deep under the sea, or in the harshest environments when there can be […]
RSF Elektronik offers new MC 15 linear encoder
RSF Elektronik now provides an upgrade path for customers using the MS 15 linear encoder or for those who would like to design in absolute linear measurement technology in price-sensitive applications. The MC 15 has exactly the same wide tolerance mounting configuration as the MS 15 and has a built-in functional reserve of signal strength. […]
Two new absolute linear encoders with several interface options from NUMERIK JENA
NUMERIK JENA now offers two families of absolute linear encoders to fit into tight spaces. Called the LAK and KIT LA, these non-contact encoders offer several types of electrical interfaces, including EnDat 2.2 with analog signals. This interface allows motion stage manufacturers to use the absolute position values and the analog position values for different […]
XYZ voice coil positioning stage from H2W Technologies
The VCS20-20-03-MC-01-XYZ 3-axis positioning stage from H2W Technologies uses voice coil motors, instead of 3-phase brushless linear motors, to significantly reduce the overall size, weight, and cost of the system. The VCS20-20-03-MC-01-XYZ is a closed-loop voice coil driven XYZ positioning stage and is ideal for three-axis positioning applications. It uses H2W voice coil motors NCC20-18-020-1A […]
Large area travel XYZ gantry systems from IntelLiDrives
IntelLiDrives’ new BEMA Series Synchronized XY Gantries are offered in travel lengths from 300 x 300 mm to 3,000 x 3,0000 mm. With speeds up to 2 m/sec, BEMA Gantry Series are ideal for applications in high-speed positioning for light-to-medium payloads. The BEMA Series can be motorized with stepper motors, brushless servo motor/encoders or integrated […]
New integrated X-Y linear motor stage from PI
PI (Physik Instrumente) now offers a new reference class XY stage in its PIMag series of high dynamic linear motor stages with the V-731, equipped with incremental linear encoders for direct position measurement and 3-phase electromagnetic linear motors. Fields of application include micro-assembly, biotechnology, precision laser machining, optics, lens testing, and photonics alignment. The proprietary […]
New miniature Linear Smart Stage for micro-positioning tasks from New Scale Technologies
The new M3-LS-3.4-15 Linear Smart Stage from New Scale Technologies, Inc. is a direct-drive precision piezoelectric micro stage with embedded controller designed for integration into compact OEM instruments. The newest smart stage is a higher-force, longer-travel addition to the company’s M3-LS line of all-in-one micro stages with built-in controllers. The M3-LS-3.4-15 has a 100-gram capacity […]
Nexen intros Compact Ring Drive with built-in brake
The new patent-pending CRD 250B from Nexen Group, Inc. is an expansion of the company’s innovative Compact Ring Drive (CRD) system. The 250B includes a built-in zero backlash locking/brake design that delivers twice the nominal torque without increasing the CRD footprint. It is extraordinarily durable, with a brake life of 1 million cycles, and requires […]
Fighting cancer with precision motion control
Medical devices used for diagnosing and treating cancer are taking advantage of advancements in measurement and motion control. Medical technology, as well as precision measurement / motion control advances, have come a long way in recent years. With continued R&D in both, new and exciting combined developments have emerged. That’s the case with the advent of […]
New rotary air bearing stages offer high precision in any orientation
The new A-62x PIglide series of rotary air bearing stages from PI (Physik Instrumente) have no rolling or sliding elements and deliver frictionless, non-contact motion, resulting in negligible reversal error, better straightness, wobble, eccentricity and velocity stability. These features are ideal prerequisites for high-end industrial applications such as inspection, metrology, calibration, and scanning. Air bearings […]