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 […]
Applications drive ballscrew developments
A number of recent advances have improved ballscrew performance, meaning that motion engineers can get more for less. One trend is the continued interest in integrated designs. For instance, ballscrew-based linear actuators are available as all-in-one packages. The benefit is that such integrated packages significantly reduce design time as well as time required for assembling a […]
Linear actuator with high resolution, 66-lb pushing force from PI
Designed for highly accurate and fast repetitive industrial applications, the L-239 compact linear actuator is the newest addition to the suite of motion control solutions available from PI (Physik Instrumente). Equipped with precision ground ball screws for higher speed and a longer service life, the L-239 high force actuator has a positioning range of 52 […]
Tolomatic food-grade servo actuator for food and beverage processing
The Tolomatic IMA electric linear actuator, the company’s most powerful integrated servomotor rod actuator, is now available with a food-grade white epoxy coating and stainless steel components for washdown applications in the food and beverage industry. The compact, durable IMA actuator series integrates a servomotor and a ball or roller screw for long service life […]
Thomson expands WhisperTrak linear actuator line with new options for higher load and speed
Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has expanded its WhisperTrak actuator line to give motion system designers greater ability to extend quiet, compact actuation to more demanding applications. New additions to the WhisperTrak linear actuator line double force-handling capability from 2 kN to 4 kN; provide higher-speed operation at 2 […]
ServoWeld actuators from Tolomatic for automotive resistance spot welding
New ServoWeld actuators from Tolomatic are redesigned for higher performance and are lighter weight compared to other screw technologies. Featuring roller screws designed and manufactured by Tolomatic, the ServoWeld actuators are made especially for resistance spot welding (RSW) applications in the automotive industry. The ServoWeld actuators deliver 20 million welds or more, much longer than […]
Hygienic, stainless-steel electric cylinders from Tolomatic
Tolomatic ERD hygienic all-stainless-steel electric cylinders are designed to IP69K rating specifications for clean-in-place, high-temperature, high-pressure caustic wash downs. ERD hygienic actuators are also available with a 3A- and USDA-approved option that meets requirements for over-food production in meat (livestock), poultry and dairy processing. Designed with roller screw and ball screw options, the hygienic ERD […]
Warner Linear debuts H-Track actuators for mobile and industrial applications
Warner Linear has developed a new H-Track electric actuator with self-contained hydraulic actuation to meet the growing demand for power dense actuators used in a variety of industrial and mobile off-highway applications including mower deck lifts, snow plow blades, agricultural sprayer booms, and UTV dump beds. The innovative electric H-Track actuator provides the performance of […]
New direct-drive rotary stages from IntelLiDrives are ultra compact, thin
New ACR-32UT direct-drive rotary stages from IntelLiDrives feature a low-profile and high-speed direct-drive servomotor. Center aperture and lightweight construction makes these rotary stages a good fit for semiconductor manufacturing as well as general automation applications. The ACR-32UT has a wide dynamic speed range and can move at sub-rpm speed with low velocity ripple and accelerate […]