New linear slide motion axes from IntelLiDrives are water-proof and dust-resistant, engineered for reliability in harsh environments. With IP43 ratings, they withstand water and dust ingress, ensuring seamless operation in wet or dusty conditions. The IntelLiDrives water-proof and dust-resistant linear slide motion axes deliver consistent and dependable performance, even in the harshest conditions where traditional […]
Compact rod motors offer high force linear motion
Akribis Systems has announce a new addition to its varied motion control product line: RDM-A Series rod motors for space-constrained applications requiring high motor forces and smooth linear motion. RDM-A Series rod motors are compact in size and feature a tubular design to distribute magnetic flux evenly along the circumference of the stator. With this […]
Miniature metric ball screws offer high load capacity in small footprint
Thomson Industries, Inc. announces the availability of new German-engineered precision ball screw sizes with US-based distribution and machining that provide best-in-class load capacity in a small footprint. The Thomson miniature metric ball screw line uses a unique multi-start ball return design that maximizes support for higher loads. This design provides precise, smooth and quiet operation […]
New wide-body linear stage family for precision automation
PI (Physik Instrumente) has introduced a new series of high-performance linear stages. The new V-827 direct-drive linear stages are tailored for demanding applications with high loads to 150 kg, high throughput requirements, and a need for extended reliability. These stages excel in straightness and flatness performance, surpassing comparable motorized linear translation stages available in the […]
Ultra-low profile XY-theta nanopositioning stage uses air bearings
PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a unique planar XY-theta-Z nanopositioning stage based on air bearings and direct drive motors. Unlike conventional multi-axis stages, the A-361 employs only one moving platform shared among all three axes. One of its advantages is the ultra-low profile of only 40 mm, despite featuring an integrated vacuum chuck to accommodate […]
Measuring wheels enable linear position and speed sensing with rotary encoders
POSITAL’s measuring wheels and accessories, combined with the company’s versatile IXARC encoders, can be a convenient and accurate way of measuring linear motion in applications such as conveyer systems or the manufacture of rolled products. Recent enhancements to POSITAL’s programmable encoders have made it simpler to configure wheel-equipped encoders to meet users’ exact requirements. “Encoders […]
Miniature direct-drive linear motor features integrated encoder, temperature sensor
Moticont’s new miniature 16-mm diameter SDLM-016-032-01-01 direct drive linear motor features integrated position and temperature sensors. This smallest of the fully enclosed SDLM series of linear motors features zero backlash, zero cogging, high acceleration, high speed, high resolution, and long life. Also known as an electric cylinder, this compact direct drive linear motor is just […]
High-precision positioning stages feature four motor options
The new PYR-10-15-60 Series of three-axis pitch, yaw, and roll stages from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) are the integration of a 60-mm diameter rotary stage (upper axis) capable of 360° of continuous operation mounted with the table perpendicular to the table of the yaw stage (middle axis) goniometer. The middle goniometer stage has a […]
New low-profile, 40-mm motorized rotary stages feature high precision
The AY110-40-01 rotary stage from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) offers designers a high precision, low profile, compact motorized rotary stage. This precision stage with a 40 mm (1.575 in.) diameter table is just 30 mm (1.181 in.) high and the footprint is only 133 mm by 57.5 mm (5.236 x 2.264 in.) The stage […]
Thomson debuts online product selector simplifying screw jack configuration, selection
Thomson has added a unique screw jack configuration and selection tool to its online engineering toolset. The new Thomson screw jack product selector helps design engineers optimize and specify screw jacks for applications involving loads of up to 100 tons. “Screw jacks are increasingly replacing hydraulic cylinders in many ultra-heavy, low duty-cycle applications, and there […]
