Piezo motion specialist Physik Instrumente (PI) has added a new member to its PiezoMove family of motion-amplified, flexure-guided piezo linear actuators. The new P-604 model was designed with emphasis on cost, size and travel range. Applications Providing a large displacement of 300µm in a very small package of only 20x13x4mm, the actuator was optimized for […]
Thomson Lead Screws Drive Team 4 Element Robot Climber in FIRST Robotics Competition’s 2013
Team 4 Element, a team of high school students from Van Nuys, California, have designed, manufactured and assembled a robot climber to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) 2013 Ultimate Ascent game. The robot utilizes Thomson MTS Flange Mount Supernuts with stainless steel lead screws to drive the entire robot climber, with the goal […]
Amacoil linear drive nut for small axis metrology machines
Amacoil/Uhing has expanded its line of Model RS rolling ring linear drive nuts with the new RS8 drive. The new unit runs on an 8mm diameter case hardened and ground, smooth shaft and supports space-saving machine design trends toward smaller components. Currently being used in small axis optical metrology machines, the RS8 nut is the […]
Centricity Announces EZ Flex™ Linear Servo Conveying Systems
Centricity Corporation today announced the release of the EZ Flex™ line of servo powered linear positioning and conveying systems…a high precision in-line belted system powered by Centricity’s EZ Indexer™ providing the ultimate in flexibility at affordable prices. The highly repeatable EZ Flex™ comes complete in standard lengths or can be built to your requirements. Belts […]
ElectroCraft AxialPower Plus and L3 Linear Actuators
Based on modified hybrid stepping motors, ElectroCraft’s AxialPower Plus linear actuators are capable of producing linear forces up to 800 pounds and resolutions up to 0.000125″ per 1.8° step. Available in NEMA frame sizes 11, 17, 23 & 34 these actuators provide torques to 395 oz-in or 280 Ncm. The reliability and precision of the […]
Centricity Announces AUTOTURN™ Rotary Platforms
Centricity Corporation announced the release of the AUTOTURN™ line of powered and non-powered large diameter high capacity rotary platforms. Non-powered AUTOTURN™ rotary platforms are designed for human powered rotation, making them ideal solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential applications where utilities are not available or desirable. The low-profile design has an overall height of less […]
Linear Actuator With Moving Magnet Offers Precise Positioning
BEI Kimco Magnetics’ new Moving Magnet Voice Coil Actuator Series allows for precise positioning to meet high accuracy requirements. When combined with smart drive electronics, this actuator can be controlled for speed and desired output force. Kimco’s expertise in design of magnetic field circuits has resulted in a high efficiency design which translates to high […]
Black Diamond Manufacturing Relaunched with Woman-Owned Certification
Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG) announced today that its specialty contract based manufacturing subsidiary is also a WBENC certified women’s business enterprise. Black Diamond Manufacturing (BDM) is a specialty contract manufacturer that works with other industrial companies to build mechanical sub-assemblies, manufacture specialty parts, and manage supply chains providing a single source solution resulting in lower overall […]
RSF Offers Exposed Linear Encoder with Multi-Color LED Status Display
The new RSF MS 45 brings to market an exposed linear encoder that features an integrated status display with a multicolor LED to facilitate simple mounting as well as to allow for monitoring signal quality during operation. This frictionless kit style encoder is perfect for motion feedback applications such as the low cost linear motor […]
Bishop-Wisecarver Group Vice President of Sales Appointed Head of Marketing
The Bishop-Wisecarver Group (BWG), announced the appointment of Michael McVeigh as the Vice President of Marketing. McVeigh joined the company in 2006 as the National Sales Manager and recently served as the Vice President of Sales. With a marketing and sales focused background in the bearing industry, McVeigh brings with him a multi-talented skill set that […]