Linear actuators with belt drives, ballscrews, or leadscrews for their rotary-to-linear mechanical transmission most commonly pair with servomotors, stepper motors, or brushless motors. Belt-driven actuators frequently employ servomotors with planetary gearboxes for speed and precision. In contrast, ballscrew and leadscrew actuators often integrate servo or stepper motors that are coupled directly or via gear reducers […]
Integrated Linear Systems
OES launches dual-axis goniometer and rotary stage series
Optimal Engineering Systems (OES) has introduced the AK110-10-60V Series of dual-axis goniometer and rotary stages. These motorized stages can be used to measure angles, identify crystals, position an object for inspection and aim a camera or laser. The lower goniometer stage provides ±10 degrees of rotation, and the upper vertical rotary stage includes a 60 […]
OES launches dual-axis Alpha-Beta V goniometer stages
Optimal Engineering Systems has released a new series of Alpha-Beta “V” dual-axis goniometer stages. The stages are arranged with one axis perpendicular to the other, allowing positioning for inspection, mirror alignment and camera or laser orientation. The lower, horizontal-axis stage provides ±10 degrees of rotation. The upper, vertical-axis stage includes a 65 mm by 65 […]
PI introduces V-573 linear stages with 3-phase linear motors
PI has introduced the V-573, a new series of linear positioning stages featuring high-precision guidance and frictionless 3-phase linear motors. With 80nm bidirectional repeatability, 1g acceleration, and 500mm/s velocity, the V-573 family offers precise motion control suited for production environments. Designed for XY configurations, the stages integrate with PI’s ACS-based EtherCAT motion controllers, using advanced […]
New motorized automation platform features direct-drive motors, ultra-fast alignment routines
PI (Physik Instrumente) announces the release of the F-690.S1 SpaceFAB, a high-performance 6-axis motorized positioning stage platform, designed for advanced automation tasks that demand high speed, precision, and reliability. The F-690.S1 is built on a unique hybrid kinematic design featuring three symmetrically arranged XY nanopositioning stages with direct-drive linear motors and cross-roller bearings. Each stage […]
X-Y stage features unique parallel drive configuration
IKO International’s new PD…S X-Y parallel drive stage removes the barriers that often exist in the work area during equipment design. With the PD…S, machine designers can achieve highly accurate positioning without sacrificing workability and performance. Unlike typical X-Y stages layered with one-shaft actuators that make access from the outside difficult due to cables and […]
Polymer bearings enable realistic simulations
Once a niche hobby, simulation or sim racing has attracted a growing number of enthusiasts seeking virtual motorsport experiences. The popularity surge has fueled demand for professional-grade simulation hardware that accurately replicates real-world racing-vehicle physics, track environments, and driver tactile feedback. Automotive, truck, and flight-simulator R&D and build integrator Sigma Integrale serves this market with […]
Open aperture XY alignment stage features sub-micron resolution, high repeatability
The sub-micron AU200-50×50 Open Aperture Alignment Stage from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) features a 90 x 90 mm open aperture. The linear travel of the X and Y axes is 50 x 50mm, and the resolution of each axis is 5 microns (non-micro-step) or 0.5 microns (with 10 micro-steps per step motor driver in […]
Dover Motion introduces SmartStage Shuttle
Dover Motion has released its newest SmartStage product—the SmartStage Shuttle, a long-travel linear motor stage. Building on over 60 years of motion innovation, the SmartStage Shuttle delivers 200 to 500 mm travel (with other travels available upon request) with 5 nm resolution, all within a compact design with the controller included inside the stage. The […]
US-manufactured XY stages provide ultra-high precision linear motion
PI now offers the US-manufactured V-781 XY Stage series, setting new standards for precision, stability, and ease of integration in high-performance motion systems. Engineered as a monolithic, single-module XY stage — rather than a stack of separate linear axes — V-781 stages deliver superior straightness, minimized yaw, and enhanced geometric stability in a compact, low-profile […]
