PI (Physik Instrumente) LP offers a new type of positioning stage based on a miniaturized ceramic inertia drive. The PI miCos LPS-45 linear translation stage is designed to position samples along a precisely guided path with distances up to 1 inch. The position of the moving platform is measured by an optical linear encoder with […]
Integrated Linear Systems
Gantry, The Elmo Way
Elmo Motion Control has developed an innovative solution that turns Gantry into a smarter, smaller, simpler application by combining unique distributed motion control with innovative servo tuning tools. ‘Gantry, The Elmo Way’ provides precise control with only two, mount-it-anywhere, servo drives operating as one integrated unit. There is no need for a bulky, dedicated motion […]
Linear Stages for Quick and Easy System Integration
Nippon Pulse has taken much of the work of integrating a linear motor into a system with its SCR and SLP linear stages. Both are built around Nippon Pulse’s Linear Shaft Motor. Both the SCR and SLP series stages come with integrated bearings and encoders to reduce cost and simplify integration into your application. The […]
Festo’s High-speed Cartesian H-gantry for sensitive workpieces
Festo Corporation introduces the high-speed Cartesian H-gantry designed for dynamic assembly operations in the fields of electronics, photovoltaic and small parts handling as well as other applications requiring quick and flexible positioning. This new type of 3D/planar surface gantry is 30 percent faster compared with any other conventional Cartesian handling unit. The gantry covers a […]
Enerpac unveils SBL Series and Strand Jack Gantries
Enerpac’s heavy duty SBL series of hydraulic gantry system offers a capacity of up to 1100 tons, along with the strand jack gantries. Hydraulic gantries provide a safe and efficient solution for lifting and positioning heavy loads in applications where permanent overhead structures for job cranes and traditional cranes cannot be used. With a lifting height […]
UBR-AIR high precision air bearing rotary stages offer high speed
PI miCos (www.pimicos.com) announce the release of its latest range of high precision air bearing rotation stages which deliver high speed, high dynamics and extreme accuracy. Available in four different stages, the UBR-AIR family of high precision air bearing rotation stages features a diameter that range from 100 mm to 270 mm, a profile height […]
Newport’s Air Bearing Stages Ideal for 450mm Wafer Initiative
Newport Corporation (www.newport.com), a global leader in advanced motion control solutions, has launched its latest range of high-performance air bearing stages, the new DynamYX Datum 450 and 450 GT. Based on the company’s DynamYX 300-series wafer processing and inspection platforms, the new stages are specifically developed for the 450 mm semiconductor wafer initiative and are […]
Newport’s Vertical and Rotation Stage features compact, rigid design
Photonics solutions specialist Newport Corporation (www.newport.com) has announced the release of the ZVR, a specialized Integrated Vertical and Rotation Stage ideal for use in semiconductor wafer positioning, inspection, metrology and repair. The all new stage is also suited for use in LED production and in various applications such as digitizing models, 3D scanning and validation. […]
MPS-GR series rotary stages from Aerotech
Aerotech’s MPS-GR series rotary stages provide accurate, repeatable positioning in a miniature, low profile and economical package. Available in two sizes – the MPS50GR and MPS75GR – they are engineered for the confines and requirements of a laboratory or research and development setting. MPS-GR stages are ideal for optics, measurement, alignment, inspection and other similar […]
Prolift’s Aluminium Gantry Crane with 5000kg lifting capacity
Prolift Solutions (www.prolift.com.au) has introduced the world’s first lightweight aluminum gantry crane that features a lifting capacity of 5000 kg. This portable aluminum gantry craned is remarkably versatile, mobile, strong and safe to use. The crane’s A-frame comes with an inbuilt geared hand wheel system, offering users complete control in raising and lowering the crane […]