ESAB Cutting Systems (www.esabcutting.com) has unveiled a sturdy gantry for plasma and oxy-fuel cutting that features a high-stiffness beam design patterned on larger gantry machines, the COMBIREX DX Shape Cutting Machine. Just like its larger cousins, the COMBIREX DX offers similar precision rack & pinion drives and precision linear rail, providing outstanding reliability and performance […]
Integrated Linear Systems
Gold Plated Voice Coil Linear Position Stage
H2W’s custom gold plated, Voice Coil Linear Positioning Stage (VCS10-023-BS-01-MCS-R) was designed for a laser beam steering application. It has a stroke length of 1.0 in. (25 mm), a continuous force of 2 lbs (8.9 N) and a peak force of 6 lbs (26.7 N) and has a payload capacity of 2 lbs (.91 Kg) […]
OPTEK 3-Axis Transport Systems provide staging solutions for OEMs
Operations Technology (www.optek.net), a leading manufacturer of precision metrology systems, has unveiled a new range of fast, accurate three-axis staging/transport systems that offers superior design features ideal for a vast array of OEM applications. OPTEK Transport Systems are designed with bearing ways and granite bases. Driven by linear motors, the transport systems do not generate […]
Heason releases new MMG-AL linear motor driven positioning stage
Heason Technology (http://www.heason.com) has introduced an all-new high throughput version of the Mini-MAG linear motor driven positioning stage from distribution partner Dover Inc. (www.dovercorporation.com). While the new, ultra-compact MMG-AL still incorporates the main design and dimensional characteristics of the range, it replaces the stainless steel base and top plate with an optional single phase linear […]
Physik introduces M-687 microscopy stages
Physik Instrumente (www.physikinstrumente.com) has released the M-687 XY stage, which provides fast, high-precision XY positioning system ideal for applications that use inverse microscopes. The stage is designed with large apertures of up to 160 mm x 100 mm, which can support specimen holders and Z systems for specimen scanning. It can achieve a travel range […]
High Speed, High Force, Sub-micron Positioning, Voice Coil Stage Features 20 mm Aperture
Sunnyvale, Calif. – Equipment Solutions’ VCS-2020 Voice Coil Stage features a 20 mm diameter aperture, 20 mm (0.7874 in.) travel, and sub-micron (1.1811 10-6 in.) positioning resolution. An integrated Analog position feedback sensor assures 100 nanometer (3.937 10-6 in.) repeatability. The cross-roller voice-coil stages are self contained, compact, and can be mounted in a horizontal […]
Aerotech provides accurate positioning of heavy and offset loads
Aerotech (www.aerotech.com) has released a broad based version of its ABL1500 air-bearing linear translation stage, specifically designed as a base for X-Y systems or for high precision positioning of offset and heavy loads where maximum support is vital. Offered in four travel options starting from 200mm to 500mm, the ABL1500WB features a nominal width of […]
Energy Chain: Longer service life in 100 percent humidity levels
A manufacturer of various types of industrial lifting equipment uses Energy Chain® cable carriers from igus® on a line of gantry cranes predominantly used in paper mills. The cable carriers replaced expensive festoon systems, which were failing as a result of corrosion. An Energy Chain System® is mounted horizontally on each machine where it guides […]
Linear Positioning Stages Feature Moving Magnet Voice Coil Technology
Linear Positioning Stages featuring moving magnet voice coil technology from H2W Technologies offer high resolution (from 50 nanometers), zero cogging, high speed, high acceleration (to 5 g’s), high repeatability, and long life. The compact linear positioning stages can be mounted horizontally or vertically and are suitable for short stroke positioning applications requiring high acceleration, high […]
Nanopositioning Rotary Stages from Aerotech
Aerotech’s ANT95-R and ANT130-R direct-drive rotary stages are part of Aerotech’s nano Motion Technology product line. They offer unprecedented in-position stability (0.005 arc sec) and incremental motion (0.01 arc sec) using Aerotech’s unique direct-drive technology, and are suitable for demanding high-throughput manufacturing applications such as disk-drive and MEMS manufacture and test, fiber-optic device alignment, as […]
