Linear stage designs can range from long-stroke, high-load gantries to micropositioning and nanopositioning stages with light payloads. Although all linear stages are designed and constructed to provide high positioning accuracy and repeatability and to minimize angular and planar errors, stages for micropositioning and nanopositioning applications require additional considerations in component selection and design to achieve these […]
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Single-axis linear stepper stages with integrated encoder and electronics package
H2W now offers a revolutionary series of single-axis linear stepper stages that integrates a linear encoder into the stage to operate the linear stepper motor as a 2-phase brushless motor when coupled with an advanced motion control electronics package provided by H2W. When operated this way, the motors will tend to run cooler, as they […]
What are some linear motion options for moving multiple loads independently?
From a mechanical standpoint, one of the more challenging applications in linear motion has traditionally been to move two or more loads independently, as is required in some handling, transport, and inspection applications. While using multiple linear systems, or preassembled actuators, is a simple solution mechanically, this option typically requires a significant amount of space […]
New direct-drive linear modules from PI
PI’s two new series of direct-drive linear modules are geared for machine builders and system integrators. The V-855 and V-857 product families were designed for high-load and high duty cycle industrial precision motion applications where traditional actuators or linear slides with lead-screw or timing-belt drives are not precise, robust or reliable enough. The maintenance-free and […]
The benefits – and drawbacks – of linear motors for dynamic applications
Linear motors can achieve high acceleration rates and long travel lengths with good thrust forces and extremely high positioning accuracies, while other drive mechanisms, such as belts, screws, or rack and pinions, must sacrifice at least one of these requirements in order to achieve the others. This is why linear motors are the preferred choice for […]
New linear motor features low profile, high speed
The direct-drive Linear Servo Slide system from IntelLiDrives is a linear motor solution that eliminates wear, friction, backlash and compliances associated with mechanical transmissions, such as ball and lead screws, rack & pinion, belts, and gearboxes. The Linear Motor Forcer features non-contact design and low cogging for fast and accurate positioning. A carriage support double […]
Highly dynamic AL8000 linear motors provide flexible, modular design
Backed by its wealth of expertise in the development of rotary servomotors, Beckhoff has added an innovative product to its portfolio in the area of drive technology. The AL8000 series, a new generation of high‐performance and modular linear motors, was developed in cooperation with Fertig Motors, the dynamically growing Beckhoff subsidiary. The new AL8000 product […]
New linear motor stages for high load and precision industrial applications and EtherCat motion controllers from PI
PI’s V-817 linear stage series with ironless 3-phase linear motors is well suited for precision automation applications such as sensor and camera positioning, laser welding, optical and tactile testing, and wafer processing and inspection. PI introduces a new motion controller and precision linear stage family geared towards precision industrial automation applications. The V-817 linear stages, […]
Hexapods precisely jostle cameras during image-stabilization testing
The six-axis parallel-kinematics systems known as hexapods excel in motion simulation and testing of mechanical and drive systems, multi-dimensional position sensors, and (the focus of this article) image-stabilization designs for cameras and video equipment. By Doris Knauer • Project Manager — Industrial Automation | Physik Instrumente (PI) Modern camera systems are capable of astounding feats, […]
Tubular linear motors from ANCA Motion offer drop-in replacement for ball screw systems
Like other tubular linear motors, ANCA Motion’s LinX M-Series is designed to be close in form to ball screw systems, offering easy substitution for those who want to make the change. Both cylindrical linear motors and flatbed linear motors have superior accuracy and repeatability compared to ball-screw options. A tubular linear motor is also a […]
