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Hexapod + Drone = New industrial and research applications for motion simulation and compensation

September 18, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Hexapods are 6 DOF motion systems that derive 6-axis movement (XYZ, Pitch, Yaw) from actuators placed in parallel between a top and bottom platform. Available in a variety of sizes with bases ranging from 100mm to 1m, different stiffness configurations, and supportive of loads from 2 kg to 1,000+ kg, PI hexapods share two common […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: physikinstrumente

High-load hexapod for motion simulation, stabilization, and cancellation

September 18, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, a manufacturer of precision positioning, motion control and nanopositioning equipment, introduces the H-900KSCO hexapod, designed dynamic motion in XYZ, pitch roll, and yaw. 6-axis parallel kinematics motion is perfected by PI hexapods delivering nanopositioning precision, high speed, and stability necessary to meet today’s demanding motion control applications. More after the jump. […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: physikinstrumente

Value-added piezo-element assembly speeds up OEM integration and saves cost

September 18, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Fast response, high bandwidth and force, and virtually unlimited resolution make piezoelectric transducers invaluable to modern high tech applications including flow measurement, distance gauging, bio-medical dispensing and aerosol generation, as well as metrology, semiconductor testing, and aerospace technology. PI, a leader in piezo ceramic and motion control solutions, offers value added piezo components by adhering […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: physikinstrumente

Voice coil actuator basics

August 25, 2016 By Danielle Collins 4 Comments

voice coil

Voice coil actuators are a type of direct drive mechanism that provides extremely precise positioning over small displacements. Like linear motors, they work on the principle of a permanent magnet field and a coil winding. When a current is applied to the coil, a force is generated. This force, known as the Lorentz force, is […]

Filed Under: FAQs + basics, Linear actuators (all), Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: BEI Kimco, H2W Technologies, moticont

Nanometer Precision 3-Channel Controller for miniature piezo inertia drives & actuators

July 28, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

PI L.P.,announces the newest digital servo controller with 3-channels, offering greater flexibility for miniaturized precision positioning and handling tasks. Applications include precision alignment and automation, semiconductor technology, photonics, bio-nano-technology, metrology, microscopy, micro-manipulation.  The new E-873.3QTU 3-axis controller compliments the size of the ultra-compact positioners it controls, has integrated power amplifiers and interpolator, and is macro […]

Filed Under: Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: physikinstrumente

New voice coil actuator delivers low hysteresis/low friction

July 28, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

For some applications, inconsistent motion caused by excessive friction is simply not an option. BEI Kimco has developed a new Linear Voice Coil Actuator (VCA) that provides extremely low hysteresis/low friction with precise and consistent bi-directional position control. Initially designed to meet the exacting requirements of an anesthesia machine, the new LAH15-19-000A VCA will serve […]

Filed Under: Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: beikimco

Miniature voice coil actuators

June 27, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

H2W Technologies offers miniature versions of both moving coil and moving magnet voice coil actuators.  Plus the company offers custom designed solutions to meet application specifications. H2W has built its smallest moving magnet voice coil actuator (NCM01-04-001-2IB) to date, with an outside diameter of 0.40 in. — 10 mm — and a length of 0.735 […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Linear actuators (all), Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: H2W Technologies

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