Surface degradation due to friction typically arises from lubrication problems. Linear-motion designs that address this problem are realistic, effective, and affordable. By Bruce Gretz, Executive V.P. | Steinmeyer Inc. Maximizing uptime and avoiding downtime for unscheduled maintenance are key to productivity. Mechanical wear of moving parts, particularly the positioning systems, is the most common reason […]
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Linear motion calculator android app from H2W Technologies
To help customers understand their motion requirements and translate them into acceleration and force values, H2W Technologies has developed an Android application that solves linear motion calculations with a range of velocity profiles. This helps the user understand which product might work best for their particular application. The motion profiles available in the calculator include […]
White paper explains design and preparation of nanopositioners for high vacuum
For decades, PI has provided stages and systems for vacuum levels from 10-3 mbar to 10-9 mbar that deliver reliable motion control for positioning and alignment. The newest catalog from PI — Precision Motion and Positioning Solutions for High Vacuum and UHV — demonstrates PI’s expert design capabilities as most standard products are created with vacuum compatibility […]
Quick delivery of piezo nanopositioning systems
As a worldwide leader in nanopositioning and precision motion control solutions, PI continues to innovate, adding advanced and affordable nanopositioning controllers to the mix of piezo systems on the quick delivery list. These systems are geared toward OEM production automation, metrology systems, scientific research, and lab automation applications. Read the Piezo Motion Tutorial here. The […]
New compact, frictionless piezo-ceramic scanner with high dynamics from PI
Nanometer precision and motion control industry expert, PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., delivers new solutions for very small position changes, coupled with speed, and high force in its P-630 nanopositioning stages. With design flexibility to meet custom assembly requirements and proven demonstrated reliability of many billions of cycles, PI piezo actuators are being utilized in research […]
Continental introduces lighter-weight Conti Texsteel conveyor belting at NIBA Convention
Continental has introduced at the 2016 NIBA Convention, Conti Texsteel, an aramid textile reinforced line of conveyor belting for applications where high strength, low elongation and lighter weight are essential. Conti Texsteel, exclusive from Continental Select, is a very specific line of lightweight conveyor belting designed to provide belt strengths of a steel cord belt […]
New high-speed piezo Z-stage and digital controller value packages for microscopy and metrology from PI
Industry leader in motion and precision positioning components and systems PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. has released several controller & stage value packages for microscopy and metrology applications. These affordable systems consist of a PIFOC® high performance fast piezo focus mechanism and a compact digital servo controller. These outstanding packages deliver higher performance at lower cost. […]
Nanometer-precision motion systems with magnetic direct drives and air bearings from PI
PI (Physik Instrumente), a leader in motion control and nanometer precision positioning solutions, is releasing a new catalog of its magnetic direct drives and air bearing technology solutions, including actuators, linear stages, multi-axis gantry systems, and customized systems. Application-specific solutions include precision automation in optics and semiconductor manufacturing, assembly, and test equipment. The PIMag Magnetic […]
Compact micro-translation stage for single and multi-axis precision positioning is fast and precise
PI’s palm-sized motorized positioning stage combines precision with long lifetime components, making it more attractive to research and industry. PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a low-profile motorized positioning stage – the M-122 – with a very small footprint of 60x86mm and a travel range of 25mm, best suiting it for research and industrial applications including fiber […]
Hexapod + Drone = New industrial and research applications for motion simulation and compensation
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 […]