Aerotech’s ANT-L-Z crossed-roller, Z-axis, nanopositioning stages are the best-in-class in combining speed, accuracy, resolution, repeatability, reliability and size. They are offered in two models (ANT95-L-Z and ANT130-L-Z) and two accuracy grades. Noncontact Direct-Drive Only noncontact direct-drive technology offers the robust, accurate and high-speed positioning necessary for mass production of precision devices. ANT-L-Z stages utilize advanced […]
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Thomson Lead Screws Drive Team 4 Element Robot Climber in FIRST Robotics Competition’s 2013
Team 4 Element, a team of high school students from Van Nuys, California, have designed, manufactured and assembled a robot climber to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) 2013 Ultimate Ascent game. The robot utilizes Thomson MTS Flange Mount Supernuts with stainless steel lead screws to drive the entire robot climber, with the goal […]
Amacoil linear drive nut for small axis metrology machines
Amacoil/Uhing has expanded its line of Model RS rolling ring linear drive nuts with the new RS8 drive. The new unit runs on an 8mm diameter case hardened and ground, smooth shaft and supports space-saving machine design trends toward smaller components. Currently being used in small axis optical metrology machines, the RS8 nut is the […]
Seamless Rotary Track Design from Bishop-Wisecarver
Supplied by The Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation The Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation (BWC), a WBENC certified woman-owned company who helps manufacturers and automation solution providers engineer linear and rotary motion solutions, announced today its latest addition to their collection of rotary motion solutions: 1-Trak, a single piece track system that is completely seamless and free running with no possibility […]
Haydon Kerk Releases Linear Motion Catalog and Design Guide
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions announces the release of its new Catalog and Design Guide, completely revised for 2013. The new Haydon Kerk linear motion catalog is expanded with new product sections, including IDEATM encoder-ready stepper motor controllers, BGS linear rail systems, and a linear rail application checklist. The new 250+ page catalog and design guide illustrates a […]
Tolomatic doubles the speed of high-force IMA linear servo actuator
The compact, heavy-duty Tolomatic IMA integrated linear servo actuator is now available with additional ball screw offerings that more than double the speed range, from 24 inches per second (610 mm/sec) to 58 inches per second (1,473 mm/sec). The IMA is CE/UL approved. Designed for long life in high duty cycles, the IMA delivers high […]
Better components help prosumer 3D printers deliver better parts
Industrial type linear components will be key in low-cost desktop model 3D printers because they can deliver the accuracy and repeatability that users of these units desire. You don’t often hear about the use of linear guides and rails and other components, but these mechanical devices enable printers to deliver ±0.02 mm/m repeatability. A number […]
Oriental Motors Introduces Network Products – FLEX
The introduction of Network Products from Oriental Motor, meaning our drivers now offer a built-in controller (stored data) type and can connect to various master controllers. To easily identify our network Built-in Controller (stored data) products, each group is labeled with our name , meaning each product is equipped with an interface that connects to various […]
MISUMI Adds Models To Ball Screw Support Unit Line
MISUMI USA, Inc., a subsidiary of MISUMI Corporation, has added two new models to its comprehensive line of Ball Screw Support Units. The new models include: Square Fixed Side Compact Type Support Unit – offers same fixed side dimension as standard units, but more compact in height and width Square Fixed Side Standard Type Support […]
Thomson Releases Guide to Linear Motion Systems
Thomson introduces the comprehensive Linear Motion Systems catalog. This 230+ page guide details the features, specifications, dimensions and ordering information for the company’s complete family of linear units and accessories. Users will also benefit from illustrated application examples, selection guidelines and educational engineering reference material to assist in identifying the optimum linear motion system for […]