Aerotech’s AGS1500 series Cartesian gantry systems are designed for ultra-precision, high-dynamic contouring, and provide outstanding performance in precision micromachining, stencil cutting, fuel cell manufacturing, solder-ball placement, printed electronics, high-speed pick-and-place, automated assembly, vision inspection, dispensing stations, and high-accuracy inspection. The AGS1500 is based on our industry-leading AGS15000 gantry, and maintains many of the same leading-edge […]
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New Linear Motor Technology from GF AgieCharmilles
GF AgieCharmilles (www.gfac.com/us) is proud to announce the HSM 400U LP that is designed for supreme surface quality and ultimate precision. The HSM 400U LP offers five-axis simultaneous ultra-speed machining and delivers precision and powerful performance on all five axes. The HSM 400U LP is extremely fast and dynamic and achieves speed of up to […]
Micro Series Lead Screw Assemblies from Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions
Hollis, NH – Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions introduces their Kerk® Micro Series Lead screw Assemblies. Haydon Kerk has applied their experience and knowledge of precision thread rolling to a new range of micro-sized lead screws. Standard configurations include 2mm diameter screws with leads ranging from 0.3mm to 2mm per revolution and a variety of nut […]
Tolomatic’s Rod-style SmartActuator with Reverse-parallel Motor
HAMEL, MN – Tolomatic’s ICR linear rod-style SmartActuator is now available with a reverse-parallel mounted motor that delivers up to 720 pounds of force in a more compact package. With the motor mounted on top of the actuator instead of inline, the length of the total package is reduced, giving the product greater versatility and […]
PBC Linear’s Uni-Guide Design Helps Team Win FRC Innovation Award
The FRC (First Robotic Competition) is put on through FIRST and used to provide hands-on design/mechanical physics and engineering experience to high school students—along with valuable teamwork building and project management skills. This year, Team 2641 (a.k.a. the Vikings) of Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School decided to implement PBC Linear’s Uni-Guide linear slide for reliable […]
The Wide World of Cable Carriers
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – igus® announced the results of its worldwide cable carrier competition at this year’s Hanover show. The winners were awarded their prizes during a reception at the igus booth. There were around 80 entries for the first Vector Awards two years ago, which was only open to European entrants. In contrast, this […]
Rethinking the Micro Linear Motor
Up until now, linear motors have been designed primarily as flat stage motors complete with cradle and guide – a format that is not necessarily suitable for every application. But a new rotationally symmetrical rotor design together with a rectangular, flange-mountable stator, enables an almost universally applicable fit. The LM 1247 motor from MicroMo is […]
New Timing Belt Drive Resists Sag over Long Travel
Aston, PA – The new model AZ1040 drive is the most recent extension to the Amacoil-Uhing line of timing belt drives used for smooth linear motion in positioning and indexing applications. The drive features a one-piece aluminum profile extrusion which serves as the belt housing. T-slots and receiver grooves for the load carriage guide bars […]
iMC-V CAN Controller from Techno, Inc.
New Hyde Park, NY – Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems announces the New iMC-V CAN controller, a single-to six-axis controller unit complete with drives, power supply, I/O, enclosure, onboard computer and 10″ touch screen. The iMC-V is compatible with all Techno’s gantry tables, linear slides, belt drive actuators and rotary tables and can be used […]
New Videos Explain Features and Benefits of Linear Guides
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – igus® has two new videos highlighting the latest additions to its range of DryLin® W linear guide systems. The videos explain the features and benefits of the new products and demonstrate how they are assembled and how they operate. The most recently added video demonstrates how igus’ DryLin WJRM hybrid linear […]
