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New compact, high-resolution two-axis gimbal mount from OES

September 26, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

gimbal mount

The new, compact AU100-ER two-axis gimbal mount from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) features a full 360 degree continuous rotation of each axis. This compact two-axis gimbal mount handles loads to 10 kg (22 lb) and has a clearance of 300 x 300 mm, (11.8 x 11.8 in.) about the roll axis of the stage. […]

Filed Under: Integrated Linear Systems, Stages + gantries Tagged With: gimbal, stages

High-resolution, high-repeatability XYR alignment stages from OES

August 27, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Two new economical XYR (Theta) alignment stages from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) offer high precision and repeatability for industrial, medical, semiconductor, research, and laboratory applications. The XYR-01-01 and XYR-01-02 Alignment Stages feature ± 7.5 mm of travel in the X and Y axes and ± 180° of rotation (theta). The XYR-01-01 and XYR-01-02 Alignment […]

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High-precision vertical elevator stages from OES

August 1, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

stages

Two new high-precision Z-Axis Elevator Stages from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES), The AZV9010 and the AZV9020, are Motorized Z-Axis Linear Positioning Stages featuring vertical travels of 10 mm and 20 mm respectively. The vertical motion of each Z-Axis Stage is driven by an 8-mm diameter ball screw with a 1-mm lead, and guided by […]

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New voice coil stages feature 1-micron positioning resolution

July 3, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

stages

The compact open aperture HCDS-051-032-013-01-B1-30 and the HCDS-051-032-013-01-B1-01 Voice Coil Stages from Moticont have a footprint of just 2.000 in. (50.8 mm) wide by 5.000 in. (127.0 mm) long and feature positioning resolutions of 30 microns and just 1 micron respectively. These precision stages allow the user to select the level of precision needed for […]

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High-performance XY stage with linear servo motors from InteLiDrives

February 20, 2018 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

XY stage

New IntelLiDrives XY stage design allows critical elements such as orthogonality, straightness, and flatness to be optimized, resulting in a stage with exceptional geometric tolerances. Direct-drive technology with core-less linear servo motors has no hysteresis or backlash, enabling accurate and repeatable nanometer scale motions in both X and Y directions. Non-contact direct-drive technology offers robust, […]

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Open aperture voice coil stage features 1 micron positioning resolution

September 14, 2017 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The compact HCDS-025-038-02-B1-01 Voice Coil Stage from Moticont has a footprint of just 2.000 in. (54.0 mm) wide by 5.000 in. (127.0 mm) long and features a positioning resolution of 1 micron and a 0.125 in. (3.175 mm) open aperture. This precision cross roller stage has a 0.97 in. (24.6 mm) range of motion with […]

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New direct-drive rotary stages from IntelLiDrives are ultra compact, thin

February 21, 2017 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

New ACR-32UT direct-drive rotary stages from IntelLiDrives feature a low-profile and high-speed direct-drive servomotor. Center aperture and lightweight construction makes these rotary stages a good fit for semiconductor manufacturing as well as general automation applications. The ACR-32UT has a wide dynamic speed range and can move at sub-rpm speed with low velocity ripple and accelerate […]

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Low cost, high precision vertical lift stage

April 30, 2015 By Danielle Collins 1 Comment

Vertical Lift Stage

The AT10-120 motorized vertical stage from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) is a high resolution, low profile, high load vertical lift stage that can be easily integrated into almost any application. The large 220 x 140 mm (8.7 x 5.5 in.) drilled and tapped platform has a vertical travel of 110 mm (4.3 in.). The […]

Filed Under: Ball + leadscrew driven, Industry news, Stages + gantries Tagged With: Linear Actuator, stage, stages

IntelLiDrives unveils AccuRing direct-drive rotary stages

December 28, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

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IntelLiDrives (www.intellidrives.com) has introduced the all-new AccuRing series direct-drive rotary stages that offer superior velocity control and angular positioning with large apertures. Its large aperture rotary stages deliver zero backlash as well as no gear vibration or gear wear. The new direct drive AccuRings are much faster than gear and worm drives. The stage’s repeatability […]

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H2W linear stepper motor stages ideal for robotic applications

July 14, 2011 By admin 2 Comments

H2W (www.h2wtech.com) has launched a high performance linear stepper motor stages that travel at a maximum speed of 80 in/sec (two m/sec). These four and two phase linear steppers also deliver a maximum acceleration of 1G and stoke lengths of 144 in. (3.6 m), making them ideal for wire bonding, pick-and-place, parts transfer, inspection machines, […]

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