Automation over the last several years has expanded use of electric linear actuators to leverage their technological advancements in smart homes, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. In fact, the global linear actuator market could (in … [Read More...] about Integrated linear-motion variations becoming the norm
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- Compact rod motors offer high force linear motion
- Miniature metric ball screws offer high load capacity in small footprint
- New wide-body linear stage family for precision automation
- Integrated linear-motion variations becoming the norm
- Ultra-low profile XY-theta nanopositioning stage uses air bearings
Compact rod motors offer high force linear motion
Akribis Systems has announce a new addition to its varied motion control product line: RDM-A Series rod motors for space-constrained applications requiring high motor forces and smooth linear … [Read More...] about Compact rod motors offer high force linear motion
Miniature metric ball screws offer high load capacity in small footprint
Thomson Industries, Inc. announces the availability of new German-engineered precision ball screw sizes with US-based distribution and machining that provide best-in-class load capacity in a small … [Read More...] about Miniature metric ball screws offer high load capacity in small footprint
New wide-body linear stage family for precision automation
PI (Physik Instrumente) has introduced a new series of high-performance linear stages. The new V-827 direct-drive linear stages are tailored for demanding applications with high loads to 150 kg, high … [Read More...] about New wide-body linear stage family for precision automation
Integrated linear-motion variations becoming the norm
Automation over the last several years has expanded use of electric linear actuators to leverage their technological advancements in smart homes, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. In … [Read More...] about Integrated linear-motion variations becoming the norm
Ultra-low profile XY-theta nanopositioning stage uses air bearings
PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a unique planar XY-theta-Z nanopositioning stage based on air bearings and direct drive motors. Unlike conventional multi-axis stages, the A-361 employs only one … [Read More...] about Ultra-low profile XY-theta nanopositioning stage uses air bearings
Measuring wheels enable linear position and speed sensing with rotary encoders
POSITAL’s measuring wheels and accessories, combined with the company’s versatile IXARC encoders, can be a convenient and accurate way of measuring linear motion in applications such as conveyer … [Read More...] about Measuring wheels enable linear position and speed sensing with rotary encoders
Miniature direct-drive linear motor features integrated encoder, temperature sensor
Moticont’s new miniature 16-mm diameter SDLM-016-032-01-01 direct drive linear motor features integrated position and temperature sensors. This smallest of the fully enclosed SDLM series of linear … [Read More...] about Miniature direct-drive linear motor features integrated encoder, temperature sensor
High-precision positioning stages feature four motor options
The new PYR-10-15-60 Series of three-axis pitch, yaw, and roll stages from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) are the integration of a 60-mm diameter rotary stage (upper axis) capable of 360° of … [Read More...] about High-precision positioning stages feature four motor options
New low-profile, 40-mm motorized rotary stages feature high precision
The AY110-40-01 rotary stage from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) offers designers a high precision, low profile, compact motorized rotary stage. This precision stage with a 40 mm (1.575 in.) … [Read More...] about New low-profile, 40-mm motorized rotary stages feature high precision
Thomson debuts online product selector simplifying screw jack configuration, selection
Thomson has added a unique screw jack configuration and selection tool to its online engineering toolset. The new Thomson screw jack product selector helps design engineers optimize and specify screw … [Read More...] about Thomson debuts online product selector simplifying screw jack configuration, selection
Linear voice coil servo motor with 0.875 in. diameter features high force-to-size ratio
Moticont has released the GVCM-022-013-01 linear voice coil servo motor. This compact 0.875 in. (22.2 mm) diameter high speed, high force-to-size linear motor features high accuracy and high … [Read More...] about Linear voice coil servo motor with 0.875 in. diameter features high force-to-size ratio
Position sensors with 400 °F temperature range tolerate temperature spikes
NewTek Sensor Solutions offers several LVDTs with an extended 400 °F temperature range for use in applications where temperature spikes are possible. The high-temperature, ac-operated position … [Read More...] about Position sensors with 400 °F temperature range tolerate temperature spikes
Elevator stages with 40 mm of vertical travel feature sub-micron resolution
Four new motorized elevator stages, the DAG40-200 series, have been released by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). High-precision ball-bearing profile rails assure high parallelism and smooth … [Read More...] about Elevator stages with 40 mm of vertical travel feature sub-micron resolution
Modular gantries provide pick-and-place precision
Cartesian gantries are robotic and motion control systems operating within a defined three-dimensional space based on the orthogonal X, Y, and Z axes of the Cartesian coordinate system. With linear … [Read More...] about Modular gantries provide pick-and-place precision
Packaging focus: Carton making and packing operations
Carton making and case packing are key operations in packaging facilities. Both rely on extremely fast motion systems with dozens of mechanically and programmatically linked axes for sufficient … [Read More...] about Packaging focus: Carton making and packing operations