maxon’s DEC module 24/2 is a well-priced, miniaturized, powerful plug-in module that can be seamlessly integrated into most complex applications with little effort. The wide supply voltage range of 8-24 VDC (alternatively 5 VDC) and a continuous output current of 2A, permits flexible multifunctional operation at a high efficiency factor. The amplifier offers a large […]
Archives for May 2009
Panel Meter Selector Tool
York, PA – Red Lion Controls, Inc. announces a panel meter selector tool now available on the company’s website here. The panel meter selector tool enables users to quickly and accurately identify from Red Lion’s broad offering of panel meter solutions the one or more meters that best match their criteria. Users simply answer several […]
New 5.7-in. Touch Panel Computer from Advantech
Cincinnati, OH – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces a lower cost version of their current TPC-66T 5.7” QVGA TFT LCD touch panel computer. The TPC-66T-E2BE version comes with 64 colors, 320 x 240 resolution and an Intel® low power consuming CPU and heat sink to achieve a unique fanless design. The low voltage […]
Precision Motion Systems Catalog from Steinmeyer
BURLINGTON, MA – Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new 100 page catalog on our extensive product line of precision linear and rotary motion systems. These systems are manufactured at Steinmeyer’s FMD division located in Dresden Germany. This new comprehensive catalog is divided into six product segments fully detailing plug and play systems, linear stages, micro stages, […]
ULT Slotless Direct Drive Frameless Motors
Applimotion’s ULT Series slotless air-core direct drive frameless motors are ideal for new direct-drive applications. New sizes are released weekly covering 60-450mm diameters. The latest slotless versions are optimized for smooth low-speed motion for positioning or precision scanning applications. These motors remain true to the ULT ultra-thin origins with low-profile construction and large through holes. […]
Sterilizable Drives from maxon motor
maxon motor launches two sterilizable drives for use with or without planetary gearheads in high speed medical applications of up to 90,000 rpm. The drives are characterized by their high nominal speed, extremely low-noise and low-vibration operation, marginal thermal emission and small size. The drives are identical and possess equal performance data and characteristics. The […]
XTRUE™ True Planetary Gearheads
WOOD DALE, IL – Thomson introduces XTRUE™ True Planetary Gearheads. Available in 40mm, 60mm, 80mm, 120mm and 160mm frame sizes, XTRUE True Planetary Gearheads are specifically engineered to move large loads more easily and quietly with True Planetary™ gearing through improved load capacity and lower backlash. They deliver precise 13 arc-mins operation, with torque capacity […]
US Digital E8P Optical Kit Encoder
US Digital announces the release of its latest encoder in a line of high performance, low cost solutions for motor feedback applications: the model E8P. The E8P is specifically designed to fit on NEMA Size 11 motor frames and provides incremental encoder feedback information. The E8P’s unique collet style, push on hubdisk assembly eliminates the […]
In-Sight® Line Scan Vision System from Cognex
Cognex® Corporation introduces the addition of a new line scan system to its In-Sight® 5000 series vision system product line. The In-Sight 5604 line scan vision system combines In-Sight hardware with vision tools with a high-speed, 1K line scan imager. This eliminates the need for PC-based vision systems and separate line scan camera heads. The […]
Miles on Motion No. 1
Miles Budimir is site editor for the vertical motion-control community within the Design World Network. Miles has a background in electrical engineering, and is also currently a professor of engineering ethics at Cleveland State University.