Bishop-Wisecarver Launches New Spanish Web Site

Pittsburg, CA – Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation has unveiled a new Spanish language web site. Complete with detailed product pages, a library of downloadable product catalogs, 3D CAD files, and a full line of application stories, the new web site is part of the company’s extensive initiative to support the needs of its Spanish-speaking customers.... [Read more]

Stainless Steel Encoders from Leine & Linde

Strängnäs, Sweden – In consideration of machines and equipment used in harsh environments, Leine & Linde now offer stainless steel versions of all their measurement fieldbus encoders with shaft. Available interfaces are PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet™ and CANopen.Conventional rotary encoders are not suitable for harsh environments where corrosive... [Read more]

Incremental Rotary Encoders from Pepperl+Fuchs

TWINSBURG, OH – Pepperl+Fuchs introduces RVS58S Incremental Rotary Encoders with integrated safety technology. RVS58S encoders with self-diagnostics are specifically designed for use in safety aligned systems up to SIL3 in accordance with IEC 61508, performance level “e” in accordance with IEC 13849, and Category 4 in accordance with DIN EN 954-1.... [Read more]

Advantech Launches Embedded Motion Controller

Cincinnati, Ohio – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the PEC-3240 Embedded Motion Controller providing a unique combination of integrated processing, control, and communications. The PEC-3240 features 4-axis motion control, 32-channel isolated digital I/O, and an Intel® Celeron® M CPU making it a robust all-in-one automation... [Read more]

Miniature Piezomotor Linear Slide

Auburn, MA – Physik Instrumente’s (PI) patented P-653 piezomotor linear slide is significantly smaller than other miniature linear stages and provides significantly higher velocities and resolution. It features a travel range of 2mm with force generation to 0.15N and comes pre-assembled and mounted on a PC board and is only 8mm long.This true... [Read more]

Pittman® I Series’ Brushless DC Servo Motors

KENT, OH — Pittman® brand “I Series” brushless motors equip machine designers with a family of motor solutions created for commercial and light-industrial OEM applications. Motors are available in various sizes offering a wide range of performance capability from 40 Watts to 1700 Watts continuous. Brushless technology delivers extended service... [Read more]

Fully Integrated MC4U Machine Control Solution from ACS Motion Control

Eden Prarie, MN – ACS Motion Control has developed a fully integrated machine control solution that provides superior performance while reducing the footprint and cost when compared to many network-based multi-axis solutions. Optimized for machine automation, the MC4U includes the motion controller, drives, power supplies and high speed PLC in 9-,... [Read more]

Heavy-Duty Slide 2 Carries Heavy-Cantilevered Loads

New Hyde Park, NY – Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems introduces the newly improved Heavy-Duty Slide 2, constructed from a single rigid aluminum extrusion profile and capable of handling heavy-cantilevered loads. The 225mm wide, modular design is available in travels from 122mm (4.8in.) to 2722mm (107.2in.) with a new wraparound motor mounting kit... [Read more]

Vibration Mount Catalogs on New CD-ROM from AAC

New Hyde Park, NY – A new CD-ROM from Advanced Antivibration Components (AAC) features vibration mounts catalogs and eStore Interactive links to over 3,000 products.The V115 CD-ROM features a wide range of antivibration and shock isolation products which include; stud & nut type mounts, base plate fastened mounts, wheels, leveling & foot... [Read more]

Plain Bearings Offer Design Engineers Low-Cost Alternative

E. Longmeadow, MA – Plain bearings from LM76 employ advanced PTFE polymers, ceramic, and specialty composites for linear and rotary applications to meet motion system designers’ demanding requirements.These quiet, low-cost bearings can be a superior alternative to traditional linear bearings in many applications. Chemically resistant, plain bearings... [Read more]