Paper on Pixel-Sub-Stepping / Image Resolution Enhancement with Piezoelectric Mechanisms

Auburn, MA – Piezo specialist PI has published a paper on image resolution enhancement and image stabilization for electronic imaging sensors based on fast piezo actuation.The paper describes basic techniques and explains different piezoelectric motion principles such as flexure mechanisms and ultrasonic motors. In order to increase the resolution... [Read more]

Mentor MP Variable Speed DC Drives from Control Techniques

Minneapolis, MN – Control Techniques™, an Emerson® Industrial Automation company, announces the release of its Mentor MP variable speed digital DC motor drive designed for energy efficient operation, optimal motor performance and enhanced versatility in its system interfacing capabilities and onboard processing power.Designed for use in a... [Read more]

LEINE & LINDE Uses Early Warning System in Encoder Series

Strängnäs, Sweden – In order to avoid false diagnoses, costly downtime and prevent sudden failures of rotary encoders in modern machinery, LEINE & LINDE offers a unique integrated early warning system called ADS™ (”Advanced Diagnostic System”) in its 800 Series of rotary encoders. These specially equipped encoders are gaining attention... [Read more]

Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 753 AC Drive from Rockwell Automation

MILWAUKEE, WI — The new Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 753 AC drive from Rockwell Automation provides machine builders and manufacturers with the versatile motor control they need for general-purpose applications. Designed to meet global user needs, the drive supports multiple languages and complies with global standards and certifications. The second release... [Read more]

BD series of BLDC Drives from Northland Motors

Northland Motor Technologies offers a line of Drives for brushless DC (Electronically Commutated) motors. The compact size and wide range of input voltages covered by the 3 new models makes the NMT BD Series of drives ideal for use on equipment requiring variable speed, remote controllability and reversing operation.The series consists of three standard... [Read more]

Two-Axis Motion Control Modules from AMCI

Terryville, Conn. - Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI) announces the 3100 Series two-axis motion control modules for the 1762 MicroLogix PLC. These two-axis controllers plug directly into MicroLogix PLCs and are available in two versions: 3102 (X-Y motion control) and 3102i (X-Y motion control + interpolation).AMCI’s 3100 series modules provide... [Read more]

EPSON Introduces Compact 6 Axis Robots

Carson, CA – EPSON Robots introduces the new EPSON C3 Compact 6 Axis Robots. Leading the industry with best in class cycle time, precision and motion range, EPSON C3 robots provide superior performance for even the most demanding and complex applications.“Unique to the EPSON C3 is our new SlimLine design which provides exceptionally advanced... [Read more]

Misumi Announces Winners of “Go Configure” Contest

Schaumburg, IL – MISUMI USA, Inc. announced the winners of it’s “Go Configure” contest held at the Design & Manufacturing Midwest show in Rosemont, IL on September 22-24, 2009. The contest was co-sponsored by Design World Magazine. Kiyoshi Ikenaga, Vice President, OUDENSHA, Mt. Prospect, IL Winners of the daily 3PM drawing for a $50.00... [Read more]

Integrated-motor Actuator from Tolomatic

HAMEL, MN – The new integrated-motor actuator (IMA) from Tolomatic, Inc., combines a servo motor with Tolomatic’s proven rod-style actuator to provide a compact package. Compared to traditional rod-style actuators, the IMA’s integrated design provides higher dynamic performance by eliminating the need for separate motors, couplers, motor mounts,... [Read more]

TechnoMod Gantry Machine from Techno

New Hyde Park, NY – The new TechnoMod Gantry Machine from Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems is a multi-axis motion platform complete with controls, cabling, software, and enclosure, all fully assembled. The TechnoMod is available in three different sizes and can be used for pick and place, dispensing, assembly, testing, drilling, routing, welding... [Read more]

BEI Industrial Encoders Introduces the Omnicoder®

Goleta, CA – BEI Industrial Encoders introduces the Omnicoder®, an incremental encoder that allows users to easily program the resolution anywhere between 1 and 10,000 counts per turn. Packaged in BEI’s flagship Model H25® encoder, the Omnicoder allows for virtually unlimited resolution variations.Users can produce a wide range of resolutions... [Read more]

Saia® UAL series Linear Stepper Motors from Johnson Electric

VANDALIA, OH – Johnson Electric introduces Saia® UAL series Linear Stepper Motors. These motors deliver constant positioning force up to 30 N over the full travel distance of up to 15 mm, at speeds up to 4.16 mm/s at 200 Hz. They feature a unique removable bayonet-style flange for easy mounting, a flexible design that easily accommodates various... [Read more]

Trio Motion Adds SERCOS II to its MC464 Motion Coordinator Range

Tewkesbury, UK — Trio Motion Technology has added a SERCOS II digital drive interface to its new MC464 Motion Coordinator range. The MC464 SERCOS interface allows OEMs and automation systems integrators to benefit from advanced 64-bit multi-axis motion and machine control performance, and include application matched drive and motor technologies... [Read more]

What “High-performance” Motion Control Really Means

by Jason Goerges, Account Manager & Applications Engineer Cameron Sheikoholeslami, Controls & Applications Engineer ACS Motion Control, Inc., Eden Prairie, Minn.Anyone familiar with the motion-control industry has heard the ambiguous term “high performance” describe many systems, but what does it mean to you? High performance by itself... [Read more]

Controls Guide Automatic Writing

The motions required for engraving text onto products from jewelry to cell phones offer unique challenges in motion control. Artesà, in Barcelona, Spain, has developed a machine capable of mimicking the craftsmanship of hand engraving. The company’s machine uses a Galil DMC-2143 4-axis motion controller to guide the precise movements. “The Artesà... [Read more]

Oldham Couplings from Ruland Manufacturing

Oldham couplings include a variety of features to meet application demands. Keyways are standard to increase torque capacity of the coupling by creating a positive drive while ensuring precise positioning of the coupling hub. Hubs are available in stainless steel for corrosion resistance. Where frequent removal might cause discs to fall off, discs... [Read more]

Gearboxes Suit Washdown Applications

Corrosion resistant and washdown gear reducers are available nickel plated, lacquer coated or in stainless steel. IP65 protection, food-grade grease, and stainless steel components are some of the features for the range. The washdown option is available as standard for the following alpha products: alpha LP+, alpha SP+, alpha TP+, alpha HG+, alpha SK+,... [Read more]

Lenze-AC Tech Announces EtherNet/IP for SMVector

UXBRIDGE, MA – Lenze-AC Tech announces the release of EtherNet/IP as an optional communication protocol for the SMVector Drive. According to Mike Bailey, Product Sales Manager at Lenze-AC Tech, the SMVector AC Drive can seamlessly operate on an EtherNet/IP network with the addition of a simple plug-in communication module. “Other network protocols... [Read more]

Exlar 2010 Catalog Details Motion Control Product Offering

Chanhassen, MN – Exlar announces its 2010 Product Catalog and Engineering Guide is now available. A manufacturer of high performance servo actuators and motors, Exlar offers seven product families featuring a broad range of capabilities with peak forces exceeding 40,000 lbf, linear speeds in excess of 60 inches per second and a life expectancy... [Read more]

High Performance Stepper Gearmotors

Greenville, DE — Servo2Go.com has just added new additions to it’s broad range of high performance cost effective stepper motor product family.The SP Series from Applied Motion Products of Watsonville, CA are NEMA standard 2 phase 1.8 degree hybrid stepper gearmotors which provide high torque in a compact lightweight housing. These offset light... [Read more]

JVL Integrated Motors

JVL offers compact and versatile integrated motors. They offering connection to a wide range of bus systems such as CANopen, Devicenet and Profibus as well as Wireless Bluetooth, WLAN and Zigbee systems. JVL also offers complete motion control solutions. This includes a wide range of gears that fit directly on the motors for any application:Low Cost... [Read more]

Stainless Steel Miter Gears from QTC in 10 Sizes

Garden City Park, NY – Precision 20° pressure angle stainless steel miter gears from Quality Transmission Components (QTC) are stocked in 10 sizes ranging from Module 1 to Module 3 in both 20 and 25 tooth versions. These gears, identified as the SUM Series, are made of SUS303 and conform to precision grade JIS B 1704 grade 3 standards. Bore sizes... [Read more]

Specialty Motors from Wittenstein

Wittenstein servo technology is used in traditional motion solutions for robotics, packaging, life science and aerospace. Moving motion to the next level for Wittenstein means identifying customer needs and designing optimal solutions which will propel companies forward in the competitive world of motion. The latest move is to offer specialty motors... [Read more]

NKE Double Row Full Complement Cylindrical Roller Bearings

Steyr, Austria — Bearing manufacturer NKE AUSTRIA GmbH introduces the NNF series of double row full complement cylindrical roller bearings. This series of bearings features a compact design and maximum load carrying capacity. The bearings are sealed on both sides and suitable for extreme operating conditions. Typical applications for NNF bearings... [Read more]

Micropulse Generation 7 Linear Position Transducers from Balluff

Florence, KY – Balluff has introduced the first of its new Micropulse Generation 7 linear position transducers, featuring improved measurement and environmental specifications, longer lengths, and more flexible setup than previous models. Debuting in the analog rod style housing, Generation 7 is available in two versions, Micropulse and Micropulse... [Read more]

Anti-backlash Leadscrew System

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – igus® has unveiled a new addition to its line of DryLin® SLW leadscrew tables. DryLin SLW Pre-Loaded uses anti-backlash nuts to reduce axial clearance and is also fitted with DryLin W ‘turn-to-fit’ linear bearings, which offer adjustable radial clearance.DryLin SLW Pre-Loaded is available off-the-shelf and is less expensive... [Read more]

Slit Type Plastic Couplings from Sterling Instrument

New Hyde Park, NY – A new series of slit type plastic couplings from Sterling Instrument features low cost, UV resistance, voltage and RF isolation. These couplings, identified as the S50TLC… Inch and Metric Series are stocked in sizes 13, 19 and 25. These lightweight molded patented couplings can replace stainless/aluminum slit type couplings... [Read more]

Multi-axis Modular Assembly from Steinmeyer

BURLINGTON, MA — Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new multi-axis modular assembly designed specifically for 3D target positioning and alignment. Typical applications include R&D and scientific uses such as synchrotrons. For example, the new system is ideal for beam positioning and sample manipulation.The assembly utilizes the compact Steinmeyer... [Read more]