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]