Maxon’s RE 50’s “heart” is, as with all mechanically commutated maxon motor drives, the ironless rotor, which results in detent-free running and minimized mass inertia. The combination of a two-pole Neodymium permanent magnet with the patented maxon winding technology results in high torque and remarkable acceleration. The drive measures Ø50 x 108 mm and is […]
Archives for January 2010
XD-Series Indexer Servo Drives from ORMEC
Rochester, NY – ORMEC announces its new XD-Series, a family of Indexer Servo Drives, providing high-reliability motion control capabilities for even the most challenging applications. The XD-Series allows programming of 32 individual motion profiles, which can be mapped to I/O points, 1 or 2 functions per point, initiated via Modbus/TCP, and chained or looped together. […]
SEW-EURODRIVE Launches Energy-Efficient DR Motor Series
Lyman, S.C. — SEW-EURODRIVE announces the release of the new DR motor modular system, offering customers a single series with millions of drive combinations. Available February 1, 2010, the modular DR motor is well suited for most any industry. The modular system allows users to specify exactly those options needed for any given application. Users […]
CNC Cutting Tools Introduces “Super Tooling Blowout Sales” Weekly eBlast Campaign
New Hyde Park, NY – Techno, Inc. CNC Cutting Tools has recently introduced their “Super Tooling Blowout Sales” weekly eBlast campaign that produces new sales on various cutting tools and accessories for customers who might need replacements but can not afford the full cost. These weekly sales range from 15%-20% off the original price to […]
Hard-Cover, Side-Sealed Linear Stages from Aerotech
Pittsburgh, Pa. – Aerotech’s PRO Series are low cost, side seal, hard cover, ball-screw-driven linear stages available in 68 standard models with travels from 50 to 1500mm. The PRO Series features a hard-cover design for protection from debris, while side-seals keep dirt and particulates out of the stage and protect the bearing surfaces from contamination. […]
Miles on Motion Episode No. 5 – Feedback Devices
Senior Motion Control editor, Miles Budimir, explains the processes of feedback devices and the difference between sensors and encoders.
New NEMA 17 Brushless DC Motors from Lin Engineering
Santa Clara, CA—Lin Engineering announces the release of their new and improved NEMA 17 Brushless DC (BLDC) motors, the BL17 line. These motors are best for applications that entail high speed and high dynamic torque. The BL17 line of BLDC motors provides quiet and smooth operation regardless of speed range; speeds of up to 4000RPM […]
Misumi’s New Tensioner Units
Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA, Inc. introduces an innovative new Tensioner, a ready-to-mount tension mechanism that eliminates design and assembly time and labor for end users. Misumi has also added several new component offerings to its comprehensive line-up of gears, sprockets, chains and tensioners. These components are used by manufacturers and assemblers of factory automation […]
Design World Recognizes 2009 Leadership in Engineering Winners
Ultra Narrow Precision Linear Stage from Steinmeyer
Burlington, Mass. – The new PA 30×40-SM01 is a single-axis, precision linear stage from Steinmeyer that is ideal for applications needing an extremely narrow positioning table. The compact, fully enclosed stage is 30mm wide and 40mm high and available in travel ranges from 25 to 150mm. Positioning repeatability is 1 micron, maximum speed is 50mm/sec […]