Sick (www.sick.com), a German encoder manufacturer, has unveiled a new digital interface technology that simplifies servomotor connection — the Hiperface DSL (digital servo link) encoder interface. The new interface enables one cable to carry both encoder signal and power. Motors now require a single connector only, which significantly reduces costs and cabling time. For safe […]
Archives for April 2011
Universal Single & Dual Axis Drive Modules for EtherCAT Networks from ACS Motion Control
Eden Prairie, Minn. – ACS Motion Control announces an EtherCAT slave Universal Drive Module that directly drives one or two axes. Designated the SPiiPlus UDMnt, the Universal Drive Module operates as an EtherCAT slave device to any SPiiPlus EtherCAT master controller. The SPiiPlus UDMnt supports AC servo, DC brushless, DC brush, closed and open loop […]
Nippon Pulse Linear Shaft Motor Features Sub-Micron Resolutions
Radford, Va. – The Nippon Pulse Linear Shaft Motor is designed and constructed for ultra high-precision applications needing sub-micron resolutions. Because of its design features, the Linear Shaft Motor is more energy efficient and can achieve motion profiles that similar linear motors can’t. The design of the Linear Shaft Motor maximizes use of magnetic flux, […]
Transtecno unveils compact DC electric micro gearmotors
Transtecno has unveiled a new range of micro motors which are suitable for intermittent, reversing or continuous operation applications — the Intecno micro gearmotors. Featuring power ratings ranging from eight watts to 140 watts (intermittent duty), these micro motors have low voltage power supply of 12 VDC or 24 VDC and are available in five […]
Avago offers smallest reflective encoder
Avago Technologies (www.avagotech.com) has announced the release of the smallest three-channel reflective encoder in the market, the new AEDR-850x encoders. Avago’s latest encoder is ideal for various applications, including miniature motors, closed-loop stepper motors, copiers, printers, insulin pumps, card readers, and other kinds of consumer, industrial and medical equipment since it provides a built-in interpolation […]
Haydon’s incremental magnetic encoder an alternative to optical encoder
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions Inc. (www.haydonkerk.com) has introduced a new magnetic encoder that utilizes both full signal processing and analog detection circuitry on single chip. It is available on the one-inch Series 25000 linear actuator. Fully enclosed and extremely compact, the incremental encoder includes both full signal processing and analog detection circuitry from a single […]
New Falk V-Class™ Gear Drives Line from Rexnord
Milwaukee, Wis. – Rexnord Industries announces the Falk V-Class, a new line of gear drives designed for maximum uptime and durable performance. The Falk V-Class incorporates the latest advances in materials technology, engineering design, and manufacturing processes to produce a tough, reliable gearbox for demanding applications. These advancements, coupled with innovative mounting and cooling accessories, […]
Short, Self-contained Inductive Proximity Sensors from Balluff
Florence, Ky. – The SuperShorty® inductive sensor from Balluff is said to be the shortest sensor in the world that does not require an amplifier and will fit into a space as short as 6mm allowing it to fit in the tightest of spaces. The SuperShorty offers the capability to install sensors directly into grippers […]
Fanuc’s high-speed laser CNCs optimize processing capabilities
Fanuc Factory Automation America (FANUC FA America) (www.fanucfa.com) has unveiled its latest Series 30i/31i-L MODEL B high-speed laser controls, which provides optimum support to high speed laser processing. Even when processing thin gage materials at extremely high speeds, the new Series 30i/31i-L MODEL B CNCs can provide seamless choreography between power modulation and axes motion. […]