“If you want to control the speed of a particular move,” noted Kevin Kaufenberg, product manager for HEIDENHAIN Corporation’s semiconductor, metrology, and medical markets, “the more counts an encoder can output per given period of time, the better the speed control will be. So having a very fine resolution from the encoder provides more counts […]
CAN in Automation 402-CANopen Profiles Extended to OEM Drives
Covina, Ca. – QuickSilver Controls, Inc. has added CANopen® DSP 402 (CiA® DSP 402 v3.0) to its OEM line of controllers/drivers for NEMA 11, 17 and 23 frame brushless servo motors, further extending the capabilities by adding encoder following and hard-stop homing capabilities as a manufacturer extension to the specification. This adds the QCI-D2-MG-C and […]
Sauer-Danfoss introduces H1 60cm³ Bent-Axis Motor
Nordborg, Denmark, – Sauer-Danfoss has released its new H1 60cm3 bent axis motor, the next size in a series of motors designed to complement the growing range of H1 axial piston pumps. With the introduction of the H1 bent axis motors, Sauer-Danfoss offers a complete H1 transmission system, optimized around electrical control. The H1 motors […]
High-Performance Hybrid Stepper Motors from AMETEK
Kent, Oh. – AMETEK Technical and Industrial Products’ new MAE® brand Size 34 (Model HS 200) hybrid stepper motors exhibit superior torque characteristics to power a wide range of industrial equipment applications. Their low detent torque to holding torque ratios deliver smooth and quiet operation and the fine positioning capability required for microstepping. Their top-to-bottom […]
New Tools for Motor Control Designs from Microchip
Chandler, Ariz. – Microchip Technology announces two new low-cost development systems, one for control of high-voltage motors and another for stepper motors. Along with related application notes and free source-code software, these development tools enable rapid designs using Microchip’s dsPIC® digital signal controllers (DSCs). The new dsPICDEM MCHV Development System is a development tool for […]
Water-Jacket Cooled Motor from WEG
Atlanta, Ga. – WEG Electric Corp. introduces the WGM water jacket cooled motor, ideal for extreme environments with high temperatures, dusty conditions, and space constraints. Featuring a cooling system that maintains thermal efficiency, the motor remains cool in harsh conditions. Through the circulation of water over the frame construction and endshields, the system allows an […]
High-performance, Compact Servomotors for Demanding Motion Control from Siemens
Elk Grove Village, Ill. – Siemens has introduced new motors to its 1FT7 family, a line of high-performance servomotors for such demanding motion control applications as machine tool CNC interpolation and production machine web handling. The new additions include a forced ventilated and water-cooled motor, complementing the convection air-cooled 1FT7. A new high dynamic design […]
Nanopositioning Stage for Super-Resolution Microscopy
Auburn, Mass. – The nano1x3 ™ series X-Y and X-Y-Z nanopositioning stages from PI (Physik Instrumente) are multi-axis stages for super-resolution microscopy applications, providing highly accurate motion with closed-loop control for sub-nanometer precision over travel ranges of 200µm in X-Y and X-Y-Z planes. The stages feature a piezo controller and comes with three, 24-bit digital […]
Enhanced Roller Pinion System from Nexen
Vadnais Heights, Minn. – Nexen’s new enhanced Roller Pinion System (RPS) provides high-accuracy linear positioning with zero backlash and simple installation in precision motion control applications. The RPS features an ISO 9409 flange mount pinion and pinion preloader, making it easier for system integration. The system has high precision surfaces and an adjuster that allows […]
Ultrasonic Sensors from Balluff
Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s new line of Ultrasonic sensors are designed for rugged, high-performance feedback in long sensing automated and process applications to detect the presence of targets or to measure the distance from selected objects. Based on the latest in acoustic wave technology, the Ultrasonic sensors detect objects better than traditional sensor technologies like […]