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 […]
UTS Slotless Direct-Drive Frameless Motors from Applimotion
Loomis, Calif. – Applimotion’s new UTS Series direct drive slotless motors cover 29 to 240mm diameters with thin radial length, perfect for direct-drive positioning or high-speed spindle applications. The ultra-thin, low-profile motors operate from industry standard brushless DC or brushless AC drivers from 12 to 300V and can be wound for low-speed or high-speed applications. […]
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 of common imaging detectors such […]
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 wide range of industries and applications, the […]
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 encoder feedback in addition […]
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 and general […]
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 […]
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 Plus. Micropulse is fully backward compatible […]
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 with lower […]
ULT Direct Drive Frameless Motors with Larger Through-holes
Loomis, CA – Applimotion’s ULT Series get even larger through holes. Driven by customer demand and new applications in camera vision systems, Applimotion now offers some fo the thinnest radial cross-section motor available. Whether is is an optics application with line of sight through the motor’s center, or a need to maximize the wiring payload […]