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Rachael Pasini

PI’s new high-resolution hexapod for photonics and optics is compact

December 20, 2024 By Rachael Pasini Leave a Comment

PI has introduced an ultra-high-resolution, high-stability hexapod to its family of compact hexapods for photonics, optics, silicon photonics, and microscopy applications. Designed specifically for the precise alignment of high-resolution miniature lenses and photonics components, the H-811.S2iHP hexapod uses six low-friction, long-life actuators and 12 precision cardanic joints with offset axes, ensuring enhanced stiffness. This hexapod […]

Filed Under: Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: physikinstrumente, pi

PI’s motion-amplified piezo actuators and grippers are designed for speed

October 10, 2024 By Rachael Pasini Leave a Comment

The piezoelectric effect directly converts electrical energy into mechanical motion. PI uses this effect for high-precision, solid-state-based actuators, and grippers. Embedding a piezoceramic stack in a flexure-based arrangement can increase the motion range of the piezo actuator while providing protection, precision guidance, and a mounting interface at the same time. PI’s motion-amplified piezo actuators are […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Grippers + End Effectors Tagged With: physikinstrumente, pi

New Z-Tip-Tilt nanopositioning stage from PI is wear-free

September 10, 2024 By Rachael Pasini Leave a Comment

PI released an ultra-low-profile Z-Tip-Tilt stage designed for demanding alignment applications in optics, semiconductors, precision assembly, and photonics. Based on air bearings and linear motors, the stage is wear-free, maintenance-free, and cleanroom-compatible. Three-phase linear motors ensure high speed, while high resolution and precision are provided by closed-loop operation with linear encoders (1 nm resolution) for […]

Filed Under: Gantries + Stages Tagged With: physikinstrumente

Small and speedy wins the race

July 6, 2023 By Rachael Pasini Leave a Comment

A warehouse with mobile robots and human workers moving items and carts.

Fast-paced warehouse operations demand extensive automation, which is inconceivable without micromotors. Faulhaber weighs in on intralogistics robots and how drive system capabilities influence their design. Modern intralogistics technologies place high demands on drive systems. In many instances, drives must release tremendous force in confined spaces and perform precise positioning tasks in continuous or stop-and-go operations. […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies, Encoders, Motors, Robotics Tagged With: Faulhaber

A one-stop-shop for motion control demands in additive manufacturing

June 8, 2023 By Rachael Pasini Leave a Comment

Additive manufacturing (AM) is crucial for manufacturers today because it enables the production of highly complex and customized parts that are difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional manufacturing methods. It offers increased design freedom, faster prototyping, reduced material waste, and the ability to create on-demand, decentralized production networks, all of which contribute to enhanced […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Industry News, Integrated Motion Systems, Sensors + Vision Tagged With: alio

Alio addresses motion control precision for medical devices

April 25, 2023 By Rachael Pasini Leave a Comment

Alio Angulares Hybrid Hexapod for medical devices

Accurate motion control is crucial in manufacturing medical and clinical devices, such as diagnostic imaging machines and video endoscopes. Even the slightest deviation from specifications can make a device less effective or even hazardous. To ensure the highest quality and safety standards, manufacturers must invest in precise and dependable motion control technology. This guarantees optimal […]

Filed Under: Gantries + Stages, Industry News, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: alio

The latest developments in fast food automation

April 12, 2023 By Rachael Pasini Leave a Comment

A drive-through McDonald's window showing a customer's arm through the car window grabbing a bag off an automated conveyor.

The fast-food industry is all about tasty food at low prices with cheerful customer service — all delivered fast. But with labor shortages and supply chain issues still plaguing the economy, how can businesses compete and survive? Fast-food restaurants across the globe are pondering ways to automate certain tasks or entire assembly lines to provide continuous service […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Conveyors + linear transport systems, Featured, Industrial Automation, Integrated Motion Systems, Robotics Tagged With: bishopwisecarvergroup, brecoflex, igus, islproducts, Kollmorgen, pbclinear, Tolomatic

Heidenhain to exhibit at Photonics West

January 10, 2023 By Rachael Pasini Leave a Comment

Heidenhain's new MULTI-DOF products: LIP 6031 Dplus, GAP 1081, and MKV 1/9x30

Heidenhain will be exhibiting at Photonics West, Booth #3053, from January 28 to February 2 in San Francisco. Heidenhain will showcase the latest Multi Degrees-of-Freedom (Multi-DOF) motion control components, offering manufacturers a better way to implement metrology designs. Photonics West is the world’s premier lasers, biomedical optics, and optoelectronics event. With Heidenhain’s recent release of […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Industry News Tagged With: HEIDENHAIN

New Simotics SD200 low-voltage, severe-duty AC motors with 75 to 800 hp output

January 3, 2023 By Rachael Pasini Leave a Comment

Siemens Simotics SD200 frame size 440 low-voltage, severe-duty AC motors

Siemens announced the immediate availability of the Simotics SD200 severe-duty motor in frame size 440 as its latest offering in the low-voltage Simotics motor family. Providing high productivity and energy-efficient operation in all torque ranges, these new cast-iron NEMA motors are built to power pumps, fans, compressors, hoists, winders, and similar equipment in harsh environments. […]

Filed Under: AC Motors Tagged With: Siemens

Bosch Rexroth opens new factory automation customer innovation center

December 15, 2022 By Rachael Pasini Leave a Comment

Bosch Rexroth has opened a new customer innovation center near Austin, Texas. The facility will provide a unique technology development experience for Bosch Rexroth factory automation customers from multiple industry segments, including electric vehicle manufacturing, battery production, consumer packaged goods, and semiconductor manufacturing. The new innovation center is the latest in a series of expansions […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: boschrexroth

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