Advanced controllers can help streamline laser processing, allowing for tight synchronization of the laser and positioning stages, and helping meet the demand for higher precision in PCB manufacturing. Warren Harvard • Country Manager, UK Scott Jordan • Head of Photonics Physik Instrumente (PI) Modern electronic devices, from smartphones and laptops to kitchen appliances and wearables, […]
Integrated Motion Systems
Festo Power Up initiative aims to transform machine building for food and beverage
The Festo Power Up initiative for food and beverage machine builders aims to spur the efficient adoption of electric automation and in the process support the development of the next generation of compact, flexible, energy efficient, and data-rich machines. Three pillars support the initiative. Machine builders now have the option of a Festo one-stop-shop of […]
Delta Line offers motion components and systems for intralogistics
Delta Line is a global motion-solution manufacturer offering individual motors, actuators, and gearboxes as well as fully customized motion systems. Its portfolio includes brushed ironless and brushless DC motors, servo motors, integrated motors, stepper motors, linear actuators, gearboxes, encoders, and intelligent drives. Delta Line’s headquarters are in Switzerland and its U.S. subsidiary is based in […]
TÜV SÜD available for meetings at 32nd Smart Production Solutions (SPS) tradeshow
The SPS show — to be held in Nuremberg November 14 to 16, 2023 — will feature TÜV SÜD participation. Located in Hall 4 at Stand 521, TÜV SÜD will be available to meet manufacturers, integrators, operators and service providers about Machinery Regulation, functional safety, cybersecurity, and the Radio Equipment Directive (RED). Guidance from the […]
New high resolution, high repeatability stages measure angles and curvatures
Eight new Yaw-and-Pitch stages have been introduced by OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.). These new series of high precision Yaw-and-Pitch Stages integrate goniometers as the lower stage (yaw axis) and a rotary stage as the upper stage (pitch axis). The yaw range of travel is +/- 10 or +/- 15 degrees, with the pitch range […]
Packaging automation in perspective
To satisfy today’s market design objectives, packaging machinery over the last decade has become increasingly adaptive. That’s been evident in a range of motion components and fully integrated designs at recent Pack Expo events. More specifically, the newest adaptive machines are: Modular (so they can be reprogrammed if not physically reconfigured on the fly) Fitted […]
Tour: One fast way to design and buy low-cost automation
Performance-plastics component and system manufacturer igus Inc. recently brought their mobile-exhibition roadshow to Cleveland where we Design World editors got the chance to rendezvous with some of their engineers and sales team. igus has used mobile exbits for several years but temporarily halted them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently igus resurrected its roadshow program to […]
New rotary indexers feature high torque, moment load capacity
Nexen Group, Inc. has announced a new line of rotary indexers. The X-Line delivers up to three times more torque and greater moment load capacity in a compact package. Nexen’s X-Line has a redesigned roller pinion and a larger gear pitch to handle higher torque capacities that deliver accuracy, fast acceleration, high-speed positioning, increased load […]
Small and speedy wins the race
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. […]
A one-stop-shop for motion control demands in additive manufacturing
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 […]
