Aerotech’s PlanarDL-series stages offer excellent geometric and dynamic performance in a compact, low-profile and cost-effective package. Available in nine different travel and performance configurations, this stage is the ideal solution for applications ranging from high-accuracy surface profilometry to high-speed semiconductor and LED wafer scribing. Superior Stage Design With an optimized structure, components with exacting precision, […]
Integrated Motion Systems
Large Aperature Rotary Tables in Medical Research Tomography Applications
In the study of human diseases and potential treatments, small animal models play a crucial role in bridging the gap between in vitro and in vivo studies. When considering imaging techniques for small animal studies, positron emission tomography (PET) is well suited to the measurement of highly specific molecular interactions such as glucose uptake and […]
Motorized Microscope Stage from PI Driven by Ceramic Linear Motors
Auburn, Mass. – The M-687 motorized microscope XY stage for inverted microscopes from PI is more compact and stable than traditional computer controllable microscope stages, due to its fully integrated, miniaturized ceramic linear drives. The M-687 is delivered as a complete system including a controller, joystick and software. The self-clamping ceramic linear motors in the […]
New Precision Ring Drive from Nexen
Vadnais Heights, Minn. – Nexen’s new Precision Ring Drive (PRD) provides precision motion control for indexing and rotary positioning systems. Offering a unique combination of design and performance capabilities, the PRD meets positioning demands for next-generation machine designs. By merging Nexen’s innovative Roller Pinion System technology with a precision-grade bearing and gearhead, the PRD provides […]
High Load, Motorized Linear Stages with Dust Covers from Zaber
Greenville, Del. – Servo2Go has just added Zaber’s A-LST-C Series High Load, Motorized Linear Stages with Dust Covers to its broad range of linear slides and actuators. Zaber’s A-LST-C stages are computer-controlled with a built-in controller and have travel ranges from 254 mm up to 1500 mm. These stages are available with various lead screw […]
CGI Sponsors Youth Robotics Competition
CGI, Inc announce their pledge towards becoming the main event sponsor for the Northern Nevada FTC® Championship Tournament February 24-25 at Carson City High School, Carson City, NV. Founded by Dean Kamen in 1992, FIRST’s mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build […]
Mitsubishi offers Ethernet/IP connectivity in SD series robots
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. (www.meau.com) made a headline when it unveiled its SD series robots with five degrees to six degrees of freedom. A handy group of machines, the RV-2A and RV-2AJ have been especially designed to help in moving as well as in placing components during production. Featuring various uses, the SD series robots […]
Roboteq’s HBL2350 drives two brushless DC motors
Roboteq (www.roboteq.com) has unveiled an all-new smart controller that can simultaneously drive two brushless DC motors each about 50V and 75A — the HBL2350. The first in the group of high current, dual channel brushless motor controllers, HBL2350 can be utilized to control automatic guided vehicles, two-wheel driven small electric vehicles, balancing scooters and other […]
Endoline to unveil the “spider” in UK
Endoline Machinery (www.endoline.co.uk) has announced the launch of the “Spider” palletizing robot at the upcoming PPMA (Processing and Packaging Machinery Association) show. A servo driven gantry robot, this new machine is designed with three or four axes. It offers a compact footprint and can palletize crates, boxes, bags, buckets and other packed products from one […]
RMT Robotics introduces new case and crate picking solutions
RMT Robotics (www.rmtrobotics.com), one of the world’s leading innovators in the manufacturing, engineering and installation of robotic materials handling systems, introduces a case and crate picking solution that reduces the footprint of pick modules, offer complete traceability of products while picking in exact customer sequence. “RMT Robotics is pleased to introduce our newest case and […]
