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LMCA linear motors introduced for precision laser cutting

May 22, 2025 By Puja Mitra Leave a Comment

UNIMOTION has introduced the LMCA series for industrial motion applications that require precision and power, such as direct drive laser cutting. The LMCA series features high force density, low winding temperature, and reduced cogging force to support consistent performance and accuracy in demanding environments. The LMCA linear motors offer increased force density, providing approximately 30–50% […]

Filed Under: Linear Motors Tagged With: UNIMOTION

PI introduces compact V-141 linear motor stage for precision motion

April 7, 2025 By Puja Mitra Leave a Comment

PI (Physik Instrumente) has introduced the V-141 linear motor stage family, a compact and cost-efficient addition to its range of direct-drive linear stages. Developed by PI USA and manufactured in Hopkinton, MA, the V-141 is designed for applications that require high speed and precision in limited spaces. The V-141 linear motor stage is available in […]

Filed Under: Linear Motors Tagged With: Physik Instrumente

JIECANG Linear Actuator Updates Cleaning Robot Automation

January 1, 2024 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

By Gloria Hu-JIECANG Overseas Marketing Manager Recently, Fulongma, an environmental sanitation solution provider, launched the world’s first skateboard-based sweeper robot, which is equipped with the JIECANG intelligent electric linear actuator products. The sweeper can operate fully automatically and has high mobility and driving ability. It provides all-round, efficient, intelligent cleaning services for multiple areas, such […]

Filed Under: Linear Motors

What are Sawyer motors and where are they used?

August 6, 2021 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

dual axis linear stepper motor

Originally named for Bruce Sawyer, who patented the design in 1968, Sawyer motors are a type of planar motor, and are sometimes referred to as “dual-axis linear stepper motors” since they use stepper motor technology and the moving part can travel in both the X and Y directions. Like other planar motor designs, Sawyer motors […]

Filed Under: FAQs + basics, Featured, Gantries + Stages, Linear Motors

New miniature linear voice coil motors from Moticont

January 22, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

voice coil linear motor

The new LVCM-010-013-01 linear voice coil motor from Moticont is only 0.375 in. (9.5 mm) in diameter and the length at mid-stroke is just 0.81 in. (20.7 mm) long. However, this new miniature voice coil motor has a high force-to-size ratio with a continuous force of 1.0 oz (0.28 N), a peak force of 3.2 […]

Filed Under: Linear Motion, Linear Motors, Motors

Direct-drive linear motor features integrated encoder, temperature sensor

February 14, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

motor

The new patented SDLM-019-070-01-01 direct-drive linear motor with integrated position and temperature sensors is the latest addition to the series of zero backlash, zero cogging, high acceleration, high speed, high resolution, long life motors from Moticont. Also known as an electric cylinder, this compact direct-drive linear motor is just 0.75 in. (19.1 mm) in diameter […]

Filed Under: Linear Motion, Linear Motors, Motors

When do tubular linear motors outperform traditional iron core and ironless designs?

February 15, 2019 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

tubular linear motors

In a recent post, we looked at traditional iron core and ironless linear motors, both of which have a flat-type construction. But another type of linear motor, often referred to as a “tubular linear motor,” is also gaining traction in industrial applications. This is especially true in the packaging and medical industries, where tubular linear motors […]

Filed Under: FAQs + basics, Featured, Linear Motors, Servo Motors

3 things to consider when choosing a linear servo motor

February 8, 2019 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

linear motor

Direct drive linear servo motors have seen a measurable increase in adoption over the past several years, thanks in part to end users’ demands for higher throughput and better precision. And although linear motors are most often recognized for their ability to provide a combination of high speeds, long strokes, and excellent positioning accuracy that […]

Filed Under: FAQs + basics, Featured, Linear Motors

How to specify motion components for cleanroom environments: Part 2

September 5, 2018 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

motion components for cleanroom

In this two-part article, we cover the products, materials, and features that designers and engineers should specify when choosing motion components for cleanroom environments. In part 1, we looked at how to reduce particle generation due to friction between moving components. In this second part, we’ll look at another source of contamination — outgassing — […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Bearings, FAQs + basics, Featured, Gears + Gearing, Industrial Automation, Linear Motors, Lubrication, Motors

How to specify motion components for cleanroom environments: Part 1

August 29, 2018 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

motion components for cleanroom

In this two-part article, we cover the products, materials, and features that designers and engineers should specify when choosing motion components for cleanroom environments. In part 1, we look at how to reduce particle generation due to friction between moving components. Designers of automation systems are tasked with many competing demands, such as balancing cost and performance, […]

Filed Under: Actuators, Bearings, FAQs + basics, Featured, Gears + Gearing, Industrial Automation, Linear Motors, Lubrication, Motors

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