Sick (www.sick.com), a German encoder manufacturer, has unveiled a new digital interface technology that simplifies servomotor connection — the Hiperface DSL (digital servo link) encoder interface. The new interface enables one cable to carry both encoder signal and power. Motors now require a single connector only, which significantly reduces costs and cabling time. For safe […]
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Nippon Pulse Linear Shaft Motor Features Sub-Micron Resolutions
Radford, Va. – The Nippon Pulse Linear Shaft Motor is designed and constructed for ultra high-precision applications needing sub-micron resolutions. Because of its design features, the Linear Shaft Motor is more energy efficient and can achieve motion profiles that similar linear motors can’t. The design of the Linear Shaft Motor maximizes use of magnetic flux, […]
Transtecno unveils compact DC electric micro gearmotors
Transtecno has unveiled a new range of micro motors which are suitable for intermittent, reversing or continuous operation applications — the Intecno micro gearmotors. Featuring power ratings ranging from eight watts to 140 watts (intermittent duty), these micro motors have low voltage power supply of 12 VDC or 24 VDC and are available in five […]
Compact servo motors: shorter – lighter – more dynamic
The 8LV servo motor series has been expanded to include additional high-performance products. With the motto “Highest power density in the smallest installation space” in mind, all mechanical and electrical elements in this series of servo motors have been integrated into an extremely compact unit. Equipped with the smallest possible absolute encoder system with a […]
PF25G gearhead stepper motor delivers high torque in compact package
Nippon Pulse (www.nipponpulse.com) has unveiled its latest PFG25G gearhead stepper motor. Coming from the company’s well-established portfolio of tin-can stepper products, PFG25G gearhead stepper motor is suitable for medical device industry’s projects that demand for high torque motor but have limited space. The gearhead stepper motor is offered both in unipolar and bipolar winding and […]
1FK7 Servo Motor Series ideal for motion control applications
The Siemens Drive Technologies Division (www.siemens.com) has released the latest 1FK7 servo motor series which has been optimized and extended for standard motion applications. The 1FK7 series’ basic “Compact” models provide a vast array of versions and sizes that caters to all drive tasks. Its “High Dynamic” version delivers reduced rotor inertia, providing an optimum […]
Animatics’ Integrated Servo Offers 900W Peak Power
Santa Clara, Cal. – Animatics Corporation announces the latest release in their OEM Series of SmartMotors™, the new SM3416DT-PLS2. This technology now packs greater than 900W of peak power, over 1 HP, into the cube-shaped Integrated Servo. The motors feature high-speed position capture for demanding packaging, labeling, and vision registration applications. They also feature advanced […]
Extended Range of Housed Motors offered by WITTENSTEIN
Bartlett, Ill. – Building on a base of direct drive and extreme motor options, WITTENSTEIN has expanded its housed motor range to include the traditional premium motors as well as industrial motors specifically designed and developed to support the needs of the OEM market. The new range of standard industrial housed motors are designed for […]
Dukane expands its servo-controlled ultrasonic welding portfolio
Dukane Corporation (www.dukane.com) has announced the expansion of its iQ servo-controlled ultrasonic welding systems portfolio for medical applications and other high-value components at the 2011 Medical Design and Manufacturing West exhibition. The company now aims to provide high-frequency welders ranging from 30 kHz to 50 kHz for smaller medical parts such as ports, valves, implant […]
Borries integrates high-speed drives in its markers
Borries Marking Systems (www.borries.com) has announced the release of the latest high-speed motor drives integrated in its programmable dot peen and scribe marking machines. These drives replace the more complex and expensive servo drive systems, which are current alternative for marking situations. Borries latest markers feature an upgraded, high-speed stepper motor drive system that reduces […]