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You are here: Home / Linear Motion / Linear Motion Module with 0.5 micron Resolution from New Scale Technologies

Linear Motion Module with 0.5 micron Resolution from New Scale Technologies

January 13, 2011 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Victor, NY – New Scale Technologies, Inc. announced the latest product in its M3 Micro-Mechatronics Module family; the miniature M3-L closed-loop linear motion module. With 0.5 micron position resolution and a total package size of less than 27.5 x 13 x 7.5 mm, the M3-L module is the smallest, highest-resolution closed-loop linear motion control system on the market.

Motion and control functions are fully integrated into the M3-L module, including a piezoelectric linear micro motor, position sensor, guide mechanism, motor driver, control processor and software. The module runs on 3.3V input for battery-powered operation and draws approximately 500 mW of power while moving and 200 mW quiescent. It weighs approximately 4.5 grams. The standard serial interface (I2C or SPI) accepts PID closed-loop system tuning parameters, as well as high-level input commands such as “move specified distance.”

The M3-L module is offered with a bullet nose for pushing or a hook tip for pulling loads. Typical travel range is 6 mm. New Scale also develops custom OEM modules including bi-directional (push/pull) systems, modules with custom travel range up to 20 mm, and multi-axis configurations.

The module is ideal for precision motion control of variable inductors, trimming capacitors and optical elements for RF, microwave and photonics tuning applications. It also adds reliable motion to a wide range of miniature optical and hand-held instruments; aerospace and UAV controls; and biomedical systems including fluid controls and microsurgery.

Find out more by emailing sales@newscaletech.com or visiting www.newscaletech.com.

www.newscaletech.com

Filed Under: Linear Motion, Piezo Motors

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