Friday, July 4, 2008

Low Friction Counterbalance Increases Performance, Lowers Cost IN MetrogolyEquipment



Airpot Corporation announces a specially designed long length (up to 1 meter) Airpel Anti-Stiction actuator that meets the needs of coordinate measuring machine and other metrology device manufacturers for a low friction counterbalance device to allow smooth movement and precise positioning of the z-axis measuring arm while manipulating the device through its measurement range.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Powerful High Speed Brushless 16 mm DC Micromotors With Speeds Of Up To 60,000 rpm!



Maxon’s EC16 is a brushless DC motor with a diameter of only 16mm, a length of 56mm and a power rating of 40 Watt!

The speed range of this fast running motor is from 0 to 60,000 rpm. Lower speeds and a corresponding high torque can be implemented with a planetary gear from the maxon modular system. Brushless DC motors need the information of the actual rotor position for the electronic commutation of the three phases. With the available motor, the proven concept to separate the control magnet from the main magnet has been applied.

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Off-The-Shelf, Low Cost, High Precision Linear Positioning Stages From LM76



New “Slipstream” Series 1 linear stages are available from LM76, Inc.! These low cost, ready-to-run, compact linear stages feature 0.2 mm/300 mm accuracy and 0.1 mm repeatability. Available in travel lengths to 6 meters these easy to install precision stages have “T-Slots” on three sides for installation and/or accessories. The “Slipstream” linear stages are ideal for: Robotics, pick-and-place, assembly, packaging, sampling, testing and other precision positioning applications.

Motor options for “Slipstream” linear stages include a NEMA 23 Stepper, and a 100 W or 200 W servo-motor with encoder. Motors can be mounted on the left or right side and a fail-safe brake is available as an option. Mounting configurations include: X, Y, and Z axes, and gantries.

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Fiber Optic Rotary Encoder for MRI and other Extreme Electromagnetic Environments!



Micronor's new TD5207 non-metallic fiber optic rotary encoder is designed specifically for use in motion control systems operating in extreme electromagnetic fields. Medical diagnostic and research applications include MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or NMR tomography (nuclear magnetic resonance) imaging systems. Industrial applications include electromagnetic phase or similar separation processes. The encoder also serves as the control feedback for pneumatic or hydraulic drive systems purposely operated in these same extreme environments and applications.

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Friday, April 11, 2008

At The Right Place At The Right time, Maxon Motor Launches A New Intelligent Positioning Controller



Fall River, MA -- A 2nd generation of the family of intelligent positioning controllers EPOS (Easy to use POSitioning System) is already emerging. EPOS2 is the name of the new product from the maxon motor control range - a digital positioning controller designed to control brush and brushless DC motors with encoder.

Maxon EPOS positioning controllers are the ideal choice for applications that require decentralized drive intelligence. These modular digital positioning controllers, based on CANopen standard, cover a performance range from 1 – 700 watts. They can operate in position, speed and current control mode, and can be configured to operate with both DC and EC motors, depending on software commands. A variety of operating modes means that they can be used flexibly in every kind of drive system in automation technology and mechatronics.

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Thursday, April 10, 2008

NEW, LOW COST, HIGH PERFORMANCE BRUSH AND BRUSHLESS SERVO MOTORS DESIGNED FOR LOW TORQUE RIPPLE



San Luis Obispo, CA - Trust Automation, Inc. has introduced a new series of brushed servos and two series of brushless servos that can lower the cost of new or existing applications, and improve the performance of an existing application. The integration into an existing application is easy as each motor has been designed as a, “Drop-in-Replacement.“ Additionally, each series of servo motors has been engineered to reduce torque ripple for smooth operation. Integral encoder, brake, and tachometer options make these brushed and brushless servos ideal for: Robotics, machine tools, medical equipment, assembly, and packaging applications.

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Sunday, March 23, 2008

High Resolution Analog Output Encoder for Harsh Environments


Newbury Park, CA – Micronor's new ENA361M (hollow shaft) and ESA361M (solid shaft) series High Resolution Analog Output Encoders provide 12-bit resolution with choice of analog output – ideal for high reliability and high precision industrial automation and process control applications. The units are extremely rugged with high levels of shock (>500g) and vibration (>30g) resistance. The products can be used in outdoor applications over wide temperature ranges and fluctuations (-40/+85C) and protected against humidity and condensation. Standard units are IP67 sealed with IP69K option available for use in high temperature/high pressure wash down applications.

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