Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Linear Motors",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Ceramic actuators clean up on medical applications from
PI (Physik Instrumente), which we summarised at the time by saying "PI offers three advanced types of ceramic, nonmagnetic linear motor actuators that can replace classical actuators in medical and pharmaceutical applications".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Linear measurement system offers 5um resolution from
Lika Electronic: "The high transmission rate of BiSS and the 1Vpp signals enable the SMA1 to handle feedback applications on linear motors and linear axes".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Control Techniques
concerning its Digitax ST servo drives
- take a look at Servo drives combine reliability and flexibility
which says: "The Digitax ST range has been designed to provide lean manufacturing environments with smaller, more flexible machinery".
Take a look also at the news release from New Scale Technologies, Tiny linear motor is faster and stronger,
as well as Compact minidrive is intelligent choice from Technosoft,
and Linear motor catalogue covers wide range from PI (Physik Instrumente).
See also:
Linear stages provide compact solution
(October 2007)
A direct metrology linear encoder with 0.1um resolution provides high linearity and positioning accuracy
Linear motors provide two-axis movement
(October 2007)
Philips' NForcer technology will allow designers to reduce the number of motors and electronic drive modules required in pick and place applications
Small motors suit medical applications
(October 2007)
Minimotor's LM1247 contains a metal cylinder filled with permanent magnets that moves concentrically inside the stator, resulting in a miniature linear motor with a powerful, dynamic performance
Servo drive toughens up for military COTS duties
(September 2007)
Hardened drives can now be used to control rotary and linear motors/actuators in military applications and extreme industrial environments
Controllers suit linear motors
(August 2007)
The MC-3000 and MC-1000HR controllers generate ultrasonic-frequency electronic signals to drive Squiggle motors
Piezomotor stages meet high-resolution needs
(July 2007)
The low-profile M-686 open-frame xy piezomotor stages are mainly designed for automated-positioning applications in inspection and microscopy
Slim motor offers high acceleration
(May 2007)
Copley Motion Systems' STB11 motors provide ten times the speed and ten times the life of ballscrew actuators
Servos provide quick response
(May 2007)
The XtraDrive servo series delivers a simplified solution offering cost savings
News on the SKA direct-drive linear motors from Motor Technology
(May 2007)
Direct drive motors are fitted directly to the load, dispensing with the need for additional components such as gearboxes, couplings, belts, chains and sprockets
Motion control card handles multiple axes
(May 2007)
Adlink's PCI-8154 allows for movement through multiple axes with linear and circular interpolations using continuous contouring, providing smooth motion control
Linear guidance system reduces throughput times
(May 2007)
The Schaeffler Group's INA Linear Technology Division has developed a linear guide that operates on steel rolling elements and is capable of reaching speeds of up to 10m/s
Catalogue tells all on linear motors
(April 2007)
Catalogue includes details of a wide range of linear motors and stages, a motor sizing guide, conversion tables for engineering units and linear motor FAQs
Data interface links applications and services
(March 2007)
EtherCAT allows linking of applications and services such as drive control, image processing, process monitoring, or remote maintenance
Linear Motion Masterclass held in Cambridge
(March 2007)
More than 60 delegates attended the Linear Motion Masterclass held in Cambridge, UK, on first March 2007, the first in a series of Design Days organised by Eureka
GE Fanuc at Automation show
(February 2007)
GE Fanuc Automation CNC UK will be exhibiting at the Machine Building, Drives and Automation show
igus attends Southern Manufacturing show
(February 2007)
igus will be exhibiting its stainless steel guides at the Southern Manufacturing show this year
Energy chain system shows up at IMHX
(February 2007)
Igus will promote its latest wear resistant energy chain system and a unique belt drive on Stand 20A110 at the forthcoming IMHX show
Motion controller enables nano-level machining
(February 2007)
A recent university project aimed to develop a machine tool capable of attaining 50nm accuracy with staggering 5nm repeatability
Masterclass to focus on direct drive linear motion
(January 2007)
Renishaw is supporting a new linear motion conference organised by Eureka
European distribution for ceramic motors
(December 2006)
New Scale Technologies has appointed Cedrat Technologies to distribute its patented piezoelectric Squiggle motors in Europe
Tiny servo drive mounts straight onboard
(December 2006)
Elmo's Tweeter is an ultralightweight intelligent digital servo drive for DC brush and brushless motors, linear motors and voice coils
Guides, chains and cables in the spotlight
(November 2006)
Igus will promote its latest stainless steel linear guide, wear resistant Energy Chain and range of harnessed drive cables at Machine Building 2007
Linear progression
(November 2006)
Denis Eckstein of Hoerbiger-Origa plots the rise and rise of engineered linear motion
Motion control catalogues make life easier
(October 2006)
Baldor has published a series of motion control product catalogues designed to make life easier for OEMs and machine builders implementing automation systems
Linear motors are free from cogging
(October 2006)
Linear motors feature ironless construction, which ensures complete freedom from cogging and magnetic attraction
Linear motors work together
(October 2006)
Copley Motion Systems has pioneered the use of multiple linear motors sharing the same axes to provide unparalleled performance and save machine space
PCI card delivers smooth motion control
(October 2006)
Motion controller card handles up to eight axes for applications employing steppers, servos and linear motors
Linear motors provide forceful actuation
(September 2006)
Copley Controls' direct drive ServoTube linear motors can literally double the throughput of pick-and-place applications
Miniature linear motor specs updated
(September 2006)
Updated specifications are available for SQL Series piezoelectric Squiggle motors
Compact gantries speed from point to point
(August 2006)
High precision gantries feature an exceptionally efficient layout, claiming the best utilisation ratio of any currently available linear motion gantry
Smaller stage is faster and more precise
(August 2006)
Piezoelectric linear-motor driven translation stage is claimed to be significantly smaller than other miniature stages and provides very high speed and resolution
Masterclass in linear motion
(August 2006)
Renishaw, together with three other leading suppliers in the field of motion control, is supporting a new linear motion conference organised by Eureka
Software library speeds motion programming
(August 2006)
Danaher Motion introduces version 3.04 for the Motion Programming Interface (MPI), an object-oriented C library for motion engineers
Precision positioning table has two carriages
(August 2006)
The DXL linear motor table not only has outstanding carriage to carriage coplanar motion, ultraprecise velocity control and responsiveness, it also has selectable encoder resolutions down to 20nm