‘Linear Slides’
An Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
Emerson expands Smart Wireless Field Starter Kit from
Emerson Process Management, which we summarised at the time by saying "Emerson has added the Smart Wireless Thum Adapter and wireless position-monitors to its Smart Wireless Field Starter Kit.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release OLM100 enables accurate positioning on tracks from
SICK: "SICK has developed a camera-based optical linear-measurement sensor that uses barcodes to deliver accurate, high-speed, non-contact linear positioning on curved and straight tracks.".
In March 2010, we covered the news from TM Robotics
- take a look at TM releases latest Toshiba SCARA robot
which says: "TM Robotics has introduced the latest Toshiba Machine SCARA robot across Europe.".
Take a look also at the news release from Physik Instrumente, Nexact piezo stepping drives provide forces of 10N,
as well as Moving-coil actuator offers improved cycle life from SMAC,
and MLS10 APT quickly tests runways and highways from Control Techniques.
Latest stories...
Renishaw to demonstrate products at Westec 2010 (March 2010)
At Westec 2010, Renishaw will display products that increase machine-tool automation and process control, as well as a wireless device for assessing the performance of machines before metal cutting.
Mtec 2010 to feature Impress's sensor portfolio (March 2010)
Impress Sensors and Systems will showcase new pressure, flow and level sensors at Mtec 2010, which will take place 27-28 April.
Linear actuator enables full programmability (March 2010)
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions has introduced the Haydon RoHS-compliant Idea non-captive programmable linear actuator.
Positioning stage uses planar-linear motor system (March 2010)
Utilising planar linear motor technology, Intellidrives' Cartesian system is a true direct-drive single-plane positioning stage.
Michelin selects VSG module for tyre development (March 2010)
Tyre-maker Michelin has developed an FEA post-processing tools using VSG's Meshviz XLM module and Open Inventor.
Strain gauge technology enhances LVDT sensors (March 2010)
Applied Measurements is now able to provide AML-SGD products with the ability to measure linear displacement over an extended range.
ISD860 drives gives high servo performance control (March 2010)
Based on Technosoft Motionchip DSP technology, ISD860 is a flexible intelligent drive.
Celesco sensors offer linear measurement up to 43m (March 2010)
Celesco's PT9000 cable-extension position sensors, available exclusively in the UK from Variohm Eurosensor, are suitable for heavy-duty, high-accuracy linear measurement up to 43m.
Further reading
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Parker catalogue highlights Daedal linear slides
Parker's Electromechanical Automation Division, a supplier of motion-control technology, has published a catalogue featuring its Daedal brand of manually driven positioning slides and stages.
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Underwater pipeline drill uses PBC Linear slides
Deep under water in the Gulf of Mexico, PBC Linear is providing smooth and precise linear motion for submarine oil pipeline maintenance and repair.
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