Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machine Control System",
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 High-speed rotary stage offers spindle alternative from
Aerotech, which we summarised at the time by saying "The ADRH 100 features backlash and cog-free, direct-drive servomotor technology with a directly coupled precision encoder for excellent servo bandwidth and maximum stiffness".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Robotics distribution deal reached from
Barr and Paatz: "Barr and Paatz is set to distribute the Elau Delta 3 robot, which is ideal for high-speed pick and place application".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Aerotech
concerning its ATS115 and ATS165 positioning stages
- take a look at Positioning stages offer long lifetimes
which says: "The ATS115 is Aerotech's smallest side-sealed, hard cover positioning stage and is based upon a tried and tested protection system".
Take a look also at the news release from Omron Scientific Technologies, Light curtains come with a range of options,
as well as Direct-drive stages for precision positioning from Aerotech,
and Ethernet-enabled drives build flexible systems from Baldor UK.
See also:
NET-based automation simplifies integration
(November 2006)
Aerotech offers a range of NET enabled motion and machine control solutions
Stage is set for high-throughput production
(September 2006)
Rotary stage has very low vertical profile to combat stack-height related errors in multi-axis positioning systems
Ethernet-compatible servos speed sealing machine
(September 2006)
Ethernet-compatible servomotor drives are underpinning a breakthrough in the speed and flexibility of food tray sealing
Inverters keep packaging machines up to speed
(July 2006)
Automatic side sealer machine features Lenze frequency inverters and geared motors for film transport operations that requires accurate indexing at up to 85 operations per minute
Air bearing stages are smooth performers
(June 2006)
Miniature air bearing stages are designed for ultra-high-performance alignment applications in semiconductor manufacture, fibre optics, photonics, MEMS and nanotechnology
Laser sensor gets to grip with position
(May 2006)
The LMS400 laser measurement system is billed as the ideal solution for the precise and rapid control of automated pick and place gripper equipment
Linear stage is base for laser cutting machinery
(April 2006)
LaserTurn combines high performance, direct-drive brushless linear and rotary positioning stages with automated workpiece handling and provision for customised tooling
Control software turns to laser marking
(March 2006)
The PC based A3200 software machine control system is now available with the Nmark galvo control package for vector and graphics based laser marking applications
Upgraded machining produces ultrasmooth mirrors
(March 2006)
On-axis, off-axis and freeform mirrors up to 700mm diameter can be produced with a surface roughness of less than 3nm RMS and a slope accuracy of better than 70urad
Photoelectric proximity switch slims to fit
(January 2006)
The WS2 Flat offers all the features of a photoelectric proximity switch in a body just 3.5mm wide
Filling processes controlled
(December 2005)
Micro Motion 1500 filling and dosing transmitter from Emerson Process Management is for precise control of the filling process
Guide to Ethernet in real-time motion control
(October 2005)
Baldor has published a guide to the use of Ethernet in real-time motion and machinery control applications
Modular light grid takes Profibus node onboard
(August 2005)
Sick (UK) has launched a new version of its highly flexible MLG modular light grid
Servo suits distributed motion control
(June 2005)
The NuDrive is a competitively priced, high performance digital servo amplifier with IEEE1394 FireWire interface for use with the Aerotech A3200 digital automation platform
Pneumatic feeder has presence in mind
(May 2005)
Rexroth has developed a pneumatic modular system to monitor part presence that fulfills the strictest user demands in terms of technology, user-friendliness and size
Platform offers position synchronised output
(May 2005)
Aerotech's A3200 digital automation platform includes a number of commands targeted to augment application specific performance
Curtains offer a choice of safety functions
(February 2005)
The range of Sick C4000 light curtains has been extended to offer users a clear choice between a simple machine guarding solution and more advanced systems
Motion controller to use Ethernet Powerlink
(November 2004)
Baldor will be demonstrating a motion controller and drive package compatible with the powerful industrial Ethernet Powerlink protocol at Machine Building and Automation 2005
Gantry positioning stages are smooth operators
(November 2004)
A new range of x-y gantry positioning stages combine a large work area H-frame design with high performance linear motors, rugged optical encoders and magnetically preloaded air bearings
More options for flagship digital servo
(November 2004)
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Automation Division has made extensive enhancements and additions to its flagship Compax3 digital servo family
Linear-motor-driven gantry is lower cost solution
(October 2004)
Gantry-style x-y positioning systems based on linear brushless servomotors and linear-motion-guide bearing technologies provide a cost effective single-source solution machine builders
Module takes legacy servos onboard
(September 2004)
The NServo digital controller module provides interconnectivity between Aerotech's award winning FireWire based A3200 digital automation platform and existing analogue servo drives
Rotary stage boasts 'best-in-class' accuracy
(September 2004)
The ARA125 tangent rotary stage combines noncontact direct drive technology with a very low profile for demanding manufacturing, production and inspection alignment applications
Brochure details manufacturing and test solutions
(May 2004)
Aerotech has released a new 32-page information brochure examining cost effective solutions for a wide range of high precision manufacturing and test applications
Servo control adds precision to air muscles
(December 2003)
Humaniform servo-controlled air muscle actuators feature closed loop position control to provide both lower cost and simpler installation than traditional rotary and linear servomotor based solutions
Intelligent drive improves packaging systems
(November 2003)
A motion control system based on a stand-alone intelligent drive is providing a flexible upgrade for Kappa's wrap-around packaging machinery
PC-based motion software takes on six-axis control
(October 2003)
TwinCAT CNC expands on the proven TwinCAT PC-based control software package with multi-axis interpolated motion CNC control
Intelligent interlock shows its flexibility
(July 2003)
The AZM 161-12/12 is a six-contact solenoid interlock that provides four methods of cable entry and four actuator entry positions to enable it to be fitted in any position
Balanced solution to precision manufacturing
(January 2003)
Earlsdon Technology has specified automatic wheel balancing technology from Schmitt Europe for its latest generation of purpose-designed valve seat grinding machines
Vision system captures images up to 4x faster
(December 2001)
Combining high-speed grey search inspection with advanced features such as blemish detection and optical character recognition, Omron's F160 is claimed to be a step change for machine vision sensors
Reduce those plastic mould cooling times
(April 2001)
Beko Technologies' Bekoblizz system uses precisely controlled dry compressed air to reduce plastic mould cooling times, increasing the production rate of high quality plastic components by up to 30%
How packaging printers can change jobs on-the-fly
(August 2000)
The technology used by Indramat to revolutionise newsprint machines, is now being widely applied to flexographic and gravure packaging print machines
New rotary actuators have internal air leads
(July 2000)
Forming part of the Gimapick series Pick and Place Modules, the rotary actuators R32 and R63 are equipped with internal air leads
Motion control in a smaller form factor
(June 2000)
Delta Tau has unveiled a new system to enable compact control panels to be constructed while retaining the performance associated with the proven PMAC technology