‘Motion Controller’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Dawn Mini Logger enables in-vehicle diagnostics from HEM Data Corp, which we summarised at the time by saying "HEM Data has introduced the Dawn Mini Logger, which fits within the mating OBD (J1962) connector under the dashboard for in-vehicle diagnostics. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release HT Servo motor has integrated microstepping driver from HT Servo : "HT Servo has released its improved Silverpak 23D Plus, a high-torque NEMA 23-step motor with an integrated microstepping driver. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Galil Motion Control - take a look at Galil controller aids border patrol surveillance which says: "Galil Motion Control has provided a DMC-4020 controller for the US Border Patrol's surveillance system. ".

Take a look also at the news release from NEi Software, NEi adds explicit dynamics to simulation software, as well as Ingersoll Rand introduces desiccant dryers from Ingersoll-Rand European Sales, and Pan-and-tilt positioner integrates electronics from Aerotech.

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Micromech offers complete linear motion solution (October 2009)

Micromech's Promech linear actuators from Parker are for OEM instrument manufacturers looking to speed time to market and reduce the overall installed cost for linear motion axes.

Barden provides super-precision bearings (October 2009)

The Barden Corporation offers custom-designed, super-precision bearings for use in a wide variety of high-performance air handling systems.

Wago enhances power supply range (October 2009)

Wago Corporation has added a UPS controller (and batteries), as well as buffer and redundancy modules to the 787 Series advanced power supply line.

Himax increases chlorine plant availability (October 2009)

Himax, the safety system from Hima Paul Hildebrandt for medium-sized and large applications, is safeguarding the chlorine production process at Vinnolit's Gendorf facility.

Festo develops low-cost electric actuator (October 2009)

Festo has entered the low-cost electric actuator market with the launch of a toothed belt drive axis that combines cost-optimised design rules with precision engineering.

Sturman converts engine to run on natural gas (October 2009)

Sturman Industries has begun an attempt to convert a diesel truck engine so it runs on natural gas, enabled by Sturman Digital Hydraulic air controls.

Diamond actuators suit aerospace applications (October 2009)

Noliac has announced that an actuator design has been developed for active rotor control through the use of trailing edge flaps.

3Dconnection mice support SolidWorks CAD software (October 2009)

3Dconnexion has announced that its full line of 3D mice, including the SpacePilot PRO flagship 3D mouse, now supports SolidWorks 2010, the newest version of the 3D CAD software.

Motion controller offers space-saving benefits

Omron has expanded its motion platform with the Trajexia motion controller in PLC format.
Engraving machine features Galil motion controller

A Galil DMC-2143 four-axis motion controller guides the precision movements of a machine developed by Artesa that is capable of mimicking the craftsmanship of hand engraving.