‘Motion Controllers’
An Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
Q-Sys provides custom-designed motion systems from
Q-Sys, which we summarised at the time by saying "Q-Sys offers a complete design-and-build service for all types of precision motion and positioning systems. ".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Birchwood sealants prevent rust and corrosion from
Birchwood Casey: "Birchwood Casey offers a full line of eight different aqueous and solvent-based inhibitors and sealants to prevent rust and corrosion on all metal surfaces. ".
In November 2009, we covered the news from Heason Technology
- take a look at Actuator system for sampling applications
which says: "Heason Technology has launched a low-cost modular actuator range for pick-and-place and sample dispensing in life science and other analytical equipment applications. ".
Take a look also at the news release from Merlin Control Systems, Weld controller manages three transformers,
as well as CNC router reduces time to market from Micromech,
and GE controller firmware has online programming from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK.
Latest stories...
PCB provides linear motion for abrasive blasting (November 2009)
PBC Linear was asked to provide a linear-motion system for the abrasive blasting of fabricated steel that could tolerate extreme environments.
Ondrives simplifies online ordering process (November 2009)
Ondrives is introducing its redesigned website, which was officially launched on 4 November 2009.
Gyro-accelerometer suits high-performance apps (November 2009)
VTI Technologies has released a range of gyro-accelerometer combo sensors for high-performance industrial applications.
E-T-A to display circuit protection at show (November 2009)
At Autosport Engineering, E-T-A Circuit Breakers will be displaying a range of electrical circuit protection solutions.
Brushless servo motors provide 2,800-5,200rpm (November 2009)
The Ametek Pittman brand AB series brushless servo motors are available from Mclennan Servo Supplies in NEMA 23, 34 and 56 frame sizes.
Emerson extends MID certificate to Elite meters (November 2009)
Emerson Process Management has obtained an extension to its MID (Measurement Instrument Directive) certificate to include Micro Motion Elite Coriolis meters for low-flow applications.
Dawn Mini Logger enables in-vehicle diagnostics (November 2009)
HEM Data has introduced the Dawn Mini Logger, which fits within the mating OBD (J1962) connector under the dashboard for in-vehicle diagnostics.
HT Servo motor has integrated microstepping driver (November 2009)
HT Servo has released its improved Silverpak 23D Plus, a high-torque NEMA 23-step motor with an integrated microstepping driver.
Further reading
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Motion controllers include Ethernet/IP option
Aerotech's Soloist and Ensemble series advanced motion controllers now include an ODVA-certified Ethernet/IP fieldbus option to allow direct programming from Allen Bradley PLCs using RSLogix.
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Aerotech motion controllers are Epics compatible
Aerotech's Ensemble Epaq and CP/MP/CL series motion controllers now feature compatibility with the Epics open source control system.
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