Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
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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 Gear actuator facilities precise vehicle testing from
Heason Technologies Group, which we summarised at the time by saying "Heason had to develop a compact, zero backlash, precision gear actuator which would allow ABD to offer higher rotation speeds while providing exceptionally smooth motion".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release More optical encoders are made for washdown from
Industrial Encoder Corporation: "Washdown encoders are designed with a stainless steel cover and housing and can be obtained with an IP67 sealing option".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Micromech
concerning its Alio stages
- take a look at Stages meet UHV requirements
which says: "Alio stages primarily use linear ceramic servomotors for demanding UHV applications with nonoutgassing and linear servomotors for less demanding HV applications".
Take a look also at the news release from LG Motion, Optical encoder incorporated into guides,
as well as Cylinders offer high-accuracy positioning from Festo,
and Optical encoder series expanded from Avago Technologies.
See also:
Photo-chemical machining promotion launched
(April 2007)
As part of a promotional offer for spring 2007, Tecan is offering photo-chemical machining of customised components at reduced rates and with a turnround of just 48 hours
Rotary positioning stage gives precise positioning
(March 2007)
The Anorad RDR-160 direct-drive rotary positioning stage has a compact design consisting of a brushless DC servomotor, a high-resolution optical encoder and a high accuracy angular contact bearing
Stepper systems are renowned for high accuracy
(November 2006)
The new Sanyo Denki Sanmotion stepper and encoder motion and control systems catalogue is available from EAO
Stages are designed for dynamic precision
(October 2006)
The V-106 QuickScan series of PCI-card-driven, high-speed voice coil positioning stages provides up to 20mm of travel and resolution to 100nm
Direct-drive stages promise smoother motion
(October 2006)
Direct-drive rotary stages provide precise positional and velocity control in light to medium force applications
Torque sensor avoids contact with IR
(September 2006)
Sensor Developments offers a high speed, high performance, noncontact torque sensor for use in dynamometer systems
Torque sensor communicates over the air
(September 2006)
Rotary torque sensor features a novel design that incorporates a digital wireless system
Encoder modules improve motor feedback
(August 2006)
Small six-channel optical incremental C-shaped encoder modules are designed for brushless DC motors used in industrial automation applications
Rotary torque sensor incorporates digital wireless
(August 2006)
Sensors are designed to economically measure rotational torque using a conventional shaft-to-shaft configuration for inline placement
Optical encoder delivers metrology-grade output
(July 2006)
The Series 9480H optical encoder has multiple read heads to eliminate many common sources of encoder errors, and its stainless steel construction greatly enhances resistance to thermal effects
Control valve for efficient metering of turbines
(February 2006)
Gas turbine fuel control valve has fast operating speed and 500:1 turn-down ratio that can let one unit deliver fuel precisely from light off to maximum power
Web help for MTec visitors
(February 2006)
Web site to help visitors plan for the MTec exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham, from 15th to 16th February 2006
Encoders highlighted at microlithography show
(January 2006)
Focus on high precision laser and optical position feedback encoder systems at Microlithography 2006 exhibition in San Jose, California, USA, from 21st to 22nd February 2006
Catalogue covers encoders
(January 2006)
Renishaw's latest catalogue includes compact optical and magnetic encoder systems for industrial automation
Encoder products highlighted at show
(December 2005)
Renishaw to highlight encoder products at Medical Design and Manufacturing West show and conference in Anaheim, California, from 31st January to 2nd February 2006
Brief history of torque measurement
(December 2005)
Industrial Measurements explains the development of industrial torque measurements from a wrench to a handheld instrument in two decades
Encoders feature at semiconductor equipment show
(November 2005)
Renishaw is highlighting its new range of encoder solutions at the Semicon Japan exhibition and conference, being held at the Makuhari Messe, Chiba, from 7th to 9th December 2005
Encoder module is a perfect fit for automation
(November 2005)
A new compact module will allow OEMs to build a packaged optical encoder that will easily fit within a 40mm-diameter circular housing, among the most widely used in the automation industry
Optical encoders offer full OEM package
(November 2005)
A series of incremental optical encoders (with integral bearing) provides all the elements required for their easy installation in a manufacturer's housing
Renishaw encoders displayed at Taiwanese show
(November 2005)
Renishaw, supplier of position feedback encoders and metrology equipment, will be exhibiting at the Taichung Automatic Machinery Show, being held in Taichung, Taiwan, from 18-21 November 2005
Latest encoders on show at Nuremberg exhibition
(November 2005)
Renishaw is highlighting its latest range of encoder solutions at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES exhibition and conference, that is being held in Nuremberg, Germany, on 22nd to 24th November 2005
Instrument produces video rate IR images
(October 2005)
Electrophysics, a manufacturer of infra-red imaging systems, is offering the Orion multi-spectral imaging system
Multispectral imager produces infra-red video
(October 2005)
The Orion multispectral imaging system is available in both the SW/MW and LW range and is capable of producing video rate IR images at up to 240 full frames per second
Latest encoders and probes to feature in Stockholm
(October 2005)
Renishaw is highlighting its new range of encoder solutions at Scanautomatic, Sweden's only industrial automation and process automation exhibition, in Stockholm from 18th to 21st October 2005
Steering effort sensor adds acquisition system
(October 2005)
The model 01184 digital FM telemetry steering effort sensor is now complete with a portable data acquisition system
Technologies for precision positioning on show
(August 2005)
Renishaw is highlighting its new range of encoder solutions at Motek, the leading motion technologies show being held in Sinsheim, Germany, from 27th to 30th September 2005
Photochemical machining delivers stress-free parts
(July 2005)
Tecan can deliver cost-effective burr and stress free custom metal parts using the most refined photochemical machining technology
Optical encoders are vacuum compatible
(July 2005)
Vacuum compatible optical encoder systems offer all the benefits of RG2 linear and angle encoder systems: noncontact, patented filtering optical scheme, high accuracy and high speed
Encoders enable robust, versatile machine design
(June 2005)
Machine Solutions selects Renishaw RGH24/25 encoders with flexible tape scale and LED alignment/signal alarm for precise, automated balloon folding and stent crimping
Rapid prototypes produced in five days
(June 2005)
Offering prototype micro metal parts and concept part validation services, Tecan can despatch components as fast as five working days from receipt of order
Advanced lithography benefits optical encoders
(May 2005)
Advanced lithography techniques, combined with a Class 1000 clean-room manufacturing facility, are being employed to create highly accurate and highly repeatable optical encoder parts
Gantries speed to micron-level accuracy
(May 2005)
The Hercules Series gantry is ideally suited for applications requiring high throughput micron-level precision motion
Rotary socket sensor gains optical encoder
(April 2005)
Sensor Developments has added a new 1024pulse/rev optical encoder upgrade to its square drive rotary socket sensor
Optical encoder aids pipework alignment
(February 2005)
The OMC Pipe Profiler is designed to determine the dimension of pipe ends using an optical triangulation technique to estimate the distance to the surface of the pipe without touching it