Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Stepper Drives",
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 Intelligent motors reduce cabling needs from
Orlin Technologies, which we summarised at the time by saying "Technosoft Motion intelligent motors have built-in controllers and drivers that eliminate the need for separate electronics and reduce the associated cabling and cost".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Intelligent stepper drives promise smooth moves from
McLennan Servo Supplies: "Microstepping drives are available in three competitively priced versions offering a wide choice of control options".
In November 2007, we covered the news from McLennan Servo Supplies
concerning its 23HT18C
- take a look at Steppers solve wiring conundrum
which says: "NEMA 23 and 34 frame hybrid stepper motors come complete with a terminal block and a choice of cable gland or metal ring connectors".
Take a look also at the news release from Festo, Stepper motors cut costs,
as well as Motion control aids nuclear research from Motion Solutions Australia,
and Stepper drives handle a wide current range from Total Motion Systems.
See also:
Stepper motors offer high output torque
(June 2007)
The H3 stepper motor features larger diameter, sealed ball race bearings with an improved bearing retainer and O-ring design to provide higher axial and radial shaft loading
Motion control module handles 32 axes
(May 2007)
Siemens Automation and Drives' Simotion C240c an co-ordinate up to 32 axes via Profibus with the PROFIdrive profile
Brochure showcases latest releases
(November 2006)
Linear actuator and control specialist Hoerbiger-Origa has developed so many new products that is has published a brochure just to showcase them
Upgrade for digital servo controller
(October 2006)
Digital servo controller adds command and feedback interfacing between digital automation platform and piezo/ceramic servomotor drives and galvo based servo systems
Automation platform unites system design
(September 2006)
In the packaging and processing industry, integrated motion and control systems offer the advantage of lower system and integration costs, faster time to market and lower life-cycle costs
Stepper driver boosts speed and torque quietly
(July 2006)
New and existing stepper motor applications will benefit from the Silentstep sensorless drive and control system developed by Agile Systems
Servos and steppers set for drives show launch
(May 2006)
Motion Control Products will release three new products at the forthcoming Drives and Controls exhibition at the NEC Birmingham
CAN card aids distributed motion control
(March 2006)
The smart Model CAN-PCI-02 provides an interface between Copley's distributed motion control software and the firm's CANopen servo and stepper drives
Stepper controller is made for Allen Bradley PLCs
(December 2005)
AMCI continues to expand its motion control product line with the release of the 3401 stepper motor control module for Allen Bradley's Point I/O
Automation platform claims a breakthrough
(September 2005)
Aerotech's A3200 automation platform represents a breakthrough in machine control technology that encompasses both a seamless and a scalable automation system
Digital automation platform described
(August 2005)
Aerotech's A3200 digital automation platform has been refined and improved with several new features for simplified integration and reduced cost of multi-axis motion and machine control systems
Stepper drives slim to fit bus terminal system
(July 2005)
Two new stepping motor drives from Beckhoff claim a new benchmark for the term compact
Basic servo solution is a logical step
(June 2005)
The SmartStep is billed as a logical step into basic servo solutions, with an easy to use, highly dynamic combined servo system for point-to-point positioning as part of a motion control process
Platform offers position synchronised output
(May 2005)
Aerotech's A3200 digital automation platform includes a number of commands targeted to augment application specific performance
Read up on the latest actuators
(April 2005)
The new Haydon Switch hybrid linear stepper actuator catalogue is now available from exclusive UK agent Servotechnic
Italian drives step in to control
(February 2005)
New from Total Motion Systems are the Mind B and Mind T series stepper drives manufactured by RTA Italy
Combined controller takes care of everything
(December 2004)
A multifunctional new process controller that provides motion control and programmable logic control in a single unit has been launched in the UK by Motor Technology of Stockport
Stepper motor drives encompassed by Allen Bradley
(November 2004)
Advanced Micro Controls has fortified its position as the premier manufacturer of Allen Bradley compatible stepper motor control products
Steppers optimise power, performance and price
(October 2004)
Parker Hannifin has launched a range of cost effective three-axis stepper drives specifically designed to meet the needs of system builders and OEMs
Industrial DC stepping motors are CE-marked
(September 2004)
Total Motion Systems (TMS) manufactures one of the largest ranges of CE-marked industrial DC stepping motors in the world
Alzanti stepper drives under new ownership
(June 2004)
Mclennan Servo Supplies has taken over the Alzanti product range of stepper motor drives and controllers
Actuators feature a choice of motor types
(December 2003)
TN Series rugged and reliable precision linear actuators are an alternative to hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders and are available with three motor types to meet a variety of applications
Pneumatics and automation at PPMA
(June 2003)
Festo is again actively participating in this year's PPMA show, and will launch a range of new sector-specific products and services for the food and beverage industries
Drives offer up to 51,200 steps per revolution
(June 2003)
Following rationalisation among suppliers of stepper drives in Europe, Smartdrive reckons its DM Series is now the only microstepping drive from a major manufacturer available in Eurocard format
News on the Programmable stepper drives from Rotalink
(April 2003)
Rotalink has extended its range of low-cost stepper motor drives with a new programmable model for unipolar, six-lead motors, capable of providing 24V at 1A
Motion control moves to recovery
(March 2002)
Signs of optimism increase in the European market for advanced motion control products
New shortform outlines motion control equipment
(January 2002)
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division has published a new 12-page shortform catalogue detailing its extensive range of servo drives, stepper drives and motorised positioning systems
Power module supplies six stepper drives
(October 2001)
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division has launched a power module with the capacity to supply up to six of the company's latest XL series low-cost stepper drives
Cartesian positioner maps ultrasound fields
(September 2001)
Unimatic has helped automate the calibration of tiny medical ultrasound sensors, a process that involves taking up to 100 separate measurements from precise points
Motion control system goes on tour with Orbital
(June 2001)
Micromech Systems has upgraded a motion control system for Orbital, the electronic music band, originally designed in 1999 for a gruelling world tour
CANbus interface option for stepper drives
(April 2001)
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division has launched a CANbus interface option for all its latest-generation intelligent stepper drive products
Low cost linear positioning with rodless actuators
(April 2001)
BSL Engineering has furthered its ability to provide integrated motion and positioning solutions with the introduction of the ER Series of stepper and servo driven rodless actuators
Range of low-cost, high performance stepper drives
(March 2001)
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division has launched a new range of low-cost stepper drives targeted specifically at the OEM market
DIN-rail stepper drives run off single phase AC
(January 2001)
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division has launched a new plug-in power module for its DIN rail mounting stepper drives allowing direct operation from standard single-phase AC mains supplies