Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Steppers",
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 Controller takes on four servos and four steppers from
Baldor UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Offering control for servo and stepper motor axes, together with onboard I/O and fieldbus connectivity, the NextMove-ESB2 expands servo control capability from three to four axes".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Steppers solve wiring conundrum from
McLennan Servo Supplies: "NEMA 23 and 34 frame hybrid stepper motors come complete with a terminal block and a choice of cable gland or metal ring connectors".
In October 2007, we covered the news from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK
concerning its VersaMax MicroMotion
- take a look at Motion controller allows easy integration
which says: "Up to two MicroMotion modules can be connected to the VersaMax Micro controller for a total of four independent MicroMotion axes".
Take a look also at the news release from Baldor UK, Ethernet compatibility simplifies motion control,
as well as Stepper motors suit industrial machinery from Astrosyn International Technology,
and AC drive allows real-time motion control from Baldor UK.
See also:
High torque steppers seal out the weather
(January 2007)
Customised stepper motors with a sealed front shaft are available from motion control specialist Astrosyn International Technology
Miniature stepper boasts precision and torque
(November 2006)
EMS has the latest miniature stepper motor from Arsape, a member of the Faulhaber Group, and leader in high-precision micromechanical stepper motors
Linear progression
(November 2006)
Denis Eckstein of Hoerbiger-Origa plots the rise and rise of engineered linear motion
Motorised stages run on precision guide rails
(September 2006)
A new narrow profile series of 16 very affordable motorised positioning stages features a recently patented precision guide rail system
Alliance marries gears with drives
(September 2006)
Gudel UK is working with EURMotion to offer drive packages based on Gudel's high precision worm and planetary gearboxes and the versatile SmartMotor series of industrial drives
Belt-driven slide speeds up to 5m/s
(September 2006)
The Voyager Series VB1 belt-driven slide features lengths up to 3m and speeds up to 5m/s
Steppers smooth out speed, vibration and noise
(August 2006)
New series combines a high-performance five-phase stepping motor with a compact, low-vibration microstepping driver
Online Selection Tool For Steppers
(July 2006)
Servotechnic are pleased to introduce the patent pending Designer's Corner: a new online step motor selection tool
Linear encoders get cameras ready for action
(June 2006)
A set of ultracompact MCG linear encoder reader heads has recently helped Sussex-based Mark Roberts Motion Control to produce the controlgear for a 6DOF platform for use on feature film productions
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
Controller handles four axes of steppers or servos
(April 2006)
The MotionPod is an economical, capable multi-axis controller for any application where reliable and flexible motor control is required
Reliability and flexibility from actuators
(February 2006)
Electromechanical actuators combine reliability from roller screw technology and flexibility in the choice of motor drive type, motor supplier, input transmission and mounting configurations
Dampers keep bad vibes off steppers and servos
(February 2006)
A new range of rubber antivibration dampers is designed for use with small flange-mounted industrial motors, such as steppers and servos
DC steppers customised to requirements
(January 2006)
Industrial hybrid DC stepping motors and high performance stepper and servo motor drives designed to meet customer requirements
Distribution deal adds precision steppers
(October 2005)
Servotechnic has been appointed as distributor of the Lin Engineering range of precision stepper motors and drives in the UK and Ireland
Stepper cuts errors for smoother motion
(October 2005)
The Lin Engineering 3509V stepper motor offers considerably smoother motion than similar motors in the market
Drives promise the best of both worlds
(October 2005)
The Omron XtraDrive family has been developed to incorporate the features and benefits of both steppers and servos and much more
Steppers suit washdown applications
(July 2005)
QuickSilver Controls now offers NEMA 34 IP65 stepmotors with encoders for washdown applications
Catalogue brings servos and steppers together
(July 2005)
A new catalogue features both integrated servos built on traditional high speed brushless SmartMotor platforms and fully commutated 'servoed' ServoStep step motor platforms
Chopper drive offers simple stepping solution
(May 2005)
HSI's bipolar chopper drive has been designed for easy setup and use - just connect a single power supply and a motor and it's ready to run
Three-phase steppers show their benefits
(April 2005)
Low cost stepping motors have for a long time been successful in many applications ranging from medical infusers to CCTV pan and tilt heads
New exclusive European source for Portescap brand
(March 2005)
As part of Delta Line Europe's aggressive expansion plans, the Portescap range of can stack steppers and digital linear actuators have now become part of the company's product offering
Steppers lead a new drive line
(February 2005)
Total Motion Systems has entered the drives manufacturing business with the launch of its first product series, the GSD1x family of stepper motor drives
Rotary steppers torque it up
(February 2005)
Haydon Switch rotary stepper motors, available from Servotechnic, are built to provide exceptionally high torque to size ratios
Mechanical help for steppers and servos
(December 2004)
Total Motion Systems can supply a range of mechanical equipment to complement its stepper and servomotor systems
Compact steppers are easy to integrate
(November 2004)
The DCM8028 and DCM8055 are high performance micro stepping chopper drives that provide a cost effective solution for production volume requirements
Budget stages combine steppers with leadscrews
(November 2004)
Servotechnic has introduced a new range of low-cost linear stages
Tiny steppers boast strong torque specs
(November 2004)
Motion control specialist Astrosyn International Technology has introduced two new ranges of mini hybrid stepper motors
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
Hybrid steppers take position, precisely
(October 2004)
In a frame measuring only 20mm square, the new DSM2032H and DSM2035H hybrid stepping motors from Geeplus offer 200 steps per revolution, making them ideal for applications requiring precise position
Step back to consider the options
(July 2004)
Ever-cheaper servomotors could spell the end of the stepping motor; but many applications remain best served by DC steppers, explains Oriental Motor's Mark Checkley
Gearbox boosts torque and side load capabilities
(June 2004)
Rotalink's 229 gearbox is designed to offer improved output torque and side load capability for industry-standard spur-ovoid gearbox applications
'Refreshing' approach to motion system development
(June 2004)
The Series 5000 is the latest motion and machine control product series from Superior Solutions, and claims a refreshing approach towards motion system development
Shrinking size and price for steppers
(May 2004)
A new range of two-phase stepper motors from Festo delivers reduced size and greater performance over the company's existing products - at savings up to 50% in price