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Actuators get machines up and running fast
The Precision Linear Actuators (PLA) ranges are actuators designed for automation tasks in the industry or for the replacement of pneumatics or hydraulics wherever they may exist.
News from Micromech (13 May 2008)
Weather-proof lock secures outside doors
The lock protects against water and dust ingress while the long life IGUS and DU bearings guarantee the lock is maintenance-free.
News from Magnet Schultz ( 1 May 2008)
Small linear slide provides speed boost
Measuring only 8mm in length, the P-653 stage offers a travel range of 2mm and sub-micron resolution, combined with a holding force of 0.15N. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (30 April 2008)
Drive system components feature modular design
The Framo range includes compact slip-on geared motors, linear actuators and push-pull linear chains.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (30 April 2008)
Frame grabber handles high-resolution video
Video data can be simultaneously transferred to system or display memory without CPU intervention and can be formatted to several pixel formats. Brochure available
News from Lambda Photometrics (21 April 2008)
Linear actuators prove popular on gas turbines
Actuators made by Hutchinson and Dibley are used in the remote control of critical systems in naval propulsion systems, gas turbines and power stations.
News from Hutchinson and Dibley (10 April 2008)
Positioner provides nanometre resolution
The nanoMIPOS400 CAP nanopositioner satisfies the high-precision demands of biology, medicine and laser technology applications.
News from Linos Photonics ( 8 April 2008)
Actuators incorporate force sensors
The brushless servo design of the GSX series linear actuators allows them to be used in state-of-the art closed loop servo systems, where electronic control of positioning and velocity is required. Brochure available
News from Inmoco ( 8 April 2008)
Compact positioning table cuts installation times
The integration of the slide guide and precision ballscrew eliminates complex precision adjustment, reducing installation time dramatically compared to assembling individual components.
News from Micromech ( 7 April 2008)
Motion system cuts installation costs
Heason Technology positioning stages combine Danaher Motion-Dover's XY range of precision positioning tables with Baldor's DSMS high-torque stepper motors with integrated micro-stepping drives.
News from Heason Technology (28 March 2008)
Precision actuators cross technology boundaries
Brochure presents a variety of submicron to subnanometre precision compact actuators, featuring novel ceramic piezo motors as well as classical motors. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (27 March 2008)
Linear drives offer positioning speed boost
With OSP-E electrical linear drives can achieve speeds of up to 1.25m/s or down to 0.005m/s. Brochure available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (17 March 2008)
Pan-tilt units keep sensors on target
Rugged all-in-one design is compact and has flexible mounting options for single, or multiple payloads including video cameras, lasers, antennas and thermal imagers.
News from Directed Perception (17 March 2008)
Stages promise subnanometre resolution
The ability to control motion with millisecond responsiveness and nanometre precision over long travel ranges makes PIHera stages ideal for measuring and QA applications. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (29 February 2008)
Drive systems are custom engineered
IDAM's product portfolio includes linear, rotary and two-co-ordinate direct-drive solutions, including all related control technology. Brochure available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (29 February 2008)
Rugged actuator moves heavy loads
The LA35 actuator is suitable for mobile "off-highway" equipment such as agricultural, forestry and construction machines and moves up to 6000N in push mode and 4000N in pull mode.
News from Linak-UK (28 February 2008)
COTS servo drive is tough enough for military use
Hardened drives provide networking and stand-alone motion control for brush and brushless motors, and direct drive linear motors and actuators.
News from Copley Controls Corp (28 February 2008)
Air-bearing stage is a smooth scanner
Air-bearing linear-motor-driven x-y positioning stage is aimed at semiconductor manufacturing and other demanding scan and position applications. Brochure available
News from Aerotech (21 February 2008)
Motorised stage brings z-axis into focus
Assembly combines novel standing wave, inverse piezoelectric ceramic motor technology and a high resolution encoder in a miniature but robust translation stage.
News from Heason Technologies Group (21 February 2008)
Electric actuators promise maximum durability
Rodless screw drive electric actuator range now solves a wider variety of applications with its expanded product line and enhanced capabilities.
News from Tolomatic (21 February 2008)
Micro-actuator module is made smaller
Module incorporates a patented piezoelectric Squiggle motor - the world's smallest linear motor - with optical limit switches in a compact polymer housing.
News from New Scale Technologies (20 February 2008)
Moving coil actuator is precise about PCB position
Accurate actuator is highly cost efficient has now been used in a number and variety of PCB assembly applications across the world. Brochure available
News from SMAC Europe (18 February 2008)
Piezo actuator stacks up strokes
Miniature multilayer piezo actuator has 25% higher free stroke than competing products, and can be stacked for larger displacements.
News from Noliac (14 February 2008)
Actuators stand the test of cleaner combustion
User application article The use of moving coil actuators improves the accuracy of spring characterisation in the manufacture of diesel injectors. Brochure available
News from SMAC Europe ( 8 February 2008)
Gear actuator facilities precise vehicle testing
User application article 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.
News from Heason Technologies Group ( 7 February 2008)
Ceramic actuators clean up on medical applications
PI offers three advanced types of ceramic, nonmagnetic linear motor actuators that can replace classical actuators in medical and pharmaceutical applications. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 7 February 2008)
Actuators help improve driver safety
User application article The SMAC Moving Coil Actuator incorporates the Softland function to control speed and positional feedback and find surfaces or positions in space without damaging the component or SMAC actuator. Brochure available
News from SMAC Europe (24 January 2008)
Stacked actuators handle extreme forces
PI's PICA stacked actuator technology suits applications where extremely high forces and dynamics are required or high levels of customisation are needed. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (22 January 2008)
Piezo materials expand applications
Piezotechnology from Physik Instrumente (PI) offers a flexible drive platform for high-precision piezo actuators, fast ultrasonic motors and high performance step drives. Brochure available
News from Lambda Photometrics (21 January 2008)
Positioning systems are easy to fit
Integrated positioning systems combine a brushless motor, 24V drive, precision gearbox and absolute encoder in a compact easy-to-fit package.
News from HMK Automation & Drives (18 January 2008)
Ready to run positioners cut costs
Parker Trilogy T1D and T1S I-Force positioners include everything needed for motion except the drive and controller.
News from HMK Automation & Drives (17 January 2008)
Equipment creates dramatic stage effects
User application article Blackout used the Electro Kabuki to reveal the orchestra behind veteran artist and composer Henri Salvador when he took to the stage in Paris last summer for a birthday concert.
News from Magnet Schultz (16 January 2008)
Fine-control gripper suits complex operations
Each jaw of the GRP17 gripper is independently controlled, enabling complex operations to be performed with ease. Brochure available
News from SMAC Europe (16 January 2008)
Flexure-based actuators offer larger ranges
More and more flexure actuators are used in fast-focusing mechanisms and for other precision positioning tasks, ranging from data storage to pharmaceutical and biotech applications. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 9 January 2008)
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