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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)

Drive is approved for medical movements

The TDC integrates a number of competitive features that makes life easier for bed manufacturers.

News from Linak-UK (26 December 2007)

Converting from hydraulics to an electric actuator

Technical background article Micromech Technical Director Stirling Morley debunks some of the myths about electric linear actuators that have slowed their adoption in many applications.

News from Micromech (21 December 2007)

Steering mirror platforms provide precise motion

Parallel-kinematics design provides symmetrical dynamic performance in both axes with faster response and better linearity in a smaller package. Brochure available

News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (20 December 2007)

Actuator combines speed and precision

Size 11 linear actuator features engineering thermoplastics in the rotor drive nut and a stainless steel Acme lead screw.

News from Haydon Motion Europe (17 December 2007)

Program eases linear actuator specification

Time-consuming catalogue searches for the drive, motor and accessories are eliminated by the automatically generated parts list, complete with order numbers. Brochure available

News from Hoerbiger-Origa (14 December 2007)

Actuators are intelligent choice for power plant

User application article Valve actuator training rigs will enable key skills such as valve commissioning, maintenance and fault finding to be practiced.

News from Rotork Exeeco (12 December 2007)

Actuators stand the test of reliability

User application article Electric actuators replace pneumatics in QC and switch test applications thanks to the high degree of precise force control and programmability. Brochure available

News from SMAC Europe ( 5 December 2007)

Moving coil actuators remove operator error

User application article Automated inspection system employs moving coil actuators to remove operator error when inspecting critical suspension parts. Brochure available

News from SMAC Europe (21 November 2007)

High-speed actuators suit varied applications

The Extrak's speed greatly increases the application versatility of the actuator, allowing the fastest index times for users along stroke lengths that extend to 7.6m.

News from Inmoco (19 November 2007)

Thread checking system automates monitoring

SMAC's in-line thread checking system is designed for applications where conventional solutions such as cameras, vision systems, lasers or Eddy current probes are problematic or unsuccessful. Brochure available

News from SMAC Europe ( 8 November 2007)

Transducer serves as actuator or sensor

DuraAct transducers can be applied to structure areas where deformations are to be generated or detected. Brochure available

News from Lambda Photometrics ( 5 November 2007)

Solenoid secures valuable items

The MGPU 019 will withstand a side load of over 22kg in the locked position, making it perfect for deadlock applications

News from Magnet Schultz ( 2 November 2007)

Stages meet UHV requirements

Alio stages primarily use linear ceramic servomotors for demanding UHV applications with nonoutgassing and linear servomotors for less demanding HV applications.

News from Micromech ( 1 November 2007)

Lifting cylinders ease maintenance

Depending on the screw lead, the MA900 series offers a peak thrust of 65,000N and a peak speed of 240cm/s.

News from Danaher Motion (31 October 2007)

Linear motor catalogue covers wide range

PI's motor actuators are nonmagnetic, vacuum-compatible and achieve significantly higher forces and resolution than other piezo motor designs Brochure available