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Low profile for linear stage
The model ABS-10 Series is a new line of air bearing linear positioning stages from Anorad.
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad, Apr 16, 2002
XY open frame stage features linear motor drive
Anorad's direct drive open frame stage assembly is designed to allow access to the work piece from above and below the moving carriage via its large aperture
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad, Feb 4, 2002
An introduction to linear motors
Applications for linear motors are growing rapidly, but the one thing impeding even faster growth is engineers' lack of understanding of the devices. Simon Smith of Aerotech makes an introduction
News from Aerotech, Dec 6, 2001
Independently commanded slides on linear stage
Anorad's new linear stage has two independently commanded slides that co-share two parallel linear bearing guides, a linear encoder scale, and the linear motor's magnet channel
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad, Nov 15, 2001
Impressively performing linear air bearing stages
The latest in Aerotech's range of Linear Air Bearing stages, the ABL2000 series, combines unsurpassed velocity control and stability with excellent Pitch/Roll/Yaw characteristics
News from Aerotech, Oct 3, 2001
Shorter linear motors still offer decent power
Anorad has added a 25 lbs peak force epoxy core, brushless motor with an overall length shortened to 67mm to its extensive brushless linear servo motor range
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad, Sep 27, 2001
Linear motor ideal for high duty cycle positioning
The LF Series is a high force iron core based linear servo motor, boasting up to 18.800N of peak and 7.500N pounds of continuous force with water cooling
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad, Sep 26, 2001
Linear motors on short order lead times
New from Heason Technologies Group is a range of high performance brushless linear motors, in both iron core and ironless formats, that extends the company's motion control system options.
News from Heason Technologies Group, Sep 6, 2001
Linear motors used in a novel circular design
Anorad's patented linear motors are being utilised in a novel circular design for the solution to a complex rotary motion problem in a laser cutting application
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad, Aug 28, 2001
Linear motors easier than ever to choose and use
Aerotech has launched a new packaged linear motor range designed so that all that the user has to do is configure a motor package in much the same way as they would to integrate a mechanical screw
News from Aerotech, Aug 21, 2001
Increase the force of industrial linear motors
LinMot's new PF01 Linear Motor Flanges with integrated fan can increase the continuous force of LinMot's industrial linear motors by a factor of 1.8
News from Linmot, Jun 8, 2001
UK facility for precision motion product company
Anorad Corporation, which has been involved in precision motion systems for over a quarter of a century, has opened a new international facility in the UK
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad, Apr 12, 2001
Build in linear motors without additional sensors
LinMot introduces one and two axis E-VF Series Servo Amplifiers which allow LinMot's industrial linear motors to be easily integrated into existing multi-axis systems
News from Linmot, Jan 18, 2001
The Planar Drive: a new concept in linear drives
ACP and D have recently launched the Cobra range of linear stepping motors which incorporate pneumatics and does away with the need for belts, screws or linear bearings.
News from ACPandD, Oct 24, 2000
Linear motor offers feed forces to 1000N
Rexroth Indramat have introduced the LSF040 linear motor with feed forces to 1000N, which is intended for a wide range of applications and new markets.
News from Bosch Rexroth Electric Drives and Controls, Sep 29, 2000
New linear motor approach to XYZ movement control
ACP and D have this month launched their range of linear steppers which incorporate pneumatics and does away with the need for belts, screws or linear bearings.
News from ACPandD, Sep 14, 2000
Need to position precisiely in high vacuum?
Precision linear motion systems for ultra high vacuum conditions (UHV) have been introduced by Heason Technologies Group.
News from Heason Technologies Group, Jun 23, 2000
Ultra-high acceleration from linear motor stage
With the Aerotech ALS130 Series, bi-directional repeatability of a staggering 0.1 microns is paired with a maximum speed of 300mm/sec and a breathtaking no-load acceleration of 1G!
News from Aerotech, Jun 19, 2000
Why linear drives have come to the mainstream
The brushless linear motor is quite mature but only recently have the high power amplifiers and motion controllers become cost effective enough to bring the technology to the mainstream
News from Aerotech, Jun 19, 2000
Linear Motor Sales and Technology Partnership
API Motion has announced the completion of a comprehensive Sales and Technology Agreement with Pratec GmbH of Rohr, Germany.
News from API Portsecap, Mar 24, 2000
Smart linear motor control configured in minutes
Smart linear motor controller can be configured in minutes - indexing/positioning software is ideal for many linear applications - auto-tunes for brushless motors via pull-down library menu
News from Baldor, Feb 28, 2000
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