http://www.engineeringtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowsedl.html Linear Drives and Motors latest news on Engineeringtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 The PILine M-674 RodDrive consists of a rod-shaped runner moved and guided by PILine piezo linear motors pressed against it from two opposing sides. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Lambda Photometrics http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/lam/lam197.html The tiny SQL-1.8 Squiggle motor travels as fast as 7mm/s and pushes axial loads of up to 30g - nearly 200 times its own weight of 0.16g. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT New Scale Technologies http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/nel/nel112.html With very few parts and no gears, Squiggle motors are smaller, more precise, less expensive and more efficient than conventional electromagnetic motors. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Orlin Technologies http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/orl/orl110.html Philips' NForcer technology will allow designers to reduce the number of motors and electronic drive modules required in pick and place applications. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Philips Applied Technologies http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/php/php101.html Once pitch is set on a Uhing drive, it remains constant regardless of the drive motor speed or other control settings. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Amacoil http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/aco/aco111.html The MMV200 comes complete with motor, absolute encoder, power electronics, closed loop position controller and a fieldbus interface. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT TR Controls http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/trc/trc107.html The superior performance of the new ETV actuator is accomplished through the use of a high-quality C7 ballscrew, with a six-circuit nut instead of a three-circuit one. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/phe/phe155.html Integrated motors and controllers allow T-LSR slides and T-LS stages to be daisy chained with other Zaber products. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Zaber Technologies http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/zab/zab102.html LMA/LMAC actuators include dual sealed linear motion guide bearings and robust chain type cable management for a complete positioning solution. Mon, 14 May 2007 08:00:00 UT Aerotech http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/aer/aer182.html SKF's LLR series of linear motion guides provide high torsional stiffness and strokes up to a maximum of 6m for applications where precision and smooth motion are vital. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT SKF UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/skf/skf342.html Catalogue includes details of a wide range of linear motors and stages, a motor sizing guide, conversion tables for engineering units and linear motor FAQs. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Baldor UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bal/bal211.html The most popular product in Ondrives' range is the LWL series which is non-ball-retained in stainless steel, offering easy handling and maintenance, smooth operation and low noise. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Ondrives/Rino Industries http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hpc/hpc182.html A new agreement allows LG Motion to sell and support the SMAC range, with its proprietary linear motor technology that allows programmable control of speed, position, and force. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT LG Motion http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/lgm/lgm115.html Patent covers latest design innovations that facilitate high-volume manufacturing and allow further miniaturisation of the world's smallest linear motor. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT New Scale Technologies http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/nel/nel107.html Zaber's fastest and strongest precision linear stages, the T-LSR series can handle loads up to 20kg at speeds up to 20mm/s while maintaining 0.25um resolution. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT Zaber Technologies http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/zab/zab101.html The Anorad RDR-160 direct-drive rotary positioning stage has a compact design consisting of a brushless DC servomotor, a high-resolution optical encoder and a high accuracy angular contact bearing Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT Anorad UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ano/ano151.html Screwjacks enabled Cirrus Technologies to compete in the chassis dynamometer market for vehicles as varied as the Ford Ka and the F350 pick-up. Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT David Brown Engineering http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/txt/txt146.html The new XSlide linear positioning stageis aimed at medium-precision applications in production, test and research applications where price and performance are important selection criteria. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT LG Motion http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/lgm/lgm113.html A reciprocating linear motion assembly from Amacoil/Uhing enables the automatic increase or decrease of the travel distance on the fly, without requiring programming or electronic controls. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT Amacoil http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/aco/aco109.html The QCI-L6 is a linear motor with full servo control which is ideal for high acceleration moves. Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT QuickSilver Controls http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/quk/quk113.html New Scale Technologies has appointed Cedrat Technologies to distribute its patented piezoelectric Squiggle motors in Europe. Tue, 26 Dec 2006 08:00:00 UT New Scale Technologies http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/nel/nel105.html Software quickly analyses linear motion application requirements and assures selection of the correct size Uhing rolling ring drive. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:00:00 UT Amacoil http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/aco/aco108.html Linear motors feature ironless construction, which ensures complete freedom from cogging and magnetic attraction. Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT Anorad UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ano/ano150.html Direct-drive rotary stages provide precise positional and velocity control in light to medium force applications. Thu, 05 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT Anorad UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ano/ano149.html Amacoil now offers a grease fitting option which attaches to the shaft wipers on Uhing rolling ring drive assemblies. Fri, 08 Sep 2006 08:00:00 UT Amacoil http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/aco/aco107.html A thin yet powerful new linear motor from Anorad features an epoxy core to produce high performance with ultra smooth motion and zero cogging. Fri, 21 Jul 2006 08:00:00 UT Anorad UK http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ano/ano146.html The Amacoil/Uhing model RS linear drive now offers a wider range of linear pitch settings for improved versatility and functionality in meeting linear motion application requirements. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 08:00:00 UT Amacoil http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/aco/aco106.html The cutting edge fan technology behind the MegaFan product combines the laws of physics with NASA inspired airfoil blade designs to achieve optimum energy efficiencies Tue, 27 Jun 2006 08:00:00 UT ACPandD http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/acp/acp107.html