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PBC Linear Announces New Low Profile Uni Guide
Posted Sep 01 2010
Filed under: Bearings Linear Motion Linear Stage
 PBC Linear brings in a new solution to low profile tasks and applications: the Low Profile Uni-Guide. A economical expansion of the popular Uni-Guide family, the LP Uni-Guide allocates the performance advantages of the larger designs-self-lubricating, maintenance-free, easy assembly-into a compact, 24 mm profile for smooth, reliable and long-lasting linear motion in print/scan, food processing and machine tool applications
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CUI 5 mm Buzzers Ideal for Mobile Equipment Applications
Posted Aug 31 2010
Filed under: Sensors
 CUI Inc announces a new addition to their buzzer product line with the CSS-05 series. Available in three configurations, the buzzers are extremely compact, housed in a 5 x 5 mm SMT package. Using magnetic technology, the series has a rated voltage of 3 V and a rated frequency of 4 K Hz. Sound pressure level options range from 75~78 dB with an operating temperature range of -30~70°C.
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CUI Inc
20050 SW 112th Ave.
Tualatin OR 97062 US
Phone: 503-612-2391
Website: www.cui.com
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Haydon Kerk has 19000 series Captive Linear Actuators
Posted Aug 31 2010
Filed under: Actuator Linear Actuator
 Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc, a leading manufacturer of precision linear motion products, introduces the high resolution 19000 series captive linear actuator. This new 20mm diameter can-stack has a 7.5 degree step angle resulting in smaller move increments and finer positioning ability.
The HaydonTM High Resolution 19000 Series is a high output, compact linear actuator
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FASTECH offers Ezi STEP ALL Microstep Drive Controller and Stepper Motor
Posted Aug 31 2010
Filed under: Motion Controller Stepper Motor Servo Drives
 Ezi-STEP®ALL is a high speed precision microstep drive, controller and stepping motor integrated into one robust package, Ezi-STEP®ALL is unique due to its new control scheme based on a built in high performance DSP (digital signal processor) and software. The onboard controller eliminates costly support systems and can easily digitally network up to 16 axis together to a host controller or operate stand alone
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FASTECH
401 dong, Bucheon Techno Park
Rm #1202
Yakdae-dong 193, Wonmi-gu 420-734
Bucheon-Si Gyeonggi-do KR
Phone: 82-32-234-6300
Website: www.fastech.co.kr
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Versatile Linear Motor Stages for Precision Motion by Aerotech
Posted Aug 30 2010
Filed under: Linear Motor Linear Stage
Aerotech's PRO LM series of high performance, cost-effective and versatile linear motor stages are offered in four different series with 38 different models in travels from 100 mm to 1.5 m. The PRO165LM, PRO225LM, PRO280LM, and PRO560LM make up the Aerotech PRO LM series of linear motor stages. They all feature a linear motion guide bearing system and high-performance brushless linear servomotor to make them the stage of choice in industrial applications such as
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Aerotech, Inc
101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15238 US
Phone: 412-963-7470
Website: www.aerotech.com
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Evaluation board MN1D with high resolution 3 channel sine interpolation from iC Haus
Posted Aug 30 2010
Filed under: Boards
 A new ready-to-operate evaluation board is now available for high-resolution, 3-channel sine-to-digital converter iC-MN. It can be connected up to Hall or magnetoresistive angle sensors, or photosensor arrays in optical encoders. Plug-in sockets ease the testing of application-specific wiring using optional components. High-precision SAR converter iC-MN resolves phase angles from sine/cosine signals of up to 13 bits and has an excellent angle accuracy of typically 0.1 degrees.
Both the gain and the offset and phase correction of the integrated instrumentation amplifiers can be set
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iC-Haus GmbH
Am Kuemmerling 18
Bodenheim 55294
DE
Phone: +49 61 35 / 92 92-0
Website: www.ichaus.de
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Zero Maintenance Bearings are a New Option for Schmidt Offset Couplings from Zero Max
Posted Aug 26 2010
Filed under: Bearings Couplings
 Zero maintenance bearings are now available as an option for Schmidt Offset couplings from Zero-Max. This new coupling feature eliminates the need for periodic coupling lubrication and the resulting system downtime.
Schmidt Offset couplings provide the utmost in precision for parallel offset shafts. They transmit constant angular velocity and torque in a wide range of parallel shaft misalignments.
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Zero-Max
13200 Sixth Ave North
Minneapolis MN 55441 US
Phone: 763-546-4300
Website: www.zero-max.com
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Ultra Light Z Axis Linear Motor from Tecnotion
Posted Aug 26 2010
Filed under: Linear Motor
 Summary of Features:
- UC3 offers Continuous force of 10N at only 31 grams*
- UC6 offers Continuous force of 20N at only 62 grams*
- Max speed of 5 meters per second at 60 VDC
- Special High Fill coil winding techniques
- Engineering Tool, Software for System Performance, Thermal analysis, and MORE
* @ 80 C, depends upon application thermal transfer, cooling surface and ambient air temperature
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Tecnotion BV
Twentepoort West 15
Almelo 7609 RD
Overijssel NL
Phone: 800-200-6963 (USA)
Website: www.grp6.com/TECNOTION.htm
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DMC 41x3 Econo Motion Controller with Ethernet by Galil
Posted Aug 23 2010
Filed under: Motion Controller Ethernet
 Galil Motion Control, an industry pioneer in motion control technology, has recently introduced the DMC-41x3 motion controller series. The DMC-41x3 is the latest product in Galil's Econo series which are high performance controllers at a lower price. The new product offers many enhancements compared to the prior Econo controllers including Ethernet 100Base-T, a USB 2.0 port, higher speed performance, larger program memory, analog inputs, and optically isolated I/O.
The DMC-41x3 operates stand-alone or interfaces to a PC with Ethernet 10/100Base-T or USB
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Galil Motion Control
270 Technology Way
Rocklin CA 95765 US
Phone: 916-626-0101
Website: www.galilmc.com
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H2W Voice Coil Positioning Stage designed to move Light Payloads
Posted Aug 23 2010
Filed under: X-Y Positioning Linear Stage
The H2W Voice Coil Positioning Stage P/N VMS02-035-CR-001-V is designed to move light payloads vertically with high accuracy and smooth motion.
 The Voice Coil Stage features: - Light weight anodized aluminum construction
- 0.1 micron resolution optical encoder for precise positioning
- Reference mark in the center of travel for homing
- High precision crossed roller slide for smooth motion with high accuracy over the entire stroke
- Moving magnet assembly (stationary coil assembly) and stationary linear encoder head allows for no moving cables/wires
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H2W Technologies, Inc
26470 Ruether Ave., # 102
Santa Clarita CA 91350 US
Phone: 661-251-2081
Website: www.h2wtech.com
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  Motion Control News
Developers kits now available from stock for tiny M3-F focus module
Posted Aug 26 2010
Easy-to-integrate modules enable precision motorized lens motion in miniature OEM cameras for biometric security, machine vision, medical diagnostics and more.
Victor, NY - New Scale Technologies today announced that developer's kits for its miniature M3-F focus module are available for purchase online, shipping from stock. Each kit includes an M3-F module for precision closed-loop lens motion, along with a USB adapter and New Scale Pathway software for easy evaluation and prototyping.
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Emerson to Sell Motors and Controls Businesses to Nidec Corporation
Posted Aug 18 2010
- Decision to Sell Follows Six-month Evaluation Process
- Under Agreement, Nidec Corporation to Retain Facilities, Employees
- Headquarters to Remain in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO - Emerson (NYSE: EMR) announced that it has agreed to sell its Motors and Appliance Controls businesses to Nidec Corporation (Nidec). Over the past six months the company had undergone an evaluation of the potential for sale of the businesses. The resulting agreement reached with Nidec today will provide a strong new U.S./North American presence for Nidec's global motor and motor-related business. As such, Nidec said it intends to retain existing facilities and current management and employees. Further, Nidec will operate these businesses from a headquarters building on the Emerson campus that currently is home to the Motor Technology Center.
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Flexpoint Receives Purchase Order for Custom Sensor
Posted Aug 17 2010
Draper, UT - Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT), announced that they have received a purchase order to manufacture 500 custom sensors utilizing their patented Bend Sensor® technology. "The order is for a multibillion dollar Company with a variety of products and applications and a worldwide presence. They are completing testing and have requested production quotes, timing and guarantees for long term supply. It is an ideal application for our technology and could lead to a significant production contract and the development of additional products for them," stated Clark Mower, President of Flexpoint Sensor Systems.
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CUI Launches New Website with Updated Look and Expanded Resources
Posted Aug 03 2010
 Tualatin, OR - CUI Inc announced that they have launched a new version of their www.cui.com website. The new site now includes an expanded resources section, dedicated areas for their three main product groups, an easy to use sales rep locator module, and restructured product pages that make it more intuitive for the user to access technical information.
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New Website on Piezo Technology
Posted Aug 02 2010
PI Ceramic -- a leading manufacturer of piezo ceramic materials, piezo components and custom engineered piezo products -- has released a new website. The new website provides more technical background information on general piezo technology, application notes, tips & tricks, and several tutorials on piezo actuators, piezo materials and piezo composite transducers (energy harvesting and structural health monitoring). Content is currently available in the following three languages
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2010 Stepper Design Video Contest from Lin Engineering
Posted Jul 22 2010
 Lin Engineering, the Step Motor Specialists, have been manufacturing step motors in the USA for 20 years! We have had the pleasure to work on applications ranging from the Micromouse competition at the University of California, Davis to NASA's Mars rover prototype. We're celebrating 20 years of manufacturing with a video contest; here is your opportunity to shine!
To enter
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Oriental Motor Introduces MyPage
Posted Jul 13 2010
Torrance, CA - ORIENTAL MOTOR USA CORP Oriental Motor proudly introduces MyPage, a free personal online portal designed to provide customers with a variety of customizable website features in addition to product and service offerings not available through the website's front end.
With MyPage, customers can log in to their free accounts and actually create their own homepage at OrientalMotor.com, save product research to their own online catalog and store data and research related to their specific applications.
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Oriental Motor Launches Online Product and Engineering Forum
Posted Jul 06 2010
Torrance, CA - ORIENTAL MOTOR USA CORP Oriental Motor recently launched a new online Product & Engineering forum to provide technical support to customers and develop an online community for users interested in Motion Control. The forum allows users to interact directly with Oriental Motor support staff and each other by asking and responding to threads posted online. In addition to providing real-time support for users, Oriental Motor's tech support staff posts a "Question of the Day" on topics relevant to the motion control industry. Questions range from the advanced such as "What is the difference in the stepping motor gearhead types and backlash?" to simpler ones such as "How can I check to see if my stepping motor is in good working condition?"
"We wanted to cover a wide range of topics that were important to our customers," said Johann Tang, lead Inside Tech Support Operator at Oriental Motor. "Sometimes our customer's questions are extremely complex and other times they are relatively simple. We saw a real value to our customers and the Motion Control community by sharing that information in a central location and making it accessible to everyone."
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KIT President Cahill to Retire Smidler to Assume Presidents Role
Posted Jun 30 2010
Bloomfield, Connecticut (June 9, 2010) - Kaman Corporation (NASDAQ-GS:KAMN) announced that T. Jack Cahill, President of its subsidiary, Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation (KIT) will retire on August 31, 2010. Steven J. Smidler, currently Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer has been appointed by the Board of Directors to assume the role of president following Cahill's departure.
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DENSO Robotics Announces Dare to Dream $25000 Sweepstakes
Posted Jun 22 2010
Long Beach, CA - DENSO Robotics announced a DENSO "Dare to Dream" sweepstakes contest that will award $25,000 in cash to the winner, selected randomly from among all eligible entrants. The contest entry period ends September 30, 2010. Entry forms are available at
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