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Motion Control ProductsUltra-Precise Positioning Achieved with Zero-Backlash Rack & Pinion Drives from ATLANTA Drive Systems  ATLANTA Drive Systems, Inc. offers a range of zero-backlash rack & pinion drives that eliminate system backlash by means of a split-pinion and dual-pinion arrangement, providing ultra-precise positioning and repeatability. Positioning accuracy is maintained during acceleration and deceleration, as well as for direction of travel reversals. The backlash is eliminated by using two pinions - one to drive the axis and the other to engage the opposite tooth flank and take up the backlash. Mechanically preloaded split-pinion drives utilize an axial spring to load one pinion half against the other. Electrically preloaded dual-pinion drives utilize two motors, each driving one pinion, which are loaded against each other by means of a special motor controller. ...More >>White Paper: Nano-Scale Imaging Fabrication Advances Driven by Piezoelectric Active Vibration Control  Abstract Engineers from TMC and PI have developed active vibration isolation technology based on piezo ceramic solid state actuators that has become an established solution in nano-lithography applications. However, active vibration cancellation can also improve stability and resolution in super-resolution microscopy applications. Based on digital signal processing algorithms and responsive PI piezo technology with the latest ultra-reliability enhancements, patented STACIS active isolators have proven their dependability in mission-critical fab deployment for over a decade. STACIS is now available in small form-factors ideal for emerging applications ranging from advanced microscopies to nanomanufacturing. ...More >>LCA Series is the next Generation of Moving Coil Actuators by SMAC  SMAC Inc. has developed next generation moving coil actuator LCA series designed to replace pneumatic cylinders with an expected 10 times improvement in cycle life over pneumatics and a competitive list price starting at $500.The first model in this series, the LCA25, has a small overall footprint 25mm (H) x 50mm (W) and length depending on stroke. Starting with stroke length of 10mm, the range will extend up to 100mm with encoder resolutions from 20micron to 50nanometer. ...More >> IDEA Non Captive Programmable Linear Actuator by Haydon Kerk  Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions introduces the Haydon RoHS compliant IDEATM non-captive programmable linear actuator. In addition to full programmability through an easy-to-use graphic user interface, the non-captive actuator configuration is capable of up to 20" of stroke length with a variety of screw pitches allowing fine resolution linear motion.
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M122 Miniature Linear Stage by PI provides 1 Inch Travel  The M-122 palm-top-sized precision translation stage from nanopositioning systems specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. combines compact dimensions, high dynamics & speed and very high accuracy at a competitive price.Due to its low-friction, the backlash-free ball screw yields significantly higher mechanical efficiency than leadscrews, and allows maintenance-free, high duty-cycle operation at high velocities -- up to 20 mm/sec. ...More >> iC NQC has 13 bit real time interpolation now with BiSS C for uninterrupted absolute encoder measurement  For the first time ever high-resolution sine-to-digital converter iC-NQC provides the microelectronics industry with a BiSS C slave protocol that enables bidirectional data exchange at the same time as the cyclic output of measurement data. Normalized addresses device information is available that indexes the relevant standard device profile or a description file. An optional electronic ID plate can also be used to describe the measurement application.
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FASTECH offers the Ezi Step ST Micro Stepping System  For high speed and high precision drive of stepping motors, Ezi-STEP®-ST is a unique drive that adopts a new control scheme due to an on-board high performance digital signal processor and software (DSP). With a unique position estimation algorithm, it instantaneously detects an out of synchronization of the stepping motor rotor, which is not available with a conventional stepping motor and drives.
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OptoSigma Corporation offers Glass Scale Closed Loop Motor Stages OptoSigma GS Series Closed Loop Stages feature:
Digital Servo Drives feature PCB mount design offered by Servo2Go  Servo2Go.com has just added remarkable new PCB mount additions to it's broad range of highly responsive and feature rich digital servo drives from Advanced Motion Controls. The 'DZ' drives are µ-sized servo drives requiring less space than a standard business card and weigh about the same as two golf balls. Designed to be completely compact, DZ's take up little space, eliminate wiring hassle and still deliver unparalleled performance.
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FASTECH offers its Ezi Step Plus R Micro Stepper System  The Ezi-STEP® Plus-R is an innovative, open loop stepping motor and motion control system which is suitable for low cost applications. A maximum of 16 axes can be operated from a PC through RS-485 communication and it can be connected to Ezi-SERVO® Plus-R, as well. All of the motion conditions are set through the network and are saved in flash ROM as a parameter. The Motion Library (DLL) is provided for programming under Windows 2000/XP. ...More >> Extended Contact Bearing Motorized Goniometers by OptoSigma
Chips for LEDs and LASERs with Cooperation between iC-Haus and Dr Huber  Innovation through experience indicates the cooperation between iC-Haus and Dr. Wolfgang Huber, founder of the new LED and LASER design and support center "Chips4Light".Dr. Huber is a recognized expert in LED and LASER applications after 12 years of experience at the customer interface for a world market leader in lighting. "Now it is the right time to start up with LED and LASER systems " said Dr. Huber, who has located iC-Haus as an important partner for integration with microelectronic systems and opto-ICs. ...More >> 2 Phase Air Bearing Linear Motor Stage from H2W Technologies  Easily integrated, low cost, high performance, air bearing 2-phase brushless linear motor stages from H2W Technologies can to improve the performance of an existing motion control system or create a new high speed, high accuracy system.They are the ideal choice for any of the following: New and existing gantry robots, pick-and-place systems, wire bonders, parts transfer, fiber optic, semiconductor, medical, and other precision robotic applications. ...More >> Trio Motion issues Version 14 of its Motion Coordinator Support CD ROM  Trio Motion Technology, a leading manufacturer of multi-axes motion hardware and software has just issued Version 14 of its Motion Coordinator Support CD ROM. The totally redesigned CD contains everything you need to purchase and support Trio controllers. The menu driven CD contains system software, support software, product catalog and datasheets, Quick Start guides, and product manuals. Many new application notes, examples programs and forum FAQ's are also included. ...More >> Maxon Academy Start Your E Learning Now  Deepen your knowledge in drive technology and motion control. Learn more about the coordinated operation of the drive components, motors, gearheads, sensors and controllers. ...More >> FASTECH Offers Ezi Step Stepper Motor with Integrated Drive  Ezi-STEP® is a high speed, high precision drive and stepping motor integrated into one package, Ezi-STEP® is unique as it adopts a new control scheme based on a built in high performance DSP (digital signal processor) and software. ...More >> OptoSigma Offers a 2010 Product Catalog  Our Catalog and OptoSigma Online now includes our recently added product lines. We have added motorized stages and systems, Femtosecond mirrors, compact stepping motor actuators and laser eyewear. prisms. We have expanded our offering of thin film optical coatings and have included information on our custom coating capabilities.In addition to developing new product families, we have also expanded our selection of Thin Film Coatings, Optical Components, Opto-Mechanics, Manual and Motorized positioning. We have increased our selection of thin film coatings, added micro lenses and prisms, and expanded our offering of precision manual stages with increased travel of our most popular stages. ...More >> Driving motors easily with joysticks  Mercury Servo Drives allow for driving motors through resistive joysticks connected to its external analog inputs. Users just need to configure the Mercury Servo Drive to work on analog command reference mode. Users can choose either to work on position or velocity profile. Mercury will use the actual defined profile values to determine the velocity, acceleration and deceleration to use. ...More >>Ezi Servo Plus R Stepping Motor System from Fastech  The Ezi-SERVO® Plus-R is an innovative closed loop stepping motor control system with an integrated Motion Control. The Ezi-SERVO® Plus-R utilizes a high resolution encoder to update the motor position ...More >> AMCI UL Listed Stepper Drives Approved for OEMs and Machine Builders  AMCI has expanded their selection of UL Listed stepper drives in response to increased safety and performance requirements for machine builders and OEMs. The SD17040, SD31045, and SD17060 series stepper drives are now certified by Underwriters Laboratories® (UL) as UL Listed products. The UL Listing mark on AMCI stepper drives indicates that the drives have been tested by UL to recognized safety standards. These newly approved drives are rated for operation in ambient temperatures ranging from 0°C to 50°C, and are compatible with AMCI’s complete line of motion controllers and high torque stepper motors.
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PKA Ultrasonic Motor Driven Linear Stage from OptoSigma
PI Publishes Digital Flash Catalog on Piezo Technology and Nanopositioning PI (Physik Instrumente) has published a digital flash catalog on Piezo Technology and Nanopositioning Products  The 560 page digital publication also contains extensive tutorials on piezo motion technology, the fundamentals of nanopositioning, micropositioning and nanometrology. ...More >>Bespoke Wiper Systems from Parvalux Electric Motors  In conjunction with a key strategic partner, Parvalux have developed a range of two-speed self-parking windscreen-wiper motors for applications such as rolling stock, marine and automotive. A new brief was received to offer a windscreen motor across a range of applications that would minimize the number of mechanical interfaces. Under the guidance of our Key Accounts Manager, Rudy Dias, the specification was laid down for a completely new design. The team incorporated all the required features including a novel wiring solution that removes external wiring between the parking plate and the motor. A rapid prototype from SLS (selective laser sintering) was produced which incorporated this wiring loom and a new gear-set. ...More >>Ezi Servo Closed Loop Stepping System from FASTECH  The Ezi-SERVO® is an innovative closed loop stepping motor control system which utilizes a high resolution encoder to update the motor position every 25 micro-seconds. Using high performance DSP technology (digital signal processor) and software, the drive ensures exact position, no overshooting and smooth motion. ...More >> High Performance Induction Motors with Integral Brakes and/or Gear Heads  ARC Systems, Inc. offers High Performance Squirrel Cage Induction Motors with Integral Brakes and/or Gear Heads. These actuators are designed with High Energy Magnetic Laminations; these components exceed the most rigid performance requirements. ARC’s unique casting technique allows these custom fabricated rotor castings to be manufactured using various types of alloys. Speed and torque are tailored to individual requirements by changing the rotor bar, end ring conductivity and gear ratio. Our stators and rotors are stacked and skewed utilizing highly designed stacking tools and skew fixtures.
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Maxon enters Strategic Collaboration with NI in the field of Robotics  Fall River, MA - Maxon Precision Motors - a leader in electric motor technology and motion control products, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with National Instruments (Austin, TX). The initiative will look to highlight mutual areas of interest in the field of robotics. An informal relationship between the two companies was initiated as early as 2006, with the inclusion of NI LabVIEW VIs in Maxon's EPOS family of digital position and speed controllers. Most recently the two companies collaborated on the design and development of ViNI , an all inclusive robotics platform created by engineers at National Instruments. ViNI is driven exclusively by Maxon motors, gearheads and encoders and NI CompactRIO embedded controls.
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Lika Electronic offers the IT65 Rotary Incremental Encoder  Lika Electronic IT65 rotary incremental encoder generates up to 10000 PPR, has a square flange, an optional temperature range from -40 to 100°C, and a radial/axial load of 100N. Output options include NPN, PNP, Push-Pull, Line Driver, PP/LD universal circuit. ...More >> DDCs Newest Generation Solid-State Power Controller Data Device Corporation (DDC), with over 20 years of solid-state power management experience on military ground vehicles, is pleased to announce the release of its third generation RP-26200 Solid-State Power Controller (SSPC). The RP-26200 offers significant enhancements including higher power output, low power dissipation and extended operating temperature.
Servo2Go DC Tachometer Generators Feature Low Ripple Servo2Go has just added a new high performance DC Tachometer Generator to its broad range of analog feedback devices.
PI Faster Laser Piezo Autofocus System offers Throughput with Flexibility  Partnership between specialists in automation can yield important benefits to research and OEM users. With each player bringing specific expertise, teamwork often surpasses what a single organization can achieve. A case in point: the engineers at Motion X and PI have developed a novel, laser-based system that combines Motion X's high-bandwidth autofocus sensor with PI's high-speed piezo driven PIFOC® objective and Z positioners to provide a big step forward in autofocus responsiveness, stability and accuracy. The modular and configurable architecture avoids image degradation and is suitable for commercial and custom microscopes and for substrates ranging from wafers with sensitive coatings to live biological samples.
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Closed loop precision stages with integrated optical
OptoSigma Corporation's 40mm extended contact bearing motorized goniometer features:
OptoSigma PKA series Ultrasonic Motor Drive offers:
DDC's RP-26200 Power Controller provides reliable solid-state protection and control for sixteen independent 28Vdc channels, with a total power output of more than 8 KWatts. Programmable trip points, channel paralleling and power-on defaults support maximum power distribution system flexibility. The RP-26200's embedded controller and network interface enable real-time load monitoring, which can be used for efficient load management and preventative maintenance. 
Manufactured by Servo-Tek Products Company Inc., the CS-7514F-51C tachometer features:
