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Product ReleaseAerotech Opens Full-Service Subsidiary in Japan Print
 Precision motion control products and systems manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of Aerotech KK located in Tokyo, Japan. Under the leadership of Managing Director Mr. Tadashi Imai, the new full-service subsidiary will provide application engineering, sales, and customer service for Japan as well as support for customers and sales channel partners in the greater region. Aerotech KK joins Aerotech's other full-service subsidiaries in the U.K. and Germany. Aerotech manufactures precision motion control components and systems including gantries; linear air-bearing stages and rotary air-bearing stages; linear, rotary, and vertical lift mechanical-bearing stages; gimbals and optical mounts; linear and rotary brush and brushless servomotors and drives; and software-based and stand-alone motion controllers. Custom, vacuum-prepped, and cleanroom components and systems are available. Aerotech's products are in widespread use in applications including semiconductor, photovoltaics, flat panel display, photonics, MEMS, nanotechnology, military/aerospace, R&D, imaging, laser processing, medical, assembly, automotive, machine tool, packaging, print, textile, electronic manufacturing, test and inspection, metrology, and disk drives. Aerotech subsidiary in Japan contact information: Aerotech KK, 17-25 1-chome Kitahoncho, Funabashi-shi, Chiba-ken, 273-0864, Japan, +81-47-489-1741 (phone), +81-47-489-1743 (fax), sales@aerotechkk.co.jp
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The Nmark SSaM Directly Synchronizes Scanner and Servo Motion for Marking Parts of Unlimited Size and Complexity
 Scanners have been used with servo axes to mark objects that exceed the operating envelope of the scanner. Applications were previously implemented using a move and expose sequence where the scanner would mark the part and the servo would reposition the part for a subsequent marking operation. This approach has limitations when a feature being marked exceeds the field of view of the scanner. Small angular and linear offsets in the servo axes produce discontinuities in the features that cross the boundary between adjacent marking fields. By combining the servo and scanner control into a single platform, it is now possible to mark large features by combining continuous motion of the servo axis with simultaneous marking by the scanner.Direct, coordinated control of scanner and servo axes eliminates the programming overhead associated with gluing together two separate control systems, resulting in reduced implementation time and increased marking efficiency. Scanner motion can be combined with rotary axis motion to mark on the face or edge of cylindrical profiles. ...More >> AGC Series Gear-Driven Goniometric Cradles by Aerotech
 Aerotech AGC motorized mechanical goniometers are used in applications where 90° of angular travel is needed with the payload at the center of rotation, or where two axes of rotation are needed about a common point. AGC goniometers can be mounted to standard optical tables, as well as standard Aerotech rotary stages, to provide roll, pitch, and yaw about a common 3-axis intersection. Performance includes ±12 arc sec accuracy, ±10 arc sec repeatability, 3.5 arc sec resolution, a maximum speed of 78 degrees/second, and a maximum load of 50 kg. ...More >> ALS130H Series Linear Motor Stage Provides Outstanding Step-to-Step Resolution for High Precision Alignment
 The ALS130H, with its sub-nanometer resolution, superior bi-directional repeatability, and exceptional low-velocity performance is the unparalleled solution for high performance test, measurement, inspection, and other demanding applications. ...More >> ANT-LX Miniature Direct Drive Linear Translation Stage by Aerotech
 Aerotech's Nanotranslation Crossed-Roller (ANT-LX) stages incorporate direct-drive technology to offer the robust, accurate, and high-speed positioning necessary for mass production of precision devices. ANT-LX performance includes 2 nm linear resolution, ±0.3 µm accuracy, ±0.05 µm repeatability, 5 g acceleration, 500 mm/s velocity, a maximum load up to 8 kg, and a standardized, universal base-mounting pattern that allows the use of this flexible stage family in a wide range of configurations. ...More >> Aerotech Presents the SolarScribe Photovoltaic Panel Scribing System
 The SolarScribe automation series is the most comprehensive photovoltaic panel scribing system available today. It includes both mechanical and air-bearing versions of split-axis and gantry-style systems for maximum application flexibility. ...More >> Aerotech Offers Automation Solutions for Laser Processing, Medical Device Mfg, and Life Sciences
Aerotech ATS165 Series Hardcover, Linear Ball-Screw Stage
 Long-life linear motion guide bearing system The ATS165 is a rugged, value-driven linear stage from Aerotech that is ideal for applications requiring debris protection and medium travel, mid-tier positioning performance. It is similar in design to the ATS115 series, providing additional load carrying capability with larger bearings and a wider cross-section. Rugged Construction The hardcover design provides protection from debris, and the robust aluminum cover is hard-coated to provide a scratch-resistant surface. ...More >>Linear Motor - ABL1500 Series Linear Air-Bearing Stage
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Servo Motor - ABRT Series Rotary Air-Bearing Stage
 • High torque output, direct-drive slotless, brushless servo motor • Zero cogging motor for outstanding velocity stability • Outstanding error motion and wobble performance • Direct coupled, high-accuracy rotary encoder ...More >> Ball Screw - ATS115 Series Compact, Hard Cover, Linear Ball-Screw Stage
 • Travels up to 600 mm • Speeds up to 300 mm/s • Side-seal design with hard cover ...More >> Linear Motor - Flat Linear Motors Featuring 25% More Power
 Aerotech low profile 'Flat' linear motors feature 25% more power than competitive brands The BLMFS5 series "flat" linear motors provide 25% more power, in an equivalent envelope, than competing models from other manufacturers. This is achieved through a proprietary manufacturing process and laminated iron-core design, and is based on Aerotech's extensive experience designing and manufacturing both "flat" and "U-channel" linear motors. ...More >> Ball Screw - Linear Ball Screw Stages for Laser Machining Applications
 • Precision-ground ball screw • Long-life linear motion guide bearing system • Low-cost, high-performance stage • Optional bellows or hardcover waycovers The ATS1000 is a compact, high-performance stage that is as accurate as it is versatile. It provides a small cross section, medium payload capacity, and environmentally protected, cost-effective solution for precision applications. A rigid base and high-performance brushless servomotor make the ATS1000 the stage of choice in industrial applications such as laser machining, or in any other application requiring high accuracy in a production environment. ...More >> ALAR Series Direct-Drive, Large-Aperture, Rotary Stages
 • 5 different aperture sizes: 100 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm, 250 mm, 325 mm • 45-300 rpm continuous rotation speed • Continuous or limited travel • Axial load capacity of 300-1000 lb • Excellent accuracy and repeatability ...More >>X-Y Positioning - Motion and Positioning Resource Guide
 Aerotech Offers a Resource Guide of Motion and Positioning Control Components and Systems Aerotech's Resource Guide provides over 600 pages of in-depth technical information on Aerotech's full line of products including air-bearing and mechanical-bearing linear and rotary stages; lift stages; linear motor gantry systems; software-based, PC-based, and stand-alone motion controllers; optical mounts; goniometers; linear and rotary motors and drives; and much more. ...More >> Aerotech Offers ABRS Series Low Profile, Direct-Drive, Air-Bearing Rotary Stages
AMG LP Series Low-Profile Position and Rate Gimbals by AEROTECH
 Use Direct-Drive Motors for Smooth, High-Performance Motion •Continuous 360° rotation of azimuth and elevation including built-in slip ring •High accuracy angular position and rate capability •Direct-drive brushless servomotors result in zero backlash •Cog-free design for outstanding velocity stability Accommodate loads up to 200 mm in diameter •Low maintenance and high reliability provide the lowest cost of ownership Aerotech’s AMG LP (Low Profile) position and rate gimbal mounts provide ultra-precise angular position, rate, and acceleration for development and production testing of a wide range of systems. ...More >>Aerotech's Ensemble Epaq Allows Control of up to Six Motion Axes in a Compact, Stand-Alone, Integrated Package
 •Up to six integrated drives in one stand-alone controller •Coordinate motion of up to five independent tasks •Drive and control linear or rotary brushless, DC brush servo, and microstepping motors •Program in AeroBASICTM with the HMI/IDE, Microsoft .NET including C#, VB.NET®, Managed C++, Native MFC C++, or LabVIEW® over Ethernet or USB from Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP •Remote ASCII interface provided for Windows® or non-Windows® programs (including Linux) to command the Epaq through standard Ethernet, RS-232 port, and optional IEEE-488 The Ensemble Epaq is Aerotech’s next-generation, stand-alone controller for applications from basic laboratory experimentation and general purpose positioning to advanced OEM systems.
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Aerotech AMG Series Direct-Drive Gimbal Mounts Maximize Positioning and Velocity Performance
 Direct-Drive Gimbal Mounts Maximize Positioning and Velocity Performance • Continuous 360° rotation of azimuth and elevation including built-in slip ring • High accuracy angular position and rate capability • Direct-drive brushless servomotors result in zero backlash • Cog-free design for outstanding velocity stability • Accommodate loads up to 600 mm diameter • Low maintenance and high reliability provide the lowest cost of ownership About Aerotech Since 1970, Aerotech has designed and manufactured the highest performance motion control and positioning systems for our customers in industry, government, science and research institutions around the world. Products include linear motor stages and gantries, linear and rotary stages, motion controllers, drives, and linear and rotary motors.
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Aerotech Offers High Speed Air-Bearing Spindles With No Need For Cooling
 Aerotech’s ABS series direct-drive, air-bearing spindles were designed to provide superior angular positioning and velocity control for applications including disk drive testing, imaging applications, and precision wafer inspection.
Low-loss brushless servomotor
Instrument-grade precision
Balanced to ISO 1940 G 0.4
Custom configurations available
Sub-arc-second resolution at high speed
Ideally suited for data storage, wafer processing, diamond turning, and imaging
Superior Mechanical Design
The ABS2000 is balanced to ISO 1940 G 0.4 tolerances. The design also uses labyrinth-type sealing to minimize particle migration from the spindle, resulting in certification for Class 1 clean-room operation. An integral rotary union is provided for a vacuum supply.
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Medical Device Components - Free Brochure Featuring Automation Solutions  Aerotech is pleased to announce the availability of our Automation Solutions brochure for Laser Processing, Medical Device Manufacturing, and Life Sciences. The 32-page, color brochure presents Aerotech’s multitude of products and automation solutions developed specifically for these industries. This brochure is ideal for engineers/designers that develop motion control and positioning solutions for laser processing, medical device manufacturing, and life sciences equipment. ...More >> Aerotech Ultra-Compact Digital Servo Amplifiers Connect Via FireWire®  The Ndrive® MP digital servo amplifier is the ultra compact, high-performance discrete drive option for the Automation 3200 motion system. Only 41 mm wide by 141 mm high by 107 mm deep, the Ndrive® MP is capable of driving brushless, DC brush-type servomotors and stepper motors, and can perform both current loop and servo-loop closure to ensure the highest level of positioning performance and rate stability in a "micro-sized" package.
Ndrive® MPs are built on high performance DSPs to allow them to perform complex calculations in real time. This processing capability allows Ndrive® MPs to sample the digital current loop and servo loop at a rate of 20 kHz. These amplifiers also handle both digital and analog I/O and encoder multiplication, providing a wide range of capabilities in a very small package.
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Aerotech's ACS LP Series Direct-Drive, Low-Profile Rotary Stages Feature Automated Material Handling  · Integral pneumatic ER collet chuck· Clear aperture for product feed-through · Low inertia shaft for maximum acceleration · Integral rotary union · Ultra-low profile minimizes working height The ACS LP series ultra-low profile rotary stage with integrated ER collet chuck provides automated material handling capability for a wide range of materials and applications. ER collets provide excellent run-out characteristics for applications requiring high-precision gripping of tubular material, and are readily available in sizes that support tube diameters from 0.5 mm to 16 mm. The collet is retained with a threaded retaining cap that enables quick changeover, and is configured in a “fail-safe” normally-closed mode where full clamping force is applied when no air pressure is present. ... ...More >> Aerotech's AGS1000 Cartesian Gantry Uses Brushless Linear Servomotors  Linear brushless servomotors for superior performance and longevity Customizable Z and Ø for increased flexibility Optional machine base and risers Optional electroless nickel for ESD protection and medical applications Compact design reduces overall machine size Ideal for die bonding, wire bonding, WLP, and DNA profiling AGS1000 series Cartesian gantry systems put Aerotech’s core technologies and extensive manufacturing capability to work for you, providing outstanding performance and versatility in a wide range of automation platforms. AGS1000 systems are ideal for applications such as high-speed pick-and-place, automated assembly, vision inspection, dispensing stations, and high-accuracy inspection. The AGS1000 is based on Aerotech’s industry leading AGS10000 gantry, and ret... ...More >> Aerotech's ASR1200 Series Direct-Drive Rotary Stage Offers a Sealed Water Jacket for Wet Cutting Processes  • ER16 collet accepts up to 5.8 mm O.D. tubing • Integral water jacket with scalable o-ring seal for wet cutting applications • Clear aperture for product feed-through • Threaded collet retainer enables rapid tooling changeover • Low inertia shaft for maximum acceleration • Direct-drive brushless motor and encoder • Maintenance-free frictionless rotary unionAerotech’s ASR1200 series is an extension of the successful ASR1100 series direct-drive rotary stage. The ASR1200 includes the integral pneumatically operated collet chuck for automated material handling that is found on the ASR1100, but the ASR1200 also includes a sealed water jacket for wet cutting processes. Integral Collet Design The collet chuck on the ASR1200 accepts ER16 series collets, which are readily available in ... ...More >> Machine Vision - Motion, Vision, PLC, Robotics & I/O Platform
 Aerotech's Next Generation Motion, Vision, PLC, Robotics & I/O Platform, the Automation 3200 is for Applications in Data Storage, Medical Laser Processing, Automotive & Machine Tool Industries The Automation A3200 motion, vision, PLC, robotics, and I/O platform features the industry’s highest performance software-only controller and offers from 1 to 32 axes of synchronized motion control over a high-speed FireWire™ network. ...More >> Aerotech Offers ABG10000 Series Air-Bearing Gantry, Air Bearings for Ultra-Smooth Motion - Dual Linear-Motor-Driven Lower Axis for High-Speed, High-Acceleration Performance - Preloaded Axes  The ABG10000 Air-Bearing Gantry puts Aerotech’s core technologies and extensive manufacturing capability to work for you, providing outstanding performance and versatility in a wide range of automation applications. These systems are used in high-speed pick-and-place, automated assembly, vision inspection, dispensing stations, and high-accuracy inspection.Linear Motor/Linear Encoder/Air-Bearing Design Aerotech’s high-performance BLM series brushless linear servomotors drive the ABG10000 to speeds of 1 m/s and accelerations of 0.5 g. Feedback is from a rugged noncontact optical linear encoder. The ABG10000 incorporates an active preload on both vertical and horizontal surfaces. The opposing thin-film pressure maintains the bearing nominal gap tolerance. This design, in addition to the ... ...More >> Aerotech Offers Nservo Controller Module - Retrofit Analog Motion Control Systems With Digital Controls  · Use to retrofit your existing system with new controls – extend the life of your capital equipment· Engineered for fast changeover · Supports 2 (standard) or 4 closed-loop servo axes · Each axis has three-phase ±10 volt outputs to drive any amplifier · FireWire® enabled servo controller for simplified wiring · Software configurable for brush, brushless, and stepper motor operation provides flexibility · Optional Ethernet port to connect additional I/O · Encoder or resolver feedback accepted · Includes terminal block, D connector, and legacy OP500 connector options to reduce wiring Nservo complements the Automation 3200 “soft” controller’s network digital drives (Ndrive, NLdrive, NCdrive, and Npaq), allowing any industry standard analog transconductance amplifier (voltage comm... ...More >> AEROTECH's Soloist™ Single-Axis Servo Controller Combines Power Supply, Amplifier, and Position Controller in a Single, Compact Package  ·Positioning control for brushless, DC brush, or stepping motors·Available with up to 30 A peak current ·Point-to-point motion from a program, from an immediate command, or initiated from an input or joystick; positioning modes include indexing, CAM, freerun ·Servo loop autotuning ·Digital current loop ·Programs and parameters stored in nonvolatile FLASH memory for easy upgrade ·Single axis Position Synchronized Output (PSO) ·Multi-axis configuration through serial port Aerotech’s Soloist™ is a single-axis servo controller that combines a power supply, amplifier, and position controller in a single package. The Soloist can control up to four tasks simultaneously, as well as handle variables and manage I/O, for demanding production applications. It has high-speed position latch i... ...More >> Aerotech's Small, Side-Sealed, Hard-Cover Linear Stage Uses Direct-Coupled Brushless Motor For High Servo Bandwidth And Smooth Velocity  Aerotech’s ATS125 Series Linear Ball-Screw Stage· Travels up to 600 mm · Speeds up to 600 mm/s · Side-seal design with hardcover · Low cost and high performance · Integral brushless rotary motor · Standard and precision-grade options The ATS125 is Aerotech’s smallest hardcover, side-sealed linear stage. The integral brushless motor reduces the overall footprint of the stage enabling its deployment in space-constrained applications, while the hardcover provides protection from debris created in the manufacturing process. The robust aluminum cover is hard-coated for scratch resistance, and the side seals keep dirt and particulates out of the stage and protect the bearing surfaces from contamination. The vertical orientation of the seals easily deflects debris away from the stage.... ...More >> AEROTECH Announces New Brochure: Automation Solutions for Electronic Manufacturing, Test and Inspection, and Data Storage  Aerotech announces the availability of our new brochure Automation Solutions for Electronic Manufacturing, Test and Inspection, and Data Storage. The brochure presents Aerotech’s motion control and positioning systems and component solutions for these applications. Topics include tools for electronic assembly, pick and place, PCB laser drilling and stencil cutting, wafer singulation, automated optical inspection, nondestructive testing, data storage, and head gimbal/stack assembly. Products include the award-winning Automation 3200 digital automation platform, linear and rotary nanopositioners, servomotors and drives, robots, actuators, and industry-specific motion systems. Aerotech has the knowledge and manufacturing skill to develop solutions for the most demanding applications... ...More >> AEROTECH's ASR1100 Series Direct-Drive Rotary Stage Provides “Out of the Box” Material Handling Capability  ·Integral pneumatic collet chuck·ER16 collet accepts 0.5 mm to 10 mm O.D. tubing ·Clear aperture for product feed-through ·Threaded collet retainer enables rapid tooling changeover ·Normally-closed collet configuration ·Low inertia shaft for maximum acceleration ·Direct-drive brushless motor and encoder ·Maintenance-free frictionless rotary union Aerotech’s ASR1100 series is an extension of the ASR1000 direct-drive rotary stage used in many laser machining applications, including the manufacture of the most technologically-advanced cylindrical devices in use today. The ASR1100 adds an integral pneumatically operated collet chuck providing “out of the box” material handling capability. Integral Collet Design The collet chuck on the ASR1100 accepts ER16 series collets, whic... ...More >> AEROTECH has Ultra-Low Profile Direct-Drive Rotary Tables  ·High torque output, direct-drive brushless servomotor·Cog-free slotless motor design for outstanding velocity stability ·Direct coupled, high-accuracy rotary encoder ·Ultra-low profile minimizes working height Aerotech’s ADRS series direct-drive rotary stages were designed to minimize stage height. The ultra-low profile of the stage reduces the effective working height of the system, minimizing “stack-up” related errors. In addition to the low height, the ADRS series provides a clear aperture that can be used for product feed-through or laser-beam delivery. Brushless Direct-Drive To maximize positioning performance the ADRS series utilizes direct-drive brushless motor technology. Direct-drive technology is optimized for 24/7 production environments, as there are no brushes t... ...More >> Machine Vision - Vertical Translation Stages Feature Submicron Closed-Loop Positioning
 Aerotech's AVS100 Series Vertical Translation Stages Feature Submicron Closed-Loop Positioning • Long-life linear guide bearing system • Submicron closed-loop positioning • Low cost, high-performance stage ...More >>AEROTECH INC Offers a New Brochure: Automation Solutions for the Automotive, Machine Tool, Assembly, and Packaging Industries  Aerotech is pleased to announce the availability of our new brochure Automation Solutions for the Automotive, Machine Tool, Assembly, and Packaging Industries. The 40-page, color brochure presents Aerotech’s multitude of motion control and positioning systems and components developed specifically for these industries. Products include the award-winning Automation 3200 digital automation platform, linear and rotary stages, servomotors and drives, robots, actuators, and industry-specific motion systems. With over 30 years of motion control and positioning system experience, Aerotech has the knowledge and manufacturing skill to develop solutions for the most demanding applications, including off-the-shelf, custom, and vacuum-prepped products.Request your copy through the link below.... ...More >> AEROTECH INC has the ALS1000 Series Linear Motor Stage for a Variety of Industrial Applications Requiring High Accuracy in a Production Environment  • Direct-drive linear motor for ultra-precise motion• Long-life linear motion guide bearing system • 2-axis internal cable management system • Sealed design with optional air purge • Low-cost, small footprint, high-performance stage The ALS1000 is a compact, high-performance stage that is as accurate as it is versatile. It provides a small cross section, small payload capacity, cost-effective alternative for precision applications where a small footprint and environmental protection are required. A linear motion guide bearing system, two-axis internal cable management, and high-performance brushless servomotor make the ALS1000 the stage of choice in industrial applications such as laser machining, medical component manufacturing, and other applications. Construction Features Se... ...More >> AEROTECH INC's ABR1000 Rotary Air-Bearing Stages Feature a High Load Capacity, Low-Profile Design  • Direct-drive slotless brushless servomotor• Zero cogging motor for outstanding velocity stability • Outstanding error motion and wobble performance • Direct coupled, high accuracy rotary encoder • No mechanical contact • Wafer and disk accessories available Aerotech's ABR1000 rotary air-bearing stage provides superior angular positioning, velocity stability, and error motion performance. It is designed to meet the exacting requirements for wafer inspection, DVD mastering, disk drive test and servo writing, optical inspection and fabrication, and MEMS/nanotechnology device fabrication. Superior Mechanical Design The ABR1000 is designed with large air-bearing surfaces for high stiffness and load capacity in a low profile design. This design produces not only excellent axial ... ...More >> X-Y Positioning - ANT-25L Nano-Translator with 10NM Linear Resolution
 Aerotech, Inc has an Ultra-Compact ANT-25L Nano-Translator with 10NM Linear Resolution Features: X, XY, and XYZ configurations 10 nm linear resolution Turnkey drive & control electronics Ultra-quiet linear servo drives High speed, real-time axis calibration Noncontact, non cogging, direct-drive( patent pending) Aerotech's Nano-Translation(ANT) stages combine speed, accuracy, resolution, repeatibility, and reliability into a very small footprint( 100mm x 100mm x 66mm). ...More >> AEROTECH, INC. has the ASR2000 High-Speed Spindle for Superior Angular Positioning and Velocity Control  ASR2000 High-Speed Spindle• High-speed brushless servomotor • Instrument grade precision ABEC-7 angular contact bearings • Balanced to ISO 1940 G 1.0 • High acceleration capability — 6000 rpm in <1 second • Custom configurations available Aerotech’s ASR series direct-drive spindles were designed to provide superior angular positioning and velocity control for applications including disk drive testing, imaging applications, and precision wafer inspection. Superior Mechanical Design Matched angular contact bearing sets minimize spindle error motions. In addition, the ASR2000 is balanced to ISO 1940 G 1.0 tolerances. This unique design includes externally accessible balancing screws that can be adjusted with final payload in place. Th... ...More >> AEROTECH, INC's New Rotary Tables Feature Slotless, Ironless, Direct-Drive Design
 • High torque output, direct-drive brushless servomotor• Cog-free design for outstanding velocity stability • Outstanding wobble and runout • Direct coupled, high-accuracy rotary encoder • Large diameter clear aperture Aerotech’s new ADRT Series Direct-Drive Rotary Stage provides superior angular positioning and velocity control. Applications range from indexing to high-speed laser machining to precision wafer inspection. Brushless Direct-Drive The ADRT Series uses a slotless, ironless design to give ultra-smooth performance and ease of tuning when compared to competitive iron core and variable-reluctance motor designs. This motor has all the advantages of a brushless direct-drive motor — no brushes to wear, no gear trains to maintain, and high acceleration and high speeds. T... ...More >> AEROTECH's NDrive Series of Intelligent Digital Drives Connect Via Fire Wire, Offer Highest Level Of Integrated Functionality-Available in 10A, 20A & 30A, PWM & Linear  The NDrive includes integral digital and analog I/O, support for square-wave and sine-wave encoders, a 100 BASE-T Ethernet interface for I/O expansion, and a 400 Mbs FireWire communication interface. NDrives provide deterministic behavior, auto-identification, and easy software setup from the NMotion software controller. Featuring an 80 MHz DSP, the drives have fully digital current, velocity, and position loops that provide higher servo loop bandwidth and improved diagnostics over traditional analog drives. The high-speed FireWire communication interface provides a low-cost networking medium that reduces wiring complexity and greatly simplifies startup and integration. Support for analog sine-wave encoders is provided through optional onboard encoder multipliers. A hardware-based ... ...More >> AEROTECH, INC has the ANT-4V High-Precision Vertical Lift Stage - Unique, Patented Device Incorporates The Best In High-Performance Features  • Compact construction• Outstanding rigidity • Noncontact direct drive • High repeatability • Outstanding in-position stability • 2 nm resolution; 60 picometers with Automation 3200 • No maintenance The ANT-4V represents a significant breakthrough in vertical alignment of high-precision components. Featuring high speed (50 mm per second), high resolution (2 nm), superior in-position stability, and high accuracy (200 nm), in one compact package. Its superior noncontact direct drive employs high-accuracy direct position feedback. When combined with Aerotech’s MXH multiplier, it offers an industry-leading 2 nm resolution in addition to high speed and accuracy. All the critical elements of the ANT-4V were selected to operate in a 24/7 environment and, unlike screw- or piezo-based ... ...More >> AEROTECH INC has the ABL1000 3D Series Three Axis Air-Bearing Stages - The Highest Performance Miniature Three Axis Air-Bearing Stage Available - Request a FREE Product Catalog  • Designed for high-performance alignment, assembly, and positioning• Linear encoder feedback provides up to 2 nm resolution • 62-picometer resolution available with the Automation 3200 “soft” controller • Fully preloaded air bearing • Complete noncontact design • Ultra-smooth velocity control Aerotech has combined over 30 years of precision motion control and positioning system experience with the latest technologies to produce the ABL1000 3D Series, a truly outstanding miniature, linear air-bearing stage. The linear positioner is a fully preloaded, noncontact design. Inherently frictionless, air bearings have proven to be the standard in precision applications, and Aerotech has now produced a miniature version that is well suited for fiberoptics, photonics, and general-purpo... ...More >> AEROTECH, INC. has the Automation 3200 High-Performance, 32-Axis Motion, Vision, & I/O System - Designed to be Expandable to 62 Axes of Synchronized Control - Request Your Copy of Our Product Catalog  Aerotech's groundbreaking, next generation motion, vision, and I/O system, the Automation 3200. The system features the world's first high-performance, software-only controller (NMotion SMC) that offers 32 axes of synchronized motion control. The NMotion SMC retains the best features of our previous controllers and combines them with an advanced, high-performance control architecture to produce a truly state-of-the-art motion, vision, and I/O system.Industry-Leading 32 Axes of Synchronized Control The Automation 3200 is capable of 32 axes of synchronized motion through one interface. Aerotech has designed the current platform to be expandable to 62 axes of synchronized control. Work done on the Automation 3200 platform will be portable to future releases so users can look forward to... ...More >> AEROTECH INC's New Products Swell Automation Solutions for the Fiberoptics Industry Catalog from 21 to 112 Pages!  Aerotech’s new Automation Solutions for the Fiberoptics Industry features an extensive selection of the highest throughput nano-positioning and alignment solutions available.Products include the expanded FiberMaxTM series—the industry’s only completely integrated 4- to 6-axis noncontact, direct-drive, nano-positioning system with 300-picometer closed-loop resolution. The catalog also covers Aerotech’s expanding fiber and fiberoptic component alignment and positioning product line, including the FiberAlignTM, FiberCoupleTM, FiberPlaneTM, FiberGrateTM, FiberGlideTM 3D and 1000, and our ANTTM series nano-translators. Aerotech offers an unparalleled selection of nano-positioning components, subsystems, and complete systems, all designed for 24/7 operation. Automation Solutions comes ... ...More >> AEROTECH INC has the New LMA Series Linear Motor Actuator -Ideal for Pick-and-Place Machines, Gantry Axes, Shuttle Stages, Assembly Machines, or as a General-Purpose Positioner - Request Our Catalog  Faster than a ball screw, more accurate than a belt drive, the LMA series actuators harness the speed, acceleration, and accuracy capability of a linear motor for the latest in high-throughput linear actuator technology.* Travels up to 1 m * Velocity capability to 3 m/s * Acceleration capability to 3 g * Linear brushless servomotor and noncontact encoder eliminate typical ball screw or belt maintenance * Force outputs from 32 N to 276 N are available * Counterbalance is available for vertical applications This modular stage is ideal for pick-and-place machines, gantry axes, shuttle stages, assembly machines, or as a general-purpose positioner. LMA series actuators integrate the mechanical and electrical components to eliminate the guesswork involved with choosing bearings, m... ...More >> AEROTECH has a Compact Servo Indexer Offering Low-Cost Control for Simple Positioning Applications
 Aerotech announces the availability of the BA Intellidrive series compact indexers. BA Intellidrives provide low-cost control for many simple positioning applications. BAIs operate in indexing and teach modes to drive brush and brushless servomotors. In addition, BAIs have analog and RS-232 interfaces and will accept standard clock and direction inputs for stepping system replacements.The BA Intellidrive is capable of point-to-point motion from a stored program, initiated from an input or through remote mode. Acceleration and velocity parameters are easily pre-defined for the moves. Advanced features include integer-based math, index/freerun moves done using registers, velocity profiling, conditional gotos based on register content, homing, and more. A hand-held terminal or a PC can be... ...More >> AEROTECH, INC. has a Positioning Systems Product Catalog  This premier positioning systems catalog features 400 pages of product information on our full line of positioning system and motion control products, including: air bearing stages, linear motor stages, linear motor gantry systems, linear and rotary stages, interferometers, motion controllers, drives, and linear and rotary motors. For more information please click on the request more information button below. ... ...More >> AEROTECH has a High-Precision, Ultra-Compact, Linear Motor Stage
 The ALS130, with its low profile and outstanding performance characteristics, is the ultimate solution for high-accuracy alignment and inspection stations. Unlike many stages that utilize a side-drive lead screw, the ALS130 employs a center-driven, non-cogging linear motor as the driving element. Since the linear motor is a direct-drive device there is no backlash, windup, or “stiction” normally associated with a lead screw or ball-screw drive.For alignment applications, outstanding step-to-step resolution is critical. The ALS130 meets this demand with a resolution of 20 nm when coupled with an MXH series multiplier box. The direct-drive linear motor allows the ALS130 to make precise, repeatable steps. This is particularly important in alignment applications where step accuracy is cr... ...More >> AEROTECH’s Motion Controllers Now Feature PCI Bus And 4X Greater Processing Power  The UNIDEX 500 family of multi-axis motion controllers serves as a cornerstone for advanced motion control, providing exceptional performance at a low cost. The UNIDEX 500 comes in two bus formats: PCI and ISA. For each bus format, three models – BASE, PLUS, and ULTRA – provide multiple performance levels from which to choose. The BASE model is a powerful yet affordable option that will suit many applications. More advanced users may select the PLUS model, which adds more sophisticated coordinated motion capabilities as well as basic error mapping functions. The ULTRA model provides maximum performance and functionality by adding advanced features such as 3-dimensional error mapping in addition to an enhanced hardware set.The UNIDEX 500 PCI adds more speed, flexibility, and power to th... ...More >> |
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