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Motion Control – Application – In “Off-Roading” LM76’s Black Racer Bearing is a Winner!

Posted by Editor on May 28th, 2026

Motion Control – Application – Ceramic Linear Bearings

Motion Control – Anyone who’s worked on cars knows how critically important ball joints are to steering and suspension. They also know what happens when ball joints fail!

E. Longmeadow, MA – — Motion Control – Application Story – When an aftermarket manufacturer of off-road steering and suspension systems needed an upper ball joint bearing, they called LM76. These systems are purchased by off-road vehicle owners who want to upgrade their OEM steering and suspension units for hard-hitting environments.

Motion Control – Miniature Motorized Stage Features Sub-micron Positioning, 10 mm Clear Aperture, and High Acceleration!

Posted by Editor on May 21st, 2026

Motion Control- Miniature Motorized Stage

Motion Control – Forestville, CA, —Miniature Motorizes stage – Equipment Solutions’ Series of VCS-10 Voice Coil Stages feature: Sub-micron positioning, high acceleration, digital and/or analog position sensors, and are available with a 10 mm clear aperture!

Motorized Stages – Motion Control Multi-axis Lift, Pan, and Tilt Motorized Stage Features +/- 5 Micron Repeatability!

Posted by Editor on May 14th, 2026

Motorized Stages – Motion Control Multi-axis Stages

motorized stages

Motorized Stages – Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The new LPT60-60-60 Series of Lift, Pan, and Tilt Motion Control Motorized Stages has been released by OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.). These compact stages feature a Lift-axis with 60 mm (2.362 in.) of vertical travel, a horizontally mounted Pan-axis (rotary) stage, and vertically mounted Tilt-axis (rotary) stage.

Motion Control – Powerful, Push Type Clapper Solenoids Are Designed to Meet the Size, Voltage, Duty Cycle, and Force Requirements of Your Application!

Posted by Editor on May 7th, 2026

Motion Control – Push Type Clapper Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – A Series of powerful Low-Profile Push Type Clapper Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) are 2.625 in. (66.8mm). in diameter with a body length of 1.56 in and total plunger length of 4.00 in. (101.6 mm), ideal for applications where short strokes and high forces are required.

Motion Control – Electromate Announces Pre-Order Availability of Universal Robots’ New UR30 Cobot

Posted by Editor on April 30th, 2026

Motion Control – Universal Robots’ Cobot

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control – Electromate Inc., a leading Distributor of Precision Robotic & Mechatronic Solutions, is excited to announce the pre-order availability of Universal Robots’ latest innovation – the UR30 collaborative robot (cobot). The UR30, boasting a 30 kg payload capacity, is the newest addition to Universal Robots’ cutting-edge cobot lineup.

Motion Control Components – Miniature Voice Coil Motor Features High Force to Size Ratio!

Posted by Editor on April 23rd, 2026

Motion Control – Miniature Voice Coil Motor

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control Components – The miniature Linear Voice Coil Motor, LVCM-022-013-01, from Moticont features a high force-to-weight ratio of 14.5 oz. (4.0 N) continuous force and 45.7 oz. (12.7 N) peak force in a compact 0.875 in. (22.2 mm) diameter x 0.50 in. (12.7 mm) long package. This clean, quiet, efficient, low inertia, high acceleration, high speed motor has zero cogging and features high accuracy, and high repeatability to less than1 μm (0.00004 in.) when operated in a closed loop as a DC servo motor.

Motion Control – Linear Motion – How Do You Move Articles of Antiquity?

Posted by Editor on April 16th, 2026

Motion Control – Linear Bearings Application

Motion Control – Application – How Do You Move Articles of Antiquity?

Very Carefully With A High Load Rail System from LM76!

Motion Control – E. Longmeadow, MA – Application -The Boston Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) has to move articles of antiquity from one location to another. In this instance, they are moving a 5000 year old relief (hieroglyphics) weighing 8000 pounds to a new location in the Museum. Here is a frontal photo of the Relief from The Tomb of Senenuka.

Motion Control – Miniature PVS 30.5 Parallelogram Voice Coil Stage from Equipment Solutions!

Posted by Editor on April 9th, 2026

Motion Control – Miniature Parallelogram Voice Coil Stage!

Forestville, CA, – — Motion Control – This Custom PVS-30.5 Parallelogram Voice Coil Stage Features: Flexture guidance system, 30 millimeter clear aperture, 4 millimeters of linear motion, 45 G’s acceleration (no load), 200 nanometers positioning repeatability, non-contact electro-optic position sensor, direct SCA-814 Servo Controlled Amplifier compatibility, 38mm x 46mm x 85mm, 280 grams.

Motion Control – Select from the Large Variety of Precision XYZ Axis Stages to Suit Your Specific Application from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES)!

Posted by Editor on April 2nd, 2026

Motion Control – XYZ Axis Stages to Suit Specific Applications!

Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control – OES (Optimal Engineering Systems) has introduced a series of high precision, low cost XYZ positioning stages that can be easily integrated into new and existing applications. They are offered in 5 travel lengths for each axis, 50 mm (1.969 in.), 100 mm (3.937 in.), 150 mm (5.906 in.), 200 mm (7.874 in.), and 300 mm (11.811 in.). Any combination of lengths, motors, and lead screws are available.

Motion Control – Powerful, Pull Type D-Frame Solenoids with a 1 Inch Stroke Feature Over 24 lbs. of Peak Force!

Posted by Editor on March 26th, 2026

Motion Control – High Force Pull Type Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – Solenoids – Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) has released a series 1 inch (25.4 mm) stroke, Pull Type D-Frame Solenoids. The S-20-150 Series is comprised of 18 different low-cost D-Frame Solenoids designed to meet the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force and Stroke requirements of the user.

Motion Control – Electromate Expands Mobile Robotics Offering with maxon HEJ 90 High-Efficiency Joint

Posted by Editor on March 19th, 2026

Motion Control – High Efficiency Joint

Motion Control – Vaughan, Ontario — [January 5, 2026] — Electromate Inc., a Canadian supplier of precision motion-control and robotic components, has announced the availability of the maxon HEJ 90 High-Efficiency Joint, a compact, integrated actuator designed for high-torque joints in mobile and legged robotic systems.

Motion Control – 1.25 Micron Resolution Linear Optical Encoder Features FLEX Cable and Connector for Easy Integration!

Posted by Editor on March 12th, 2026

Motion Control – 1.25 Micron Linear Encoder!

Motion Control Van Nuys, CA – Linear Encoder – The NEW! 1.25 Micron Resolution Linear Optical Encoder and Linear Scale has been released by Moticont. This compact linear encoder measures just 114.3 mm (4.50 in.) long by 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) wide by 1.47 mm (0.058 in.) high (encoder + Flex cable) and the Flex cable is terminated by a ten-pin female connector for easy integration. This high, 1.25 micron resolution, low power encoder module features TTL Quadrature Outputs and requires only a single +3.3 or +5 VDC supply.

Motion Control – Application – Minuteman Flange Blocks; 20 Million Cycles and Counting!

Posted by Editor on March 5th, 2026

Motion Control – Flange Blocks Application

Motion Control – Miniature Linear Focus Actuator Features <50 Nanometer Positioning Resolution!

Posted by Editor on February 26th, 2026

Motion Control – Miniature Linear Focus Actuator

LFA-1007 Linear Focus Actuator: 10mm clear aperture, 7mm range of motion, <50 nanometer positioning resolution, 50 grams moving mass, 70 x 70 x 50 (600g)

Forestville, CA — Motion Control Linear Focus Actuator – The LFA-1007 is a high performance compact positioning actuator. It was specifically developed for applications requiring both high precision and high-speed positioning over a short to medium stroke.

Motion Control – Miniature Push Type Solenoids Features 16 Standard Models to Meet Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force, and Stroke Requirements of an Application!

Posted by Editor on February 19th, 2026

Motion Control – Miniature Push Type Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) has released the S-63-38-H Series of Push Type Tubular Solenoids. These miniature 0.38 in. diameter solenoids can be used as a push type solenoid at the push end or a pull type solenoid at the pull end and features 16 standard off-the-shelf options to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force and Stroke requirement of the user.

Motion Control – Sub-micron Resolution and High Repeatability Are Features of Open Aperture XY Alignment Stage!

Posted by Editor on February 12th, 2026

Motorized Stages – Motion Control Sub Micron Alignment Stages

Motorizes Stages – Motion Control – The Sub-micron, AU200-50×50 Open Aperture Alignment Stage from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) with a 90 mm by 90 mm open aperture is the ideal choice for applications requiring extreme precision such as: Semiconductor wafer inspection and handling, laser drilling and machining, testing, scanning, inspection, measurements, optical applications, medical diagnostic devices and instrument assembly, calibration, and inspection, 3D Printing, and alignment.

Motion Control – Maxon’s New ESCON2 DC controller elevates precision, speed, and torque management

Posted by Editor on February 5th, 2026

Innovations in Motion Control Products – Position & Speed Controllers

The new ESCON2 controller, for brushed DC and brushless DC motors up to 1,800W continuous duty, is designed for OEM integration into customer systems. ESCON2 enhances control with features including field-oriented control (FOC) and acceleration and velocity feed forward.

Motion Control – Hollow Core Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor Features 19.1 mm Stroke, High Force-to-Size Ratio!

Posted by Editor on January 29th, 2026

Motion Control – Miniature Voice Coil Motor

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The HVCM-051-032-013-01 Linear Voice Coil Motor released by Moticont, features a high force-to-size ratio and a 19.1 mm (0.75 in.) stroke. A low inertia, high acceleration/deceleration, high speed, clean and quiet, non-commutated, hollow core brushless servo motor, the HVCM-051-032-013-01 Linear Voice Coil Motor is ideal for applications such as: Testing, optical focusing, positioning, laser beam steering, laser drilling, cutting and machining, medical diagnostic equipment, scanning, wafer handling, dynamic vibration absorption, sorting, and assembly applications.

Innovations in Motion Control Products – Hybrid Linear Bearings for the Times Bearing Failure Just Can Not be Allowed to Happen!

Posted by Editor on January 22nd, 2026

Innovations in Motion Control Products – Ceramic Hybrid Linear Bearings

E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – Linear Motion – Pegasus Hybrid Linear Bearings for the times Bearing Failure just can not be allowed to Happen! That is the the time when Down-Time is more costly then the price of the bearings.

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator from Equipment Solutions!

Posted by Editor on January 15th, 2026

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator

Forestville, CA – The LFA-1205 Linear Focus Actuator is a high performance compact positioning system. It was specifically developed for optical applications requiring both high precision and high-speed positioning over a short to medium stroke.

Innovations in Motion Control Products

Motion Control – Application – Ceramic Linear Bearings

Motion Control- Miniature Motorized Stage

Motorized Stages – Motion Control Multi-axis Stages

Motion Control – Push Type Clapper Solenoids

Motion Control – Universal Robots’ Cobot

Motion Control – Miniature Voice Coil Motor

Motion Control – Linear Bearings Application Motion Control – Application – How Do You Move Articles of Antiquity?

Motion Control – Miniature Parallelogram Voice Coil Stage!

Motion Control – XYZ Axis Stages to Suit Specific Applications!

Motion Control – High Force Pull Type Solenoids

Motion Control – High Efficiency Joint

Motion Control – 1.25 Micron Linear Encoder!

Motion Control – Flange Blocks Application

Motion Control – Miniature Linear Focus Actuator

Motion Control – Miniature Push Type Solenoids

Motorized Stages – Motion Control Sub Micron Alignment Stages

Innovations in Motion Control Products – Position & Speed Controllers

Motion Control – Miniature Voice Coil Motor

Innovations in Motion Control Products – Ceramic Hybrid Linear Bearings

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator

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