Motion Control – Tutorial Considerations when specifying a linear slide for a new or existing application. By Mike Quinn • LM76 When a design engineer has fully defined a linear-motion application’s requirements regarding travel length, speed, force, and accuracy as well as repeatability, the next question to answer is this: Does an off-the-shelf linear slide (or a stock […]
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Motion Control -What To Consider When Specifying A Linear Slide
Posted by Editor on July 27th, 2021
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Comments Off on Motion Control -What To Consider When Specifying A Linear SlideMotion Control – New from MAXON, Miniaturized Controller the EPOS4 Micro 24/5 CAN!
Posted by Editor on July 20th, 2021
Motion Control – Miniaturized Controller Taunton, MA — Motion Control Products – Maxon is launching a new, miniaturized controller with a size of only 32 mm x 22 mm as part of its successful line of positioning controllers. The attractive price-performance ratio, with a functionality that’s virtually identical to the larger units, addresses […]
Posted in Actuator, Actuators, Amplifier - Brushed, Amplifier - Servo, Amplifiers - Brushless, Amplifiers - CANopen, Controller - Brushed, Controller - Brushless, Controller - CANopen, Controller - Integrated, Custom Components, Drivers, Drivers - Panel Mount, Drivers - Step Motor, Drivers - Stepper Motor, Drives - Brushed, Drives - Brushless, Drives - DC, Drives - Digital, Drives - Miniature, Drives - Servo, Encoders, Encoders - Miniature, Gearbox - Speed Reducer, Gearhead - Speed Reducer, Gearheads, Gearheads - Miniature, Gearmotor, Miniature Components, Miniature Motors, Motion Controller, Motors, Motors - Brushed, Motors - Brushless, Motors - Direct Drive, Motors - Medical Applications, Motors - Miniature, Motors - Miniature -Sterilizable, Motors - Servo, Motors - Stepper Comments Off on Motion Control – New from MAXON, Miniaturized Controller the EPOS4 Micro 24/5 CAN!Motion Control – Introducing the IncOder™ Inductive Angle Encoder by Zettlex which is available from Electromate!
Posted by Editor on July 17th, 2021
Motion Control – Inductive Angle Encoder Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control – Zettlex position sensors (IncOders) use non-contact, inductive technology for precision angle measurement. Rather than the bulky transformers of traditional inductive sensors, Zettlex sensors use printed circuits. This enables compact, accurate, lightweight and robust position sensors with no contacts, no delicate parts, no […]
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Posted by Editor on July 11th, 2021
Motion Control – Linear Bearings Compared E. Longmeadow, MA – LM76’s high speed, “Black Racer,” ceramic coated linear bearings out perform linear ball bushing and linear polymer bearings in high speed and high acceleration/deceleration applications. These drop in replacement linear bearings are designed to be used in standard open and closed pillow blocks. “Black Racer” […]
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Posted by Editor on July 7th, 2021
Motion Control – Profile Rail Stages Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control – Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has added five new profile single axis positioning stages to their AQ150 Series of linear stages. Available off-the-shelf in travel lengths of: 600 mm (23.622 in.), 700 mm (27.559 in.), 800 mm (31.496 in.), 900 mm […]
Posted in Actuator, Actuator - Linear, Linear Actuators, Linear Guide Systems, Linear Positioning Stage, Linear Rail Systems, Linear Stage, Positioning Stage, Stages - X, Stages - X Y Z, Stages - XZ, Stages - Yaw and Pitch, Stages -Pitch and Rol, Stages XY, X - Y Stage, Y Axis, Z Axis Comments Off on Motion Control – Low Cost, Long Range of Travel, High Precision, Low Profile, Motorized, Profile Rail Linear Guide Stages Are Available from OESMotion Control – Electromate Recognized with 2021 AHTD Foundation Award!
Posted by Editor on July 3rd, 2021
Motion Control – Electromate 2021 AHTD Foundation Award! Toronto, Ontario – June 18, 2021 – Electromate received a Foundation Award from the Association for High Technology Distribution (AHTD), recognizing the company’s 25 years of membership and support. This is the first year the Award has been given, honoring a small group of members out of […]
Posted in Actuator, Actuator - Linear, Actuator - Linear and Rotary, Actuator - Rotary, Actuator - Rotary Voice Coil, Actuators, Amplifier, Amplifier - Brushed, Amplifier - Servo, Amplifiers - Brushless, Amplifiers - CANopen, Brake - Servos & Steppers, Controller, Controller - Brushed, Controller - Brushless, Controller - CANopen, Controller - Integrated, Controller - Multi-Axis, Controller - PLC, Controller -EtherCAT, Display, Display - Harsh Environments, Drives - Brushed, Drives - Brushless, Drives - DC, Drives - Digital, Drives - EtherCAT, Drives - Miniature, Encoders, Gantry XYZ, Gear Heads - Planetary, Gearbox - Speed Reducer, Gearheads, Gearheads - Miniature, Harmonic Drive Components, HMI Displays, Motors, Motors - Piezo, Piezo Motion, Pneumatic Slides, Positioning Stage, Seminar / Webinar, Servo Motors, Servo Motors - Integrated, Shafts, Stages, Tutorials Comments Off on Motion Control – Electromate Recognized with 2021 AHTD Foundation Award!
