Chain and sprocket drives are a traditional power transmission/motion technique. In general such drives tend to perform admirably well in harsh environments and feature high wear resistance and fatigue strength. Among one of the persistent down sides is the noise generated by chain and sprocket systems. There are a few common causes of noise in […]
SUPERWURM worm farm uses motion components from igus
One automated worm farm in Germany to breed and grow worms includes machines to continuously lift, transport, release, stack, drill, and spray giant red worms called dendrobena. Duren-based SUPERWURM uses robots and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) until the worms are ready for sale to fishermen, as food for animals, and as natural fertilizer for gardens […]
160-page catalog on piezo motor solutions from PI
PI’s new comprehensive piezo motor solutions catalog covers a large number of linear, rotary, and multi-axis motion systems based on a variety of piezo motor types along with their appropriate controllers and drivers. Piezo motors have excellent dynamic properties, such as high acceleration and fast start/stop behavior, along with nanometer precision and stability. In contrast […]
Festo introduces compact electric actuators ELGC and EGSC at IMTS 2018
Festo showcases at IMTS 2018, McCormick Place, Chicago, September 10-15, the new low-cost linear axes ELGC and mini slide EGSC. These new electric actuators offer an optimal ratio between installation space and working space. They feature a common system approach and platform architecture as well as space saving adapter-free connectors. The Festo IMTS Booth is in […]
Large area travel X-Y stages from IntelLiDrives
Large area travel X-Y stages from IntelLiDrives offer precise fine positioning and control achieved through the combination of a stable closed-loop control system and an associated joystick option. In addition, the stages can be combined with the company’s Z stages to form an XYZ stage ideally suited for laser scanning microscopy. The travel range is […]
SKF CASM-100 electromechanical actuators feature modular design
SKF CASM-100 electromechanical actuators from SKF Motion Technologies, Inc. have been uniquely engineered with a modular design enabling tailored solutions for a wide range of industrial linear movement and positioning applications. Various modules providing choices among motor types, gearboxes, ball screws or roller screws, and accessories allow for custom combinations of components ideally suited for […]
THK to show low-inertia ballscrew-spline BNS-V during IMTS
In two weeks, IMTS visitors will be able to see THK’s ballscrew-spline BNS-V at booth #134514. Featuring an exceptionally compact and lightweight structure, the low-inertia BNS-V enables quick starts and stops during high-speed operation. The BNS-V is a stroke-rotary unit with ball screw grooves and a ball spline groove that cross one another on a […]
What’s the difference between serial kinematics and parallel kinematics in multi-axis motion design?
Today’s positioning tables and stages include hardware and software that’s more customized than ever to satisfy specific output requirements. That’s made for motion designs that move accurately through even complicated multi-axis commands. Precision feedback is key to such functionality — often taking the form of optical or (electronics-augmented) magnetic encoders for nanometer-scale resolution and repeatability […]
Hybrid stepper-lead screw actuators from Thomson feature built-in anti-rotational guidance
Thomson Industries has expanded its line of stepper motor linear actuators with models featuring built-in anti-rotational guidance. The new motorized lead screw actuator (MLA) product saves designers of high-precision, shorter-stroke applications the cost, time and maintenance worries related to designing and building externally guided systems themselves. The actuator configuration provides effortless integration into the assembly […]
THK to unveil new low inertia ballscrew-spline BNS-V during IMTS
At this year’s IMTS in Chicago (September 10 to 15) visitors can see in person THK’s latest ballscrew-spline BNS-V. Featuring an exceptionally compact and lightweight structure, the low inertia BNS-V enables quick starts and stops during high-speed operation. The BNS-V is a stroke-rotary unit with ballscrew grooves and a ball spline groove that cross one […]
Timken acquiring linear-motion supplier Rollon
The Timken Company, a world leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, has reached an agreement with pan-European firm Chequers Capital and IGI Private Equity to acquire Rollon Group. A leader in engineered linear motion products, Rollon specializes in the design and manufacture of linear guides, telescopic rails and linear actuators used in a […]
LINAK linear actuators in medical sit-to-stand lifts facilitate rehabilitation
By 2050 there will be two billion people older than 60, according to the WHO … and 2035 will see a 12.9 million shortage of healthcare professionals. Fortunately, some new linear-motion technologies could help satisfy some of the growing need for healthcare, especially in the segment of the industry dedicated to patient rehabilitation. Consider one […]
Voice coil motor features internal shaft and bearing, high force-to-size ratio
Moticont’s new GVCM-051-089-05S06 linear voice coil motor features high speed, high acceleration/deceleration, zero backlash, high accuracy, high repeatability, and an internal shaft and bearing. This compact, voice coil motor has a high force-to-size ratio with 5.5 lb (24.6 N) continuous force and 17.5 lb (77.7 N) of peak force with a housing measuring just 2.000 […]
Shape-memory alloys linear actuators: A new option for positioning
Now, one new actuator uses bundles of SMA wire made of specialty nickel-titanium alloy for reliable linear motion. Dean Pick, P.Eng. • President | Kinitics Automation Shape-memory alloys (SMAs) are those materials that respond to temperature changes by changing form factor. Originally funded by the U.S. Navy, SMA technologies were first commercialized by Raychem Corp. […]
Mechanical linear drives need no electronic controls for fine adjustment of travel distance
Amacoil-Uhing rolling ring linear drives offer a mechanical alternative to electronically controlled linear motion systems in automated machinery. The drives convert the rotary motion input from a threadless shaft into linear output. A new option for fine adjustment of travel distance permits more precise location of the end stops to set reversal points thus making […]
Gilman Precision launches new website
Customized linear and rotary motion systems manufacturer Gilman Precision has unveiled its revitalized website. The concept for the update arose from the positive feedback the company received after adding a 360-degree virtual tour of the facility in 2016, encouraging further efforts into advancing technological development. In addition to its new appearance, the site ensures an […]
Three-axis gimbal mount from OES features high resolution and stability
The new AU300-AER three-axis gimbal mount from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) features full 360˚ rotation of each axis. This three-axis gimbal mount handles loads to 10 kg (22.5 lb) and has a clearance of 300 x 300 mm, (11.8 in. x 11.8 in.) around the roll axis stage. The azimuth stage rotary table is […]
SKF Ecomag linear actuators enable safe, precise movement and positioning
SKF Ecomag linear actuators from SKF Motion Technologies, Inc. enable safe and precise power-driven movement and positioning of procedure tables and chairs in medical settings including hospitals, diagnostic centers, and outpatient facilities. These compact and cost-effective actuators allow for customization to meet the specific requirements of an application. Standard Ecomag actuators can be supplied in […]
High-torque rotary voice coil actuators from H2W
H2W Technologies has developed several high-torque rotary voice coil actuators, otherwise known as a limited angle torque motors or LATs. The model TWR-015-346-2RC was designed to allow for a low moving mass (68 g per coil) and inertia, as well as dual independent coils to allow for two independent motion profiles or couple the coils […]
Differential windlass drives: How new designs work for linear motion
Rise Robotics now sells the Rise Cylinder — an electromechanical linear actuator that (according to the company) delivers power density and reliability comparable to or exceeding those of linear actuators based on roller screws and hydraulic cylinders. Rise Robotics is currently working with select partners to bring the actuator to market through commercial production. Shown […]
Linear actuators: smarter, more powerful
Electromechanical actuators continue to evolve with more integration as well as more power, challenging some fluid power mainstays. Putting together a linear motion system has never been easier, considering the options available to designers along with powerful new tools with which to design such systems. The availability of more integrated components and so-called smart actuators […]
Linear motion designs see wider adoption of linear direct drives
Direct drives are a motion-control technology projected to see high rates of adoption in coming years, according to market research by the ARC Advisory Group. That’s due in part to an array of industries driving for higher throughput and more accurate processes. According to Brian Scott, applications engineer at Nippon Pulse America Inc., linear shaft […]
Dover Motion DOF-5 stage — a low-cost alternative to piezo stages
Dover Motion, a designer and manufacturer of motion setups for life sciences and diagnostics instruments, today announced the launch of the DOF-5 Objective Focusing Stage. The DOF-5 is a microscope objective nanopositioning stage optimized for optical imaging applications. Developed for automated microscope objective focusing applications including next-generation sequencing (NGS), digital cell morphology, and automated digital […]
Telescopic pillars from SKF support heavier loads, efficient lifting
CPMT telescopic pillars from SKF Motion Technologies, Inc. can be integrated into surgical tables, procedure chairs, and similar medical equipment to enable optimized access for patients, support heavier loads, and deliver safe and efficient lifting performance. These complete plug-and-play systems ultimately provide OEM designers with technologies to meet demanding marketplace requirements, gain a competitive business […]
Haydon Kerk releases 2018 linear motion Catalog and Design Guide
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, a business unit of AMETEK Advanced Motion Solutions, announces the release of its new Catalog and Design Guide, revised for 2018. The new Haydon Kerk catalog has been updated and expanded with new product sections. The new catalog and design guide illustrates a wide range of products engineered for use as […]