The new, compact AU100-ER two-axis gimbal mount from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) features a full 360 degree continuous rotation of each axis. This compact two-axis gimbal mount handles loads to 10 kg (22 lb) and has a clearance of 300 x 300 mm, (11.8 x 11.8 in.) about the roll axis of the stage. […]

QC Conveyors has expanded their product offering to include the Motion06 curve belt conveyor modules. Motion06 recently joined the Duravant family via acquisition, and along with QC Conveyors, is part of Duravant’s Material Handling Solutions group. The Motion06 curve belt conveyors allow customers to maintain product orientation in applications where a turn is required between […]

The Model A58HE and Model A58SE Ethernet-ready, multi-turn absolute encoders from Encoder Products Company (EPC) are designed for harsh factory and plant environments. In addition to EtherCAT Deterministic Communication, the two models now feature the PROFINET communication protocol as well. These encoders are particularly suited to applications where fieldbus connectivity is required, and the encoder […]

Control Techniques announces an enhanced distribution agreement with Kaman Industrial Technologies (KIT) to supply general-purpose ac drives in the U.S. “We are extremely excited to have Kaman onboard representing our products in the U.S.,” says Ted Danhauser, Vice President of Sales for Control Techniques. “Kaman brings a level of service and support that is going […]

RSF Elektronik’s next-generation kit angle encoders for motion feedback are best suited for applications in robotics, semiconductor, medical and machine tool. Offered through parent company HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION in North America, this new encoder is available in both absolute (MCR 15) and incremental (MSR 15) versions. Both models consist of an optical scanning unit and a […]

Portescap’s new SM series of surgical motors are designed to meet the demanding requirements for surgical devices at a more cost-effective price point. These motors leverage Portescap’s market-leading sterilizable design approach and surgical application expertise to provide a more affordable and consistently reliable solution for surgical device makers. These motors have been optimized for powered […]

The class of motors known as “smart” motors continue to see a steady increase in use in many industrial applications. A smart motor is essentially a motor that integrates a number of other components together into one physical unit. Common configurations include a motor and drive, but can also consist of integrated encoders and controllers […]

Applied Motion Products offers StepSERVO Closed Loop Integrated Motors for closed-loop servo control of position, velocity and torque resulting in higher acceleration rates and faster machine cycles in food & beverage applications. Combining a high-torque step motor with an on-board drive, encoder, controller and closed-loop servo software into a single package, the integrated motors save […]

The new Vert-X 05E Series of magnetic rotary position sensors from Novotechnik U.S. feature a compact, flat housing with interfaces that include analog, SPI and incremental. The Series is available in single and redundant versions. The sensors are touchless magnetic angle sensors with a permanent magnet that can be secured to an application’s rotating shaft, […]

CUI’s Motion Group has added a new series to its AMT incremental encoder family designed to support larger motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 in.). The AMT13 series, based on CUI’s proprietary capacitive ASIC technology, brings the same high levels of durability, accuracy, and immunity to environmental particulates as current AMT […]

Miles Budimir • Senior Editor  As our editorial team was preparing this year’s Motion Systems Handbook, covering the basics of motion technologies as well as their ongoing evolution, I began to wonder about the origins of the technology we cover. This got me thinking about the idea of control systems and automation more generally. This […]

The IMAC Ethernet Motion Server from IntelLiDrives is a new Internet accessible distributed motion control technology for automation applications. It uses TCP/IP over Internet to control with a single IMAC Motion Server up to 128 servo or stepper IDrives axes. This open architecture allows seamless integration with Digital I/O, Vision Systems and additional equipment such […]

The R-Series actuators from Ultra Motion leverage years of heritage in high reliability actuator design for aerospace/spaceflight applications. Using Ultra Motion’s flight proven, patented Phase Index absolute position sensor, the R-Series provides high-resolution absolute position feedback in the most extreme environments and with uncontested mass, economy, and power density. R-Series actuators are well suited for […]

Sensors have always been a part of industrial automation and motion control systems. However, as the industrial IoT (IIoT) continues to make inroads into real-world applications, the spotlight shifts to the sensors used and the critical role they play in bettering performance. These sensors are the vital link between the physical system itself, collecting data […]

Moticont has added a new high-force voice coil motor to its GVCM family of voice coil motors with an internal shaft and bearing. The new GVCM-095-089-03 Linear Voice Coil Motor (also known as linear dc motor) features a continuous force of 63.9 lb (284.1 N) and 202.0 lb (898.4 N) of peak force at a […]

A new measurement concept aims to set a standard that promises to get at real-world levels of precision in motion control systems. Bill Hennessey • CEO/Founder • ALIO Industries Technological advancements often require a root and branch change in the language and nature of discussion associated with them. Consider the case of electricity. When it […]

A new line of micro brakes from Ogura is designed specifically for servo motor applications, especially in robotics and medical equipment. Ogura micro holding brakes come in both square and round designs with the newest round design being 10 mm in diameter with length is as short as 9 mm. Micro brakes can weigh 20 […]

Two new economical XYR (Theta) alignment stages from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) offer high precision and repeatability for industrial, medical, semiconductor, research, and laboratory applications. The XYR-01-01 and XYR-01-02 Alignment Stages feature ± 7.5 mm of travel in the X and Y axes and ± 180° of rotation (theta). The XYR-01-01 and XYR-01-02 Alignment […]

Bishop-Wisecarver offers product options that include UtiliTrak linear guides and LoPro linear actuators, to complete actuated system solutions. LoPro linear actuators excel in high speed, long length and dirty environments. UtiliTrak is constructed with DualVee Motion Technology in vee and vee/crown designs, and using MadeWell Crown Rollers, and are ideal for commercial applications in need […]

Available in North America from HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION is a new version of the ETEL-brand AccurET controls with EtherCAT compatibility. As EtherCAT communication moves from “mid-end” automation to more high-end machine control applications, demand for this has been increasing. With that in mind, ETEL now allows its product users to take full advantage of its line […]

The new TSM14POE StepSERVO Integrated Motor from Applied Motion Products features Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality commonly used in IT applications such as wireless access points, IP cameras and VoIP phones. PoE technology provides dc power and Ethernet communications over a single cable, enabling innovative solutions for space-constrained and remote locations. The TSM14POE StepSERVO Integrated […]

Kollmorgen’s next generation of Motioneering is faster and more intuitive, offers customizable-to-application requirements, allows side-by-side comparison of multiple systems, and enables user access to the latest products and updates. Motioneering, the company’s innovative servo sizing tool, was introduced more than 20 years ago to help mechanical design engineers find the ideal motion products to build […]

Koford Engineering LLC has introduced a new 40-mm (OD) outer rotor sensorless brushless motor with a built-in internal fan. The motor produces a peak output is 900 watts with a weight of only 203 g for a power to weight ratio of 4.4 watts per gram.  Continuous  power is 498 watts at 10,826 rpm with […]

Software for motion controllers can mean a few different things, so it helps to clear up exactly what is meant by the phrase. For one thing, it can refer to the programming of motion controllers; that is, telling the controller what exactly to do in a system. It can also refer to other aspects including […]

Koford Engineering has introduced a new 40-mm OD outer rotor sensor-less brushless motor with a built-in internal fan. The motor produces a peak output of 900 W with a weight of only 203 g for a power-to-weight ratio of 4.4 W/g. Continuous power is 498 W at 10,826 rpm with no heat sinking and peak […]