Some manufacturers on the forefront of Industry 4.0 established cloud-connected processes years ago. Consider POSITAL FRABA, which uses the IoT to leverage Cloud-backed production of rotary encoders, inclinometers and linear position sensors. Billed mass customization, the Cloud-based data system lets Posital build custom components at low cost through automated product interfaces (APIs, not to be…
Linear Motion in the Third Industrial Revolution
According to The Economist magazine, a third revolution is coming for the manufacturing industry, ushered in by 3D printing, new materials, and collaborative manufacturing services. Anyone who has…
Linear Motor vs. Ball Screw
While ironless linear motors have been used in semiconductor and electronic applications for more than a decade, they are still viewed by many designers and OEMs as “niche”…
Rack and pinion drives go long
Ballscrews for long machine travel application can be expensive and can require additional motion components for sufficient support over the needed travel distance. If a machine application requires high operating speeds as well, then machine costs can increase because of the need for larger servomotors and servo drives. The design engineers at Proteck, an Indian…
ETEL Offers an Ironless Line of Linear Motors
ETEL presents its line of ironless high-speed linear motors, the ILF and the ILM series. Built for use in the semiconductor and electronics industry, this line of ironless linear…
MotiCont’s direct drive linear motors with integrated encoders
New, patent-pending, SDLM-051 direct drive linear motors with built-in encoder from MotiCont eliminate backlash and provide users with high acceleration, high speed, high resolution, and long life. Available in several off-the-shelf models, these direct drive linear motors feature resolutions of 5.2 μm (0.000206 in.), 1.25 μm (0.000049 in), and sub micron resolution. Compact, only 2…
Low Cost, High Speed Linear Roller Blocks & Rail Systems
LM76 is the exclusive distributor of SAIBO Linear Motion Systems in the US. SAIBO SB-LGA Roller Block and Rail Systems feature: Low noise, smooth travel, high speed to…
Motors Help Developers Modify Medical Devices for Kids
Procyrion, Inc. is a medical device firm developing the first catheter-deployed circulatory assist device intended for long-term use in the treatment of chronic heart failure. Its Aortix is a small, continuous-flow pump mounted within a self-expanding anchoring system and delivered via catheter through the femoral artery to the descending thoracic aorta. Once the catheter sheath…
Linear induction motors launch riders up Cedar Point’s Wicked Twister
The Wicked Twister at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio is a unique take on a roller coaster. Instead of carrying riders up a hill, the ride uses a…
Linear induction motors launch riders up Cedar Point’s Wicked Twister
The Wicked Twister at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio is a unique take on a roller coaster. Instead of carrying riders up a hill, the ride uses a…
Linear motors reduce the use of antibiotics in fish farms
From a global perspective, fish is one of the most important sources of protein for human consumption. Without aquaculture, this hunger for fish cannot be sated. The negative side effects of industrial aquaculture, such as high levels of pollution from medications, however, have scared off consumers in Europe in particular, causing sales to collapse a…
ETEL Offers an Ironcore Line of Linear Motors
To meet the need of linear measurement machine applications where high force is required, ETEL offers ironcore linear motors called the LMS and LMG series. Specializing in direct…
Nexen Enhances Roller Pinion System With Increased Torque Capacity
Nexen Group, Inc. has improved its revolutionary Roller Pinion System (RPS) by significantly increasing its torque capacity. With up to 60 to 140 percent more torque capacity*, the…
Nexen Guide Features Harmonic Gearhead and Precision Ring Drive Solutions
Nexen Group, Inc. is offering a new Precision Motion Control Application & Selection Guide that provides complete performance data, sizes, specifications and technical reference on the company’s entire…
New Ironcore Linear Motor
ETEL is proud to introduce the latest in linear motor technology, the LMS ironcore linear motor series. Boasting a patented anti-cogging design, these linear motors offer a significant…
Aerotech’s Npaq® 6U High-Power Drive Rack
Aerotech’s Npaq® 6U is a high-power drive rack that uses plug-in amplifiers supporting both linear and PWM topologies to control brushless, DC brush or stepper motors. PWM amps…
Applying Stepper Motors: Application Questions You Must Answer & Things to Watch Out For
This webinar reviews some of the basic parameters necessary to properly select and apply stepper motor technology to motion applications. Topics included in this discussion review basic stepper speed-torque behavior including the stepper over-voltage ratio, a stepper in constant current operation vs. a stepper in voltage drive region, thermal ratings, the impact of winding changes on…
S605 Linear Shaft Motor from Nippon Pulse
Nippon Pulse’s S605 Linear Shaft Motor offers up to 3100N of acceleration force and a continuous force of 780N. The S605 Linear Shaft Motor is ideal for industrial applications requiring high force, high precision, energy efficiency, and/or high precision. The motor, because of the simple nature of its structure can achieve sub-micron resolution. Available with…
Nippon Pulse S605 Linear Servo ideal for ultra-high precision market
Nippon Pulse (www.nipponpulse.com) introduces the first linear servomotor specifically designed for the ultra-high precision market. Offering an acceleration force of up to 3100N, the S605 Linear Shaft Motor also delivers a continuous force of up to 780N. The motor’s simple structure allows it to achieve sub-micron resolution, use all created magnetic flux, minimize heat generation […]
New Mobile Device Version of Thomsonlinear.com
Thomson Industries, Inc. announces that the company’s website – www.thomsonlinear.com – is now available for optimized viewing on mobile devices, including iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android and Blackberry (version 6 and higher). Mobile device browsers will automatically be routed to the mobile version of thomsonlinear.com without the need to remember a special Internet address. All…
Advantages of Soft Start Motor Control
Soft starters for AC motors offer many benefits, with the most significant being a reduction of mechanical stresses on the motor and shaft as well as other components in a system, thereby extending equipment life. They also contribute to smarter use of power and less inrush current, which can minimize penalties from utility companies. An…
Move Small Masses Dynamically and With Precision
The MCL ironless linear motors position small masses with precision and maximum synchronization. The motors are easy to integrate into machines. Typical areas of application include assembly and handling technology as well as semiconductor and solar technology. The MCL product line has four sizes with graded lengths and a maximum force range of between 20…
SCR100 High Precision Cross Roller Linear Stage
Nippon Pulse America (NPA) introduces their SCR100 stage. The SCR100 stage is an ultra high precision, compact single axis stage that integrates a slide guide, encoder, and Linear Shaft Motor. The SCR100 stage offers a wide range of advantages for ultra high performance and accuracy applications. The Linear Shaft Motor is a coreless direct drive…
Pneumatic or Electric? How to Decide Which Actuator to Use
This on-demand webinar explores the differences between pneumatic and electric actuators and outline the decision process for successful, efficient, and cost effective deployment. Pneumatics’ performance characteristics, costs and best case application scenarios will be compared to those of electrics. Case studies where pneumatics are preferred to electrics and where electrics are preferred to pneumatics will…
Compact Linear-Motor Gantry from Aerotech
Aerotech’s AGS1500 series Cartesian gantry systems are designed for ultra-precision, high-dynamic contouring, and provide outstanding performance in precision micromachining, stencil cutting, fuel cell manufacturing, solder-ball placement, printed electronics, high-speed pick-and-place, automated assembly, vision inspection, dispensing stations, and high-accuracy inspection. The AGS1500 is based on our industry-leading AGS15000 gantry, and maintains many of the same leading-edge…