AutomationDirect has added linear slide actuators from igus. These lead screw-driven and belt-driven linear slide actuators can be used as single-axis slides or can provide an economical means of creating high-performance XY or XYZ gantry systems. The SAW series lead-screw driven actuators offer a low-cost linear motion solution with travel distances from 50 to 750…

PI has added to its family of compact hexapod 6-axis stages based on the Stewart Platform principle. The H-840.G2IHP micropositioning robot is equipped with brushless precision motors for high performance and high duty cycle applications. Designed for multi-axis alignment and positioning applications in fields such as optics, photonics, aero-space, and bio-medical engineering, the hexapod micro-robotic…

Aerotech has released the second generation of its popular ANT nanopositioning stages. Building on its best-in-class predecessor, this line is engineered to bring superior performance to applications that demand truly outstanding dynamics and nanometer-level precision. “We’ve made the ANT nanopositioning stages even better, giving our customers options with impressive dynamic capabilities, industry-leading positioning performance, new…

Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has introduced new Dual-axis Yaw and Pitch Stages. The YP100-45-01 and YP100-45-02 Dual-axis Yaw and Pitch Stages have a Yaw axis capable of rotation in either direction and an integrated Pitch axis with a travel of +/- 45°. The YP100-45-01 (stepper motor driven, as pictured) and the YP100-45-02 (brushless servo…

Steinmeyer announced that it has redesigned its corporate home page. The site now allows users to be able to navigate more easily and efficiently to any of the three core competence centers that make up the Steinmeyer group, which are ball screws, precision stages and metrology products. Once users click on the particular area of…

By Boaz Eidelberg, Ph.D., Jim Monnich, Parker Daedal Engineered Solutions, Electromechanical Automation North America Pathological scanners have unique requirements of fitting into a small space with custom restrictions. Standard stages cannot fulfill the needs of modern pathological scanners. But a new infrastructure for effective pathological scanner development does fit custom needs. Scanner products typically require…

Festo Corporation introduces the high-speed Cartesian H-gantry designed for dynamic assembly operations in the fields of electronics, photovoltaic and small parts handling as well as other applications requiring quick and flexible positioning. This new type of 3D/planar surface gantry is 30 percent faster compared with any other conventional Cartesian handling unit. The gantry covers a […]

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In this 20 minute webinar, learn how MISUMI’s family of Standard Precision Positioning Stages are designed to meet a wide and diverse range of positioning application requirements. When compared with conventional high precision positioning stages, either purchased or produced in-house, the Standard Precision Positioning Stages offer excellent value – delivering a cost savings of 20…

A new series of rotary stages from Aerotech features integral pneumatic collet chucks for automated material handling. The CCS series (U.S. patent pending) supports precision laser machining and micromachining of tubular products in plastics, metals and many other materials. It is particularly suited for cylindrical tube laser machining of medical products including stents and fine…

MISUMI’s family of Standard Precision Positioning Stages are designed to meet a wide and diverse range of positioning application requirements. When compared with conventional high precision positioning stages, either purchased or produced in-house, the Standard Precision Positioning Stages offer excellent value – delivering a cost savings of 20 to 45 percent. Now with 22 different…

High-precision linear stages used for applications such as surface measurement in life sciences, semiconductor manufacturing and other industries often require two distinctly different modes of motion. A rapid mode usually is needed to change locations quickly in the workspace, which might then be followed by very slow motion for finer focusing and resolution. The traditional…

Bell-Everman will be debuting it new ServoBelt Rotary 200 (SBR 200) at booth 4205 at this year’s ATX Show. Suited to any medium-duty rotary positioning application, the SBR 200 is a natural fit for production and assembly machines needing to move loads up to 100kg. It features a huge through hole relative to its overall…

Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new high precision, light weight, micro manipulator stage MT 105-50-LM. This stage is an excellent choice for applications in the semiconductor metrology, biomedical, miniature robotics and laser industry. With a sleek low profile design, it has a footprint of 105 mm x 151 mm, height of only 25 mm and amazingly…

NUTEC introduces a new generation of linear translation stages suitable for most positioning applications. This design features three different screw drives and ten different travel length from 50-500mm. The compact envelope of 50x100mm with easily accessible external mounting holes and bottom tapped holes allows a multitude of installation options in any attitude. For installation, order…

The MPS50SL miniature linear positioning stage is perfect for the confines of the laboratory while retaining the high reliability required in production environments. It is an ideal choice for measurement, testing, alignment and component assembly in any space-constrained applications whether on the factory floor or in laboratory environments. High AccuracyThe precision-ground ball screw or lead…

Misumi USA, Inc. has announced the addition of a significant number of frequently ordered components to its distribution center in Elk Grove Village, IL, near Chicago. As the result of increasing demand for certain sizes and styles of many popular Misumi mechanical and factory automation components, more than 8,700 items have been added to the…

Aerotech’s APR series rotary stages employ precision-machined and ground stage parts coupled with high-precision angular contact bearings and an Aerotech direct-drive motor to produce exceptionally low error motions, accuracy errors, and repeatability errors. The addition of high-resolution optical encoders provides excellent pointing capability with low-jitter velocity tracking. Applications APR stages are ideal for rotary testing,…

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…

A series of rotary air-bearing stages designed for high precision angular positioning and velocity stability has been introduced by Aerotech. The high stiffness and load capacity of the ABRS stages minimize axial, radial and tilt error motion to satisfy applications requiring exceptional planar performance. The stages use a slotless, brushless motor that is inherently zero-cogging…

The model MT105-LM-HV is a compact, two axis (XZ) version of the vacuum stage with travel range choice of 30 or 50 mm. Positioning accuracy is 3 microns with repeatability of +/- 0.2 μ. It can be provided as a classic XY stage without adapter plate and can also be configured as a XYZ system.…

Aerotech’s AVS1000 series stages offer the ideal solution for applications that require positioning of large or heavy loads over very small incremental movements in elevation above a horizontal plane. The low profile and precise motion capability make these stages ideal for use in semiconductor manufacturing and inspection, automated tool alignment, machine vision inspection systems, laser…

MISUMI USA, Inc. recently announced the addition of several new products to its family of Standard Precision Positioning Stages. These devices are designed to meet a wide and diverse range of positioning application requirements. When compared with conventional high precision positioning stages, either purchased or produced in-house, the Standard Precision Positioning Stages offer excellent value…

The MMG Mini-Mag line of precision linear motor tables from Dover are now available in aluminum-based versions with an optional single phase motor to reduce controller complexity, system footprint and cost. Technology enhancements also enable operation in a vertical orientation without requiring a counterbalance, functionality that is for precision imaging applications. Original steel-based Mini-Mag versions…

A linear motor stage providing nanometer-level performance in a large travel format has been introduced by Aerotech. The new ANT95-L crossed-roller-bearing stage uses advanced direct-drive technology to achieve resolution of 1 nm, repeatability of ±50 nm, and accuracy of ±250 nm. It is offered in 25 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm and 100 mm travel…

Steinmeyer, Inc. announces a new precision, high performance X-Y stage. The compact KT-EDLM series consists of a 3-piece XY stage driven by synchronous ironless linear motors. Due to its high precision and outstanding dynamic performance this new stage is ideal for demanding positioning applications including:   – high speed inspection systems– robotics assemblies– dispensing systems–…