Edited by Mike Santora Optoacoustic tomography (OAT) is a technique for generating high-resolution images of biological tissue that scatters light waves, typically biological tissue. OAT systems create these images with pulses of dark red light that have a maximum duration of 50 nanoseconds. These pulses heat the tissue and cause it to expand launching ultrasound…
New SigmaLogic7 Compact puts full AOI functionality into less cabinet space
The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. introduces the SigmaLogic7 Compact. This new servo amplifier makes it possible to add the exceptional precision and superior performance of a Sigma-7 servo system in machines using Rockwell Automation programmable logic controllers. SigmaLogic7 Compact builds on the legacy of the SigmaLogic, the first Yaskawa SERVOPACK to…
3D Printing Motion Sub-Systems
NUTEC introduces a modular high performance 3-/4 Axis Gantry systems with travel ranges from 50mm to 600mm. Precision ballscrew drives or linear motors are user choices depending on desired performance characteristics. Both versions use servo drive technology to facilitate adaption to a wide range of operating conditions and enabling 24/7 operations. Architectures are available as…
Four-axis servo controller for high-speed, low-inductance motors from Moticont
The MOTI-1100 Series of Motion Controllers from Moticont is the latest generation of motion controllers. They incorporate a highly efficient PWM motor driver that can drive motors with less than 1 mH of inductance without overheating the motor. It uses a 64-bit DSP processor with the latest FPGA technology for required extensive calculations. This compact, […]
20-in. travel and nanometer resolution with high dynamics from PI motorized linear stage
Precision positioning systems industry leader PI (Physik Instrumente) has released an elevated version of its ironless linear motor stage LMS-180, which is well-suited for precision automation applications in industry and research that require highly accurate linear motion over long travel with high load capacity. The LMS-180 linear stage family is available with five travel ranges […]
Tolomatic food-grade servo actuator designed for food and beverage processing
New options provide superior actuator protection in sanitary washdown environments. The Tolomatic IMA electric linear actuator, the company’s most powerful integrated servo motor rod actuator, is now available with a food-grade white epoxy coating and stainless steel components for washdown applications in the food and beverage industry. The compact, durable IMA actuator series integrates…
Schunk now sells RVK gripper with revolving head
The RVK gripper with a revolving head (from Schunk) allows for easy application of Collect & Place robotic tasks by giving arms the ability to collect several workpieces before transferring them. The…
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Automation of measuring and testing machines in one step
National Instruments and Bosch Rexroth have introduced a perfectly matched control and drive solution at this year’s NIWeek conference. The advantages of the control hardware CompactRIO and the programming environment LabVIEW are combined with dynamic servo technology. Rexroth’s pre-configured drive systems for measuring and testing machines cover a wide range of services and shorten the…
WITTENSTEIN cyber® dynamic line servo motors get a boost in power
WITTENSTEIN cyber® motor has enhanced its cyber® dynamic line servo motors with proprietary advanced winding techniques and superior magnetic materials that increase output power by as much as 47%. This enhancement was achieved within the original dimensions of the motors, improving overall performance within the same small footprint that is a signature feature of the…
Servo controller finds the right “rhythm’’
Servo controllers commonly use a cascaded configuration, in which a velocity loop is nested within a position loop. The velocity controller is tuned first, then the position controller. The current control parameters are usually set automatically. The position controller typically consists of a simple proportional coefficient, while the velocity controller includes a proportional coefficient and…
Servomotor is powerful, yet light
In the fight for high performance with minimum weight, the FAULHABER 3274 BP4 brushless dc servomotor stands out. It measures 32 mm in diameter and 74 mm in length and has continuous torque of 165 mNm. Plus, it weighs just under 320 g, which is half the weight of conventional motors with comparable power. The…
Motors deliver higher power density for compact robots
Kuka’s compact robots in the KR Agilus series are precise, agile and fast. As agile systems, these five-axis and six-axis handling units feature short cycle times and high repeatability, particularly for pick-and-place tasks. Synchronous servomotors from Kollmorgen’s AKM series play a major role in achieving this precision. Using collaborative co-engineering, the two companies reduced the…
ESCON module 24/2 servo motor controller
maxon motor expands its offering of miniaturized controllers with its latest OEM plug-in module. This high-performance 4-quadrant PWM servo motor controller is designed to command permanent-magnet-activated brushed and brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to 48 Watt continuous output and 144 Watt peak output. Its features include: high usability, exceptional performance and power density…
New RPP series of high performance industrial servo motors
ElectroCraft’s RPP series of industrial servo motors features high performance and extremely low cogging – for the most demanding servo applications. The RPP series features a range of encoder, brake, cable and integral connector options. The totally enclosed non ventilated package (TENV) meets demanding IP65 standards and is RoHS and CE compliant. These high performance…
GAM launches a new product sizing tool
GAM, a manufacturer of precision gear reducers, servo couplings, and linear mounting kits, announces the launch of a new web-based product sizing tool. Designed with simplicity in mind, the sizing tool helps users quickly find suitable GAM products compatible with their motor. Over 9,000 of the most popular servomotors on the market are available for…
Mitsubishi Low-Cost, High-Functionality Servo System
Responding to industry demand for a servo system with advanced functionality at a competitive price, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. introduces the MR-JE servo system. The MR-JE features the latest servo technology, including one-touch auto-tuning, vibration suppression, machine diagnosis functionality and high tolerance against instantaneous power failures. Because of its auto-tuning function, the MR-JE is especially…
Elmo’s Compact New Gold Duet Integrated Servo Drive and Motor
Elmo Motion Control will display the Gold Duet, its new generation of compact, integrated servo drives and motors, at SLAS 2014 San Diego (Jan 18-22, Stand 941). Elmo, a provider of comprehensive motion control solutions, will also show its versatile Gold Line series of servo drives for optimal control of mechanics, as well as the…
Exlar Expands Tritex II Linear Integrated Actuator Family
Exlar Corporation, a Curtiss-Wright company, announces the expansion of its Tritex II integrated linear actuator family with a new 75 mm frame size. With forces to 1035 lbf…
Bosch Rexroth to showcase semiconductor production at SEMICON West 2013
Bosch Rexroth will share its automation technology portfolio and expertise for semiconductor manufacturing and printed electronics at SEMICON West 2013, July 9-11 at Moscone Center in San Francisco. The drive and control company will be exhibiting in booth 1919 in the South Hall. Rexroth will exhibit several advanced drive and control systems, including its compact…
High-Performance Brushless Servo Systems Tech Tip
Topics covered in this Tech Tip: Comparison of DC servomotors and brushless servomotors Sinusoidal and trapezoidal brushless servos Sinusoidal EMF and sinusoidal current Sinusoidal control for brushless and induction motors Closed-loop control for high performance Sponsored by: Download Design World’s Tech Tips E-Book Please complete the form below to unlock Design World’s Tech Tips E-Book.
Lexium MDrive from Schneider Electric
Introducing Lexium MDrive, from the manufacturers of the premium brand MDrive integrated motors + drives. Lexium MDrive products will benefit a wide range of motion applications with its…
5 Really Good Servo Motor Videos
Here’s a look at some of the best servo motor videos we found online: 1. Not really a single video but a series of informative videos on servo…
Five Informative Articles on Servo Motors
If you’re looking for good, informative articles on servo motors, where are the best places to find them? Of course, short of a really good textbook on servo…
Miniature DC Servo Motor Controller from maxon
maxon precision motor’s newly released DC servo motor controller, the ESCON 50/5 OEM module. This mini OEM plug in module is a 4 quadrant Pulse Width Modulated (PWM)…
HELUKABEL® Unveils One Cable Technology for Servo Motors
HELUKABEL® announced it has expanded its motor cable product portfolio with the introduction of the new TOPSERV® Hybrid PVC and TOPSERV® Hybrid PUR cables. These cables now allow machine end-users, OEM machine builders, and drive system manufacturers to combine the existing power and feedback cables into a single cable in order to connect the frequency…