Schneeberger Inc. has introduced a series of miniature profile guideways designed for use in cost-sensitive precision motion-control applications that require tight packaging. The MiniRail Series is a family of robust, tow-row miniature guideways made from stainless steel. An advanced ball-retainer design simplifies assembly and maintenance reducing the total cost of implementation and increasing application flexibility. […]
The MMC-EC040036-05P300A brushless motor controller from Maxon Precision Motors Inc. (Burlingame, CA) provides electronic commutation for brushless dc motors. Feedback is achieved...
HD Systems Inc. announced the SHF-14-2H miniature hollow-shaft gear units. Targeted for use in machine tools, robotics and automation applications, these units...
Kollmorgen Corp. (Radford, VA) released a 35mm step motor with an M gearhead, the PF35T-48 model. The new gearhead offers a smaller...
Kollmorgen Corp. (Radford, VA) introduced a new motor and drive system for 230V and 480V applications. The ServoStar 600 expands the company's...
Delta Computer Systems Inc. (Vancouver, WA) announced their new RMC family of motion control modules designed for OEM machine builders for automating, converting or upgrading production line automation systems. The new modules provide motion and pressure control for machinery. They feature a Q1 module, providing a quadrature encoder interface for control of motors and linear […]
Kollmorgen (Radford, VA) recently announced the release of a new motor, the Kollmorgen GoldLine DDR (Direct Drive Rotary) brushless servomotor. The motor has peak torque ratings from 12.5lb. ft. to 225.0lb. ft. Frame sizes are available from 6.9 inches to 11.2 inches. According to Kollmorgen, typical applications for the device are rotary tables, robots and […]
Kollmorgen (Radford, VA) recently announced the release of two new models in its SERVOSTAR 600 digital amplifier series for 400V and 480V motor control applications. The SERVOSTAR 600 line now has ratings from 3A to 20A with an integrated power supply. Each amplifier accepts 400V or 480V three-phase ac input power, eliminating the need for […]
Kollmorgen (Radford, VA) recently announced the release of its expanded line of PLATINUM Direct Drive Linear (DDL) Series. The PLATINUM DDL Series is a frameless permanent magnet brushless servomotor. According to Kollmorgen, one of the key benefits of direct drive technology is the direct coupling of the linear motor to the load. The PLATINUM DDL […]
Kollmorgen (Radford, VA) introduced a new line of size 17 and size 23 high torque hybrid motors intended to meet industry demand...
Kollmorgen (Radford, VA) is now offering a new motor/drive combination, the Kollmorgen GOLDLINE DDR (Direct Drive Rotary) brushless servomotor and SERVOSTAR CD...
Schurter Inc. (Petaluma, CA) is offering new CSE capacitive actuators to complement its range of Piezo and electromechanical switches. This type of...
STMicroelectronics (ST, Lexington, MA) has introduced a voice-coil and spindle motor-drive combination chip for all 12V and 5V disk-drive applications. Designed to...
Maxon Motor AG (Germany) announced the new EC Series of brushless, electronically commutated motors. The pancake-shaped motors in the EC Series weigh...
LinMot (Rogers, MN) debuted the new one- and two-axis E-VF Series of servo amplifiers. Designed to interface with standard motion control products, the new servo amplifiers allow LinMot's industrial linear motors to be integrated into existing multi-axis systems. No external linear position encoder is required. Interfacing is accomplished through a ±10V analog velocity or force […]