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New From Servo2Go - Exor Introduce The Lowest Cost HMI On The Market!
Greenville, DE -- Servo2Go has just added new Low Cost HMI models to its broad range of Operator Displays from Exor Electronic R&D.
Exor introduces its newest HMI display series to industrial market. Known as the EffectiView or eV Series, these TFT Displays are quickly becoming recognized as the market leader in lowcost high performance touch screens.
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Air Powered Motion Control Linear Actuator Slide Provide Accurate Positioning!
AGI a leader in motion control technology, introduces the latest technological advancement in pneumaticlinear actuators.
AGI released two additional sizes for the Motion Control AGS Series Slide. Originally offered a .750 inch bore size, the AGS Series Slide is now also available in bore sizes of .750, 1.00 and 1.250 inches. All three sizes offer a choice of 1-inch increments to 6-inch maximum travel lengths to fit a wide range of applications.
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New From TOSS - Double-Acting Pneumatic Cylinder Linear Ball Slides!
Nazareth, PA -- Designed to actuate or carry loads to a predetermined destination or provide pressing, pushing, pulling, or stamping power; this robust, air actuated, accurately guided ball slide is superior in its durability and reliability. Driven by and internal double acting air cylinder(s) that advance and retract the upper mounting block on ball bearings; this unit will move or carry top loaded or cantilevered loads
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New in USA! Electronic Motor Brake MAB23x from JVL!
Birkerød, Denmark and Morrow, OH (USA) -- The electronic brake is designed to be mounted on step- and servo motors, such as the MAC 50-141 series of integrated servo motors. A high quality electro-magnetic brake is mounted inside the housing. The brake has zero backlash and no auditory noise. It fits on all step- and servo motors with NEMA23 flange and 6.35mm shaft.
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New From Servo2Go - Applied Motion Products builds on its CANopen range with the addition of the STAC6 CANopen!
Greenville, DE -- Servo2Go has just added new CANopen models to its broad range of Programmable Stepper Motor Drive Systems from Applied Motion Products. The STAC6 Step Motor Drive has proven itself in demanding applications, such as packaging and labeling machines, delivering up to up to 1400 oz-in with AMPs compatible range of low-loss, high performance step motors. STAC6 drives are rated at 6A for the 110V version and 3.2A with the 220VAC version.
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BRUSHLESS 8mm MOTOR, 2 WATTS - A TINY MOTION CONTROL DRIVE WITH A BIG IMPACT FROM MAXON MOTORS!
Fall River, MA --
Fall River, MA --Besides its exceptional performance data (continuous torque up to 0.95 mNm, nominal speed up to 80'000 rpm, 70% efficiency), the motor stands out due to its high quality. Being produced according to the most rigid Medical Standard ISO 13485, it is unquestioned in respect to quality and dependability.
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NEW MOTION CONTROL BRUSHLESS SERVO AMPLIFIERS FEATURE ON-THE-FLY TORQUE GAIN CONTROL, SMOOTH SINUSOIDAL AND TRAPEZOIDAL COMMUTATION!
San Luis Obispo, CA - New, easy to integrate, motion control, linear, three-phase, servo amplifiers for small and medium size brushless motors from Trust Automation, Inc. are ideal for applications requiring smooth motion such as: Optical positioning, laboratory test equipment, linear motion systems, wafer handling, and metrology tools. The TA305 and TA310 brushless servo amplifiers have been optimized for smooth sinusoidal output. Additionally, the trapezoidal output has been smoothed to minimize cogging, and Hall transition-caused overshoots are minimized providing a smoother, sinusoidal-like drive mode.
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New 3 Phase Brushless Motion Control Linear Motor From H2W Technologies!
Santa Clarita, CA - The motion control 3 phase brushless (or AC servo) linear motor from H2W Technologies are ideal for long stroke, closed loop servo, linear motion applications. They can be used at speeds up to 240 in / sec [6 m / sec]. They are capable of very precise position, velocity and acceleration control when coupled with a linear encoder.
The 3-phase coil assembly can be commutated trapezoidally using integral Hall Effects or sinusoidally using software commutation in conjunction with the appropriate motion controller and sinusoidal amplifier.
The short encapsulated moving coil assembly moves thru a gap in the long "U" shaped magnet assembly. A customer supplied bearing system is required to guide the moving coil assembly and to maintain a .025" [0.63 mm] clearance between the magnet and the coil assembly.
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New Motion Control DSC Sensorless Brushless Motor Drives From Koford Engineering!
Midwest Motion Products of Watertown, Minnesota, is pleased to announce the release of a new motion control DC Gear Motor, with Integral Brake, the Model No. MMP-D22-376H-24V GP52-195 BR-005-IP54. Accepting any 24 Volt DC source, including battery power, this robust, „ SEALED‟ DC Gear Motor/Brake measures just 2.25” (max) Diameter, by 9.0” long, and has a keyed output shaft of 12mm diameter by 25mm long. Easy mounting is accomplished with 4 “facemount” M5 threaded holes, equally spaced on a 40mm Dia. B.C. The output of this reversible gearmotor is rated for 214 IN LBS of continuous torque, at 10.3 RPM, and 443 IN LBS Peak. Despite its compact size, and weight of approximately 5 pounds, it‟s an efficient design, requiring just 1.75 Amps at 24 Volts DC to generate its Full Load Torque. That translates into long life battery charge, very LOW NOISE operation, and lower cost drive electronics.
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Maxon Motor Introduces the DEC Motion Control Module 50/5, An Innovative and Revolutionary Speed Controller!
Fall River, MA --Maxon’s new motion control module works with an operating voltage of up to 50 VDC, an output current of 5 A in continuous operation and its usage is flexible, versatile and highly efficient. The amplifier offers a large number of inputs and outputs, including enable, speed ranges, speed monitor, direction of rotation presetting, current limiting, operating status etc., and offers comprehensive protection features. This means that overcurrent, undervoltage and overvoltage, thermal overload and short circuit are integrated to ensure that the controller can be used securely.
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New Motion Control DSC Sensorless Brushless Motor Drives From Koford Engineering!
Winchester, Ohio - A new compact motion control sensorless brushless motor drive from Koford Engineering provides a programable highly efficient sensorless control for operation for 12 to 32 volt applications, with current up to 10 amps and speed of up to 96,000 rpm with a 2 pole motor. These 240 watt drives use a Digital Signal Controller which can be programed to match a specific motor and load to allow starting even difficult high inertia loads without excessive current draw. Closed loop parameters can also be customized. Low power consumption, precise commutation and timing advance that varies with speed provide high total system efficiency.
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New Motion Control Right Angle EG Planetary Gearheads from Sterling Instrument Feature Low Cost Solutions!
New Hyde Park, NY -- A new series of motion control right angle EG planetary gearheads from Sterling Instrument (ISO 9001:2000+AS9100B Registered Manufacturer) features low cost, and is offered in four standard NEMA sizes, 17, 23, 34, and 42. These gearheads, identified as the S91..SREG.. Series, feature the planetary system, high torsional stiffness, case-hardened spiral bevel gears, and are sealed to extend service life. They offer both single and double stage design, and include a precision balanced clamp-on pinion. Woodruff keys #404 and motor mounting hardware kits are supplied.
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High Power Motion Control Linear Drive From Trust Automation, Features Pure Analog Throughput For Very High Brushless Motor Resolution.
San Luis Obispo, CA – The motion control TA333 High Power Linear Drive is the newest addition to the Trust Automation line of high performance drives. The TA333 drive features a true Class-AB linear amplifier with pure analog throughput at currents up to 25A. Highly configurable, the drive can be used with a brushless motor using external sinusoidal commutation, with an internally commutated brushless motor with Hall Effect sensor feedback for smooth trapezoidal operation, a 2-phase stepper motor, or up to two voice coil motors. The drive is ideal for applications such as: “very high resolution” inspection systems, metrology instruments, and medical applications.
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New Motion Control BX4 Motors with Integrated Compact Electronics From MicroMo and the Faulhaber Group!
Clearwater, Florida - The motion control BX4 Series from FAULHABER has just been expanded by twelve new 32mm Brushless DC-Servomotors! The features of the motion control BX4 line are long operational lifetime, a high cogging-free output torque and no adhesive bonded joints. This makes them ideal for many applications like robotics, automation, medical, machinery, aerospace and aviation. The new BX4 series brushless motors are available in two lengths of 42 or 68 mm and in 12 or 24 V windings. The BX4 demonstrates excellent linearity with an impressive torque-to-volume ratio and provides a continuous output torque of 56 or 97 mNm.
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New High Precision Motion Control Voice Coil Linear Positioning Stages from H2W Technologies!
The H2W Technologies motion control Voice Coil Positioning Stage is a compact, small footprint positioning stage. It is ideal for closed loop positioning applications with a short stroke where intricate position, velocity, and acceleration control is necessary. Their compact size allows them to fit into small spaces. They have very low electrical and mechanical time constants. The low moving mass allows for high accelerations of light payloads. The ironless core coil assembly has no magnetic attractive force to the stationary magnet assembly, which reduces the load on the bearing system, which increases the life of the bearing. There are no magnetic drag forces (hysteresis), which allows for higher accelerations.
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New From Servo2Go - Quick Ship Industrial Motion Control Encoders from Quantum Devices!
Greenville, DE -- Manufactured by Quantum Devices of Barneveld, WI the new QPhase™ Family of motion control Encoders feature high resolution, increased frequency response and superior reliability over temperature (0 to 120 degrees C). Incorporating Quantum’s patented sensor technology, all incremental and absolute encoders set a new standard in industrial ruggedness, and are backed by a 2 year factory warranty.
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New Motion Control 12 Volt DC Gearmotor, Powerful, Lightweight, Unit Provides Benefits For Battery Powered Electric Vehicles, Robotics & Automation Applications!
Midwest Motion Products is pleased to announce the release of a new DC Gear Motor, the Model No. MMP-TM55-60-12V GP52-308. Accepting any 12 Volt DC source, including battery power, this robust motion control Gearmotor measures jus t 2.14” in Diameter, by 7. 75” long, and has a keyed output shaft of 12 mm diameter by 25 mm long. Easy mounting is accomplished with 4 “face mount” M5 threaded holes, equally spaced on a 40 mm Dia. B.C. The output of this reversible gearmotor is rated for 310 Lb. In. continuous torque, at 2.5 RPM, and 443 Lb. In. Peak.
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NEW MINIATURE Motion Control ACTUATOR DESIGNED FOR MINIATURE ROBOTICS AND LIFE SCIENCES FROM STEINMEYER!
Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a brand new motion control product focusing on the miniature robotics and life sciences markets: a new integrated miniature actuator consisting of a small dc servomotor coupled to a precision ball screw. Due to its compact design, no external bearing and coupling are required! Included in the completely integrated assembly is a high precision Steinmeyer miniature 8 mm diameter ball screw, a Faulhaber DC motor with graphite commutation, rotary encoder and gearless coupling. The result is high speed, backlash free positioning with high dynamic performance.
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New Micro Sized Motion Control Brushless Motor Drives From Koford Engineering!
Winchester, Ohio - Koford Engineering LLC has introduced a new line of motion control micro sized sensorless brushless motor drives for operation for 12 to 24 volt, with current up to 10 amps. These 240 watt drives weigh only 4 grams and measure 1.0" x 1.40" x .18". Drive efficiency is up to 99% with a PWM frequency of 37k for cool motor operation.
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New Absolute Multi-turn Motion Control Encoders With The Integrated Servo Motors MAC400 And MAC800 From JVL!
JVL Industri Elektronik A/S, a world leader in integrated motion control servo an stepper motors, now offers yet another feature: The integrated servo MAC400 and MAC800, can now be delivered with built-in absolute multi-turn encoders, with a multi-turn resolution of +/-2048 whole turns, and a single-turn resolution of either 8000 or 8192 (software-selectable) with option for higher resolutions.
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New Motion Control 25mm Frameless Slotless Motor from Koford Engineering!
Winchester, Ohio - Koford Engineering LLC has introduced a new motion control 25mm (.984") diameter frameless slotless 4 pole motor with a peak power of up to 22 watts. It is suitable for small pumps, blowers, and refrigeration compressors where the frameless motor is integrated into the unit.
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New Maxon motor on http://tracepartsonline.net
Fall River, MA --Download CAD components of maxon motor motion control products and shorten your design times. Free downloads are now available on 2D and 3D data as well as on the maxon data sheets. Go to tracepartsonline.net and see this CAD portal's library containing detailed information and technical drawings of maxon’s DC brush and brushless motors, sensors, gearheads, brakes and control electronics.
The multi-CAD capability of the online application ensures compatibility with all standard CAD systems: SolidWorks, Catia, Pro/Engineer, Inventor, Solid Edge, TopSolid, thinkdesign, Unigraphics, Alibre Design, Acis, STEP, IGES, DWG, DXF.
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New Absolute Multi-turn Motion Control Encoders With The Integrated Servo Motors MAC400 And MAC800 From JVL!
JVL Industri Elektronik A/S, a world leader in integrated motion control servo an stepper motors, now offers yet another feature: The integrated servo MAC400 and MAC800, can now be delivered with built-in absolute multi-turn encoders, with a multi-turn resolution of +/-2048 whole turns, and a single-turn resolution of either 8000 or 8192 (software-selectable) with option for higher resolutions.
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New Motion Control Digital Servo Drives From Servo2Go Feature PCB Mount Design
Servo2Go.com has just added remarkable new PCB mount additions to it’s broad range of highly responsive and feature rich motion control digital servo drives from Advanced Motion Controls. The 'DZ' drives are µ-sized servo drives requiring less space than a standard business card and weigh about the same as two golf balls!!! Designed to be completely compact, DZ's take up little space, eliminate wiring hassle and still deliver unparalleled performance.
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New Brushless, Motion Control Flat DC-Micromotors In Two Diameters From Faulhaber - MicroMo
Clearwater, Florida - MICROMO expands its line of FAULHABER motion control flat DC micromotors. The two new offerings provide diameters of 15mm and 26mm. The DC micromotors provide robustness and electronic commutation. With nominal voltages of 6 or 12 volts, the 15 mm diameter motor provides a continuous output torque of 0,6 mNm. The 26 mm diameter version provides output of 3,8 mNm. Also, the output torque can be increased up to 30 or 100 mNm with gearmotor versions of the new drives.
The electronic commutation is based on three digital hall sensors. Free of cogging, the motors are characterized by smooth operation, high efficiency and long operational lifetimes.
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High-Speed Motion Control MODBUS With Integrated Servo Motors MAC400 and MAC800 From JVL!
Birkerød, Denmark and Morrow, OH (USA) -- JVL Industri Elektronik A/S, a world leader in integrated motion control servo and stepper motors, now offers yet another feature: The latest firmware for the integrated servo motors MAC400 and MAC800 now supports the MODBUS RTU protocol.
The implementation supports the Read Holding Registers and Write Multiple Registers commands, which will give R/W access to all motor registers at speeds up to 1 Mbit/s, though typically the PC standard rates of 9600..115200 and 230400 bits/s would be used.
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High Performance Motion Control Ultra Compact Stepper Motor Positioning Stage From Equipment Soultions!
Sunnyvale, CA -- The motion control SMS12 Linear Stepper Motor stage is an ultra compact stage that provides up to 12 millimeters of linear motion. This stage offers near sub-micron resolution with the ability to accelerate a small load at 2G's. A non-contact home sensor provides a reference position with repeatability of a couple microns. It was specifically developed for optical applications requiring both high precision and modest-speed positioning over a short to medium stroke. The SMS12 is well suited for optical focusing and other micropositioning applications such as scanning interferometry, surface structure analysis, disk drive testing, autofocus systems, confocal microscopy, bio-technology, semiconductor test equipment.
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New Maxon's Motion Control RE 50 - An Extremely High Density 200 W Power Pack!
Maxon’s RE 50's "heart" is, as with all mechanically commutated maxon motor drives, the ironless rotor, which results in detent-free running and minimized mass inertia. The combination of a two-pole Neodymium permanent magnet with the patented maxon winding technology results in high torque and remarkable acceleration.
The motion control drive measures Ø50 x 108 mm and is available with four different windings. It reaches a nominal torque of up to 0.38 Nm, a nominal speed of 2800 to 5700 rpm and an efficiency of more than 90%. Low nominal voltage (24.70 VDC) and high power density make the RE 50 an excellent choice for the use in battery-powered applications, such as electric vehicles, transport and logistics equipment, mobile systems, robots, etc.
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New Motion Control Book, "Selection of High Precision Microdrives" from Maxon!
Maxon precision motors, long recognized as an innovator and market leader in the development of micro DC drives, is pleased to announce the introduction of its latest release from the maxon academy series; Selection of high-precision microdrives.
This book is intended to provide the reader with a practical approach to solving basic micro drive problems. The text is filled with numerous examples of fundamental drive problems and solutions ranging from diaphragm pumps to lead-screw drives and their associated controls.
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