August 11th, 2025 
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Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The AY110-40-01 Motorized Rotary Stage (pictured) from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) offers the users a high precision, low profile, compact motorized rotary stage. This precision stage with a diameter of 40 mm (1.575 in.) table is just 30 mm (1.181 in.) high and the footprint is only 133 mm by 57.5 mm (5.236 in. by 2.264 in.).
August 4th, 2025 Editor/Publisher 
Motion Control – Solenoids – Van Nuys, CA – Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) Has released the SDM840 Solenoid Driver Module as a complement to their Series of Solenoids and those of other manufacturers that includes: Tubular, Open Frame, Low Profile, Hinged Clapper, Latching, and Rotary Solenoids. This compact, quiet 20 kHz pulse width modulated driver module measuring just 1.65 in. x 2.50 in. is designed to consume less energy by first applying the voltage for a pre-determined period of time necessary to activate the solenoid and when the plunger is seated, drop the voltage to a level sufficient to hold the solenoid in the seated position conserving energy and avoiding overheating the solenoid’s coil.
August 1st, 2025 Editor/Publisher 
Motorized Stages – Van Nuys, CA – The AY110-200-04 Rotary Motorized Stage (pictured) features 200 mm diameter table, 3.6 arcseconds (1/1000 of a degree) resolution and 100 Kg (220 lbs.) load capacity! This high load capacity, high precision Rotary Stage from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems) is just 83 mm (3.268 in) high and the footprint is only 250 mm by 267 mm (9.843 in by 10.512 in). The stage has a 60 mm (2.362 in) aperture, and a pattern of threaded mounting holes in the rotary table, and holes in the base for easy integration into new and existing applications.
July 28th, 2025 Editor/Publisher Advanced Compact Motors and Gearheads for High-Performance Robotics
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada -Electromate, Canada’s premier distributor of motion control solutions, is proud to announce the release of maxon’s EC Frameless DT50 Motor and ECX Flat Series DC Motors and Gearheads, designed to meet the demands of modern robotics and automation systems. The EC and ECX Series motors and gearheads offer compact, efficient drive systems with exceptional torque and power density, making them ideal for applications requiring precise motion control.
July 21st, 2025 Editor/Publisher 
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – New, Metric and Imperial dimensioned Electric Cylinders or Linear Voice Coil Servo Actuators have been released by Moticont. The new, compact 25.4 mm (1.000 in.) stroke SDLM-025-095-01-01M and SDLM-025-095-01-01 Linear DC Servo Actuators feature high repeatability, high acceleration/deceleration, and zero cogging! These high force-to-size Electric Cylinders have linear encoders mounted internally for closed loop servo operation. Additionally, to operate at peak efficiency, integral temperature sensors provide data to achieve the highest possible throughputs.
July 14th, 2025 Editor/Publisher 
June 30th, 2025 Editor/Publisher 
Motion Control Van Nuys, CA – Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has released the AT20-30 series of Vertical Lift Motorized Stages, also called a Lab Jack, featuring sub-micron resolution, very high parallelism and a vertical lift of 30 mm. The AT20-30-01 (pictured) is driven by a Two-Phase Stepper Motor that features a repeatability of 5 microns, positional accuracy of 15 microns and a Full Step resolution of 0.2 microns! This stepper motor driven stage also has a knob on the motor for manual adjustment.
June 23rd, 2025 Editor/Publisher
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – A series of 1.250 in. diameter tubular solenoids has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS). Ideal for strokes of up to 1.00 inch, the S-20-125 series of Pull Type Tubular Solenoids feature 18 different solenoids with 23 AWG to 40 AWG (American Wire Gauge) windings. This broad range of solenoids allows the user to select the best solenoid for an application based on the force, stroke length, voltage, and duty cycle requirements. If needed, MSS solenoids with higher temperature class coil and lead wire insulation can be specified.
June 16th, 2025 Editor/Publisher Motion Control – High Torque Outputs and Flexible Installation Options for Heavy-duty Industrial Applications
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada – Motion Control -Kollmorgen has announced the launch of the P80360 stepper drive, the latest addition to its P8000 series. This new drive brings advanced functionality to the series, including closed-loop position control and full programmability, combining the precision of servo systems with the reliability and simplicity of stepper technology.
June 9th, 2025 Editor/Publisher 
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –The GVCM-032-025-02M Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor, is the first of a new series, released by Moticont.
June 2nd, 2025 Editor/Publisher 
E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – XYZ and Theta – Deep Groove Hybrid Radial Ball Bearings featuring Si3N4 Silicon Nitride Ceramic balls from LM76 complement their broad range of linear bearings that are FDA/USDA/3A Dairy compliant.
May 19th, 2025 Editor/Publisher
Motion Control – Video – An extensive series of XZG Motion Control Motorized Positioning Stages (X-axis, Z-axis, and Goniometer-axis) is the newest addition to the OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) family of high precision motion control stages. Built to order, a user can select from any combination of linear stages with travel lengths of 15 mm, 30 mm, 50 mm, and 75 mm for both the X and Z axes that feature high precision 1 mm per turn lead screws, and if required travel lengths over 100 mm are also available. Additionally, one of two goniometers with +/-10 degrees or +/-15, degrees of travel can be selected and mounted in a horizontal (pictured) or vertical orientation.
May 12th, 2025 Editor/Publisher
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The S-08-54 Series of Low-Profile Pull Type Clapper Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) are just 0.54 in (13.8mm). in diameter and 0.80 in (20.3mm). long and the overall extended length is 1.08 in (27.4mm).
May 5th, 2025 Editor/Publisher
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The HVCM-016-013-003-01 Hollow Core Voice Coil Motor, features an open aperture and high force-to-size ratio. This miniature Linear DC Servo Motor from Moticont has a continuous force rating of 5.7 oz. (1.6 N) and a peak force of 17.9 oz (5.0 N) at a 10% duty cycle. Clean and quiet, this non-commutated, miniature brushless servo motor features: Zero cogging and zero backlash when connected directly to a load, high acceleration, deceleration and high speed.
April 21st, 2025 Editor/Publisher 
E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – Linear Motion – LM76 Minuteman PTFE, Self-Lubricating motion control bearings take on some very stringent application roles, this is just one of them.
April 18th, 2025 Editor/Publisher 
Motion Control – TORONTO, ON – April 16, 2025 – Electromate® is proud to announce that it has again been certified as a Great Place to Work® after a thorough, independent analysis conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute® Canada.
This certification is based on direct feedback from employees, as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about their workplace experience. The recognition highlights Electromate’s continued commitment to fostering a high-trust, high-performance culture built on transparency, respect, and collaboration.
April 7th, 2025 Editor/Publisher
Motion Control – Video – The integration of high precision Rotary and Goniometer Stages creates platforms for the precise measurement of curves and angles. The YP100-45 Series (-01 thru -04) of Dual-axis Stages has been released by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). These compact, Yaw Pitch Stages features high precision rotary stages capable of 360 degrees of continuous rotation (clockwise/counterclockwise) and goniometers with +/45 degrees of travel. The table of the goniometer (upper) measures 104 mm x 90 mm with a precision pattern of threaded holes for tooling and fixtures. The YP100-45 Series Dual-axis stages are on a mounting plate for easy integration into new and existing applications.
March 31st, 2025 Editor/Publisher
Motion Control Solenoid – Van Nuys, CA – Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) has released the S-63-38-H Series of Push Type Tubular Solenoids. These miniature 0.38 in. diameter solenoids can be used as a push type solenoid at the push end or a pull type solenoid at the pull end and features 16 standard off-the-shelf options to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force and Stroke requirement of the user.
March 24th, 2025 Editor/Publisher 
Motion Control – Toronto, Canada – Electromate, Canada’s exclusive distributor of Maxon, is proud to introduce the ESCON2 servo controller—a next-generation motion control solution delivering unmatched power density, precision, and versatility for industrial and robotic applications.
March 10th, 2025 Editor/Publisher 
