May 14th, 2024 
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Forestville, CA, – — Motion Control – This Custom PVS-30.5 Parallelogram Voice Coil Stage Features: Flexure guidance system, 30 millimeter clear aperture, 4 millimeters of linear motion, 45 G’s acceleration (no load), 200 nanometers positioning repeatability, non-contact electro-optic position sensor, direct SCA-814 Servo Controlled Amplifier compatibility, 38mm x 46mm x 85mm, 280 grams.
May 7th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – Eight new Yaw-and-Pitch Stages have been introduced by OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.). These new series of high precision Yaw-and-Pitch Stages integrate Goniometers as the lower stage (yaw axis) and a rotary stage as the upper stage (pitch axis). The yaw range of travel is +/-10 or +/- 15 degrees. The pitch range of travel is 360 degrees of continuous motion. The diameter of the pitch axis is 60 mm.
Applications include Laser scanning, drilling, and machining, reverse engineering, inspection, assembly, measurements, tracking, and positioning.
April 30th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
Motion Control Solenoids – Van Nuys, CA — Push Type Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) includes a series of 18 different low-cost open frame solenoids to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force of up to 96 oz (26.7 N) and stroke requirements of the user. These clean, high efficiency, low-cost S-18-100-QH Open Frame Push Type Solenoids can be operated at a variety of duty cycles (voltage dependent) and are the ideal choice for: Medical dispensing, mixing, valve control, disconnects, vending machines, farm machinery, transmission shifting, fire suppression systems, cabinet locks, door controls, assembly and sorting equipment.
April 23rd, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control Components — Exor, a leading provider of industrial automation solutions, is proud to announce the release of its latest product, the Exor X5 Wireless HMI. This cutting-edge device is designed to revolutionize the way industrial operators interact with their machines and equipment.
April 16th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
April 9th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – A New, compact, Electric Cylinder or Linear Voice Coil Actuator 38.1 mm (1.500 in.) in diameter, with a 12.7 mm (0.500 in.) stroke, and a housing length of 69.9 mm (2.750 in.) long has been released by Moticont.
This new SDLM-0038-070-01-01M Linear DC Actuator features high repeatability, 1.25 micron resolution, a continuous force of 14.5 N (3.2 lbs.), and a peak force of 45.8 N (10.3 lbs.). To operate at peak efficiency an integral temperature sensor provides data to achieve the highest possible throughput.
April 2nd, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – Linear Motion – Pegasus Hybrid Linear Bearings for the times Bearing Failure just can not be allowed to Happen! That is the the time when Down-Time is more costly then the price of the bearings.
March 26th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
Forestville, CA, – — Motion Control – This Custom LFA-2003 Linear Focus Actuator Features: 20 millimeter clear aperture, 3 millimeters linear motion, 200 nanometer position repeatability, Flexture guidance system, ‘C’ mount lens adapter, integrated coil temperature sensor, direct SCA814 Servo Controlled Amplifier compatibility, 74mm x 61mm, 690 grams.
March 18th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – Complementing the OES (Optimal Engineering Systems Inc.) growing line of single and multi-axis positioning stages is the Allegra Series of Stored Program Motion Control Systems Controllers. The Allegra Series of Controllers is available as a desktop (pictured) or 19 inch rack mount system.
March 11th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
A Solenoid is a long wire, wound with a helical pattern, usually surrounded by a steel frame, having a steel core inside the winding.
When carrying a current “i “, the Solenoid becomes an electro-mechanical device, in which electrical energy is converted into mechanical work.
February 26th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
E. Longmeadow, MA –Motion Control Products- CERAMICSPEED Hybrid Radial Corrotec/CorroCoat Bearings are designed for environments of high humidity, have been approved in accordance with FDA 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulation covering medicine and food), and have an EC No. 1935/2004 authorization. Superior life and performance when compared to bearings made from just stainless steel, Corrotec/CorroCoat Bearings feature Stainless Steel races with CorroCoat, a coating with extremely high corrosion resistance and friction suppressant properties, hard, very smooth ceramic balls that will not deform or spall under high loads, and synthetic material ball cages.
February 16th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control – A series of long travel, low cost, low profile, motorized, profile rail positioning stages are now available from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). The AQ140 Series of linear stages are available off-the-shelf in travel lengths of: 600 mm, 700 mm, 800 mm, 900 mm, and 1000 mm. These high precision stages can be ordered with a Two-Phase Stepper Motor (pictured) which feature resolutions of 2 micron and 1.25 micron (achieved with a 10 or 20 micro-steps per step stepper motor driver), and up to 80 mm per sec of travel.
February 6th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control – The FlexPro® drive series is AMC’s latest family of digital servo drives designed for high power, small size, and reliable servo motor control. The drive architecture allows for higher power densities while still maintaining reliability and versatility. The advanced processing and storage capabilities ensure that the drives are more intelligent and operationally flexible than ever before
January 30th, 2024 Editor/Publisher January 26th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
Forestville, CA, — Motion Control – This VCS-10V Voice Coil Stage: 10mm of linear motion; Ball bearing guidance system; 1 micron position repeatability; 40 G’s acceleration; Non-contact electro-optic position sensor; Kinematic load mount; Direct SCA814 Servo Controlled Amplifier compatibility; 33 x 36 x 76mm, 230 grams
January 23rd, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control – The AT10-120 Motorized Vertical Stage from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) is a high resolution, low profile, high load vertical lift stage that can be easily integrated into almost any application.
January 18th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The S-18-100 Series of Open Frame Pull Type Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) includes 18 different solenoids to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Attractive Force (up to 100 oz) and Stroke requirements of the user. MSS Solenoid coils typically utilize 23 to 40 AWG (American Wire Gauge) windings with Class “F” insulation for better protection of the solenoid during longer duty cycles.
The S-18-100 Series solenoids are 1.000 in. wide x 0.84 in. high x 1.74 long and have a 1.00 stroke. The noncaptive plunger or actuator is 0.312 in. in diameter with a clevis end for load attachment.
January 15th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control – A feature of Nippon Pulse’s popular and reliable stepper motors, which we have been manufacturing since 1960, is the ability to add reduction gearheads. These gearheads have a wide range of ratios, from 1/400 to 6/25. In all, there are over 20 different gear ratios to choose from, depending on the motor size.
January 8th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The HVCM-051-032-013-01 Linear Voice Coil Motor released by Moticont, features a high force-to-size ratio and a 19.1 mm (0.75 in.) stroke. A low inertia, high acceleration/deceleration, high speed, clean and quiet, non-commutated, hollow core brushless servo motor, the HVCM-051-032-013-01 Linear Voice Coil Motor is ideal for applications such as: Testing, optical focusing, positioning, laser beam steering, laser drilling, cutting and machining, medical diagnostic equipment, scanning, wafer handling, dynamic vibration absorption, sorting, and assembly applications.
January 5th, 2024 Editor/Publisher 
E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – Linear Motion – Available off-the-shelf, cylindrical, self lubricating, sintered bronze bearings from LM76 feature: Very high precision (e.g +2μ to +12μ for 2mm ID bearings), high load capacity (100kg/sq cm), high speed 30,000 rpm) and rapid oscillation capabilities, low/high temperature (-60OC to +230OC), very low coefficient of friction (0.02), and low noise.
