Moog, Inc.    East Aurora, NY 14052
Jun 05, 2013 Designed to accept DMX protocol, Class 5 SmartMotor™ firmware brings integrated motion control to entertainment industry. Single DMX controller has 512 8-bit channels with each channel capable of controlling color, focus, intensity, on/off, pan, and tilt. Firmware allows SmartMotor to be programmed to read any range of channels and ignore channels not assigned. Multiple SmartMotors can read separate or overlapping DMX channels, and data can be stored in variables to set parameters for motion.

Steinmeyer Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
Jun 04, 2013 Comprising 2 PMT160-300-SM stages for X and Y axis and one LTP60-50-SM as Z axis, 3-axis positioning system features granite platform, measures 71 x 67 x 50 cm, and weighs 120 kg. This heavy-duty, low-maintenance system, suited for medical dispensing applications, has integrated MDRIVE controller. Positional accuracy is <±20 μm, repeatability is <±5 μm, and resolution is 1 μm (adjustable via software control).

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
May 01, 2013 InstaSPIN™-MOTION torque-, speed- and motion-control software solution, targeting motor applications that operate in various motion state transitions, is built on InstaSPIN-FOC motor control solution. Used for achieving optimized sensorless motor control, solution optimizes complex motion sequences, reduces tuning to one parameter, and accurately tracks desired trajectories across operating ranges. Integrated SpinTAC™ components additionally feature disturbance-rejecting controller.

LEONI Special Cables GmbH    Friesoythe 26169  Germany
Apr 30, 2013 Featuring intuitively operable system that links all hardware and software components, Leoni Orion offers dynamic patient positioning control in 6 degrees of freedom with sub-millimeter accuracy. Robot can grab patient couch in any place by use of tool changing system, while 3D camera system monitors position of patient in relation to beam in real-time, correcting position of robot. By enabling patient to be prepared outside treatment room, system helps decrease per patient treatment cycle time.

Robert Bosch GmbH    Waiblingen D-71332  Germany
Apr 23, 2013 Comprised of Delta robot hardware platform and software controller, Gemini 4 has streamlined design that helps increase acceleration and pick rates while maintaining gentle product handling, process reliability, and quality. Operators can run up to 8 Delta robots and 16 conveyors, and use of same head, regardless of pack size or style, eliminates changeover downtime. HMI can store instructions for production of multiple products, accelerating setup and reducing changeover time to 1 min.

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions    Waterbury, CT 06705
Apr 09, 2013 RoHS-compliant BGS06 utilizes size 17 single- or double-stack stepper motor linear actuator with programmable stepper motor controller. For rigid, smooth motion, precision rolled 303 stainless steel lead screw with Black Ice® TFE coating drives precision nut embedded in machined aluminum carriage mounted to stainless steel ball rail. Max stroke length is 24 in., max horizontal load is 135 lb, and respective moment load capacities for roll, pitch, and yaw are 11.62, 7.93, and 9.15 lb-ft.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Mar 19, 2013 Equipped with dual-core architecture for servo handling and command interpretation, 4-axis C-884 controls motorized linear translation stages and rotary positioners. High-speed encoder interface allows use of direct-metrology linear and angular scales with resolutions down to nanometer and µrad realm and below. With servo update rate of 20 kHz, digital servo controller supports linear vector motion and point-to-point motion. Communication is via TCP/IP, USB, and RS-232 interfaces.

Electromate    Woodbridge, ON L4L4C2  Canada
Feb 28, 2013 Meeting real-time positioning needs of synchronized multi-axis systems, EPOS3 70/10 EtherCAT Servo Drive has 11–70 Vdc power supply range, delivers continuous output current of 10 A (up to 25 A during acceleration and deceleration), and provides uniform running for motors equipped with incremental encoders. Designed for DC brushed and brushless motors with power range of up to 700 W, controller offers operating modes that allow flexible use in range of drive systems.

Technosoft S.A.      Switzerland
Feb 15, 2013 Controlling up to 4 DC brushed, brushless, or step motors, iPOS360x SX accelerates and facilitates design of custom systems for complex motion control applications. Solution lets users plug in up to 4 iPOS3602 VX or iPOS3604 VX intelligent drives and provides all necessary connectors. Each drive has built-in motion controller, provides PLC features, and can operate as standard CiA402 CANopen slave drive or can be programmed to execute complex motion programs directly at drive level using TML.

Aerotech, Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Feb 14, 2013 Using 64-bit floating-point DSP, Ensemble® LAB controls up to 4 axes of brush, stepper, or brushless AC motors. Full-color touchscreen with tabbed interface provides single press access to setup and operation screens, while rubberized front-panel interface lets operator execute operations such as jogging, homing, and manual positioning. Additional features include Ethernet and USB 2.0 interfaces, and FlashConfig, which automatically configures axis parameters based on connected stage type.

Reis Robotics    Elgin, IL 60123
Feb 08, 2013 Featuring ergonomic housing and position of center of gravity that reduce operator fatigue, reisPAD allows operation and programming via 10.4 in. touch display with clearly arranged, large, soft-key buttons. On operating panel, there is only emergency-stop button and permission key for release of robot movements. Operation can be learned intuitively and is done via maximum of 2 operating menus. Control is further facilitated via scrollbars, rotary knobs, and trackballs on touch display.

Maxon Precision Motors    Fall River, MA 02720
Feb 06, 2013 Designed for brushed and brushless DC motors up to 700 W, Model EPOS3 70/10 EtherCAT provides real-time positioning of synchronized multi-axis systems. Unit possesses nominal power supply voltage range from 11–70 Vdc and delivers continuous output current of 10 A, during acceleration and deceleration up to 25 A. Integrating as slave into real-time EtherCAT protocol-based Ethernet networks, controller is suited for drive systems in robotics, automation, and mechatronics.

Moog, Inc., Industrial Controls Div.    East Aurora, NY 14052
Feb 06, 2013 Equipped with Pitch Servo Drive, AC Moog Wind Turbine Pitch System monitors and adjusts angle of wind turbine blades that control rotation speed of rotor. System includes IP67-class Moog Ruggedized Motion Controller with extended temperature range of -40 to 158°F and ability to withstand shock, vibration, and humidity. In addition, Remote Terminal Software is provided for monitoring and scheduling maintenance.

Denso Sales California, Inc.    Long Beach, CA 90810
Jan 28, 2013 Featuring 12 x 18 in. footprint and 3.75 in. height, 8-axis Model RC8 can communicate with over 100 different types of devices using ORiN™ open-resource interface networking system. Industrial robot controller includes 100 Base-T Ethernet, mini/hand I/O, RS232C, and USB communication interfaces as standard, plus CC-Link, DeviceNet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, parallel discrete I/O, Profibus, and Profinet as options. Microsoft Windows-based GUI minimizes robot setup time.

Maxon Precision Motors, Inc.    Fall River, MA 02720
Jan 17, 2013 Designed for control of brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to approximately 100 W, ESCON 36/3 EC employs digital current controller and offers drift-free, dynamic speed behavior that enables speed range of 0–150,000 rpm. Range of functions are supported with fully configurable digital and analog inputs and outputs, and operating modes include speed controller (closed and open loop) and current controller. Analog set value can be specified via several means.

Elmo Motion Control, Inc.    Westford, MA 01886
Jan 08, 2013 Combining distributed motion control with servo tuning tools, 'Gantry, The Elmo Way' provides precise control with 2 mount-it-anywhere servo drives operating as one integrated unit. One servo drive is configured as master with second drive following its lead and sending feedback data. Elmo Application Studio software guides user through implementation process, providing drive configuration, safety, and protections as well as system identification and controller design in GUI format.

Elmo Motion Control, Inc.    Westford, MA 01886
Jan 07, 2013 Gantry, The Elmo Way combines distributed motion control with servo tuning tools. System provides precise control with 2 servo drives that operate as one integrated unit and can be mounted anywhere. Eliminating need for dedicated motion controller or extra moving cables, design employs MIMO communications; one servo drive is configured as master, with second drive following its lead and sending feedback data. Software guides user through implementation in GUI format.

Siemens Industry, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Nov 19, 2012 Ideal solution for production machines, Simotion D445-2 DP/PN and D455 DP/PN controllers features Profinet I/O interface with 3-port switch allowing use with network topologies such as line, star, or tree structures. Supporting real-time and isochronous real-time data exchange, interface can also be operated as controller and/or device of another controller. Product includes 2 Profibus and 2 Ethernet interfaces, as well as 28 digital I/Os, of which 16 can be used for machine-based tasks.

Moog, Inc.    East Aurora, NY 14052
Nov 15, 2012 With commands in Class 5 SmartMotor firmware, material of changing width can be wound onto spool without gaps or unwanted overlap in wind pattern. Firmware offers both relative and absolute position control for setting traverse points, spool widths, dwell points, and more. Ability to dynamically phase-adjust incoming master signals enables real-time offsets for variations in material width without sacrificing positioning accuracy at traverse point.

Adept Technology, Inc.    Livermore, CA 94551
Nov 12, 2012 Able to increase Adept robot cycle speeds by up to 5%, lead-free SmartController EX features Gigabit Ethernet, Adept eV+ software, and integral memory that supplements 2 GB SD memory card slot. Software, built around RTOS, is seamlessly backward compatible with V+ code and integrates with Adept's vision-guidance technology for optimal robotic performance. Backward compatible with CX controller, product comes with optional T20 Pendant that provides hand-held UI in ergonomic package.