Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
Lincoln, MA 01773
May 30, 2007 Available in 1-4 axis versions, programmable Magellan(TM) series offers 7-segment s-curve profile generation that provides control required to eliminate oscillation and reduce vibration for smoother motion and increased throughput. Other selectable profile modes are supported, including trapezoidal, velocity contouring, and electronic gearing. Communication occurs via host microprocessor using 8- or 16-bit parallel bus, CANbus 2.0B, or asynchronous serial port.

Bodine Electric Co.
Chicago, IL 60618 4798
May 29, 2007 INTEGRAmotor(TM) motion control systems combine built-in open loop voltage mode Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) control, 24 Vdc brushless dc motor, gearhead, and optical encoder into one compact unit. PWM controls digitally encode analog signal levels by using high-resolution counters which convert analog signal into digital pulses of dc current. Units suit applications in office equipment, packaging machines, conveyor systems, medical equipment, graphics machinery, and factory automation.

YET US Inc.
Littleton, MA 01460
May 07, 2007 To address instability issues inherent in high-speed precision motion system applications, XtraDrive-DL (dual loop) senses and compensates for load position inaccuracies caused by repetitive motion, temperature variances, and component wear. It also compensates for instabilities caused by backlash and reduces tracking error to ±1 micron. System consists of integrated amplifier/1.5 axis controller, dual-loop option board, and motor.

Mesa Electronics
Richmond, CA 94806-1950
Apr 13, 2007 Intended for up to 100 W brush motors with quadrature encoders, 3C20 digital motion controller includes 30 MIPS, 16-bit DSP coupled with 100 W Hbridge on single 2 x 2 in. card. This single-axis dc servo motor controller/amplifier features profile generator with built-in trapezoidal profile capability. Position, velocity, and acceleration/jerk parameters all have 32-bit or greater precision. Dual FIFO buffered interface allows real-time and queued commands to proceed simultaneously.

Adept Technology, Inc.
Livermore, CA 94551
Apr 10, 2007 Adept MotionBlox-60R(TM) robot controller enables 6-axis robots to run on SmartServo(TM) controller technology, creating robot system suitable for medical, cosmetic, and consumer good applications. Compact, portable device installs and mounts in multiple configurations with no need for environmental cabinets and also features embedded networking and vision technology.

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.
Marlborough, CT 06447-1334
Mar 28, 2007 Combining microstepping driver and motion controller with NEMA 17, 23, and 34 brushless dc motors or NEMA 34 and 42 brushless ac motors, CANopen MDrivePlus(TM) packages deliver holding torques from 32 oz-in. for single-stack size 17 to 2,294 oz-in. for double-stack size 42 ac. Up to eight 5-24 V general-purpose I/O lines and optional closed-loop configuration are available. Interface to CANopen is accomplished via DB9 connector or 5-pin Euro circular industrial connector.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
Mar 06, 2007 IndraMotion for Metal Forming contains all pre-defined, user-activated functions needed for specific applications such as roll feed and flying cut off. While offered in 3 versions, all are built on IEC 61131-3 compliant PLC running in IndraDrive and use open interface technology for discrete I/O and standard fieldbus protocols. Each version also lets users utilize technology functions offered by IndraDrive intelligent digital drives, including EN-954-1 Category 3 safety functions.

National Aperture, Inc.
Salem, NH 03079
Feb 15, 2007 MC-CQ single/multi-axis DC-Servo Motion Controller features simple connectivity platform, front panel on/off switch, and point-and-click configuration user interface, and is RoHS-compliant and CE-marked. PC-based device can be used as single-axis controller, or networked to up to 98 controllers via multi-port serial-to-USB converter hubs. Micro miniature precision linear and rotary stages plug directly into controller.

Quicksilver Controls
San Dimas, CA 91773
Feb 13, 2007 Designed for company's NEMA 11, 17, and 23 frame direct drive servomotors, Silverdust IGF features DIN mountable design, 7 TTL level I/O (optional 24 V), RS-232/485 communications, and 32K nonvolatile memory for 2,000-3,000 lines of programming. Overvoltage- and reverse polarity-protected unit offers 3.5 A continuous output per phase and 4.5 A peak with adequate heat sinking or air flow. Regenerative braking circuit, single connector to motor, and on/off switch are also included.

Zaber Technologies Inc.
Richmond, BC V7E2J1
Feb 08, 2007 T-JOY3 controls 3 independent axes of motion when daisy-chained with motorized devices. As stand-alone controller, joystick is suited for motorized x-y or x-y-z stage applications. Interface includes 5 buttons pre-programmed with functions including: home all axes, save current position, and move to saved position. Buttons can also be programmed to trigger action by computer, such as execution of complex instruction sequence. Entire daisy-chain can be controlled through USB or RS232 port.

Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Feb 07, 2007 With 300 W to 3 kW power range, Allen-Bradley Kinetix 2000 Servo Drive seamlessly integrates with Allen-Bradley Logix controllers, servo motors, and actuators, simplifying machine design, commissioning, and operation. One power rail serves as mounting and connecting system, while digital fiber-optic link facilitates multi-axis integrated motion and eliminates up to 18 discrete wires/axis.

Techno-Isel
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Jan 24, 2007 Equipped with PCI card for PC, power amplifiers, and power supply, LP Series provides 2D or 3D motion that avoids puddling when dispensing fluids or working with solders. SAC Motion Control software is included for programming basic motion functions. Using lines, arcs, I/O, conditional and logical statements to create motion profiles from simple to complex, system is suited for dispensing, soldering, inspection, automatic screw fastening, and pick-and-place operations.

Pilz Automation Safety L.P.
Canton, MI 48187
Jan 23, 2007 SafetyNET p Ethernet-based system for safety-related, standard control and motion control applications features real-time capability. It scans topology of overall system architecture for identification of network structure, and gives status diagnostics on plant, machinery, and communication links. Decentralization allows controller intelligence to be transferred locally to field level, and open architecture allows implementation in parallel with other industrial Ethernet protocols.

Advance Lifts, Inc.
St. Charles, IL 60174
Jan 09, 2007 Closed-loop Position Control option can move platforms to multiple positions with precision and repeatability to ± 1/16 or ± 1/32 in. It requires continuous-duty-rated power unit and consists of linear displacement transducer, proportional hydraulic valve system, PLC, necessary supporting hardware, and proprietary software program. Operation can be initiated automatically or via operator, machine inputs, or network connection.

Festo Corp.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Jan 09, 2007 Designed to meet motion control and I/O needs, SEC-AC-SMLC combines hardware and software building blocks that plug together and work as system. Utilizing CoDeSys programming platform based on IEC61131-3 standard, multi-axis controllers include integrated PLC functionality and Ethernet connectivity. Four SEC-SDD drives with continuous output currents range from 2.4-14 A rms/phase operating at 115 or 230 Vac, and make automatic loop adjustments based on motor and load inertia settings.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
Jan 09, 2007 With IndraDrive Mi, motor casing serves as heat sink for servo/control system, which is attached to long axis of motor, adding only small amount to cross sectional profile. Single cable carries both power and SERCOS communications, and all connections, as well as IndraDrive Mi itself, are rated to protection class IP65. Servo drives have over 100 technology functions, including integrated Motion Logic system conforming to IEC 61131-3.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
Lincoln, MA 01773
Dec 22, 2006 Monitoring both targeted and actual position, single-axis, single-IC Magellan 55110 detects motion errors that can result in stall condition. Driven by host microprocessor using 8 or 16-bit parallel bus, CANbus 2.0B, or asynchronous serial port, device offers programmable PID filter with velocity and acceleration feedforward, 32-bit position error, and 50 µsec loop time. Selectable profile modes include S-curve, trapezoidal, velocity contouring, and electronic gearing.

Danaher Motion/Pacific Scientific
Rockford, IL 61105 0106
Dec 14, 2006 Capable of supporting up to 64 axes of motion control, PiCPro facilitates integration of machine and motion control applications. Program combines IEC61131 ladder logic or structured text programming with power of 100 MHz Ethernet motion control. Model MMC-D64 Digital Motion Controller provides real-time data to application program over digital motion control network, 1-click download of firmware or parameters to all drives on network, and numerous connectivity options.

Control Technology Corp.
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Dec 14, 2006 Model 5300 automation controller allows secure monitoring and control of process variables over intranets or Internet using standard web browser. Up to 32 I/O or motion modules can be connected to single CPU, and Ethernet QuickLink nodes can be located up to 100 m apart, connected with standard Ethernet. Shock- and vibration-resistant device features I/O modules available in 4-, 8-, 16-, and 32-channel versions with 7.4 channels/sq in. density.

Metalwerks PMD, Inc.
Aliquippa, PA 15001
Dec 13, 2006 Available in 1, 2, 3, and 4-axis versions, Prodigy(TM)-PCI Motion Card provides servo loop rates up to 50 µsec/axis, quadrature encoder input rate of 8 Mcount/sec, high-speed motion trace for servo tuning diagnostics with 40 KB onboard dual-port memory, and pulse and direction output up to 5 Mpulses/sec. Unit is designed with Magellan(TM) Motion Processor and is programmed in C/C++ or Visual Basic. It accepts instantaneous, on-the-fly changes sent by user.