Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
May 31, 2006 Designed to drive PIFOC® piezoelectric Z-stack nanofocusing drives, E-625 nanopositioning controller provides better than 1 nm resolution and achieves 10 msec response and settling times. Product, equipped with analog and 20-bit digital interfaces, also integrates low-noise piezo power amplifier, servo controller, and sensor electronics for absolute-measuring nanopositioning sensors. It accepts 3 different sensor types and 1-4 channel combinations.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
Lincoln, MA 01773
May 18, 2006 Available for dc brush, brushless dc microstepping, and step motors, Magellan(TM) motion control ICs handle conditions such as motion error, positive and negative limit switches, position breakpoints, and commutation monitoring. Chips allow users to define and initiate motion-related actions such as smooth stop, abrupt stop, or system disable upon occurrence of user-defined conditions. Hardware trace buffer can be used to collect long-term performance data.

Nippon Pulse America, Inc.
Radford, VA 24141
May 11, 2006 Designed for controlling stepper and digital servomotors, PCL6143 quad-axis, single IC motion processor offloads intensive motion control functions from application's host processor. Product is driven by host microprocessor using 8- or 16-bit parallel bus. Sstandard features include linear interpolation, S-curve acceleration/deceleration control, comparators, encoder inputs, and ability to change speed and position on-the-fly.

Delta Computer Systems, Inc.
Vancouver, WA 98682
May 10, 2006 Motion Controllers in RMC70 Series are offered with QA1 and QA2 quadrature axis modules, which are 1- or 2-axis modules, respectively, that accept incremental encoder feedback and provide ±10 V control for rotary and linear position control applications. Feedback inputs handle A, B, and Z differential RS422 signals from quadrature encoders and feature wire break detection. Each axis includes isolated discrete input, solid state relay output, and bi-color status LEDs.

Battelle Marine Science Laboratory
Sequim, WA 98382
May 08, 2006 Designed to reduce sound, acoustic signatures, and vibration generated by heavy maritime and industrial machinery, Attenuate has environmentally friendly formulation and is fabricated in sheet samples up to 3 ft x 3 ft x 1 in. Material may also be provided in larger, custom sizes in sheets as thin as 1/16 in. To accommodate existing equipment and specifications, it can be can be molded into 3D shapes.

Directed Perception, Inc.
Burlingame, CA 94010 2316
May 01, 2006 Calibrated using landmark process, PTU-DGPM controls attached pan-tilt camera, laser, or antenna using standard geo-coordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude). It includes built-in web interface for configuration and accepts commands over Ethernet/IP application interface. Capabilities include broadcasting to multiple units, tracking of moving target, and support for applications querying unit for latitude/longitude at which unit is currently pointing.

Denso Sales California, Inc.
Long Beach, CA 90810
May 01, 2006 Saving work-cell space, RC7M measures 440 x 425 x 157.5 mm and weighs less than 50 lb. It features 100 Base-T Ethernet, USB, RS-232C, and Mini Parallel I/O, while DeviceNet, Profibus, and Parallel I/O ports are optional. With 3.25 MB memory, RC7M holds up to 10,000 programming steps and 30,000 teach points. Optional accessories include teaching pendant, minipendant, and WINCAPS II 3-D simulation software.

Delta Computer Systems, Inc.
Vancouver, WA 98682
Apr 28, 2006 Exp70-Q1 quadrature encoder input module for 1- and 2-axis RMC70 Series Motion Controllers includes A and B quadrature inputs plus one 12-24 Vdc high speed registration input. Single channel, ½ axis, position or velocity reference input enhances RMC70 for geared applications. Up to 32 units can be daisy-chained for gearing up to 64 axes. Module has bi-color status LED to indicate proper functioning and fault states.

Saelig Co., Inc.
Pittsford, NY 14534
Apr 26, 2006 With integrated HTTP web server, FMOD-IPDCMOT offers control solution that combines 32-bit motion controller with Ethernet communication protocol to control 10-48 Vdc brush motors. Its Ethernet bus simultaneously communicates data and supplies power at distances to several thousand yards. Embedded RISC processor is programmed with 4-quadrant, 32-bit RISC PID regulator that refreshes power regulation up to 4 KHz with sampling rate of 20-2,000 Hz.

RMS Technologies Inc.
Carson City, NV 89706
Apr 25, 2006 Operating from 15-48 Vdc, SIXpack 2 combines 6-axis controller system, microstepping driver, and 3 interface options in one package. It features up to 16x microstepping, limit and reference switches for up to 6 step motors, 6 analog inputs, linear interpolation of up to 6 axes, automatic ramp generation, and on-the-fly changes of position and velocity. RoHS-compliant system is packaged with software protocol as well as PC evaluation software.

Kinetic Systems, Inc.
Boston, MA 02131
Apr 10, 2006 Offering Class 100 cleanroom-compatibility, MK26 utilizes Minus K® negative-stiffness vibration isolators and comes with 30 x 36 in. or 36 x 48 in. tabletop in honeycomb or composite construction. Unit can be customized for various applications where external vibrations would adversely affect operation of sensitive equipment. Adjusted to ½ Hz natural frequency, workstation achieves 93% isolation efficiency at 2 Hz, 99% at 5 Hz, and 99.7% at 10 Hz.

Copley Controls Corp.
Canton, MA 02021
Mar 29, 2006 Compatible with 3.3 and 5 Vdc environments, Model CAN-PCI-02 provides interface between distributed motion control software and CANopen servo and stepper drives. On-board microcontroller offloads processing tasks from host computer, speeding system performance. Providing dual isolated channels and PCI 32-bit interface, card employs high-speed ISO 11898 driver circuits for CAN bus bit rates to 1 Mbit/sec. Two independent CAN ports are fully isolated for noise immunity.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
Lincoln, MA 01773
Mar 28, 2006 Windows®-based Pro-Motion® v3.0 accelerates motion system development by providing ready-to-go capabilities that can be shared by entire development team. Along with motion control features such as status and event monitoring, programmable motion shuttle, and complete motion oscilloscope, software features step-by-step axis wizard for tuning position loop, current loop, and field-oriented control motor parameters. It supports PCI bus, serial, and CANbus communications.

STMicroelectronics
Carrollton, TX 75006
Mar 28, 2006 Motor Control Reference Design Kit facilitates evaluation and implementation of 3-phase BLDC (Brushless Direct Current) and AC drive applications. Modular kit consists of one control board and 3 power boards designed for 300 W, 1 kW, and 3 kW motors. Dedicated ST chipsets provide smooth and quiet motor operation, while CAD files enable layout to be reused directly in production application. Features include ST7FMC microcontroller, GUI, and partitioned design.

GE Fanuc Automation
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Mar 23, 2006 Machining Point Control features Acceleration Rate Sensor Unit, which simultaneously detects acceleration rate of 3 axes at machine. Output of unit is taken into account by CNC servo loop through standard separate detector interface unit. Servo system software then uses detected acceleration rate to control motor's motion, suppressing vibration, stabilizing machine at tool tip, and enabling precision machining.

Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley/Industrial Automation Sy
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Mar 15, 2006 Controlling up to 4 axes, CompactLogix 1768-L43 is suited for applications requiring motion synchronization and information-sharing capabilities. It combines motion and sequential control into single, integrated multitasking platform that supports range of networks - including DeviceNet, ControlNet, and EtherNet/IP. Along with scalable control architecture, unit supports removable Compact Flash memory that can be used as program and firmware storage area.

Dart Controls, Inc.
Zionsville, IN 46077
Feb 07, 2006 Offering adjustable horsepower ranges of 1/50-1/8 and 1/8-½ hp, 120 Vac and 1/25-¼ and ¼-1 hp, 240 Vac, Series 125 includes inhibit circuit for start-stop operation and 1% speed regulation over 50:1 speed range. Installation and field adjustments are facilitated using barrier type terminal strip and trimpots. Controls are suited for office machinery, conveyors, office packaging equipment, printers, process equipment, centrifuges, and exercise equipment.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
Lincoln, MA 01773
Jan 31, 2006 Available for dc brush, brushless dc, and microstepping motors, ION(TM) DC Brush Drive provides network connectivity, power amplification, and distributed control in asynchronous serial network (RS485) or CANBus network. Up to 127 ION modules can be connected on single network. With output of up to 15 A peak, and 500 W at 56 V, it features hardware performance trace, on-the-fly profile changes, and PLC style inputs and outputs.

Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
Jan 30, 2006 Intended for piezo-driven nanopositioning systems, modular Model E-621.CR features analog and networkable digital interfaces. It integrates low-noise piezo power amplifier, high-speed servo controller, and sensor electronics for absolute-measuring capacitive nanopositioning sensors. For position stability, 20-bit A/D and D/A converters are incorporated. Model E-621 can be operated stand-alone or plugged into chassis with up to 12 slots for multi-axis applications.

Technosoft S.A.
  Switzerland
Jan 30, 2006 Designed for drive/motor setup and motion programming, EasyMotion Studio executes complex motion without requiring external controller. It has built-in motion controller and lets users design custom trajectories with PVT and PT interpolation. Motors are controlled with 100 µs speed and position control feature. Users can simultaneously control motors with different speeds and build synchronized motion for drives/motors with electronic gearing and absolute/relative cams.