LSI Computer Systems, Inc.
Melville, NY 11747
Jun 11, 2009 Models LS8297, LS8297CT, and LS8397 Stepper Motor Controller ICs offer half-step and full-step sequences in both normal drive and wave drive modes. LS8297CT and LS8397 models offer correction for torque-ripple, while LS8397 is also available with power saving holding-torque mode for maintaining drivers at reduced power level when motor is not turning. Four phase outputs and 2 inhibit outputs are provided for driving external H-bridge drivers, allowing for selection of standard driver.

Technical Manufacturing Corp.
Peabody, MA 01960
Jun 10, 2009 Designed for use with scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), STACIS® FP active hard-mount vibration cancellation floor platform features extended stroke piezoelectric actuators and damped, powder-coated steel plates that sandwich 4 isolators and digital controller. Measuring 7 in. tall, it weighs less than 400 lb and can support up to 2,500 lb. or more with no soft air suspension. With vibration cancellation starting below 1 Hz, platform is available with 3 or 6 degrees of freedom.

Trio Motion Technology Ltd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Jun 04, 2009 Multi-axis MC464 provides OEMs and automation system integrators with flexible choice of servo and stepper drive interface, selection of Fieldbus protocols, and programming flexibility that includes Trio BASIC or IEC 61131 runtime. Central controller module features I/O, status display, SD card memory expansion, axis synchronization, and programming ports that combine with half- and full-height expansion modules to allow motion systems of up to 64 axes.

Maxon Precision Motors
Fall River, MA 02720
May 20, 2009 Miniaturized DEC Module 24/2 is digital 1-quadrant amplifier with speed controller for brushless EC motors with Hall Sensors up to 48 W and surface area measuring less than 5 cm². It has supply voltage range of 8-24 Vdc (alternatively 5 Vdc) and continuous output current of 2 A. Designed for maximum motor speed of 80,000 rpm, amplifier has 2 connector arrays arranged in 2.54 mm pattern for supporting connectivity and integration into OEM-side motherboard.

Ormec Systems Corp.
Rochester, NY 14625
May 18, 2009 ServoWire Motion and Logic Controllers are available in 3-, 8-, 16-, and 24-axis models. Offering motion control and PLC functions in single package, units are powered by Intel® 32-bit processors and can interface with high-speed drive-based I/O for microsecond position capture. They also offer less than 1 ms programmable limit switch outputs, tightly coupled to motion control. Devices are suited for packaging, material handling, medical, and general assembly applications.

Balluff, Inc.
Florence, KY 41042-0937
May 08, 2009 Available for RTU and track or gantry robots, BZL Robot Zone Limit Systems provide diverse, complementary, and redundant position monitoring for up to 3 robot axes to help recapture lost productivity. Systems offer flexibility to adjust zone angles and locations while providing means to mute personnel sensing devices per requirements of ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999. Pre-engineered kits include all mounting hardware, complementary cams, and multiple position switch in mechanical or inductive versions.

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.
Marlborough, CT 06447-1334
May 04, 2009 When applied to step motors, MDrive AccuStep System prevents loss of synchronization due to transient or continued overload, extreme acceleration or deceleration, or excessive slew speed. One version includes integrated step motor, microstepping driver, and internal encoder, while another version adds fully programmable motion controller. Applications include point-to-point positioning, conveyor control, web handling, rotary and linear positioning to torque specification, and low end camming.

Mektronix Technology, Inc.
Mundelein, IL 60060
May 01, 2009 Designed to replace existing HCTL-1100 IC from Avago, Model MCP-1200 offers single axis motion control solution for servo and stepper motors, and can be synchronized with multiple chips for multi-axis applications. All low-level fast computations are performed on IC, freeing up host microcontroller for supervisory tasks. No external memory is required, just incremental encoder to provide position feedback.

ProSoft Technology Inc.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Apr 27, 2009 Residing in single slot of Rockwell Automation® ControlLogix® chassis, ILX56-MM Message Manager Module connects islands of automation and transfers factory and plant process automation data between PLCs/PACs for monitoring and control. Unit enables PLC-to-PLC data transfer without requiring message programming or ladder logic. Configured using built-in graphical web-based utility, module supports local or remote rack and includes scrolling display for status and diagnostics.

Maxon Precision Motors
Fall River, MA 02720
Apr 17, 2009 Measuring 54 x 28 x 9 mm, Model EPOS2 36/2 controls brush DC motors as well as brushless EC motors, and is suited for single-axis and multiple-axis applications of miniature size. Plug-in module can be operated as speed controller or current controller in addition to position controller. Providing 36 V, 2 Amp operation, drive is designed to command and control within CANopen network, but can also communicate via USB or RS232 interface.

Baldor Electric Company
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Apr 13, 2009 Available with standard NEMA face/foot mount, BSM25C and BSM33C Motors range from ¼-3 hp. BMC Series controls, using standard 115/208/230 Vac, require no programming and provide tight speed regulation of better than 0.5%. Units use industry standard input command of ±10 Vdc or optional pot input for speed control. Housed in fully protected package, combination of BSM motor and BMC control is adjustable to cover speeds to 7,000 rpm with adjustable acceleration time of 0.1-30 sec.

Omron Electronics, LLC
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mar 24, 2009 Utilizing high-speed motion control network, PLC-based CJ position controller can be paired with micro CP1H controller for small machine applications or combined with CJ1, CJ2, or CS1 devices for production line applications. Parameters are stored in module for optimized network access, and controller and servo drives are programmed using CX-One automation software. Motion control bus enables GN Servo drives to link to unit via single cable in daisy-chain configuration.

Bodine Electric Co.
Chicago, IL 60618 4798
Mar 16, 2009 Available in 24A and 33A frame motor sizes, 12 V PMDC Gearmotors and Motors can be built in combination with parallel shaft, hollow shaft, or right-angle gearheads with gearmotor output speeds from 5.6-660 rpm. Units range from 1/50-1/8 hp and can generate up to 310 lb-in. torque. Pulse-width-modulated Type WPM-12 Vdc Speed Control is suited for battery-powered, solar-powered, and other low-voltage applications that require basic, single-direction speed control.

Bodine Electric Co.
Chicago, IL 60618 4798
Mar 16, 2009 Unfiltered type UPM DC motor speed controls target PMDC gearmotors/motors operate from 115/230 Vac and offer output voltages from 0-90 Vdc at 115 Vac and 0-180 Vdc at 230 Vac, at 50/60 Hz input voltage. Offering PWM control, filtered type WPM DC motor speed controls operate from 115 Vac at 50/60 Hz line and provide output of 0-130 Vdc. Both feature 8 DIP switches and ¼ in. quick connect tabs or plug-in terminal connections.

Deschner Corporation
Santa Ana, CA 92704-3917
Mar 12, 2009 Configured for tube or clevis drilling, Skipchek® delivers controlled feed, followed by fast skip, and returns to controlled feed. Skip distance is not adjustable and engineered to meet application demands. Able to be configured to drill through more than 2 walls, leak-proof product is available in ½, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 in. stroke lengths with max capacity of 1,200 lb. It eliminates need to use 2 drill motors drilling on opposite sides of tube, producing perfectly aligned holes.

Deschner Corporation
Santa Ana, CA 92704-3917
Mar 12, 2009 Useful when automatic extension of plunger rod will interfere with second operation, Slow Return Kinechek® controls speed of load pushing on plunger rod with smooth, constant rate. Slow Return feature slows automatic extension of plunger rod via fixed restricting orifice built into unit's internal flow passages. Time required for plunger rod to extend can range from 6-22 sec/in. of stroke. Leak-proof solution comes in ½, 1, 2, and 3 in. versions, with max capacity of 1,200 lb.

Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.
St. Charles, IL 60174
Mar 11, 2009 Designed to attach directly to permanent magnet DC motors up to 1/6 hp, TightDrive(TM) offers 20:1 speed range with max output of 90 V. Variable speed SCR drive is housed in aluminum extrusion, which offers NEMA1/IP30 protection and heat dissipation. Three accessible adjustable potentiometers provide settings for minimum RPM, maximum RPM, and current limiting. Intended for 115 V 50/60 Hz operation, unit comes with 3 ft power cord and NEMA 5-15P plug.

ICM Controls
Syracuse, NY 13212
Mar 05, 2009 With support for both dual pressure or temperature inputs, ICM333 operates as pressure or temperature-sensitive motor fan speed control, regulating head pressure by varying amount of airflow through condenser. Unit is compatible with single-phase systems operating at 120-480 Vac. Other features included are integral heat pump bypass circuitry, allowing for electronic bypass of speed control, and tamper-proof dials for adjusting temperature/pressure set points.

Newport Corp.
Irvine, CA 92606
Feb 26, 2009 Featuring USB and integrated manual front panel interface, ESP301 3-axis motion controller and driver offers ESP stage auto-detection and auto-configuration. Product operates either by dc or by 2-phase stepper motors up to 3 A per axis. With 1,000x programmable micro-step resolution providing stepper-positioning capability, unit utilizes 64-bit, floating point DSP processor for synchronized control. Electronic gearing allows any axis of unit to be slaved to any other axis.

Newport Corp.
Irvine, CA 92606
Feb 19, 2009 Available in X/XY/XYZ configurations, NPX linear stages use frictionless guide design. Multi-axis XY and XYZ devices utilize parallel motion principle, ensuring parallel and straight motion up to 400 micron travel. Mounted between microscope and objectives, NPO NanoFocusing stages allow up to 250 micron focusing range. NPA Translators can generate forces up to 1,000 N, while PSM Ultrafast Piezo Steering Mirror provides sub-microradian resolution, tip, tilt, and z-motion for optics.