Solutions Cubed    Chico, CA 95928
Apr 13, 2012 Packaged in 24-pin DIP module, Synaptron Micro can handle current load of 1.5 A continuous or 5 A peak. Module is suited for open loop motor PWM drive controls or closed-loop motion control. Vast array of user settings allows controller to accept inputs from serial commands, pulses, or analog signals. Configurable feedback options include analog signals, pulse or frequency signals, quadrature encoders, or internal current or velocity calculations.

Siemens AG    Munich D-80333  Germany
Mar 27, 2012 Equipped with 2 RJ45 interfaces, Simocode pro V Profinet Basic Unit can be connected via Profinet to higher-level controllers such as Simatic S7. Profinet can provide media redundancy functions, which ensure connection is maintained within network with ring topology even if one communication channel fails. With integrated web diagnostics and server for OPC UA, Simocode pro enables status information, measured values, and statistics to be called up from anywhere via network connection.

North Atlantic Industries, Inc.    Bohemia, NY 11716
Mar 15, 2012 Combining Magellan MC58000 Series Processor with customer programmable FPGA, DSP, and analog functions, M* Module provides programmable control of DC brush, brushless DC, and step motors using both pulse and direction and microstepping output formats. Module incorporates 12-channel A/Ds with 10-channel synchronized/simultaneous FIFO data buffer and triggering option, as well as integrated I/O for motor limits, home, fault, and motor enable sense/control.

ACS Motion Control    Plymouth, MN 55447
Mar 01, 2012 Suited for semiconductor, HDD, biomedical, PV equipment, and LED manufacturers, SPiiPlusSC enables standard PCs to run 64-axis real-time motion controller and high-speed PLC entirely in software. System automatically installs OS and converts standard Ethernet port into EtherCAT master communication channel to manage all machine drives and I/O. SPiiPlusSC communicates to host application via simultaneous virtual TCP/IP and direct memory access channels.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Feb 23, 2012 Single-axis Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350, intended for low-axis machines, delivers motion control on EtherNet/IP. Leveraging single design environment, Integrated Architecture system scales from 200-10,000 I/O. This gives machine builders portability to migrate existing machine designs into higher-end machine designs and vice-versa. Safe, torque-off functionality helps protect personnel and increase productivity by allowing various tasks and maintenance to be accomplished without shutting down.

Galil Motion Control    Rocklin, CA 95746
Dec 15, 2011 Housed in 3.9 x 5.0 x 1.5 in. package, DMC-300xx Series combines motion controller and 800 W sine drive for driving brushless servo motors at 20-80 Vdc, up to 10 A continuous, 15 A peak. Unit is also available as controller-only model which can be connected to stepper or servo motor amplifier of any power range. Equipped with 32-bit RISC processor, controller features 125 µsec servo loop update time, 15 MHz encoder frequency, and 3 MHz stepper pulse output.

Nippon Pulse America, Inc.    Radford, VA 24141
Nov 23, 2011 Used for 2-phase bipolar stepper motors, FMC32 is comprised of controller with integrated NP3775E3 driver and LSI PCD2112 chip for controlling serial bus. Board can register up to 32 operation patterns (s-curve and linear) and up to 256 steps in execution sequence in internal memory and automatically processes patterns and sequences without external PC. Due to built-in CPU, users can repeat execution sequence automatically. USB-to-4-wire serial conversion unit is also included.

Festo Corp.    Hauppauge, NY 11788
Nov 02, 2011 Designed for synchronous and coordinated motion solutions based on Festo CPX architecture, Model CPX-CMXX is suited for applications involving multiple individual axes or Cartesian kinematics. Both individual axis movements and multi-axis synchronous or coordinated motion can be controlled via CAN bus. Supporting variety of Festo drives, module offers connectivity via Profibus, Ethernet IP, and ProfiNet and is suited for range of handling solutions.

Siemens Industry, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Oct 05, 2011 Suited for production machines involved in jobs from single-axis positioning to complex synchronous applications, Simotion D445-2 DP/PN and D455-2 DP/PN deliver scalability and flexibility needed for changing demands. PLC, motion control, and advanced technology functions are standard, and integrated drive control is based on Siemens Sinamics S120 drives. Capable of supporting up to 128 axes of motion, controller provides onboard Profinet and high-speed I/O interfaces.

Animatics Corp.    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Jun 21, 2011 Featuring Mil-style connectors and IP65 rating, SM23165MT-IP SmartMotor(TM) is completely dust-tight and can withstand splashing water, oil, non-hazardous liquid and food debris, and rainy conditions. Motion control system supports Combitronic communication protocol as well as DeviceNet or CANopen. Unit features 10 points of 24 V I/O, stand alone linear interpolation, RS-485 port, and programmable limits. For applications requiring complete submersion up to 1 m deep, IP67 upgrade is available.

Advanced Micro Controls, Inc.    Terryville, CT 06786
Jun 09, 2011 Developed specifically as affordable solutions for adding motion (stepper or servo) to Allen-Bradley PLCs, single axis 3401L modules for Point/IO and 2-axis 3602 modules for CompactLogix meet Rockwell Automation's performance requirements. Model 3401L features 2 discrete inputs and controls velocity and position of stepper motor, while 3602 modules include additional axis of motion and coordinated linear and circular interpolated commands. Both are designed to keep cost of ownership minimal.

RoboteQ    Phoenix, AZ 85022
Apr 19, 2011 Capable of directly driving 2 DC motors up to 60 A each, at up to 50 V, Model MDC2250 accepts commands and can switch automatically from analog joystick, R/C radio, USB, or RS232 interface. Unit incorporates Basic Language Interpreter capable of executing over 50,000 Basic instructions/sec. Featuring 4.2 x 5.25 in. open frame design, controller supports up to 4 analog, 6 digital, and 4 pulse inputs. Two 1 A digital outputs are provided for activating, lights, valves, brakes, or other accessories.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Mar 18, 2011 Measuring 130 mm dia x 115 mm high, M-811 Miniature Hexapod can handle loads to 11 lb and position them in all 6° of freedom with 0.04 µm actuator resolution and ±0.5 µm repeatability. Unit features XYZ travels of 35/35/13 mm and velocities to 10 mm/sec. Positioner comes bundled with software and digital controller with high-speed Ethernet connectivity. Unlike rotation stages which come with fixed center of rotation, Hexapod lets user set and change pivot any time via software.

Ormec Systems Corp.    Rochester, NY 14625
Mar 01, 2011 ServoWire Motion and Logic Controllers (SMLC) typically coordinate network of ServoWire (FireWire) drives for applications requiring high-performance, multi-axis motion. XD-Indexer drive can be integrated, via Modbus TCP communication, to serve cases where axes are required that do not need as tightly coordinated motion. Capable of controlling 100+ drives, system lets users choose optimal drive for performance required on per-axis basis. Multiple communications options are available.

New Scale Technologies    Victor, NY 14534
Jan 18, 2011 Measuring 27.5 x 13 x 7.5 mm, Model M3-L integrates piezoelectric linear micro motor, position sensor, guide mechanism, motor driver, control processor, and software. Closed-loop unit operates on 3.3 V power and features typical travel range of 6 mm. Suited for precision motion control of variable inductors, trimming capacitors, and optical elements for RF, microwave, and photonics tuning applications, module draws approximately 500 mW of power while moving and 200 mW quiescent.

KEBA AG    Troy, MI 48084
Dec 21, 2010 Active Contact Flange, which features sensitive sensor and actor elements that can be employed between tools and handling systems as well as in processing machinery, enables automatic, touch-sensitive surface processing in combination with accelerated and targeted force regulation. Pneumatic elements provide immediate and independent compensation for fluctuations in contact pressure to 500 N max without need to wait for reaction from superordinated control.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Nov 30, 2010 Mounting directly to motor, 165 x 60 x 26 mm SPIMD20 can drive brushless 3-phase motors up to 2 kW. It includes 1,200 V/40 A IGBT power switches and TD352 gate driver, as well as 2 STM32 MCUs that support motor control and networking functions. Real-time communication interface supports protocols such as EtherCAT® and CANopen® DS402, and device also features 800 V maximum DC supply voltage, 2 MB on-board Flash, and serial programming interface.

Heason Technology Ltd    Horsham   United Kingdom
Nov 29, 2010 Suited for biomedical applications, Cartesian-style gantry positioning systems are designed based on PLA leadscrew actuators with extruded aluminum housing and linear motion guide support bearing system. Units can accommodate X and Y travel to 300 mm and Z axis travel to 75 mm, with positioning repeatability specified to 0.025 mm on each axis and maximum traversing speeds up to 50 mm/sec. Products include parallel base supporting axis that enables axes to be driven simultaneously.

Maxon Precision Motors, Inc.    Burlingame, CA 94010 1304
Nov 26, 2010 Developed for position command/control in CANopen network, EPOS2 24/2 also offers USB and RS232 interfaces. Operating modes, such as position, velocity, and current, enable use in automation technology, tool building, and mechatronic drive systems. Features include Step/Direction Mode for incrementally controlled movement of motor shaft, and Master Encoder Mode for applying drive as electronic gearing. Dual loop position and speed controller further optimizes motion control.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
Nov 23, 2010 CONEX-AG-LS25-27P integrates CONEX-AGP controller with Agilis(TM) AG-LS25-27P linear stage that includes miniature direct-read linear encoder. Controller delivers bi-directional repeatability of 0.3 µm, suitable for confined spaces requiring single-axis control, and linear stage is capable of 27 mm travel. CONEX GUI is accessible via USB, which also supplies power to controller, eliminating need for power supplies and/or cables.