Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
May 15, 2008 Modular Digital Piezo Controller System E-712 offers up to 50 kHz sensor update rate. It includes 20-bit D/A converters enabling subnanometer position resolution over travel ranges of over 1,000 µm. Featuring real-time OS, it offers auto-calibration and remote control via TCP/IP interface. Software-tunable proportional-integral digital servo with 2 notch filters allows operation of piezomechanics close to resonant frequency. USB, RS-232, and Ethernet interfaces are included.

Aerotech, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
May 07, 2008 SolarScribe Photovoltaic Panel Scribing System includes both mechanical and air-bearing versions of split-axis and gantry-style systems to accommodate all PV/FPD scribing applications. Controlled by Automation 3200 control system, it can maintain tight control of geometric characteristics such as dynamic straightness. Options include single or multiple step-axis carriages, Z and theta correction axes with integral brake, and machine base/isolation systems.

Nyden Corp.
San Jose, CA 95134
Apr 15, 2008 Featuring Motion Field Network capability engineered to control stepper and servo motors, MLH20-1030 Mechatrolink-II Interface Controller Card can execute various critical motion profiles at speeds to 10 Mbps. Features include: 2 inputs (start and emergency stop); output interface with photo coupler input/output circuitry; memory space that possesses 256 bytes at 100 H; bus logic power source below dc +5 V ±5%, 1.0 A; and sensor I/F power source of dc +24 V below 0.1 A.

MRSE, Inc.
West Breakfield, MA 01585
Apr 11, 2008 Designed specifically as retrofit package for Cincinnati Milacron-Heald grinding machines, Grinder Control Platform utilizes integrated digital servo system with custom programmable automation controller. It includes high speed, multi-tasking controller, integrated motion control, color touch screen operator interface, intelligent motor control, and custom grinding software. Grind cycles can be optimized to save seconds in both ID and OD applications.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
Lincoln, MA 01773
Apr 03, 2008 Compatible with dc brush, brushless dc, and microstepping motors, ION® 3000 combines CAN bus and serial communications, power amplification, and Magellan(TM) Motion Control IC in one enclosed package. It accepts commands over network to control trajectory generation, position loop, current loop, and other motion control features. User-selectable profiling modes include S-curve, trapezoidal, velocity contouring, and electronic gearing as well as pulse and direction.

ACS Motion Control
Plymouth, MN 55447
Mar 27, 2008 Featuring customized algorithms for precise control, SPiiPlus 3U provides sub-nanometer resolution using optional Sin-Cos encoders with multiplier factor of up to 65,536. Digital, incremental encoders for all axes offer dual loop options, and position event generator with sub-microsecond delay ensures smooth motion and accuracy. This 2-, 4-, 6-, or 8-axis motion controller supports range of motion modes and features third-order profile generation.

Galil Motion Control
Rocklin, CA 95746
Mar 26, 2008 Housed in 3.88 x 4.26 x 1.30 in. metal enclosure with D-type connectors, Model RIO-47120 contains 8 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs, 16 optically isolated inputs, 8 high-power isolated outputs rated at 500 mA each, and 8 isolated outputs rated at 25 mA each. Voltage range for analog inputs and outputs is user-programmable at 0-5, 0-10, ±5, and ±10 V. Powered by PoE or external 18-36 Vdc supply, controller includes Ethernet 10/100Base-T port and RS232 port up to 115 Kbaud.

Parker Hannifin Corp, Electromechanical Automation Div.
Port Washington, NY 11050
Mar 25, 2008 Combining Aries digital servo drive platform with control capabilities of ACR servo controller, Aries Controller features absolute and relative motion, jogging, gearing, and camming. Secondary encoder input is included for 1½ axis and dual-loop applications, while EnDat absolute encoders are supported in addition to standard quadrature and Parker Smart encoders. Drive connectivity includes ethernet port for communications, setup, programming and diagnostics, and HMI connectivity.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
Lincoln, MA 01773
Mar 19, 2008 Designed with Magellan(TM) motion control IC, Prodigy® Motion Control Cards deliver board-level, multi-axis motion control for dc brush, brushless dc, step, and microstepping motors. Units feature servo loop rate of 50 µsec/axis and are available in both PCI and PC/104 configurations. In addition to trace capture, cards provide trajectory generation, servo loop closure, quadrature signal input, motor output signal generation, on-the-fly changes, and commutation.

Advantech Automation Corp.
Cincinnati, OH 45240
Mar 18, 2008 Models AMAX-2241, 2242, and 2243 are 4-axis AMONet RS-485 motion slave modules that help increase number of axes on AMONet RS-485 decentralized motion control network. Modules include up to 20 Mbps transfer rate, 6.5 MHz 4-axes pulse output, 28 bits counter for incremental encoder, 2-4 axes linear interpolation, 2-axes circular interpolation, and T and S-curve velocity profile support. Units can connect serially through Category 5 LAN cable, reducing wiring between driver/controller.

Technosoft S.A.
  Switzerland
Mar 07, 2008 Measuring 39 x 44 x 14 mm, plug-in PIM2401 embeds digital drive, motion controller, and PLC functionalities. Complex movement sequences can be programmed directly, while system control functions are handled from supervising PC or PLC. Mounted horizontally or vertically inside machine or near motor in space-limited applications, drive is capable of controlling dc, brushless, linear, and step motors up to 25 W.

ACS Motion Control
Plymouth, MN 55447
Mar 03, 2008 Designed for multi-axis motion control, rack-based Model MC4U can control up to 8 rack servo drives and 64 distributed axes via CANopen. Modular unit integrates controllers, drives, power supplies, and additional I/O and networking capability. PWM drive blocks feature current loop digital control for smooth constant velocity, while linear drives eliminate jitter, and 3-phase motor filters minimize common mode and differential mode noise.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
Lincoln, MA 01773
Feb 11, 2008 Magellan(TM) programmable motion processor can be utilized in 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-axis configurations to control any combination of DC brush, brushless DC, microstepping, or pulse and direction motors. Each controlled axis supports profile generation, servo loop closure, PLC-style signal manipulation, and motor signal generation. Along with 4 selectable profile modes, features include programmable PID filters with velocity and acceleration feedforward and 50 μsec loop time.

ACS Motion Control
Plymouth, MN 55447
Feb 06, 2008 Offering 2-, 4-, 6, or 8-axis motion control, SPiiPlus Econo Series can be implemented in systems with both servo and step motors and supports range of modes, including point-to-point, jog, segmented, master-slave, and arbitrary path with PVC cubic interpolation. Furnished with D-type connectivity, SA Series offers optimal I/O handling with advanced logic, and IEC 61131-3 graphical motion and logic programming. PCI Series is designed to communicate via PCI bus, or as stand-alone control.

Galil Motion Control
Rocklin, CA 95746
Feb 05, 2008 Accelera DMC-40x0 accepts encoder inputs up to 22 MHz, provides servo update rates as high as 32 kHz, and processes commands in as fast as 40 µsec. It is available in 1-8 axis formats, and each axis is user-configurable for stepper or servo motor operation. Packaged in metal enclosure, solution operates stand-alone or interfaces to PC via Ethernet 10/100Base-T or RS232. Other features include optically isolated I/O, outputs capable of driving brakes or relays, and analog inputs.

Solustan, Inc.
Needham, MA 02492
Jan 31, 2008 Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 using printer driver technology, 32-bit LinkMotion works with RTC series galvo and laser control boards of Scanlab AG. Program includes expandable materials menu, positioning of job with help of red indicator diode, keyboard controls for axis moves, and acceleration/deceleration setup. Allowing user to process job in vector or raster mode, driver works with clip arts, logos, AutoCAD, and graphics programs such as Corel Draw.

Maxon Precision Motors
Fall River, MA 02720
Jan 23, 2008 Designed to eliminate confusion associated with motion systems integration, single-axis Freedom Series(TM) comes complete with choice of 4 different brushless motor options ranging in size from 16-40 mm in diameter and up to 1/6 hp. All-inclusive, plug-and-play system is also equipped with GUI software and instructional wizards as well as appropriate cables and connectors.

Nyden Corp.
San Jose, CA 95134
Jan 15, 2008 Designed to execute trapezoidal and S-curve shape acceleration/deceleration motion profiles, ICD200 Stepper Driver/Controller offers designers Sensor Mode, Absolute Position Mode, and Relative Position Mode. Unit is rated at 1.2 A/phase for unipolar stepper motors and 0.6 A/phase for bipolar motors. With input power of 24 Vdc and power consumption of 36 W, single-axis system provides micro-stepping functionalities with max resolution of 20,000 steps/rev.

Bosch Rexroth Corp.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Jan 15, 2008 Combining motion and logic with robotic control, IndraMotion MLC controller is capable of up to 64 axes of control with ability to handle up to 8 robotic kinematics simultaneously. It uses standard IEC programming controls for robotic functions and features dynamic belt synchronization for multiple conveyors as well as integrated vision system interface. With more than 100 ready-to-use kinematics for Delta, SCARA, and Cartesian style robots, unit offers full 6-axis path planner.

Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
Jan 07, 2008 Available in 6 closed loop and open loop models for mirrors up to 50 mm dia, S-330 platforms provide precise angular tip/tilt motion of top platform around 2 orthogonal axes. Flexure-guided, piezoelectrically driven systems feature optical beam deflection to 20 mrad and greater than 3 kHz resonant frequency for sub-millisecond step response. Single pivot-point design prevents drawback of polarization rotation, which is common with 2-axis stacked systems.