Newport Corp.
Irvine, CA 92606
Jul 06, 2009 Driven by 6 LTA actuators, Hexapod 6-axis micropositioning system features anti-friction coated spherical joint design. Hexapod XPS electronic controller offers freely-definable virtual pivot point, instrument grade I/O, hardware-based input triggers, event triggers, high-speed data acquisition, TCP/IP communication, and integrated TCL programming language for on-board processes. Two user-definable coordinate systems are provided, which facilitate incremental displacements.

Aerotech, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Jul 02, 2009 Cross-roller-bearing ANT95-XY and ANT95-XY-H stages feature 3-piece designs with direct drive, noncogging, frictionless motor for 5 nm resolution, 50 nm repeatability, and 250 nm accuracy in both dimensions. Featuring 60 mm footprint, units offer travel options of 25 x 25 mm or 50 x 50 mm with 60 mm profile height. They also include anticreep cross-roller bearings for maximized load capacity/precision as well as noncontact linear encoders and cable management system.

Maxon Precision Motors
Fall River, MA 02720
Jun 26, 2009 Measuring Ø10 x 12.5 mm, EC 9.2 Flat motor has 10 mm OD that includes protective cover to protect against contact and as mounting aid during installation of motor. It provides stall torque of up to 1.29 mNm and is equipped with 8-pole Neodymium permanent magnet and preloaded ball bearings. Available with or without Hall sensors, drive meets ISO 13485 medical technology quality standard and suits applications where space is at premium.

OMAX Corp.
Kent, WA 98032
Jun 10, 2009 Designed for JetMachining® Centers, Intelli-TRAX® Traction Drive uses friction wheel pressed tightly against rail to produce motion. Linear encoder positioning system with sensor reads position information from precision linear tape scale attached to beam assembly. Sensor has resolution of 1 µm. Fully enclosed inside coated steel covers, drive tracks along hardened, precision-ground stainless steel shaft, making it suited for harsh environments.

Ogura Industrial Corp.
Somerset, NJ 08873
Jun 04, 2009 Available with or without ball bearings, Series MC5 incorporates zero backlash curved armature springs, which allow for force to be transmitted across arc of spring. Ball bearing units can operate up to 3,600 rpm, but higher speed modifications are possible. Available in 4.7 and 9 lb-in. torque options, clutches come standard with UL/CSA certified lead wires and are RoHS compliant.

Harmonic Drive, LLC
Peabody, MA 01960
Jun 02, 2009 Offered in hollow shaft designs, FHA series miniature AC servo rotary actuators exhibit zero backlash and are optimized for accuracy, response time, and vacuum compatibility. Super-mini, high-powered RH series DC servo rotary actuators provide precision motion control and high torque capacity. Tach-generator and/or encoder are directly mounted onto motor shaft. Also available, LA Series compact linear actuators feature max thrust of 49 N and 0.0174 µm resolution.

Steinmeyer Inc.
Bedford, MA 01730
May 27, 2009 Providing repeatability of ±1 micron, model PMT320 features load capacity of 500 kg. Flatness and straightness run-out is ±2 microns over any 100 mm travel. Unit features 320 mm wide die-cast base profile, 1,000 mm stroke stage weighing 70 kg, size 25 precision linear profile rails for linear guidance, and linear encoder. It is available with 2 drive options, with maximum acceleration up to 5 m/sec² and speed up to 500 mm/sec², depending on drive chosen.

Round, David, & Son, Inc.
Cleveland, OH 44139
May 19, 2009 Equipped with ½-2 hp motor, Railrunner(TM) Tractor Drive provides push and pull to position overhead loads on monorail or enclosed track. Single drive can be used to motorize trolley travel of existing hoist with manual trolley, or pair of drives can motorize existing manual push/pull style bridge crane. Offered in electric and air-powered versions, unit provides speeds to 300 fpm. Soft start and inverter-based controls as well as explosion-proof and spark-resistant versions are also available.

DSP Automation, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV 89123
May 14, 2009 Designed for use with brushed DC permanent magnet servomotors, A-Series servo drives come in 5 different continuous current output ratings of 2, 4, 8, 12, or 15 A and peak current of three times continuous. Control loops are all analog with digital drive status and fault detection, while inputs and outputs can be set for high or low response. Functioning in either velocity or current mode, drive is commissioned using potentiometers for tuning and tachometer for velocity feedback.

Applied Power Systems, Inc.
Hicksville, NY 11801
May 12, 2009 With current rating of 50-3,000 A, DC Power Inverters incorporate full and half bridge circuit configurations and feature air or liquid cooling, making them suited for force driving power electronics. Additional applications include motor drives, battery chargers, power supplies, UPS systems, and alternative energy, such as solar and windmill converters.

Maxon Precision Motors
Fall River, MA 02720
May 12, 2009 Designed for high speed medical applications of up to 90,000 rpm, EC Size 5 and EC 13 drives feature low-noise and low-vibration operation. Size 5 motor and gearhead measures ½ in. OD, with shaft of 0.125 in., and motor has servo mount. EC13/GP13 version has 13 mm OD, 3 mm shaft, and flange mount with 3 face side threads. Both models offer sterilizability of 500 autoclave cycles (typ) and are available equipped with Hall sensors or sensorless as well as with 3 different windings.

Ogura Industrial Corp.
Somerset, NJ 08873
May 07, 2009 Designed with 2 ball bearings underneath field assembly, MC Clutches operate at 3,600 rpm. Zero backlash, single spring armature design prevents armature rattle, allowing quiet operation. Available with torque ratings of 4.5 and 9 lb-in., both clutches are RoHS-compliant and conform to UL/CSA requirement for lead wires.

WEG Electric Motors Corp.
Suwanee, GA 30024
May 05, 2009 Available with 400-2,500 hp control unit, CFW11-M Inverter is supplied with all electrical and fiber optic connecting cables, panel rails, and fuses installed. Controls provide 3-phase, 380-690 Vac induction motor control with IPS1 interface card. To help prevent heat buildup, drive includes monitoring and protection functions, including IGBT overload protection feature, which monitors junction temperature and generates failures or alarms.

Aerotech, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Apr 28, 2009 Utilizing non-cogging, non-contact, direct-drive technology with no hysteresis or backlash, Series ANT95-L exhibits 5 g acceleration, 500 mm/s velocity, 50 nm repeatability, and 250 nm accuracy. Use of anti-creep cross-roller bearings allows 5 nm incremental moves to be accomplished. With universal mounting and tabletop patterns, stages are suited for high-precision positioning, disk-drive fabrication, fiber alignment, and optical delay element actuation.

H2W Technologies Inc.
Valencia, CA 91355
Apr 23, 2009 Available in travel lengths up to 72 in. on X- and Y-axis, 2-axis linear stepper motor gantry stage features open loop accuracy of .001 in/ft and repeatability of 0.0004 in. when microstepped. Full step resolution is 0.010 in. Continuous force on both X- and Y-axis is 6 lb, while peak force is 8 lb, with zero backlash. Unit provides optimized position, velocity, and acceleration control when integrated with microstepping drive and indexer.

Southland Equipment Service, Inc.
Columbia, SC 29209
Apr 22, 2009 Designed for installation on any forklift, Aftermarket Traction Control System prevents drive tires from free spinning when forklift operates on slick surface and when inching pedal is dumped at high engine rpm. Plug-and-play system utilizes existing vehicle speed sensor and includes user programmable settings, direct interface to Vehicle APPS Sensor, and auxiliary switch lockout. Available for purchase or rental, programming kit comes with all necessary cables and software.

Technosoft S.A.
  Switzerland
Apr 20, 2009 Measuring 65 x 58 x 19 mm, Model IBL3605 embeds motion controller, drive, and PLC in one unit and can control brushless, step, DC, or linear motors up to 180 W. Unit can be used as network drive in distributed motion systems using CAN/CANopen interface, or as standalone motion controller for single-axis control. Motion programming is done from CANopen master via PC/PLC using appropriate motion library, or at drive level using built-in motion controller and EasyMotion Studio platform.

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.

AutomationDirect.com
Cumming, GA 30040-9905
Apr 14, 2009 Available in NEMA 17, 23, and 34 sizes, SureStep Stepping Motors include bi-polar models with output torques from 61-1,291 oz-in. Units feature pigtail cable with locking connector and 200 steps/revolution. Advanced Programmable SureStep Drives offer software-selectable resolution up to 51,200 steps/revolution and power capability up to 10 A/phase. Available for drives and motors, unregulated linear power supplies offer full load outputs of 32, 48, and 70 Vdc.

Steinmeyer Inc.
Bedford, MA 01730
Apr 08, 2009 Manufactured from high strength anodized aluminum, Model DT 170-TLM offers positioning accuracy of 0.005°, repeatability of ± 0.001°, and speeds up to 10 revolutions/sec. Stage has footprint that is 200 mm wide, 170 mm long, and 115 mm high with 170 mm diameter rotating plate. Dynamic load capacity is 15 kg. Built-in temperature control ensures that motor does not overheat.