Aerotech, Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
May 16, 2012 Supporting tube diameters from 0.1-27 mm, CCS Series features integral pneumatic collet chucks, which allow workpiece advance without manual realignment to compensate for axial tube motion during clamp/unclamp cycles. Housings are designed to accept wet-cutting accessories, and stages tolerate inevitable moderate leakage of cutting fluid into aperture. Stages are particularly suited for cylindrical tube laser machining of medical products including stents and fine tubes.

H2W Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clarita, CA 91350
May 07, 2012 Used for high force, oscillatory applications requiring sinusoidal motion, Part No. VCS12-1000-LB-C consists of open loop system driven by NCC moving coil type linear actuator and guided by 2 ceramic coated shafts sliding within 2 precision linear bushings. Each voice coil has 1.2 in. stroke and generates 100 lb continuous force (300 lb peak). Solution can be supplied with springs so that voice coil will operate as balanced spring mass system.

Accuride    Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Apr 11, 2012 Comprised of aluminum tracks and re-circulating ball carriages, Model 115RC is suited for projects that require defined length of travel. Corrosion-resistant aluminum track, available in 47 and 94 in. lengths, may be cut to required length and may be side, flat, or vertically mounted. Available in stainless steel or grease-free polymer, carriages provide means for movement and positioning in applications such as panels, boards, medical apparatus, machinery, and manufacturing equipment.

Servo2Go.com    Greenville, DE 19807
Apr 06, 2012 With travel lengths up to 2.1 m, max speed of 2.0 m/s, and 10 µm repeatability, A-BLQ-E Series Belt-Driven Linear Stages are suited for rapid positioning over large distances. Built-in rotary encoder allows closed-loop operation with slip/stall recovery features. Requiring standard 48 V power supply for operation, stand-alone stages connect to RS-232 port of any computer and can be daisy-chained with up to 254 A or T-series devices per chain.

H2W Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Mar 13, 2012 Supplied with 2 non-contact analog output LVDTs, VCS15-050-AB-LV-2 dual-axis positioning system requires 60 psi clean filtered compressed air and delivers non-contact, frictionless motion. Each head is driven by NCC moving coil type linear actuator and guided by 2 porous carbon air bushings floating on 2 precision parallel shafts. Each voice coil has 1.5 in. stroke and generates 8.4 lb of continuous force (25.2 lb peak). High flex ribbon cable is rated 100,000,000 cycles.

Aerotech, Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Feb 07, 2012 Featuring non-contact design for maintenance-free operation, Model ABL1500 is driven by brushless linear servomotor with ironless forcer for zero cogging. Because there is no mechanical contact between moving elements, stage experiences no wear and service life is virtually unlimited with no lubrication. Air-bearing surface with opposing thin-film pressure accommodates heavy or offset loads with accuracy. Thin film fills small surface voids and allows for other irregularities.

IntelLiDrives Inc.    Philadelphia, PA 19152
Jan 27, 2012 Measuring 188 x 188 x 45 mm, Open Frame XY Stages replace manual stages found on microscopes and enable scanning speeds at 25 mm/sec. Linear encoder feedback ensures correct positioning with resolution of 0.1 µm and repeatability of 0.25 µm, while motion controller allows smooth positioning without vibration or shock to delicate samples. Very precise manual fine positioning is achieved through computerized control system and associated joystick.

Steinmeyer Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
Dec 07, 2011 Measuring 105 x 151 x 25 mm, Model MT 105-50-LM provides 50 mm travel with ±1 µm straightness/flatness runout and ±0.2 µm repeatability. Anodized aluminum unit includes preloaded cross roller bearings, fixed stops, and incremental linear encoder with 0.1 µm resolution. Available as XY stage without adapter plate or configured as XYZ system with optional bracket, Model MT 105-50-LM is suited for semiconductor metrology, biomedical, miniature robotics, and laser industry.

Parker Electromechanical Automation    Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Oct 25, 2011 Measuring 75 or 90 x 45 x 25 mm, screw-driven MX45S is designed with anti-cage creep cross roller bearings and lets users position up to 15.4 lb of normal load on 5, 15, and 25 mm standard travel lengths. Products can be supplied with leadscrew or ballscrew, which are respectively capable of producing 40 N thrust at linear velocities of 20 and 30 mm/s. Applications include biomedical imaging, fiber optic alignment, semiconductor inspection, and laser diode research.

HaydonKerk Motion Solutions    Waterbury, CT 06705
Oct 20, 2011 Allowing small-footprint linear actuator system for precision motion applications, Kerk® RGS/RGW linear rail platform features 180° folded-over motorized design. It contains all components needed for complete motion subassembly, including stepper motor, belt and pulley, precision lead screw, bearing supports, and rail with load carriage. Standard drive ratios available from motor to screw are 2:1, 1:1, and 1:2, and available screw leads range from 0.050-1.2 in./rev.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
Oct 14, 2011 Compatible to 7 x 10e^-6 torr vacuum, LTA Series Actuators and Model URS50B Rotation Stage are designed for integration in critical sample positioning or beam management processes in vacuum environments. Models LTAHSPPV6 and LTAHLPPV6, rated at 10,000 MTBF, provide sub-micron minimum incremental motion and uni-directional repeatability. Capable of 360° continuous motion at 4°/sec, Model URS50BPPV6 can accommodate 5 kg loads and provides minimum incremental motion of 0.0015°.

Parker Electromechanical Automation    Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Sep 30, 2011 Available in 22 or 30 mm profile widths, LCR Series Light Capacity Rodless Actuators feature magnetically coupled stainless steel sealing strip and integrated profile bearing rail or glider bushing. Units offer choice of belt- or screw-drive options, stepper or servo motors, and flush mount NPN, PNP, normally open, or normally closed limit sensors. Series is suited for lab automation and light payload industrial applications.

Aerotech, Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Sep 16, 2011 With low profile of 85 mm, Series ANT130-XY offers travels up to 160 x 160 mm with 1 nm resolution, 75 nm repeatability, and 250 nm accuracy/axis. Stages utilize crossed roller bearings and direct-drive technology, which has no hysteresis or backlash, enabling accurate motion in both X and Y dimensions. Applications include data storage, semiconductors, laser micromachining, sensor testing, material deposition, and MEMS/nanotechnology device fabrication.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
Sep 13, 2011 Based on stiff-body design, stand-alone IMS-LM-SA Series suits applications that carry up to 10 kg loads. Self-supporting stages are available in 800, 1,000, and 1,200 mm travel capacities, and all feature industrial-grade, direct drive linear motors; direct read linear encoders; recirculating ball bearings; and stiff, FEA-optimized aluminum base. Also standard, 4-point mounting method ensures stability even when mounted on less than ideal, flat surfaces.

H2W Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Aug 02, 2011 Single Rail Stage, SRS-006-04-030A, can generate 30 lb at 100% Duty Cycle and has 3-phase, brushless, linear motor as well as U-shaped magnet assembly. Used in closed-loop positioning applications, open type positioning stage has ironless core coil assembly. Linear guidance is achieved using one linear rail with 1 or 2 linear recirculating ball bearing guides, and non-contact glass, metal, or magnetic scale linear encoders are used for position feedback.

Newport Corporation    Irvine, CA 92606
Jul 26, 2011 Available in travel options of 100, 200, and 300 mm, FMS Series comes with DC or stepper motor and is designed for surface profiling, tribology, and contact/non-contact metrology. Made of stainless steel, stages permit optimal straightness and flatness at speeds to 100 mm/sec, thermal stability, and bi-directional/uni-directional repeatability. Anti-creep crossed roller bearings enable smooth motion with minimal noise. Other applications include scribing, micro-machining, and delay lines.

Nippon Pulse America, Inc.    Radford, VA 24141
Jun 27, 2011 Integrating slide guide, encoder, and coreless direct drive linear shaft motor, single-axis Model SCR100 provides 100 lb load capacity, 50-300 mm stroke, and bi-directional repeatability of ±1 count. Moving magnet design locates all cables and connectors in stationary base, eliminating motion errors due to cable forces. Precision ground cross roller way provides stiffness and smooth motion, while non-contact optical linear encoder offers resolutions from 1 micron to 10 nm with digital output.

Edmund Optics    Barrington, NJ 08007
Jun 02, 2011 Combining TECHSPEC Single Axis Crossed-Roller Translation Stages with z-axis bracket, TECHSPEC® Translation Stages suit applications that require z-axis movement. Units come in 30, 40, 70, and 125 mm sizes with choice of Center Drive or Side Drive. Solid table top and thru-hole versions are available. Offered in English and Metric configurations, TECHSPEC Z-Axis Translation Stages can be integrated with TECHSPEC linear stages to create x-z stage or x-y-z stage assembly.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
May 27, 2011 Achieving repeat accuracy to within 0.015 mm, KLM 300 features double-seated guiding shafts that ensure module can handle payloads up to 15 kg. Two possible intermediate positions provide flexibility, and design offers minimum interfering contours. Shock absorbers and proximity switches are integrated into projected area, ensuring vibration-free motion and reliable monitoring of end positions. In case of emergency stops, clamping cartridge avoids uncontrolled movement.

H2W Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clarita, CA 91350
May 18, 2011 Single-axis linear stepper stages have integrated linear encoder that enables stepper motor to operate as 2-phase brushless linear motor when coupled with motion control electronics package. Stage includes cable carrier, and provisions let customer cables be routed within carrier. Stepper motor forcer and platen, 1-micron resolution linear encoder, bearings, switch for home position, and optional end-of-travel-limits are integrated into same package.