Macron Dynamics Inc.
Croydon, PA 19021
Oct 29, 2009 Available in travel lengths from 184-2,242 mm, MacSTANDARD Actuators provide max speeds of 1,270-15,240 mm/sec and load capacities from 25-500 lb, while Belt Drives provide 100-2,500 lb of force. Customers can configure products through options such as single or double shaft types, preferred drive shaft location, and addition of position sensors. Actuators and drives are suited for industrial linear motion, robotics, and automation applications.

Steinmeyer Inc.
Bedford, MA 01730
Oct 07, 2009 Multiaxis manipulator is modular assembly that utilizes Steinmeyer MT130 linear stage offering 50 mm stroke with flatness/straightness/repeatibility of ±1 micron, and maximum speed of 50 mm/sec. Unit also incorporates DT110 rotary stage with ±1 micron flatness of rotation, repeatability of ±0.002°, and speed of 200°/sec. Precision brackets connect stages to achieve final multiaxis configuration. System is suited for beam positioning and sample manipulation.

Steinmeyer Inc.
Bedford, MA 01730
Sep 02, 2009 Featuring 450 mm stroke, fully enclosed Model LT490-450-EDLM is suited for extended travel applications where precision positioning is critical. System includes iron-core linear motors, linear guideways, linear measuring systems, and E chain cable carriers. With max speed of 500 mm/sec and acceleration of 5 m/sec², system provides 1 micron accuracy in each direction and ±0.5 micron repeatability.

Danaher Motion
Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073
Aug 05, 2009 Available in 4 models that deliver 25, 50, 100, and 150 mm travel, MMG Mini-Mag offers uncompensated accuracy from 2-8 µm, resolution from 1.0-5 nm, and repeatability to ±0.4 µm. Stages have 8 kg load capacity, anti-creep linear guideway, and adjustable limits. Feedback mechanism promotes uncompensated accuracy, and 3-phase brushless motor enables control with various OTS drives and controllers. Areas of use include constant velocity or high-throughput point-to-point applications.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Heason Technologies
West Sussex   United Kingdom
Apr 02, 2009 OFXY open frame X-Y tables combine high resolution ceramic motors and compact TONiC(TM) encoders in design that provides 50 x 50 mm working through-aperture with sub-micron resolution positioning, better than 1 micron repeatability and 200 mm/sec scanning performance. Available models provide X and Y travel of 50, 100, and 200 mm in 3-piece design with dual precision cross-roller bearings for max load and high stiffness. Standard range includes integrated end-of-travel limit and datum switches.

Amacoil Inc.
Aston, PA 19014
Mar 23, 2009 Model RS linear drives feature adjustable axial thrust as well as pitch settings of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, or 0.5 times shaft diameter. Side thrust and linear pitch will not vary when other is adjusted, simplifying process of finding settings that will enhance smooth linear movement and overall optimum drive function. Units achieve linear speeds of up to 5 fps, over distances of up to 13 ft, with axial thrust up to 500 lb. They are available in 7 shaft diameters from 10-60 mm.

Steinmeyer Inc.
Bedford, MA 01730
Mar 18, 2009 Driven by voice coil linear motor, Dynamic High Precision Stage measures 80 x 50 x 145 mm and weighs just 1 kg. By incorporating linear scale, stage has standard resolution of 0.1 µm, repeatability of 1 µm, and positioning accuracy of 3 µm. Typical speeds of 1 m/s and accelerations of 5 m/s² can be achieved.

IntelLiDrives Inc.
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Mar 06, 2009 Built with LSMA-175 Series motorized actuators, LSMA-175-XYZ Multi-Axis Systems offer load capacity of 8 kg and straightness of 5 microns. Motorized stages are driven by brushless or stepper motor with precision ground ball screw, and offer resolution up to 0.1 micron. Actuator has low-profile, monolithic design, making systems suited for integration in high precision measurement and manufacturing systems.

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.

Specialty Motions, Inc. (SMI)
Corona, CA 92880
Feb 16, 2009 Measuring 27 mm H x 70 mm W, X-TREME(TM) Nano-translation Cross Roller Stage is driven by frictionless, linear servo motor and is capable of accuracies to .14 nm at speeds up to 6.5 m/s. Unit offers load bearing capacities up to 1,100 lb based upon 2 mil in. travel. Designed with doweled holes in base, stage can be mounted in single axis or X-Y configurations with no loss of capacity or speed.

Trust Automation, Inc.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Feb 05, 2009 Measuring 14.9 x 7.7 x 4.7 in., Model TA333 features true Class-AB linear amplifier with pure analog throughput at currents up to 25 A. Drive operates with brushless motors using external sinusoidal commutation, internally commutated brushless motors with Hall Effect sensor feedback, 2-phase stepper motors, or up to 2 voice coil motors. For applications requiring low electrical noise, drive utilizes external 24 Vdc source of power for internal logic.

Techno, Inc. - CNC Router Systems
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Jan 14, 2009 Model ZR20 is operated by 2-phase stepper motor with 20:1 ratio; at 200 steps per revolution, half step, resolution of motor is 2.7 arc/min and it can handle 10 kg maximum load. Internal limit switch performs homing functions and NEMA17 frame stepper motor is prewired into DB9 connector, facilitating setup. Able to be mounted to any assembly via 6 through holes on mount flanges, ZR20 is suitable for pick and place, assembly, testing, inspection, dispensing, and part transferring applications.

Aerotech, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Dec 26, 2008 With footprint optimized for space-constrained vertical translation, ANT-LXV stages can be used in range of configurations and use non-cogging, non-contact direct-drive technology free of hysteresis and backlash. Anti-stiction counterbalance is included to hold position against gravity with minimal motor current. Along with standardized universal-base mounting pattern, features include 2.5 nm resolution, 1 g acceleration, 500 mm/s velocity, and 5 kg load capacity.