CNC Indexing & Feeding Technologies
Wakeman, OH 44889
Jul 18, 2008 Featuring 200 rpm rotational speed, 0.0004 in. spindle runout, and 515 psi hydraulic pressure, Model GSI DNC-400 direct drive rotary indexing table ensures smooth machining without deflection under heavy loads in high-speed, high-accuracy contouring operations. It offers maximum torque of 590 lb-ft and brake torque of 1,844 lb-ft. With 15.75 in. dia and 661 lb weight, product provides maximum horizontal and vertical loading capacity of 1,100 and 661 lb, respectively.

Zaber Technologies Inc.
Richmond, BC V7E2J1
Jul 10, 2008 Available in 13 and 28 mm travel versions with metric or imperial mounting holes, Series T-LS can be controlled manually or through RS232 or USB port. Units can be used in X-Y or X-Y-Z configuration with AB90 angle brackets. Suitable as microscope stage, X-Y configuration, when combined with T-JOY3 Joystick Controller, allows manual control of X and Y axes from single interface and enables stage positions to be saved and recalled.

Steinmeyer Inc.
Bedford, MA 01730
Jun 25, 2008 Utilizing mechanical cross roller bearings for decoupling of ball screw drives, PMT 160 series stages achieve straightness and flatness runout of 50 nm or less. Decoupling system isolates any transverse movement of ball screw from linear bearing system and saddle of stage. Stages offer travel from 50-300 mm, with standard positioning accuracy of less than 10 µm and repeatability of ±0.5 µm when driven by dc servomotor or dc stepper motor.

Misumi USA
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Jun 20, 2008 Offered in aluminum with black anodizing, brass, or 440C stainless with electroless nickel plating, XYZ-Axis Stages feature linear ball guide system that creates gothic arch groove ball guide on upper and lower side of stage body, optimizing rigidity. Units come in dovetail, linear ball, and crossed roller styles with rack and pinion, feed screw, or micrometer head feed mechanisms. Low-temp black chrome plating is available when low-light reflectivity or harsh environment operation is required.

Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
Jun 20, 2008 Compatible with various imaging acquisition packages, P-737 PIFOC® Piezo Z-Focusing Stage features up to 500 µm travel, nanometer precise motion under closed-loop control, and set of LabView drivers with analog control option. It allows for millisecond sample settling, enabling Z-stack imaging with multiple objectives. Designed for biotech research microscopes using deconvolution and 3D imaging, unit can be controlled through digital interfaces and analog signals via 0-10 V input.

Amacoil Inc.
Aston, PA 19014
Jun 18, 2008 Running on case hardened and ground shaft, Model RG80 features rolling ring linear motion engineering, enabling mechanical control over reversal and eliminating need for electronic controls and reversible motor. Linear pitch may be manually adjusted without gear reduction or adjusting drive motor speed. With travel direction and linear speed independent of drive motor, RG80 simplifies machine design. Applications include spraying, slitting, scanning, and winding.

Danaher Motion
Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073
Jun 03, 2008 Measuring 266.7 x 88.9 x 63.5 mm, MAB-100 is driven by non-contact, brushless servo motor with moving magnet design and utilizes air bearing guideway to deliver 100% friction-free, straight-line motion up to 100 mm. It has no recirculating bearings or anti-creep mechanisms and will not generate any particles, meeting Class 1 cleanroom standards when used with appropriate input air filtration. Position feedback is provided by linear optical encoder with up 5 nm resolution.

Animatics Corp.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
May 27, 2008 With equivalent pitch ratios from 2.5-12.5 mm/rev, Harmonic Linear Drive(TM) Series uses recirculating belt, and requires no gearhead/brake. It comes with closed-loop brushless servo motor, drive amplifier, optical encoder, I/O, field bus option, belt actuator, and bearing support. Producing standard thrust up to 450 N with average moment loading of up to 150 nm, HLD60 offers near Zero Backlash solution with bidirectional and unidirectional repeatability of 60 and 20 µm, respectively.

Steinmeyer Inc.
Bedford, MA 01730
May 05, 2008 Manufactured from aluminum, LT190-EDLM is designed so that 2 units may be mounted together without additional interface plate to create low profile XY configuration. Table is driven by ironless core linear motor with travel from 150-500 mm, total table height is 50 mm, and typical speed is 1 m/sec. Preloaded large cross roller bearings provide stiffness and smooth motion while cage assist mechanism prevents cage migration. Stage offers 3 linear scale options from 20 nm to 6.25 picometers.

Nippon Pulse America, Inc.
Radford, VA 24141
Apr 28, 2008 Integrating slide guide, encoder, and linear shaft motor, single-axis Model SCR100 has moving magnet design, which locates all cables and connectors in stationary base, eliminating motion errors due to cable forces. Coreless, direct-drive linear motor has zero cogging, while non-contact optical linear encoder offers resolutions from 1 micron to 10 nm with digital output. Cross roller linear stage supports optimal torque levels due to offset loads with travels from 50-300 mm.

H2W Technologies Inc.
Valencia, CA 91355
Apr 23, 2008 DR (dual-profile rail) positioning stages are driven by non-contact, 3-phase brushless linear motors commutated either sinusoidally or trapezoidally with Hall effect sensors. With 15.6 in. footprint, stages offer travel lengths to 160 in., load capabilities of 442 lb, continuous force to 445 lb, peak force to 1,335 lb, velocity up to 200 ips, and acceleration up to 9 G. DR Positioning Stages are suited for use as base or X-axis in stacked multi-stage applications.

LM-76 Linear Bearings
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Apr 23, 2008 Featuring 0.2 mm/300 mm accuracy and 0.1 mm repeatability, Slipstream Series 1 operates with NEMA 23 stepper motor as well as 100 or 200 W servo-motor with encoder. Available with optional fail-safe brake, motors can be mounted on left or right side. Steel profile rails handle dynamic loads to 22.3 KN, while 50 mm wide, steel-reinforced polyurethane timing belt provides max belt strength of 1,300 N at 3,000 rpm for high duty cycle applications.

Rino Industries Ltd.
Chesterfield S41 9RN  United Kingdom
Mar 28, 2008 Made of anodized extruded aluminum, KVP Series features double profile rail guide complete with 4 carriages. Fixed bearing side with integrated double row angular ball bearings are standard. Carriages are supplied complete with 4 T-slots. Also made of extruded anodized aluminum with fixed traverses, KVD Series includes 8 T-slots on end blocks and carriages. Both designs offer trapezoidal or ball screw drive.

Steinmeyer Inc.
Bedford, MA 01730
Mar 26, 2008 Manufactured from stable aluminum alloy, HT 16-LM incorporates compact piezo linear motor that drives 3:1 ratio wedge. Offering travel of 16 mm, with resolution of 33 nm and accuracy of 2 microns, and precision crossed roller bearings ensure smooth motion as well as rigidity. Weighing 5.5 kg, stage supports loads up to 50 N and has max speed of 20 mm/sec. Position feedback is provided via precision linear encoder with 0.1 µm resolution.

Edmund Optics
Barrington, NJ 08007
Feb 20, 2008 Available in single- and dual-knob versions with stage measuring 2.36 x 2.45 x 1.18 in., TECHSPEC® English Long Travel Linear Translation Stages use rack-and-pinion positioning with accuracy of 0.01 in. Each stage offers nine ¼-20 tapped holes for equipment mounting and has load capacity of 5 kg (H) and 2 kg (V) when locked. Tracks measure 2.45 W x 0.4 H in. and have counter-bored mounting holes for ¼-20 socket head cap screws every 6 in.

Aerotech, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Jan 11, 2008 Available in 3 models with tabletop diameters of 100, 150, and 200 mm, ABRT series rotary stages provide up to 70 kg load capacity with bidirectional repeatability to less than 1 arc-sec and calibrated angular accuracy to ±2 arc-sec. Manufactured from aluminum, they include assortment of mounting holes, T slots, and connector block for motor power and feedback connectors. Units are suited for high throughput manufacturing and inspection applications.

Steinmeyer Inc.
Bedford, MA 01730
Jan 09, 2008 Manufactured from anodized aluminum, model KT 310 - 210 - DC incorporates preloaded cross roller bearings, precision ground ball screws, limit switches, and dc motors with rotary encoders in 310 x 310 x 80 mm package. Travel in both axes is 200 mm, positioning accuracy is 5 µm, straightness/flatness is 3 µm, and repeatability is ±1 µm. With optional linear encoders, repeatability is ±0.1 µm. Motors, encoders, and cabling are all located inside table body.

Physik Instrumente (PI)
Auburn, MA 01501
Nov 02, 2007 With 15 mm profile height, Models M-663, M-664, and M-682 ultrasonic piezomotor-driven stages have high acceleration to 20 g for start/stop and high-speed scanning. They feature 16 ips for time sensitive applications, no heat generation/power consumption in steady state, direct metrology linear encoder with 0.1 µm resolution, and crossed roller bearings for guiding accuracy. Available in vacuum compatible and nonmagnetic versions, units offer self-locking when powered down.

H2W Technologies Inc.
Valencia, CA 91355
Oct 11, 2007 SR Linear Positioning Stages offer acceleration up to 12 G, zero cogging, resolution to 0.000004 in., repeatability to ±0.00004 in., and load capacity to 55 lb. Standard non-contact 3-phase brushless motors, commutated sinusoidally or trapezoidally, have continuous forces up to 165 lb and peak forces up to 550 lb. Available in travel lengths as long as 10 ft, compact, single-rail stages are supplied with cable carrier for required wiring and hoses.

Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Oct 02, 2007 Available in both ballscrew and direct drive versions, Allen-Bradley MP-Series Integrated Linear Stages come in various force levels, multiple frame sizes, stroke lengths up to 2 m, and linear velocities up to 5 m/s. Environmental protection rating of IP30 minimizes potential of contamination and connector breakage. Exterior cable track, replaceable without device disassembly, minimizes downtime in harsh automation environments.