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Nanopositioning Stages suit super-resolution microscopy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:30:04 -0500

Designed for Leica, Nikon, Olympus, and Zeiss inverted microscopes, PI nano1x3(TM) series XY and XYZ nanopositioning stages offer subnanometer resolution over travel ranges of 200 µm. Featuring 20 mm profile, they include 24-bit controller with USB, Ethernet, and RS-232 interfaces and wide-band analog interface. Units also have 24-bit DAC converters, in addition to piezoresistive sensors applied directly to moving structure to accurately measure displacement of platform.

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Actuators and Belt Drives offer linear motion.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:32:00 -0500

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.

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Multiaxis Manipulator suits 3D target positioning/alignment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:41:07 -0500

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.

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Two-Axis System suits laser machining applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:33:36 -0500

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.

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Linear Motor Stages promote accuracy, throughput, uptime.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:28:18 -0500

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.

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Micropositioning System suits parallel kinematic systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:34:09 -0500

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.

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Linear Motor Stages deliver nanometer accuracy on X/Y axes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:39:01 -0500

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.

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Positioning Stage offers travel distances from 600-1,500 mm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:37:43 -0500

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.

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Linear Motor Stages offer in-position stability of 3 nm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:28:41 -0500

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.

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Stepper Motor Gantry Stage offers 0.0004 in. repeatability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:30:46 -0500

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.

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Intelligent Servo Drive reaches up to 600 W peak power.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:29:40 -0500

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.

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Rotary Positioning Stage is powered by direct drive motor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:32:47 -0500

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.

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X-Y Tables deliver vision system positioning solution.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:40:31 -0500

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.

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Linear Positioning Drives offer adjustable pitch/side thrust.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:34:14 -0500

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.

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High-Precision Stage offers 5 mm or 7 mm travels.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:24 -0500

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.

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Multi-Axis Systems provide travel up to 200 mm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:29:33 -0500

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.

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Piezo Stage, 3-axis Controller offer nanometer resolution.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:34:08 -0500

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.

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Precision Stage features low profile design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:09:27 -0500

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.

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Linear Drive delivers ±100 V, 25 A peak.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:45:28 -0500

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.

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Stepper Motor Rotary Table measures 138 x 86 x 88 mm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:39:28 -0500

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.

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