Celera Motion

Bedford, MA 01730

New Encoder Features Non-Volatile Turn Count Storage
Designed for applications where motion exceeds one turn. Easy to install in a wide spectrum of applications, including robot joints, servo motors, linear stages, cartesian robots, cranes, wind turbines and antenna masts. Available in sizes 75 to 300mm.
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New Encoder Is Ideal For A Variety Of Surgical, Medical And Industrial Robotics
Non-contact device featuring the robust and reliable position sensing technology. Offered in a compact 44mm size, with a 10.4mm thru bore and options for customization available. Optimized for integration into host system mechanics.
Read More »Celera Motion Announces Additions to Zettlex Ultra IncOder Series
BEDFORD, Mass. (June 4, 2020) – Celera Motion, a business unit of Novanta Corporation, announces the expansion of its Zettlex Ultra IncOder™ series of inductive angle encoders with the introduction of the new Mini Ultra range and, continued growth of the Midi Ultra. Zettlex encoders use a unique, inductive technology that employs the use of printed circuit boards (PCBs). These encoders are...
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Celera Motion Offers Low-profile Javelin Series Linear Motors
Designed for easy integration into OEM assemblies, the Applimotion Javelin Series Linear Motors are offered in a wide range of low-profile form factors. Frameless kit construction enables easy integration into machinery, linear stages and actuators. Built using state-of-the art magnetic designs, the Javelin Series delivers high acceleration and high speeds in compact, lightweight form factors....
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Celera Motion Offers Agility Series Slotless Motors
Ideally suited for scanning, pointing, measuring and cutting applications that require extremely smooth velocity control and highly accurate positioning, the Agility Series delivers best-in-class torque ripple and zero cogging. Engineered with ZeroCog™ slotless motor technology from Applimotion, the effects of cogging torque, magnetic forces, flux harmonics and phase balance and alignment are...
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MicroE Optira Series Encoders provide resolution up to 5nm.
Compatible with MicroE’s linear glass scales, linear metal tape and rotary scales, MicroE Optira™ Series Encoders are embedded with A-quad-B or 1Vpp sin/cos interface options. Unit’s sensor head measures 11.4 x 13 x 3.7 mm and is available in 3.3 VDC version. Products use PurePrecision™ optical technology. Encoder’s sensor head comes with two mounting options and a FFC connector.
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Precision Hollow Shaft Stage comes in NEMA 23-compatible package.
Customizable, precision, hollow bore, direct drive servo motor system has NEMA 23 footprint and scalable encoder paired with precision bearings. This rotary stage enables automation and OEM engineers to add- hollow shaft precision stage and realize precise positioning and smooth motion. Suited for fine positioning applications, product supports multiple options for encoder resolutions as well as...
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Positioning Sensor is optimized for performance and reliability.
Along with proprietary optical design, Optical Positioning Sensor (OPS™) Series has- built-in interpolation and AGC. Sensor can be configured with optical limits to reduce cabling and works with MicroE cut-to-length linear tape, linear glass, and rotary glass scales. Cyclical error up to ±25 nm enables positioning accuracy up to ±3 -µm/m and smooth velocity control. Linear resolutions of 1,...
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Frameless Brushless Motor Kits deliver smooth motion.
Covering diverse direct drive motion control applications, ULT/UTH/UTS cover sizes from 8 mm to 1 m dia and torque outputs that exceed 1,000 NM. Kits operate from 3-phase amplifiers and provide maximum torque and smoothness from sinusoidal commutation. Designed with minimum torque harmonic distortion for smooth operation at all speeds, kits offer center through-holes, radial cross-sections,...
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Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) Brushless Motors from Applimotion
Applimotion's ULT, UTH, UTS, and UTO frameless motor kits cover a wide range of applications in direct drive motion control with their large through-hole surface permanent magnet (SPM) rotor configurations. Applimotion is now offering interior permanent magnet (IPM) versions of these motor kits extending capabilities to new applications. These IPM frameless motor kits cover sizes from 44 mm to...
Read More »Novanta Renames Newly Acquired Company Novanta IMS, Highlights Opportunities Ahead
Formerly known as Schneider Electric Motion, Novanta IMS will open new markets and create synergies for its new parent company BEDFORD, Mass. (October 8, 2021) — After officially acquiring Schneider Electric Motion, Novanta is renaming the company Novanta IMS as it creates new synergies and opportunities for its new corporate owner. The new company is an ideal fit for Novanta, a trusted...
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New Encoder Features Non-Volatile Turn Count Storage
Designed for applications where motion exceeds one turn. Easy to install in a wide spectrum of applications, including robot joints, servo motors, linear stages, cartesian robots, cranes, wind turbines and antenna masts. Available in sizes 75 to 300mm.
Read More »
New Encoder Is Ideal For A Variety Of Surgical, Medical And Industrial Robotics
Non-contact device featuring the robust and reliable position sensing technology. Offered in a compact 44mm size, with a 10.4mm thru bore and options for customization available. Optimized for integration into host system mechanics.
Read More »Celera Motion Announces Additions to Zettlex Ultra IncOder Series
BEDFORD, Mass. (June 4, 2020) – Celera Motion, a business unit of Novanta Corporation, announces the expansion of its Zettlex Ultra IncOder™ series of inductive angle encoders with the introduction of the new Mini Ultra range and, continued growth of the Midi Ultra. Zettlex encoders use a unique, inductive technology that employs the use of printed circuit boards (PCBs). These encoders are...
Read More »Celera Motion Broadens Precision Motion Capabilities
Adds Servo Drives to Complement Its Encoders, Motors and Mechatronics Bedford, Mass. (April 17, 2019) – Celera Motion, a business unit of Novanta Corporation, announces the acquisition of Ingenia, which develops and manufactures servo drives and control software. This acquisition significantly enhances Celera Motion’s precision motion capabilities. Based in Barcelona, Spain, Ingenia provides...
Read More »Zettlex Joins Celera Motion, Expands Celera's Compelling Solution Set
We are excited to announce that Novanta Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVT) – the parent corporation of Celera Motion – has acquired Zettlex, a UK based provider of inductive position sensing technology to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) for industrial and medical markets. Zettlex’s business operations and product offering will be combined with the Celera Motion business. Zettlex designs and...
Read More »Celera Motion = MicroE + Applimotion
Bedford, MA June 24, 2015 - We are excited to introduce Celera Motion - the new name of the combined businesses of MicroE and Applimotion. Derived from the Latin word celer for quick and swift, the name Celera reflects our commitment to delivering motion control solutions that accelerate our customers' ability to deliver innovative solutions to their markets. Celera Motion's cohesive vision,...
Read More »GSI Group Announces Corporate Name Change to Novanta Inc.
As you may be aware, Celera Motion is a subsidiary of GSI Group Inc. On May 12, 2016, GSI Group announced that it has changed its corporate name to Novanta Inc. The company's stock will now trade on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol NOVT. The corporate name change represents our parent company's strategic vision and commitment to innovation and excellence. The name Novanta stands for...
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Celera Motion Offers Low-profile Javelin Series Linear Motors
Designed for easy integration into OEM assemblies, the Applimotion Javelin Series Linear Motors are offered in a wide range of low-profile form factors. Frameless kit construction enables easy integration into machinery, linear stages and actuators. Built using state-of-the art magnetic designs, the Javelin Series delivers high acceleration and high speeds in compact, lightweight form factors....
Read More »
Celera Motion Offers Agility Series Slotless Motors
Ideally suited for scanning, pointing, measuring and cutting applications that require extremely smooth velocity control and highly accurate positioning, the Agility Series delivers best-in-class torque ripple and zero cogging. Engineered with ZeroCog™ slotless motor technology from Applimotion, the effects of cogging torque, magnetic forces, flux harmonics and phase balance and alignment are...
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