Linear Motion Module offers 0.5 micron position resolution.
Press Release Summary:
Measuring 27.5 x 13 x 7.5 mm, Model M3-L integrates piezoelectric linear micro motor, position sensor, guide mechanism, motor driver, control processor, and software. Closed-loop unit operates on 3.3 V power and features typical travel range of 6 mm. Suited for precision motion control of variable inductors, trimming capacitors, and optical elements for RF, microwave, and photonics tuning applications, module draws approximately 500 mW of power while moving and 200 mW quiescent.
Original Press Release:
M3-L Closed-loop Linear Motion Module Has 0.5 Micron Resolution; Integrates Control System and Actuator in One Tiny Package
Operating on 3.3V power and high-level digital motion commands, miniature motion control system targets precision applications such as RF, microwave and photonics tuning; optical controls
Victor, NY - New Scale Technologies, Inc. (www.newscaletech.com) today announced the latest product in its M3 Micro-Mechatronics Module family: the miniature M3-L closed-loop linear motion module. With 0.5 micron position resolution and a total package size of less than 27.5 x 13 x 7.5 mm, the M3-L module is the smallest, highest-resolution closed-loop linear motion control system on the market. It is ideal for precision motion control of variable inductors, trimming capacitors and optical elements for RF, microwave and photonics tuning applications. It also adds reliable motion to a wide range of miniature optical and hand-held instruments; aerospace and UAV controls; and biomedical systems including fluid controls and microsurgery.
New Scale will demonstrate the M3-L device at Photonics West in San Francisco January 25-27 (booth #610).
All motion and control functions are fully integrated into the M3-L module, including a piezoelectric linear micro motor, position sensor, guide mechanism, motor driver, control processor and software. The module runs on 3.3V input for battery-powered operation. The standard serial interface (I2C or SPI) accepts PID closed-loop system tuning parameters, as well as high-level input commands such as "move specified distance." No external controller is needed.
The M3-L module is offered with a bullet nose for pushing or a hook tip for pulling loads. Typical travel range is 6 mm. New Scale also develops custom OEM modules including bi-directional (push/pull) systems, modules with custom travel range up to 20 mm, and multi-axis configurations.
The M3-L module draws approximately 500 mW of power while moving and 200 mW quiescent. Weight is approximately 4.5 grams without tips.
"The M3-L linear module offers unrivalled precision in the smallest possible spaces," said Ralph Weber, product manager at New Scale. "This latest innovation based on our M3 Micro-Mechatronics Module platform demonstrates our continuing leadership in miniaturization and micro-mechatronics integration to meet our customers' most demanding motion control needs."
Price and availability
M3-L production modules are customized to OEM specifications. Pricing and delivery depends on specifications and volume. Custom prototypes are available in as little as 8 weeks after acceptance of proposal. RFPs can be submitted online at www.newscaletech.com/contact_M3-L-RFP.aspx.
M3-L Developer's Kits include an M3-L linear module along with a USB key and New Scale Pathway(tm) PC software. This gives designers a graphical user interface to evaluate motion and a scripting environment for system development. M3-L Developer's Kits are $750 and are available for pre-order by emailing sales@newscaletech.com or calling (585) 924-4450 x2.
About New Scale Technologies, Inc.
New Scale Technologies (www.newscaletech.com) is an innovation and micro-manufacturing company delivering ingeniously small motion systems. We serve worldwide markets for mobile products, medical devices, defense and security systems and industrial instruments. Every day our creative engineers and scientists use their deep understanding of micro-mechatronic technologies to solve the most demanding customer problems. We combine our talents with the capabilities of our global strategic partners, to provide "best in class" integrated circuits, ceramic components and high-volume manufacturing. Through direct customer engagements, continuous innovation and strategic partnerships, we deliver disruptively small, precise and low-power motion systems that enable our customers to create smaller feature-rich products.
New Scale's SQUIGGLE® micro motors, TRACKER(TM) position sensors and M3 micro-mechatronic modules enable design engineers to create smaller products including cameras for mobile phone, medical, military and industrial applications; portable drug delivery and implantable medical devices; endoscopes; precision tuning devices; electronic locks; UAV controls; precision optics and photonic control systems; and cryogenic and MRI-compatible instrumentation.
SQUIGGLE is a registered trademark and TRACKER and New Scale Pathway are trademarks of New Scale Technologies, Inc.
