Single-Axis Air Bearing Stages combine performance, modularity.
Suited for single-axis, split XY, and gantry applications, SinguLYS(TM) series employs stage and bridge configurations. SinguLYS S-370 stage, manufactured from silicon carbide ceramic components, has 3-point mounting and carriage that features integrated pressure-vacuum air bearings. Along with ceramic beam, SinguLYS B-1200 air bearing bridge features rigid pressure-vacuum air bearing carriage...
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Motorized XY Stages have compact footprint for tight areas.
Built from 2 UMR5.16 linear stages and TRA actuators, UMR-TRA XY stages occupy 90 x 38 mm footprint (including the base plate) to suit applications in confined spaces. Actuators are parallel, and use of mechanical lever allows action of one actuator to be converted to perpendicular motion. Featuring 12.5 mm travel, stages are offered in English or metric, DC or stepper motor, and...
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Tip-Tilt Stages control both optics and mounting posts.
Featuring 2 micrometer drives, one for each axis, TECHSPEC Tip-Tilt Stages provide tilt control of both optics and mounting posts with tip-tilt motion up to 6°. They feature black anodized aluminum construction and are available in stage sizes of 30, 40, and 70 mm square. Each of these sizes is offered in choice of English or Metric configurations.
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Best New Product Award Winner
For more than two decades, the Design News Awards Program has recognized engineering innovation and creativity in product design. This year, Aerotech is honored to accept a Design News Golden Mousetrap Award in the Motion Control and Automation category for the ANT130-XY, a dual-axis nanopositioner in our ANT-series line of nanoMotion Technology products. The ANT130-XY crossed-roller-bearing,...
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Vertical Integration vs. Outsourcing
This white paper gives an overview into key industry trends and insights regarding vertical integration vs. outsourcing and understanding how they differ.
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Miniature 6-Axis Robot at MD&M Show
Anaheim, CA - nanopositioning specialist PI exhibits its latest 6-axis robotics positioning system at the MD&M West show, the world's largest medical design & manufacturing event. The miniature hexapod system provides more than 10 lbs of force and motion in all six degrees of freedom. It can be used for manufacturing and placing of parts requiring very high precision, for microscopy applications...
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Air Bearing Gantry System has precision, multi-axis design.
This motion system consists of XY stage utilizing air bearings plus ball screw-driven Z table. Able to be completely customized, X/Y stages offer 600 x 600 mm travel, 10 micron positional accuracy, ±1 micron positioning repeatability, as well as 1 micron straightness and flatness. Typical Z stage performance includes 25-200 mm travel, position accuracy of 10 microns, and repeatability of ±1...
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Direct Drive Air Bearing Planar XY System has velocities of 2m/sec.
Utilizing planar linear motor technology, scalable forcer designed Cartesian system provides forces from 25-200 N, 1 micron motion repeatability, and travel length of 2 x 3 m. It is built with field replaceable cable track, enclosing electrical cable and air supply, as well as panel containing user electrical and air connectors for plug-and-play installation in less than 5 min. Direct drive...
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Two-Axis System suits laser machining applications.
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/sec-², system provides 1 micron accuracy in each direction and ±0.5 micron...
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Unique Sealing System on Nutec Components, Inc. Stages Offers Enhanced Protection from Contaminated Environments
Deer Park, NY: June 1, 2009-The foremost manufacturer of precision positioning and motion equipment continues to lead the industry with a unique enhancement. The new CLS sealing system for NUTEC stages offers superior protection in applications with contaminated environments, an advancement that translates into a motion platform with greater long-term reliability, greater efficiencies and lower...
Read More »Configurable Components Deliver Time/Cost Savings for Factory Automation and Motion Control System Builders
Under economic pressure to control costs and increase efficiencies, companies find precisely configured components a practical solution. July 7, 2009 (Schaumburg, IL) Misumi USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Misumi Corporation, part of Misumi Group, Inc. (Tokyo: 9962) reports that many of its automation machine builder customers are finding innovative ways to save time and costs in their product...
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5 and 13 Micron Resolve Columns with Greater Bed Stability
Jordi Labs provides materials solutions that set the standard for innovation and quality. Our line of GPC and GFC columns are on the cutting edge of precision manufacturing and a result of our uncompromising commitment to quality and customer service. See our video to learn more.
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