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On the manufacturing floor of British Columbia-based BKB Cedar Manufacturing, the whine of the drill motor and churning of its bit into tough cedar posts| Motion Control Tips
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PI, a provider of precision motion control and air bearing motion systems, has introduced the A-688 rotary stage, a motorized, air-bearing rotation stage designed for high-precision, frictionless motion and long-term reliability in metrology, optics, photonics and semiconductor applications. Built with a frictionless air-bearing design, the A-688 rotation stage provides high accuracy, stability, and durability. Its […] The post PI introduces A-688 air-bearing rotary stage for precision moti...| Motion Control Tips
Rolling bearings feature especially low friction characteristics, making it possible to reduce bearing friction by half, and offering the construction machinery sector the opportunity to achieve significant carbon dioxide savings without imposing high development costs. Stefan Scharting Schaeffler KG Schweinfurt, Germany Rolling bearings with optimized friction and performance characteristics can have a significant influence when it comes to reducing the power […] The post Friction-re...| Motion Control Tips
It often happens than new technologies enable new forms of automation — or makes them more practical. One new electric-motor design recognized by this year’s R&D 100 Awards could prove one such technology. Lisa Eitel | Executive editor Most electric vehicle or EV motors use permanent-magnet synchronous motors or PMSMs with the magnets on their rotors, and […] The post New motor could spur new applications appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
On the manufacturing floor of British Columbia-based BKB Cedar Manufacturing, the whine of the drill motor and churning of its bit into tough cedar posts| Motion Control Tips
Force Control Industries presents the CLPC Control Model LC, which provides precise positioning on indexing applications when coupled with a Posidyne clutch brake. Designed to control high cycle count applications where the scan times of PLCs are too slow for accurate positioning, the CLPC-LC includes the CLPC control unit, and a position encoder mounted on […] The post Accurate high-cycle clutch-brake positioning control appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
Copley Controls has released its Nano High Power (Nano HP) and Nano Plus High Power (Plus-HP) digital servo drives for brush and brushless motors. Both series expand Copley’s compact Nano family and feature redesigned power boards for higher current output, making them ideal for traction motor applications in autonomous mobile robots (AMR), automated guided vehicles […] The post High-power nano servo drives for mobile robotics appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
Dart Controls introduces the 65E, a high-performance Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller for 12 through 48-volt battery powered equipment. Rated for 10 to 20 amps continuous current, it features adjustable maximum speed, minimum speed, current limit, I.R. compensation, and acceleration, plus a quiet operating frequency of 18kHz. The updated Dart 65E includes a reversing option […] The post New Dart 65E PWM controller for 12–48V battery equipment appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
Acromag now offers a stepper motor controller in their BusWorks NT Series of Ethernet I/O modules. The new NT2710 module provides six pulse train/logic outputs, six encoder inputs, and four general-purpose digital I/O for motion control applications with stepper motor drivers. A wide variety of commands are supported to precisely control the stepper motor position, […] The post Acromag adds stepper motor controller to family of modules with multi-protocol communication appeared first on Mot...| Motion Control Tips
At the 2025 LASER World of PHOTONICS in Munich, Germany, PI will present its latest precision motion solutions designed for industrial applications. Featured products include the F-141 PINovAlign, a cost-optimized, AI-supported 6-axis photonics alignment system; the H-815 industrial hexapod; and the B-421 BIX miniaturized nanopositioning stages. These systems are intended for continuous use in semiconductor, […] The post PI unveils motion solutions at LASER World of PHOTONICS appeared first...| Motion Control Tips
Rollon, a provider of linear motion technology and a Timken company, has opened a new 13,600-square-metre manufacturing facility in Norton Shores, Michigan. The opening aligns with the company’s 50th anniversary and supports its plans for continued growth. This investment expands Rollon’s North American manufacturing capabilities to meet rising demand for linear motion systems in industries […] The post Rollon marks 50 years with new facility opening in Michigan appeared first on Motion...| Motion Control Tips
The new N6 from Nanotec is a compact and powerful controller/drive for stepper motors (NEMA 14 to 34) and BLDC motors up to NEMA 23. With field-oriented control (FOC), the N6 ensures smooth operation and high energy efficiency. Its sensorless closed-loop control provides precise management of torque and speed. The controller/drive supports Hall sensors, incremental […] The post Controller/drive features FOC and sensorless control appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
Allient recently announced the expansion of its Allied Motion SA Series Axial Flux Motors with a new 63.5 mm O.D. size variant. These motors are designed for low-profile applications, such as camera systems, gimbals, scanners, and imaging equipment. As slotless motors, they have zero cogging torque for smooth, precise motion. Specification options available as standard […] The post Allient expands its Allied Motion SA Axial Flux Motor series appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
PI has introduced the new PICMA Plus actuators, expanding the capabilities of its PICMA piezo stack actuator series. While the standard PICMA actuators offer long service life, high stiffness, fast response times, and precise resolution, the PICMA Plus line provides increased displacement for applications that require extended motion range. Extended displacement without sacrifice Previously, PI’s […] The post PICMA Plus piezo actuators offer extended displacement range appeared first on M...| Motion Control Tips
With a new size of the SXR motors, the powerful motor of the new GXR family, the high-precision encoder and the matching gearhead, FAULHABER presents products that are perfectly matched to one another, come from a single source, all diameter compliant with 16 mm. This combination enables optimal efficiency, maximum dynamics and absolute precision ideal […] The post New motors, gearhead, and encoders with 16-mm diameter from FAULHABER appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
The SSEAC is a new electromechanical subsea actuator from Wittenstein Motion Control (WMC) for actuating choke and other valves in subsea applications. Rated for a service life of at least 25 years, this actuator controls the continuous flow of gases and liquids at a depth of up to 4,000 m. As an alternative to hydraulic […] The post SSEAC subsea actuator provides precise flow control on the seabed appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
A new autonomous mobile robot (AMR) employs a precision controller-drive to accurately mark construction sites with building details. By Chuck Lewin • CEO | Performance Motion Devices The construction industry is under pressure. Labor shortages, rising material costs, and demand for speed and precision are pushing builders to seek automated solutions that boost efficiency, safety, […] The post Using motion controls in autonomous robotics appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
PI has introduced the V-781 XY Stage series for use in high-performance motion systems. Designed as a monolithic, single-module XY stage rather than a stack of separate linear axes, the V-781 aims to improve straightness, reduce yaw, and maintain geometric stability in a compact, low-profile form. It features direct-drive motors, crossed roller bearings, and nanometer-resolution […] The post PI releases V-781 XY stage series for precision motion systems appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
New ESCON2 series of maxon servo controllers with CANopen and I/O commanding achieves a new level of smoothness, dynamics, and precision in machines and devices thanks to an innovative method for Hall sensor-based speed control and FOC commutation. Features include: High performance speed and current/torque control. FOC commutation up to 120,000 rpm (1 pole pair […] The post Controllers from maxon impart smooth motion thanks to Hall-sensor feedback appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
Modern packaging processes are highly automated, fast, and require precise coordination between various machine components. Multi-axis motion controllers ensure these components move together precisely, even at high speeds, to avoid jams, misalignments, or product damage. They can also handle coordinated motion in multiple dimensions. Elmo Motion Control recently introduced its Titanium Maestro multi-axis motion controller […] The post Titanium Maestro multi-axis motion controller controls ...| Motion Control Tips
UNIMOTION has introduced the LMCA series for industrial motion applications that require precision and power, such as direct drive laser cutting. The LMCA series features high force density, low winding temperature, and reduced cogging force to support consistent performance and accuracy in demanding environments. The LMCA linear motors offer increased force density, providing approximately 30–50% […] The post LMCA linear motors introduced for precision laser cutting appeared first on Mot...| Motion Control Tips
PI introduces the B-421 BIX nanopositioning stages, compact and precise linear positioning systems designed for applications that require reliable and accurate motion in space-constrained environments. Equipped with integrated linear encoders with 6-nanometer position resolution and dual-phase piezo inertia motors, BIX stages provide smooth, backlash-free motion with consistent repeatability and a minimum incremental step size of […] The post Compact piezo stages with bi-phase motors offer ...| Motion Control Tips
In addition to presentations and technical sessions, several dozen companies have announced new technologies at this year’s Automate Show. Some of these have been released in announcements: Festo Didactic to showcase workforce development at Automate Columbus McKinnon showcases conveyance systems at Automate 2025 Festo showing multi-axis positioning systems at Automate Automate 2025 builds on years […] The post Day 1: New technologies at Automate 2025 appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
Festo is showcasing at Automate 2025 its most innovative automation solutions, including multi-axis positioning systems. Festo positioning systems can be specified in minutes and after delivery installed and functioning in hours instead of weeks. This year, Festo celebrates the company’s 100th anniversary and is emphasizing its leadership in automation. On Wednesday, May 14, at 2:30, […] The post Festo showing multi-axis positioning systems at Automate appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
Rollon, a provider of linear motion solutions, marks its 50th anniversary. Established in 1975 in a small workshop in Northern Italy, the company has grown to operate in 11 countries, with 14 manufacturing sites and a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees. Rollon began with precision linear guides and has since expanded its product portfolio to […] The post Rollon marks 50 years of innovation with global expansion appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
Portescap’s latest innovation for the industrial power tools market is the 40EC-Pro PowerTool (PT) brushless slotless motor. This motor comes in two lengths, the 40EC-Pro PT 44 at 44 mm and the 40EC-Pro PT 55 at 55 mm. Notably, the 40EC-Pro PT 55 is Portescap’s first motor to feature an integrated fan, which actively cools […] The post New brushless slotless motor for industrial power tools from Portescap appeared first on Motion Control Tips.| Motion Control Tips
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has announced an enhancement of their UNICASE Helical Worm Gear unit series that will provide additional torque without modifying the| Motion Control Tips
Gearbox service factor is the ratio of the gearbox rated horsepower or torque to the application’s required horsepower or torque.| Motion Control Tips
