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Brushless Motor Constructed With No Adhesives-Bonded Joints
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Micromo | Product Releases | CommentsWith the introduction of the BX4 series of brushless DC servomotors, the company has come up with a modular design that is limited to just a few components and entirely eliminates the need for adhesive-bonded joints.
Micro Manipulator System Provides High Precision
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Steinmeyer, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsManufactured from high strength anodized aluminum, this high precision micro manipulator stage—MT 105-50-LM—offers a travel of 50 mm and offers a positional accuracy of 1.0 µm, straightness/flatness runout of ±1.0 µm, and repeatability of ±0.2 µm.
Step Motors Suited for Multi-Axis Applications
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Technosoft Sa | Product Releases | CommentsThe IS23x-MA Intelligent Step Motors, based on the MotionChip DSP Control Technology, is specially adapted to distributed motion control applications with integrated intelligence.
Linear Voice Coil Actuators Provide High Safety
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Bei Kimco Magnetics | Product Releases | CommentsA family of linear voice coil actuators provides increased safety and long service life. The family features two patented spring designs based on magnetic, rather than mechanical, technology.
Motor/Drive Technology Offer Array of Step Functionality
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe MDrivePlus product line, with its proven leading integrated motor and drive technology, expands its smallest and lowest cost all-in-one motion control product offering with two new step & direction solutions: the MDrive14Plus Microstepping and the MDrive14Plus Half/Full Step.
Brush DC Servo Motors Provide More Power in Smaller Package
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Ametek Technical & Industrial Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPittman brand Series 6000 brush-commutated DC servo motors have been engineered to deliver more power than most other DC motors of similar size.
DC Actuators Suited for Devices Requiring Continuous Rotational Operation
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Johnson Electric (Usa) | Product Releases | CommentsThese DC actuators are suited for medical devices that require continuous rotational operation, such as circulatory assist devices, breathing apparatus, metering pumps, surgical tools, and imaging equipment. The EFB series is ideal for high speed mode applications.
Metric Clutches and Brakes are Cost-Effective, High-Performance Solution
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Danaher Motion | Product Releases | CommentsDeltran MCS/MBF series metric clutches and brakes are RoHS-compliant. They are available off-the-shelf in diameters from 63 to 280 mm, torque ratings from 5.5 to 500 Nm, seven different frame sizes, and a wide selection of DIN 6885/1-compliant metric bores and standard metric keyways.
Optical Surface Metrology System Provides 3D Measurement in Seconds
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsUtilizing white light interferometry in a compact design, the MarSurf WS 1 optical surface metrology system offers vertical resolution of 0.1 nm and provides 3D measurement in only a few seconds.
Miniature Encoder Boasts Small Size, High Resolution
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | New Scale Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Tracker position sensor is a high-resolution magnetic sensor with an integrated, on-chip digital encoder. Its small size and 2.0 µm resolution make this magnetic encoder a robust and cost-effective alternative to miniature optical encoders.
Controller Integrates Control Loop Functionality in DIN-Rail Mounted Package
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company | Product Releases | CommentsThe EZ-Zone RM is a configurable multi-loop temperature/process controller. It is the first industrial controller to integrate an entire assembly of control loop functionality in one space-saving, DIN-rail mounted package.
Switching, Overload Protection, Illumination in Compact Housing
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Schurter, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe TA35 circuit breaker highlights several technical features, including an extended operating
Programmable PC Controlled Torque Tester Provides RS-232 Data Output
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Mark-10 Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsWith a capacity of 100 lbin (11.3 Nm), this advanced motorized torque test stand—Model TSTM-DC—is designed for a wide variety of applications, including medical device testing.
Ball Valves Offer Miniaturization Solutions
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Beswick Engineering Co., Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThese sub-miniature ball valves are offered in two standard configurations. The MBV-1010-303 is the answer for designers requiring an On/Off valve, while the MBVT-1010-303 is for applications requiring the selection of one of two possible flow paths. These valves weigh only 9.
Antimicrobial Passes USP and ISO Tests for Biocompatability
December 5, 2008 7:04 am | Biosafe | Product Releases | CommentsManufacturers of medical and pharmaceutical products now have the assurance that that they can benefit from the substantial advantages of an antimicrobial over conventional additives while meeting critical standards of biocompatability.
