Pangolin Delivers Increased Speed, Rotation, Response, and Control While Reducing Cost by a Third
July 24, 2012 1:54 pm | Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsLong dissatisfied with the speed and control limitations of rotary actuators used in laser scanning and other optical and lighting applications, Pangolin Laser Systems, the world’s leading producer of laser show software and control hardware, announced the introduction of a low-power rotary actuator based on an innovative, dual-coil, segmented stator design. The new VRAD-1510 significantly increases the speed, range of rotation, response, and precision of motor shaft movement while reducing the actuator’s cost by at least one-third compared to existing devices.
LISTED UNDER: Actuators | Actuators | Control
Dunkermotor Reduces Size of Its Motors with Integral Speed Controls by 25%
July 24, 2012 1:27 pm | Dunkermotoren | Product Releases | CommentsResponding to customer requirements for smaller size, higher power density intelligent servo motors, Dunkermotor has been able to shorten its iBLDC™ (Intelligent Brushless DC) motors with integral 4-quadrant speed controls in the 45mm frame size by 25%, while maintaining the same power and torque capabilities and motor efficiencies.
LISTED UNDER: Other Motors
16mm Spindle Drive for DC motors
July 24, 2012 11:03 am | Maxon Precision Motors, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMaxon’s newest product for converting rotary motion into powerful linear motion. The GP16 precision spindle combined with a DC motor make it possible to transform rotary motion into axial motion. Gearheads, motors, encoders and controllers from maxon's standard program are used to drive the spindles. Available in a metric M6 spindle with a self-locking function or a 5mm ball screw which offers high efficiency, high load capacity and no self-locking feature. A central component is the axial bearing, which must withstand the high tractive and compressive forces of the spindle.
LISTED UNDER: DC Servo Motors
Dunkermotor's Gearmotor Solution is More Energy Efficient than Electric Motors
July 24, 2012 9:59 am | Dunkermotoren | Product Releases | CommentsTo meet the needs of OEMs requiring a high torque, low output speed non-backdrivable gearmotor without sacrificing energy efficiency, Dunkermotor, now part of AMETEK Precision Motion Control, has paired a right angle worm gear to turn the corner with an efficient planetary gearbox for high reduction ratios as well as high torque capability. The new Dunkermotor Wormetary™ gearmotor configuration is 2.5 times more energy efficient at an overall 80:1 ratio than what can be achieved through worm gear reduction alone.
LISTED UNDER: Other Motors
Single-Axis Motion Controller
July 24, 2012 9:17 am | Galil Motion Control | Product Releases | CommentsGalil Motion Control, an industry leader in motion control technology, is announcing their latest drive option for the DMC-30000 Pocket Motion Controller Series. The new DMC-30016 combines a single-axis motion controller with a 1.4A/phase stepper drive in a compact unit.
LISTED UNDER: Drives | Stepping Motor DrivesServoTube Linear Motor Demonstration Added to Dunkermotor Website
July 18, 2012 11:53 am | Dunkermotoren | Product Releases | CommentsVideo captures encoderless tubular linear motors capable of speeds up to 250 inches per second with 12 micron repeatability. A new three minute video on the Dunkermotor website lets design engineers visualize the application potential for tubular linear servo motors. Designed for high speed and acceleration actuator applications, the Dunkermotor ServoTube linear motors employ solid state sensing to provide encoderless position information with repeatability of 12 microns (about one-eighth the diameter of a human hair) and speeds up to 250 inches per second.
LISTED UNDER: Actuators | Actuators
Clippard Releases New Full Line Catalog
July 18, 2012 11:12 am | Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsClippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc., manufacturer of the industry’s most complete line of miniature fluid power products, has just released the all-new 356-page catalog. This full-line catalog includes features, specifications, technical drawings, color photographs, and application highlights throughout. Products can be found in six main categories, including Cylinders, Electronic Valves, Control Valves, Modular Valves, Fittings and Hose, and Air Preparation equipment.
LISTED UNDER: Cylinders | Miniature Valve | Control3D Systems Expands On-Line Instant Quoting Choices
July 18, 2012 11:02 am | Product Releases | Comments3D Systems Corporation announced the immediate availability of ZPrinter® and ProJet™ 3D printed parts to its growing lineup of on demand parts services.
LISTED UNDER: Printers | Casting
Hexagon Metrology Debuts Next Generation Software Features Ease of Use and Flexibility
July 17, 2012 1:09 pm | Hexagon Metrology, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsHexagon Metrology today announced the launch of PC-DMIS 2012, a significant development release of the world’s most popular metrology software. PC-DMIS focuses on the collection, evaluation, management and presentation of manufacturing data to reduce scrap, improve throughput, reduce costs, and build lean manufacturing operations. Hexagon will demonstrate PC-DMIS 2012 with over 100 software enhancements in Booth E-5202 at IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show) 2012, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL from September 10-15, 2012.
LISTED UNDER: Production Software | Cylinders | CAD
Thinnest Speaker Produces 80dB of Output
July 17, 2012 10:21 am | Transducer Techniques, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTransducers USA has introduced their new piezo ceramic MLCT (Multilayer Ceramic Transmitter) series. Its unique simple acoustic multi-layer ceramic construction produces a high output of 80 Db with only 16V low driving voltage. Its milliwatt of power consumption and high conversion efficiency lead to an even broader range of applications.
LISTED UNDER: Transmitters | Transducers
Pneumatic Brass Silencing Mufflers
July 17, 2012 9:58 am | Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsClippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. introduces the addition of a complete line of miniature pneumatic mufflers. These silencing mufflers utilize porous sintered bronze air mesh to reduce air exhaust noises from valves, cylinders and other pneumatic products for quiet system operation.
LISTED UNDER: Pneumatic Components | Cylinders | Miniature Valve
Medical Device Firm Creates Complex Production Parts
July 11, 2012 9:59 am | by Acist | Stratasys Inc. | Articles | CommentsAcist (Advanced Contrast Imaging System Technology) is a medical-device company that specializes in developing contrast injection systems in the fields of cardiology and radiology. Acist’s devices infuse dye into the vascular system, letting physicians visualize anatomies.
LISTED UNDER: Molding Systems | Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping
Demystifying Ball Spline Specs
July 11, 2012 8:50 am | by Matt Proske | Articles | CommentsWhy isn’t identifying the right ball spline for an application straightforward and easy? Demystify the semantic differences in the literature and it will, at least, be easier. We’ll do this by thinking of ball splines in terms of how their various configurations affect their functions and then compare their functionality to application requirements.
LISTED UNDER: Cylinders
Panel & Wall Mount Alerts Are Sure to Get Attention
July 10, 2012 12:04 pm | Product Releases | CommentsTransducers USA has announced the addition of a new wall mount style to their ToneLight line of annunciators, all of which provide both sound and visual alerts. Two panel-mount styles are already available: a stainless steel model is well suited to harsher environments, while an all-plastic style can accommodate less demanding usages.
LISTED UNDER: Others | TransducersOmron A22R 22-mm Diameter Pushbuttons Feature Shiny Metal Bezel
July 10, 2012 10:51 am | Omron Electronic Components Llc | Product Releases | CommentsOmron Automation & Safety introduces the A22R series of cost-effective 22-mm diameter pushbuttons and selector switches with a gleaming metal bezel that offers panel builders a tasteful appearance for machine controls.
LISTED UNDER: Switches/Pushbuttons
