Tag: XY Stages

Reduce Manufacturing Costs by Cycle Time Effects

The key to reducing production costs is found in Cycle Time effects.  You may be able to further reduce costs if you look closely at the CT effects. So what exactly are CT effects? Click on the link below to read the case study from IntelligentActuator.com on how production efficiency was significantly improved. http://www.intelligentactuator.com/pdf/CT-Effects_CJ0196-2A-UST-1-1112.pdf More … Continue reading Reduce Manufacturing Costs by Cycle Time Effects →

Intelligent Actuator Inc. Release ISPA/ICSPA Single-Axis and Cartesian Robot Series

The ISPA is a high-precision positioning system comprised of a base, linear guides, ball screw and AC Servo motor.  It achieves high rigidity through a smaller size and a Base-Integrated Guide Structure. The ICSA2/ICSPA2, ICSA3/ICSPA3 are various combinations of the ISPA high-performance actuators.  These systems come pre-wired with brackets attached for immediate installation. Click to … Continue reading Intelligent Actuator Inc. Release ISPA/ICSPA Single-Axis and Cartesian Robot Series →

Linear Stages for Quick and Easy System Integration

Nippon Pulse has taken much of the work of integrating a linear motor into a system with its SCR and SLP linear stages. Both are built around Nippon Pulse’s Linear Shaft Motor, the first motor designed for the ultra-high precision market. Both the SCR and SLP series stages come with integrated bearings and encoders to … Continue reading Linear Stages for Quick and Easy System Integration →

Patent-pending vertical arresting system from Macron Dynamics opens new possibilities for use of belt driven actuators in vertical automation applications

CROYDON, PA — Macron Dynamics Inc., a manufacturer of linear actuators and multi-axis automation systems, has introduced a patent-pending arresting system designed to promote safer use of belt driven actuators in vertical automation applications. Macron’s cam lock arresting wedge system™, or CLAWS™, is a U.S. patent-pending arresting system that prevents cart freefall in the event … Continue reading Patent-pending vertical arresting system from Macron Dynamics opens new possibilities for use of belt driven actuators in vertical automation applications →

Robotic & Mechatronic Technical Training Seminars

Featuring Live Presentations from Leading Robotic & Motion Control Manufacturers Location/Date: Waterloo Inn Conference Hotel Directions Waterloo, ON Tuesday April 24, 2012 Location/Date: Doubletree Plaza Hotel Toronto Airport Directions Toronto, ON Wednesday April 25, 2012 Location/Date: Quality Hotel Dorval Aeroport Directions Dorval, PQ Thursday April 26, 2012 Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Attend some … Continue reading Robotic & Mechatronic Technical Training Seminars →

Whitepaper: Inexpensive Methods to Measure the Performance Characteristics of a Linear Motion Device

Once you've determined the requirements of your linear motion application, how can you qualify a linear motion product to ensure it meets your application's needs? Manufacturer's specs are often vague and/or incomplete.  The only sure way is to test the product yourself. However, simply testing a product in the final application is usually not possible … Continue reading Whitepaper: Inexpensive Methods to Measure the Performance Characteristics of a Linear Motion Device →

Multi-Axis Linear Motion System Design & Control using LabVIEW ‘Seminars’ in October in Toronto, London, Montreal & Quebec City

Electromate is pleased to announce it will be hosting four Multi-Axis Linear Motion System Design & Control using LabVIEW 'Seminars' in October in Toronto, London, Montreal & Quebec City. Location and Dates: Wednesday October 5th in Woodbridge at-Electromate's Office 4300 Steeles Avenue West, Unit #39 Woodbridge, Ontario  L4L 4C2 Toll Free Phone: (877) 737-8698 Directions to Electromate's Office  Thursday … Continue reading Multi-Axis Linear Motion System Design & Control using LabVIEW ‘Seminars’ in October in Toronto, London, Montreal & Quebec City →

Linear Shaft Motor Stage Offers Nanoprecision

Nippon PulseAmericaintroduces their new SCR100 stage.  The SCR100 stage is an ultra high precision, compact single axis stage that integrates a slide guide, encoder, and Linear Shaft Motor. The SCR100 stage offers a wide range of advantages for ultra high performance and accuracy applications. The Linear Shaft Motor is a coreless direct drive linear motor, … Continue reading Linear Shaft Motor Stage Offers Nanoprecision →

Heavy Duty Ball Screw Stages from Lintech

For the Heavy Industrial, Packaging, Aerospace, and Alternate Energy Markets The 200 series linear stages are designed to maximize performance while minimizing physical size and cost. These tables use a low friction, preloaded, recirculating linear ball bearing system, which rides on a precision ground linear rails. The linear rails are mounted to a precision machined … Continue reading Heavy Duty Ball Screw Stages from Lintech →