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Multi-axis Controllers – Galil Achieves Prestigious UL/CSA Certification for its Range of Controller Series

November 10, 2023 Editor

Multi-axis Controllers – Galil Achieves Prestigious Certification!

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Multi-axis Controllers – Galil Motion Control, a renowned industry leader in the motion control market, is proud to announce the successful attainment of UL/CSA certification for several of its premier controller series. This milestone exemplifies Galil’s undying commitment to advancing safety, reliability, and quality in the products it delivers to customers globally.

The prestigious certifications attained are UL 61800-5-1/CAN CSA C22.2 No. 274, which governs adjustable speed electrical power drive systems, and UL 61010-1/CAN CSA 22.2 No. 61010-1, which stipulates safety requirements for electrical equipment utilized for measurement, control, and laboratory use.

Motion Control – Ultra-High Precision, Compact, Low Cost, Optical Positioning System Features Zero Translation from Equipment Solutions!

October 24, 2023 Editor

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator

Sunnyvale, CA, — Motion Control – Optical Positioning System – Developed for precision optical positioning applications the LFA-1210 Linear Focus Actuator features a patented zero-translation tangential flexure for high speed travel. The clear aperture, 10 mm (0.394 in.) stroke length and standard 12 mm optics mount (or an optional DIN mount for use on microscopes) make this linear focus actuator ideal for: Optical focusing, scanning, interferometry, surface structure analysis, disk drive testing, autofocus systems, confocal microscopy, biotechnology, and semiconductor test equipment.

Motion Control – Application – Finding The dark energy of the universe.

October 09, 2023 Editor

Motion Control – Application – Searching for “Dark Energy”!

Motion control – Application- The HETDEX project is the first major attempt to find “dark energy” in the universe. With special spectrographs, the three-dimensional positions of one million galaxies are recorded. In the summer of 2012, the Hobby-Eberly Telescope started scanning the universe – aided by maxon motors every step of the way.

motion control application- hetdex project

Taunton, MA — Motion Control – Application – The Hobby-Eberly Telescope (HET) is located at the McDonald Observatory in West Texas. Its spherical primary mirror consists of 91 identical hexagonal segments, each one meter in size. Together, these individual mirror segments form a mirror with a diameter of almost 11 m, which makes it the largest in the world. The effective aperture of the primary mirror currently amounts to 9.2 m at an opening angle of four arc minutes*.

Motion Control – Parvalux – Hires Keller Industrial Products, Inc.

July 20, 2023 Editor

Motion Control – Parvalux Company News

Motion Control – In today’s marketplace it is important for suppliers to broaden their reach and expertise in multiple industries. Hiring the right sales representatives can not only increase a company’s capabilities but provide additional services as well.

Motion Control – Parvalux (by maxon), is the UK’s largest manufacturer of fractional horsepower, geared, electric motors. The company provides components and systems to OEMs worldwide in markets such as industrial automation, materials handling, and building automation.

Motion Control – RVC-1008 Miniature Rotational Voice Coil Stage from Equipment Solutions

July 06, 2023 Editor

Motion Control – Miniature Rotational Voice Coil Stage

Forestville, CA, – — The RVC-1008 Rotational Voice Coil Stage: Optical element widths up to 20mm; Controllable motion over +/-10 degree optical; Small step response of less than 3msec; Non-contact electro-optic position sensor; Positioning sensitivity of less than 2µrad; Analog and USB control of mirror position; Digital positioning resolution of 6µrad; Fully integrated PID servo controller; Simple USB electrical interface; Extremely compact design.

Motion Control – Application- A Wasp Shows the Way!

June 26, 2023 Editor

Motion Control – Flexible Operating Tool

What do wasps have to do with brain surgery? At first glance, not a whole lot. However, one species serves as the model for an innovative brain surgery needle that is being developed by a team of researchers from England.

Fall River, MA — Motion Control Components Application – In tumor treatment, neurosurgeons today use a thin, rigid needle to inject medication into the affected brain tissue. This carries a relatively high risk of injuring healthy tissue, because a rigid needle only allows the surgeon to enter a certain region of the brain, following a straight path. The ideal solution would be a flexible operating tool.

Motion Control – Servo Controller for Non-commutated Devices, e.g. voice coil motors, from Equipment Solutions!

April 03, 2023 Editor

Motion Control – Servo Controller for Non-commutated Devices!

Motion Control – SCA601 Linear Servo Controller: High Performance analog PID Servo Control law; Digital control of PID tuning parameters; Analog Position Sensor input; High current linear amplifier; RS232 interface; 76 x 76 x 25

Forestville, CA, – Motion Control — The SCA601 Linear Servo Controller was specifically designed to control single phase, non-comutated devices like voice coil motors. It is a high performance single axis DC motor controller and amplifier system. It is comprised of a highly integrated single PC board level product with a cohesive interface and a compact heat sink.

Motion Control – Latest Generation Single Axis Motion Controller from Galil

February 14, 2023 Editor

Motion Control – New Single Axis Motion Controller!

This 1-axis motion controller features Ethernet/RS232 communication and an optional 800W Servo Drive

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control -The DMC-3x01x Motion Controller Series is Galil’s latest generation single-axis motion controller. It uses a 32-bit RISC processor to provide higher speed than older models. Like all Galil controllers, programming the DMC-3x01x is simplified with two-letter, intuitive commands and a full set of software tools for servo tuning and analysis. The DMC-3x01x Motion Controller Series feature:

Available as a compact card-level or box-level unit
Connects to a stepper or servo motor amplifier of any power range
Can be purchased with an internal 800-Watt brushless sine drive or microstepping drive which minimizes space, cost, and wiring
Operates stand-alone or can be networked to a PC via Ethernet
Modes of motion include point-to-point positioning, position tracking, jogging, contouring, electronic gearing and ecam.

Features include:

Two daisy-chainable Ethernet 100 Base-T ports. One 115kbaud RS232 port
Ethernet supports multiple masters and slaves. TCP/IP, UDP and Modbus TCP master protocol for communication with I/O devices
Encoder feedback up to 15 MHz. Quadrature standard. SSI and BiSS encoder option(SER). Sinusoidal Encoder option (DMC-31xxx). Main and auxiliary encoder inputs
Non-volatile memory for programs, variables, and arrays.
Concurrent execution of four programs.
Optically isolated forward and reverse limit inputs and homing inputs
8 uncommitted, isolated inputs and 4 isolated outputs
High speed position latch and output compare
2 uncommitted 12bit 0-5V analog inputs (16bit ±10V inputs on DMC-31xxx) and 1 uncommitted analog output
Standard power input is +/-12V and 5V. Controller available with optional DC-DC converter with 9-48VDC single supply input. (Option for 20-80 VDC).

For more information, visit Galil Ethernet/RS232 Single Axis Motion Controller.

About Electromate:

Electromate’s Core Purpose is to help Manufacturers build better machines using differentiated automation technology. They specialize in Robotic and Mechatronic Solutions for the Industrial Automation marketplace. Respected by customers as a premiere source for High Performance Automation and Motion Control Components & Systems, Electromate® specializes in AC & DC Servo and Stepper Motors & Drives, Motion & Automation Controllers, Positioning Systems & Actuators, Feedback Devices, Gearing Products and HMI’s & Operator Displays, all supported via extensive product selection, just-in-timedelivery, dedicated customer service and technical engineering support.

Motion Control – Tutorial – When to Choose A 4pole DC Motor

January 17, 2023 Editor

Motion Control – Maxon’s 4pole DC Motors

Selecting a DC micromotor for use in applications from aerospace through to downhole drilling inspection, a 4pole motor has advantages. A 4pole design is stronger than a 2pole equivalent but can also fit within the same space and weight envelope.

Fall River, MA — Motion Control – For DC motor applications that require high torque in a light weight and compact space envelope, 4pole motors can be the optimum choice. A 4pole motor can fit within the same footprint as a 2pole design but they are able to generate more torque. Importantly, a 4pole motor is also stronger than a 2pole motor of equivalent size, meaning that it more closely maintains its speed when a load is applied.

Motion Control – Linear Servo Controller for Non-Commutated Motors!

January 09, 2023 Editor

Motion Control – Linear Servo Controller

Forestville, CA, – Motion Control – The SCA814 Linear Servo Controller was specifically designed to control single phase, non-comutated devices like voice coil motors. like it’s field proven predecessor the SCA754 is a high performance single axis DC motor controller and amplifier system. It is comprised of a highly integrated single PC board level product with a cohesive interface.

This card provides current amplification and analog servo control interfaces. The single-phase characteristic of the current amplifier makes it particularly well suited for DC motors such as galvanometers and voice coils.

Motion Control – Maxon’s ESCON Module 24/2 Servo Motor Controller!

November 26, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Miniature Servo Motor Controller

Taunton, MA -Motion Control – Maxon Motor expands its offering of miniaturized controllers with its latest OEM plug-in module. This high performance 4-quadrant PWM servo motor controller is designed to command permanent-magnet-activated brushed and brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to 48 Watt continuous output and 144 Watt peak output.

Motion Control Application – Monitoring Over 6,000 Miles with the Galil DMC-4020 Motion Controller

October 28, 2022 Editor

Motion Control Application – Motion Controllers

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada – Motion Control Application – It’s estimated over 850,000 have entered the United States unlawfully since 2002. The try and prevent this, U.S. Border Patrol agents have the arduous task of monitoring over 6,000 miles of land along the southern US-Mexican and northern US-Canadian borders. To assist in this demanding task, a number of solutions are employed. This includes rangers, canine units, helicopters, drones, ATV’s, watchtowers, and 20-foot tall walls. Even with all these efforts, it’s not enough to cover all those miles.

Motion Control – ADVANCED Motion Controls 60Amp Micro-Sized FlexPro Servo Drives are available from Electromate!

October 13, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Micro-Sized Servo Drives!

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control — ADVANCED Motion Controls has released 7 new micro-sized FlexPro servo drives rated to output 60A continuous. The 60A continuous current rating is 33% higher than previous models for the same size making these our highest power-density servo drives to date. This offering includes PCB Mount, Machine Embedded, and Development Board-factors.

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator from Equipment Solutions features 200 Nanometer position Repeatability!

September 27, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator features 200 Nanometer repeatability!

Forestville, CA, – — Motion Control – This Custom LFA-2003 Linear Focus Actuator Features: 20 millimeter clear aperture, 3 millimeters linear motion, 200 nanometer position repeatability, Flexture guidance system, ‘C’ mount lens adapter, integrated coil temperature sensor, direct SCA814 Servo Controlled Amplifier compatibility, 74mm x 61mm, 690 grams.

Motion Control – Maxon Is Providing Its e-bike Platform and Joining the Thömus Cross-country Team!

September 17, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Maxon Application!

In 2022, Olympic silver medalist Mathias Flückiger rides for the Thömus-maxon cross-country racing team.

Taunton, MA — Motion Control – Swiss bicycle manufacturer Thömus and drive specialist maxon are entering into a partnership in cross-country cycling. As part of this cooperation, maxon is providing its e-bike platform to Thömus as the basis for an electric mountain bike for World Cup training. They also plan to make this bike available to the retail trade in the future.

Motion Control – Miniature Voice Coil Stage has 35 mm Travel and Features 200 Nanometer Position Repeatability!

September 13, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Miniature Linear Voice Coil Stage

VCS-35 Voice Coil Stage: 35mm of linear motion; Optional clear aperture; Recirculating ball bearing guidance system; 200 nanometer position repeatability; 37 G’s acceleration; Direct SCA814 Servo Controlled Amplifier compatibility; 38 x 41 x 102mm, 320 grams

Forestville, CA – Motion Control – Products – Equipment Solutions, Inc. (ESI) is a provider of engineering and manufacturing services. ESI specializes in the design and production of automation and instrumentation products including motion control components and sub systems.

Motion Control – Application – maxon drives are used in the rover and in the first Mars helicopter

August 08, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Application – Maxon Goes to Mars!

The Helicopter is Still Flying …

… 28 Trips and Counting!

Taunton, MA — Motion Control – Application – DC motors from maxon have been used in virtually all successful robot missions on Mars. More than 100 of these drives from Switzerland are already on the Red Planet and the number will go up again when the Perseverance rover starts its work. Its mission is to collect soil samples on Mars that will be analyzed on Earth later. The rover also carried the Ingenuity helicopter drone, which will be performing the first flights on the Red Planet. maxon’s precision motors and gearheads are used in numerous mission-critical tasks.

Motion Control – High Performance “Pick & Hold” Solenoid Driver Modules from OES!

May 20, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Pick & Hold Solenoids

Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control – A compact, PWM, high performance Pick-and-Hold Solenoid Driver Module, the PH-ET series from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) is designed to energize one or two solenoids independently. It avoids overheating of the energized solenoid coils even for indefinite hold times.

Motion Control High Precision Linear Focus Actuator, the LFA-2014 from Equipment Solutions Features 200 Nanometer Positioning Repeatability!

January 29, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator

Forestville, CA, – — The motion control LFA-2014 Linear Focus Actuator has a 20 millimeter clear aperture, 14 millimeters of linear motion, 200 nanometer positioning repeatability, non-contact electro-optic analog position sensor, fully integrated SCA814 Servo Amplifier, integrated heat sink, motor coil temperature sensor, and integrated stage motion brake.

Motion Control – High Precision, XAB Triple-Axis (2 Goniometers and X-Axis) Stage Available from OES!

January 03, 2022 Editor

Motion Control – Triple-Axis Stage!

Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control – Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) offers a very low cost solution for the precise measurement of compound angles or the rotation of an object to precise angular positions.

The XAB-050-XX-01 integrates a two-axis Alpha-Beta goniometer on top of a single-axis linear actuator. The Beta-axis has a travel range of +/- 15 degrees with a rotation height of 50 +/- 0.2 mm.

Category Archives: Controller Module

Multi-axis Controllers – Galil Achieves Prestigious Certification!

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator

Motion Control – Application – Searching for “Dark Energy”!

Motion Control – Parvalux Company News

Motion Control – Miniature Rotational Voice Coil Stage

Motion Control – Flexible Operating Tool

Motion Control – Servo Controller for Non-commutated Devices!

Motion Control – New Single Axis Motion Controller!

This 1-axis motion controller features Ethernet/RS232 communication and an optional 800W Servo Drive

Motion Control – Maxon’s 4pole DC Motors

Motion Control – Linear Servo Controller

Motion Control Application – Motion Controllers

Motion Control – Micro-Sized Servo Drives!

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator features 200 Nanometer repeatability!

Motion Control – Maxon Application!

Motion Control – Miniature Linear Voice Coil Stage

Motion Control – Application – Maxon Goes to Mars!

The Helicopter is Still Flying …

… 28 Trips and Counting!

Motion Control – Pick & Hold Solenoids

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator

Motion Control – Triple-Axis Stage!

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