January 5th, 2026 
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Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control Components – Moticont has released their OEM-00125U-01 Linear Optical Encoder Module and LS-00125U-01 Linear Scale. The compact linear encoder module measures just 51.5 mm (2.027 in.) long by 5.99 mm (0.236 in.) wide by 0.8 mm (0.073 in.) high. This high, 1.25 micron resolution, low power encoder module features TTL Quadrature Outputs and requires only a single +3.3 or +5 VDC supply.
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December 22nd, 2025 Editor 
Motion Control – LFA-1007 Linear Focus Actuator: 10mm clear aperture, 7mm range of motion, <50 nanometer positioning resolution, 50 grams moving mass, 70 x 70 x 50 (600g)
Forestville, CA — Motion Control Components – Linear Focus Actuator – The LFA-1007 is a high performance compact positioning actuator.
December 15th, 2025 Editor 
Van Nuys, CA – — Motion Control – Four high resolution, high Load, high stability three axis gimbal mounts have been released by OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.). These four new AU270-YPR Three Axis (Yaw, Angular Pitch, and Roll) Gimbal Mounts were developed to be used with larger and heavier: Cameras, telescopes, directional antennas, optics, lasers, tracking and scanning systems.
December 8th, 2025 Editor 
Motion Control Solenoids – Van Nuys, CA — Push Type Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) includes a series of 18 different low-cost open frame solenoids to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force of up to 96 oz (26.7 N) and stroke requirements of the user.
December 1st, 2025 Editor 
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada – Electromate Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of the Kollmorgen Essentials™ Servo Motion System in its offerings, reinforcing its commitment to providing accessible, high-performance motion control solutions to machine builders, OEMs, and automation integrators across Canada.
November 24th, 2025 Editor
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The LVCM-013-019-02M (Metric version) and the LVCM-013-019-02 (Imperial version) Linear Voice Coil Motors, just 12.7 mm (0.500 in.) in diameter, have been released by Moticont. Miniature brushless, efficient, high speed linear servo motors (known as Voice Coil and Moving Coil Motors) have a 12.7 mm (0.5 in) long stroke, a high-force-to-size ratio of 0.81 N (2.9 oz) and a peak force of 2.55 N (9.2 oz) at 10% duty cycle.
November 17th, 2025 Editor 
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Forestville, CA, – — Motion Control – This Custom PVS-30.5 Parallelogram Voice Coil Stage Features: Flexture guidance system, 30 millimeter clear aperture, 4 millimeters of linear motion, 45 G’s acceleration (no load), 200 nanometers positioning repeatability, non-contact electro-optic position sensor, direct SCA-814 Servo Controlled Amplifier compatibility, 38mm x 46mm x 85mm, 280 grams.
November 3rd, 2025 Editor 
Motorized Stages – Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The new LPT60-60-60 Series of Lift, Pan, and Tilt Motorized Motion Control Stages has been released by OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.). These compact stages feature a Lift-axis with 60 mm (2.362 in.) of vertical travel, a horizontally mounted Pan-axis (rotary) stage, and vertically mounted Tilt-axis (rotary) stage.
October 27th, 2025 Editor
Motion Control Solenoids – Van Nuys, CA – The S-18-100 Series of Open Frame Pull Type Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) includes 18 different solenoids to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Attractive Force (up to 100 oz) and Stroke requirements of the user. MSS Solenoid coils typically utilize 23 to 40 AWG (American Wire Gauge) windings with Class “F” insulation for better protection of the solenoid during longer duty cycles.
October 13th, 2025 Editor
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – Moticont has added a 0.750 in. (19.1 mm) diameter (smaller than a US Quarter) Linear Voice Coil Motor, to their expanding line of voice coil or moving coil motors.
The LVCM-019-048-02 Linear Voice Coil Motor is a true servo motor featuring zero cogging, high accuracy, and high repeatability when operated in a closed position loop. Voice Coil Motors (also referred to as actuators) are clean, quiet, efficient, brushless high speed linear servo motors. This small LVCM-019-048-02 diameter actuator has a 1.500 in (38.1 mm) stroke length and a high-force-to-size ratio of 7.4 oz (2.1 N) and a peak force of 23.5 oz. (6.5 N) at 10% duty cycle.
October 6th, 2025 Editor 
September 29th, 2025 Editor 
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.
September 22nd, 2025 Editor
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The new YPR-45-45-100 Series of Pitch, Roll, and Yaw Three-axis Stages are the integration of two +/- 45 degrees Goniometers for lower (pitch) and middle (roll) axes, and a large upper, 100 mm diameter, Rotary Stage (yaw axis). The integration of goniometers and rotary stage enables the identifying of crystals, estimating hyperspectral bidirectional reflectance, measurements of radiation patterns of LEDs, manufacturing of quartz oscillator plates using quartz cutting X-rays, examining cutting edges of medical instruments, gloss measurements, laser machining and drilling, aligning mirrors, tracking and scanning.
September 15th, 2025 Editor 
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –Latching Bi-Directional Solenoids released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) are low cost, economical to use, and easy to integrate into an application. The S-18-100LC2 and S-18-100LF2 Latching Bi-Directional Solenoids feature the same compact dimensions: 1.00 in. wide x 0.84 in. high x 1.73 in. long with 6-32 threaded Push/Pull plungers.
September 8th, 2025 Editor 
Motion Control – Vaughan, Ontario, Canada – Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, today announced the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive. With the introduction of these new features, Kollmorgen has broadened its offerings to additionally support PROFINET IRT and Ethernet/IP with CIP Sync alongside CANopen®*, EtherCAT®*, and FSoE time-synchronized communication protocols. Each protocol is rigorously tested with a variety of motion controllers and certified by industry standards organizations.
September 1st, 2025 Editor 
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The HVCM-016-013-003-01 Hollow Core Voice Coil Motor, features an open aperture and high force-to-size ratio. This miniature Linear DC Servo Motor from Moticont has a continuous force rating of 5.7 oz. (1.6 N) and a peak force of 17.9 oz (5.0 N) at a 10% duty cycle.
August 25th, 2025 Editor 
August 11th, 2025 Editor 
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – New High Precision Three-axis ZGG-60-10-15 Series of Lift, Pitch, and Roll Stages have been released by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). These compact motion control stages feature 60 mm +/- 2 mm (2.362 in. +/- 0.078 in.) of vertical travel.
