Point Grey, announces the addition of a new 1.3 MP global shutter CMOS to its Chameleon3 family of USB3 Vision cameras. The new Chameleon3 CM3-U3-13Y3 models are based on…
Advanced infrared camera at an affordable price from Allied Vision
Allied Vision introduces the new Goldeye G-008 SWIR camera offering unbeatable value for money. The Goldeye G-008 SWIR is packed with all the features and benefits of the…
New Cognex cameras feature high speed performance
Cognex Corporation has introduced PatMax RedLine, a feature-location technology that reinvents the PatMax pattern-matching tool by maximizing speed and performance. Available in the latest Cognex In-Sight Explorer software version…
Schunk SRM universal rotary unit offers shock absorbency, high performance
The Schunk SRM universal rotary unit ensures high performance for production automation. It significantly stands out when compared to existing rotary modules on the market. Compact and cost-effective,…
Live animal testing with illumination using Mightex Oasis
The Mightex Optical Activation, Stimulation and Imaging System (OASIS) is designed specifically to meet the growing demand to conduct experiments on live animals, when system flexibility is a…
Laser distance sensor with clear object detection by Banner Engineering
Banner Engineering has improved its industry-recognized Q4X laser distance sensor with a new dual teach mode. Featuring new firmware, the Q4X dual teach mode sensor combines window thresholds…
High-speed picker with safety functionality from Schunk
The Schunk EGP Safety is the world’s first performance level d/SIL3-certified electric small component gripper on the market with omnidirectional gripping force safety. In combination with a special…
Maximum torque in minimum space with maxon Spiroid gears
maxon precision motors introduces right angle gearheads designed to be configured with maxon’s 22 and 32 mm DC motors. These compact, lightweight and high torque gearheads were developed…
FAQ: What is the difference between absolute and incremental encoders?
Rotary encoders track speed and position. Absolute and incremental encoders both do this, but operate differently and have methods of implementation. Rotary incremental encoders work by generating a…
FAQ: What are ways to wire an incremental encoder into a motion system?
There are two ways to wire an incremental encoder into a system. One is single-ended wiring and the other is differential wiring. In single-ended wiring, each channel needs…
FAQ: What do DIP switches on stepper drives do, and what are alternatives?
Dual in-line package or DIP switches are manual electronic switches that, along with other switches in one package, form one unit. They usually mount on printed circuit boards…
FAQ: What are motion-control systems on a chip (SoCs) for stepper motor control?
A system on a chip is an integrated circuit that contains all the components of a computer. That is everything from processors, memory and power regulation to external…
Compact servo motors with MILE inductive encoders by maxon
MILE stands for “maxon’s Inductive Little Encoder.” The operating principle is based on the measurement of high-frequency inductive fields, which generate Eddy currents in an electrically conductive target…
FAQ: How do engineers typically integrate stepper drives?
工程师可以在怒中实现步进电机驱动器merous ways. Companies often produce pre-packaged drives that can run with a variety of microprocessors and motors. This means that that…
Introducing maxon’s micro motor and gearhead
maxon电机进行es the EC4, a 4 mm diameter brushless DC motor and gearhead. The typical issue found with micro drives of this size is the output power…
New gearboxes from Bonfiglioli
Bonfiglioli’s 300 Series is a robust and versatile solution suited for harsh applications where shock loading and impacts are frequent. It features strong bearings to ensure a long lifespan….
FAQ: What are stepper drives and how do they work?
A stepper drive is the driver circuit that controls how the stepper motor operates. Stepper drives work by sending current through various phases in pulses to the stepper…
Compact, high-torque brush DC motors from Pittman Motors
Pittman Motors, a business unit of AMETEK Precision Motion Control, introduces the DC032A Series of brush DC motors, the latest addition to its broad range of DC brush…
Conveyor belt solutions for any situation from mk
mk North America is a supplier of low profile aluminum framed conveyors. Offering more than 20 standard conveyor platforms, mk has a solution for nearly every industrial, manufacturing…
CleanMove Conveyors by mk now BISSC Certified
mk North America announces BISSC certification for many of their CleanMove sanitary stainless steel conveyors. BISSC is the Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee; it is wholly owned subsidiary…
EGN: the first certified human-robot safety gripper by Schunk
The EGN Safety is the first certified safety gripping system from Schunk for use with human and robot interaction. It is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO…
Highly dynamic brushless DC motors from maxon: compact yet powerful
In automation and robotics, many applications are characterized by high energy and high torque at the same time. Spatial restrictions also mean that drives must be short, have…
New easy to use maxon servomotor controller
maxon电机进行es the ESCON Module 24/2 OEM plug-in module. This high-performance four-quadrant PWM servomotor controller is designed to command permanent-magnet-activated brushed and brushless DC motors with Hall…
New gripper modules from Schunk with improved lubrication
The new PGN-plus Permanent from Schunk is raising the bar. Its unique permanent lubrication provides a faster and more even distribution of the lubricant, even with short strokes….
Beckhoff compact multi-axis servo system with high maximum control speeds, fast installation
The new Beckhoff AX8000 multi-axis servo system, with a compact form factor for space-saving control cabinet installation, enables high-precision positioning and machining processes with extremely short control cycles….
