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PRODUCTS MOTION CONTROL
LOW-PROFILE ROTATION STAGE SUITS HIGH-PRECISION MOTION APPLICATIONS
55THANNIVERSARY
NEW 8-AXIS PROGRAMMABLE MOTION CONTROLLER LAUNCHED
An 8-axis variant of Kollmorgen’s PCMM2G programmable motion controller has expanded the company’s Essentials portfolio. This coincides with the release of a new high-voltage servo drive with support for 240–480 VAC up to 4 kW. Available from INMOCO, the compact controller provides the same
performance and integration capabilities of Kollmorgen’s original PCMM2G while providing a price point scaled for lower-axis-count applications. This offers functionality including indexing and positioning, enabling machine builders to achieve application requirements with Kollmorgen’s motion control performance. The programmable motion controller adds to Kollmorgen’s integrated
The ThruSight-Theta Continuous Rotation Rotary Stage, part of the ALIO Industries product line, is an ultra-low-profile stage engineered for high-precision motion applications. Released by Allient, this features axial flux technology in an ironless
motor architecture that delivers zero cogging torque and a large 110mm through-hole aperture. With its 25mm height, the rotary stage is designed for demanding move-and-settle applications where it provides smooth, repeatable rotary motion while enabling backside accessibility and compact system integration, the company explains. “ThruSight-Theta reflects Allient’s continued focus on developing advanced
motion solutions for demanding precision applications,” explained Mark Holcomb, product line manager. “Its ironless motor architecture provides smooth, repeatable rotary motion, while its compact design supports precise positioning and efficient system integration.” Features include:
• Ironless motor design eliminates cogging torque to deliver exceptionally smooth motion and improved positioning accuracy.
• Ultra-low 25 mm profile reduces system height, moving mass, and Abbe error, improving precision and simplifying machine integration.
• Provides immediate positional feedback upon power-up with optional 1 Vp-p Sin-Cos analogue, Digital AQB, and absolute encoder outputs.
• Standard 3m cables and multiple encoder configurations support integration into OEM automation systems. According to the company, ThruSight-Theta is designed for high-precision
applications across life and health science, photonics/micro assembly, semiconductor manufacturing, and precision automation & motion control.
Allient
https://allient.com/product-category/stages/
A COMPACT LINEAR MOTOR SOLUTION FOR OEMS
New from Zaber Technologies, the DMA Objective Focus Stage is a compact linear motor solution for microscope system builders and OEM manufacturers. The DMA delivers 50nm repeatability and 10nm minimum incremental moves. This maximises imaging throughput with sub-15ms move and settle times, and features an integrated controller within a slim 77mm x 100mm x 30.5mm footprint. According to the company, the DMA moves OEM systems from prototype to production
faster by eliminating the ‘integration tax’ common with complex focus stages. It includes: • Plug and play architecture: Start moving in minutes with integrated controllers and a simple two-cable setup.
• No-code optimisation: Use the Zaber Launcher application Oscilloscope and Servo Tuning tools to maximise throughput and verify performance, without writing a single line of code.
• Easy synchronisation: Connect with third-party hardware and sensors via integrated I/O and encoder outputs.
• Developer-friendly API: Integrate quickly using a modern, open-source API with sample code for each feature in Python, C#, C++, and more.
• Simplified topology: Daisy-chain with XY stages and other modules using a single data/power cable to eliminate the ‘cable nest’.
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Essentials motion system, which includes a servo motor, servo drive, and software, with motion programming achieved with EC 61131-3 languages or the visual-based Pipe Network. The system also integrates with the wider Kollmorgen Automation Suite, which adds hardware and software to create a complete automation solution, including external supervisory control and system programming. The high-voltage servo drive, meanwhile, provides support for 240–480 VAC, three-phase input, and pushes power up to 4 kW.
INMOCO T: 01327 307600
www.inmoco.co.uk
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