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Motion Control – Choose Minuteman Linear Bearings When Failure In Adverse Conditions Is NOT An Option!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on July 16th, 2026

Motion Control – Minuteman Linear Bearings

Linear Motion – Why are LM76 Minuteman Linear Bearings™ the 1st choice when failure under poor environmental conditions is simply, “NOT AN OPTION?” Because Minuteman Self Lube Linear Bearings™ are exceptionally tough and All Weather Compatible! Unlike linear ball bearings which employ re-circulating balls, LM76 Minuteman Self Lubricating Linear Bearings™ offer a tough ceramic coated shell featuring LM76’s industry leading Minuteman Green Self Lubricating Liner™.

Motion Control – Miniature Linear Focus Actuator Features <50 Nanometer Positioning Resolution!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on July 9th, 2026

Miniature Linear Focus Actuator

LFA-1007 Nano Positioning, 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 — Miniature Linear Linear Focus Actuator – The LFA-1007 is a high performance compact Nano-positioning actuator. It was specifically developed for applications requiring both high precision and high-speed positioning over a short to medium stroke.

Motion Control – High Force-to-Size Solenoid Series Features 18 different AWG Windings to Meet Force, Stroke Length, Voltage, and Duty Cycle Requirements of an Application!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on June 25th, 2026

Motion Control – Pull Type Tubular Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – A series of 1.250 in. diameter tubular solenoids has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS). Ideal for strokes of up to 1.00 inch, the S-20-125 series of Pull Type Tubular Solenoids feature 18 different solenoids with 23 AWG to 40 AWG (American Wire Gauge) windings. This broad range of solenoids allows the user to select the best solenoid for an application based on the force, stroke length, voltage, and duty cycle requirements. If needed, MSS solenoids with higher temperature class coil and lead wire insulation can be specified.

Motion Control – Electromate Partners with Spin Robotics to Offer Cobot Screwdriving Solutions in Canada

Posted by Editor-Publisher on June 18th, 2026

Motion Control – Cobot Screw Driving Solutions

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control Components — Electromate Inc., a leading distributor of industrial automation products, motion control systems and robots has announced a new partnership with Spin Robotics, a Danish manufacturer of collaborative robot (cobot) accessories. The partnership will bring Spin Robotics’ screwdriving solutions to the Canadian market, providing customers with efficient and reliable cobot solutions for screwdriving applications.

Motion Control – Moticont Voice Coil Motor with Internal Shaft and Bearing Features 3.75 Inch Stroke Length!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on June 11th, 2026

MotionControl-Electric Cylinder

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control Components – The GVCM-051-127-01 Linear Voice Coil Motor is Moticont’s newest linear DC Motor with Internal Shaft and Bearing. The 3.75 in. (95.3 mm) stroke of the precision ground 0.236 (6.0 mm) diameter shaft with an internal thread, is guided by a long-life plain bearing that can allow side loads up to 1 lb (4.4 N).

Motion Control – One Piece ETX Linear Bearing/Pillow Blocks Can Be Used In Radioactive Environments!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on June 4th, 2026

Motion Control – ETX Pillow Block/Bearings for Radioactive Environments

Motion Control – E. Longmeadow, MA – Components – Linear Motion – LM76 now offers one piece ETX Linear Bearing/Pillow Blocks that will not degrade in a radioactive environment! Machined from a solid block of self lubricating ETX, linear bearing-blocks have high strength, excellent wear resistance, low coefficient of friction, and excellent dimensional stability at higher temperatures As there is no other materials such as PTFE seals or lubricants these bearing-blocks are maintenance free.

Motion Control – Meet the Voltage, Duty Cycle, and Force Requirements of Many Applications with a Series of 18 Push Type Open Frame Solenoids with a 1 Inch Stroke!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on May 14th, 2026

Motion Control – Push Type Open Frame Solenoid

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.

Motion Control – maxon Introduces the ECX PRIME 22 for High-Torque, High-Speed Applications

Posted by Editor-Publisher on May 7th, 2026

Motion Control – Brushless Mini-Motor

Motion Control – Vaughan, Ontario, Canada – maxon has expanded its ECX PRIME brushless DC motor family with the ECX PRIME 22, a 22 mm diameter motor designed for applications requiring high torque, high speed, and compact integration. It targetsmotion control precision-driven systems that require stable performance under varying loads.

Motion Control – Electric Cylinder Has Zero Cogging and High Throughput!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on April 30th, 2026

Motion Control – Zero Cogging Electric Cylinder

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – Components -– Moticont has added another non-commutated linear actuator to its DDLM series of low cost actuators. This new DDLM-019-070-01 Linear Actuator can develop 10.1 oz (2.8 N) of continuous force and 32.1 oz (8.9 N) of peak force at 10% duty cycle.

Motion Control – Recognizing That Sometimes the Best Bearing for the Job is a Plain Bearing!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on April 23rd, 2026

Motion Control – Linear Plain Bearings

Motion Control Components – Linear Stage Features Sub-micron Positioning, 10 mm Clear Aperture, and High Acceleration!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on April 16th, 2026

Motion Control Components – Sub-micron Positioning Linear Stage!

Forestville, CA – Motion Control Components – Equipment Solutions’ Series of VCS-10 Voice Coil Stages feature: Sub-micron positioning, high acceleration, digital and/or analog position sensors, and are available with a 10 mm clear aperture! These high acceleration stages (50 G’s no load), have 10 mm of linear motion and < 3 millisecond step response time.

Motorized Stages – Compact, Motion Control Z-Axis Positioning Stage with 50 mm of Vertical Travel Features Sub-Micron Resolution!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on April 9th, 2026

Motorized Stages – Motion Control Z-axis Positioning Stage

Motorized Stages – Van Nuys, CA – OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) has added a high resolution, compact vertical stage to its extensive line of high accuracy, high resolution lift stages. The BT-SN50 Z-axis Stage has 50 mm of travel and a footprint of just 125 mm by 125 mm.

Motion Control – Miniature Push Type Solenoids Features 16 Standard Models to Meet Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force, and Stroke Requirements of an Application!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on April 2nd, 2026

Motion Control – Miniature Push Type Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) has released the S-63-38-H Series of Push Type Tubular Solenoids. These miniature 0.38 in. diameter solenoids can be used as a push type solenoid at the push end or a pull type solenoid at the pull end and features 16 standard off-the-shelf options to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force and Stroke requirement of the user.

Motion Control – Introducing the ESCON2 Servo Controller: Unprecedented Power Density & Control Performance!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on March 26th, 2026

Motion Control – Servo Controllers

Motion Control – Toronto, Canada – Electromate, Canada’s exclusive distributor of Maxon, is proud to introduce the ESCON2 servo controller—a next-generation motion control solution delivering unmatched power density, precision, and versatility for industrial and robotic applications.

Motion Control – New! Compact Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor with Built-in Shaft and Bearing Features: Zero Cogging, High Force-to-Size Ratio, and 0.500 in. Stroke!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on March 19th, 2026

Motion Control – Compact Miniature Voice Coil Motor!

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The GVCM-032-025-02M Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor, is the first of a new series, released by Moticont. This 12.7 mm (0.500 in.) stroke compact linear servo motor with built-in shaft and bearing is just 31.8 mm (1.250 in.) in diameter.

Linear Motion Control Components – FDA/USDA/3-A Dairy Compliant

Posted by Editor-Publisher on March 12th, 2026

Motion Control – FDA/USDA Compliant Bearings

Motion Control – Linear Motion – LM76 FluidLine Linear/Rotary bearings are FDA/USDA & 3A Dairy Complaint. They are also caustic wash down inert. FluidLine bearings one piece construction has benefits over traditional Teflon Composite lined aluminum bearings: if you have a wear situation, Teflon Composite Bearings have a .035″ Teflon Composite Liner. Once you wear through the liner, you are into the aluminum shell. FluidLine bearings will simply wear more and more until they are too sloppy and can replaced at your convenience. They are also less expensive in volume because there are fewer manufacturing operations. We can easily design and produce special ID’s, OD’s, Lengths and features such as flanges.

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator Features, 20 mm Clear Optical Path, <50 nanometer Repeatability, and <3 miliseconds Response Time!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on March 5th, 2026

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator

Forestville, CA – Motion Control – The LFA-2010 Linear Focus Actuator from Equipment Solutions is a high performance compact motion control positioner, specifically developed for optical applications requiring both high precision and high speed positioning over a short to medium stroke.

The LFA-2010 actuator has a 10 mm range of motion with <50 nanometer positioning repeatability, and a small step response of time of <3 milliseconds. This high force, low noise voice coil motor is typically configured with an analog position feedback sensor and can be optionally equipped with a 1um resolution digital quadrature feedback element.

Motion Control – ADVANCED Motion Controls takes Servo Drives to New Heights (and Depths) with FlexPro® Extended Environment Product Line

Posted by Editor-Publisher on February 26th, 2026

Motion Control – Servo Drive for Harsh Environments!

SERVO DRIVES THAT WITHSTAND THE ELEMENTS AND PUSH BOUNDARIES

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control – Advanced Motion Controls (AMC), a leading provider of servo amplifier solutions, is proud to announce the addition of six new CANopen servo drives with Extended Environment capabilities to their FlexPro® line. These new drives join AMC’s existing EtherCAT Extended Environment FlexPro drives, making the FlexPro® line the go-to solution for motion control applications in harsh environments.

Motion Control – Powerful, Pull Type D-Frame Solenoids with a 1 Inch Stroke Feature Over 24 lbs. of Peak Force!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on February 19th, 2026

Motion Control – High Force Pull Type Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – Solenoids – Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) has released a series 1 inch (25.4 mm) stroke, Pull Type D-Frame Solenoids. The S-20-150 Series is comprised of 18 different low-cost D-Frame Solenoids designed to meet the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force and Stroke requirements of the user.

Motion Control – Goniometer Stages with 18 Arcsecond Repeatability, +/- 24 Degrees of Travel, and High Load Capacity!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on February 12th, 2026

Motion Control – High Repeatability Goniometers

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The AK170-24 Series Goniometers features +/- 24 degrees of travel, 18 Arcseconds of repeat positioning accuracy, and a 105 mm center of rotation above the table. There are four models in this series of goniometers that are ideal for: X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Crystallography, Laser and Optical Alignment, Surface Metrology and Reflectometry, Spectroscopy and Microscopy, Robotics and Aerospace Assembly, Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.