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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.

Motion Control – Compact 0.750 Inch Diameter Voice Coil Motor Features A 1.500 Inch Stroke and High Force-to-Size Ratio!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on February 5th, 2026

Linear Motion Actuator – 1.0 Inch Diameter Voice Coil Motors!

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.

Motion Control – Automation – Measure Very Small Angular Displacements of Very Small Components with Low Cost Digital Autocollimator!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on January 29th, 2026

Motion Control – Miniature Autocollimator

Motion Control – Forestville, CA, — The AC201 Digital Autocollimator is a high performance 2-axis non-contact digital angular displacement sensors. This new series of digital autocollimators builds on the field proven AC400 digital autocollimators previously offered. Like the AC400 series this new generation of autocollimators were specifically developed for companies that produce instrumentation or tooling requiring high precision alignment.

Motion Control – Low Cost, High Accuracy, Straight and Curved Rail & Roller Block Systems!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on January 29th, 2026

Motion Control – Curved Rail & Roller Block Systems

E. Longmeadow, MA –Motion Control – SAIBO is one of world recognized manufacturers of precision power transmission components. SAIBO group has two divisions, linear motion division and bearing division. Linear Product Division mainly produces curved rail and conveyor, telescopic rail and fork, linear guide, linear module, belt conveyor etc. Bearing Division mainly produces Thin-section bearing, High-speed angular contact ball bearing, linear bearing etc.

Motion Control – Video – Dual-axis Alpha-Beta Goniometers

Posted by Editor-Publisher on January 15th, 2026

Motion Control – Video – Dual-axis Alpha-Beta Goniometers

Motion Control Stages – Dual Axis Alpha-Beta Goniometer Stage
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Motion Control – Video – Van Nuys, CA – Goniometer Stages can measure angles of objects such as crystals or move an object to a precise angular position along an arc, in relation to a fixed point in space. Two goniometer stages mounted in an alpha-beta configuration (stacked) can rotate an object around a fixed point in space on a spherical surface.

Motion Control – Select from the S-70-300H Series of 3 Inch Dia. Push Type Solenoids to Meet the High Force Requirements of an Application!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on January 8th, 2026

Motion Control – Push Type Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – Solenoids – The S-70-300H Series of high force Push Type Tubular Solenoids has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS). Ideal for strokes of up to 4.00 inches, this series of solenoids features 18 different solenoids to select from based on the Force, Voltage, Duty Cycle, and Stroke requirement of the user. MSS Solenoids coils typically utilize Class “F” 23 to 40 AWG (American Wire Gauge) windings with Class “A” lead wire insulation for better protection of the solenoid during longer duty cycles.

Motion Control – More Advantages With Temposonics R-Series V Profinet

Posted by Editor-Publisher on January 1st, 2026

The Motion Control Homepage Spotlights –

Magnetostrictive Linear Sensor

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control Products – Temposonics, the industry leader in magnetostrictive linear sensor technology, has announced a new generation of sensors focused on Industry 4.0, which features advanced machine monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities to enhance industrial productivity.

Motion Control – 0.5 Inch Stroke Voice Coil Motor Features High Force to Size Ratio!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on December 24th, 2025

Motion Control Linear Actuator

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control Components – Moticont’s GVCM-051-025-01 Linear Voice Coil Motor features: High acceleration/deceleration, high speed, high reliability, zero backlash, high accuracy, high repeatability, and a 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) stroke length! Also referred to as an Electric Cylinder, this linear actuator is an ideal low cost, high accuracy replacement for hydraulic and pneumatic linear actuators.

Motion Control Bearings – Adhesive Dispensing Rotary Bearing Assembly

Posted by Editor-Publisher on December 18th, 2025

Motion Control Bearings – Custom Assembly

At LM76, we embrace challenges that push boundaries. While competitors stick to selling standard products, we thrive on designing and manufacturing unique, low-volume specials. Ready to take on the extraordinary?

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

Posted by Editor-Publisher on December 11th, 2025

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 – A New Series of Pitch, Roll, and Yaw Positioning Stages Feature High Resolution and Repeatability!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on December 4th, 2025

Motion Control – Pitch, Roll, and Yaw Stages

motion control - pitch, roll, yaw-axis stages

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.

Motion Control – Select the Low Cost, Economical, Bi-Directional Latching Solenoid Best Suited for an Application!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on November 27th, 2025

Motion Control – Latching Solenoids

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.

Motion Control – Electromate Adds Kollmorgen Essentials™ Servo Motion System to Its Product Lineup

Posted by Editor-Publisher on November 20th, 2025

Motion Control – Servo Motion System

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.

Motion Control – Open Aperture Voice Coil Stages Feature 1.20 Inches of Travel and Resolutions of 29.95 and 25.4 Microns!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on November 13th, 2025

Motion Control – Open Aperture Voice Coil Stages!

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The Moticont’s HCDS-051-064 Series of Open Aperture Voice Coil Stages are linear DC motor (also called voice coil) driven stages. Designed for closed loop servo operation, an integral quadrature optical encoder with differential outputs is standard. The stages are: Clean, quiet, and efficient, with low inertia, high acceleration, and high speed. Each stage has a built-in home switch for accurate initialization upon power up.

Motion Control – Sleeve Style Linear Bearings and Precision Linear Shafting

Posted by Editor-Publisher on November 6th, 2025

Motion Control – Shafting and Bearings

Motorized – the Motion Control LFA-3403 Stage Is an Open Aperture Linear Focus Actuator from Equipment Solutions

Posted by Editor-Publisher on October 30th, 2025

Motorized Stages – Open Aperture Linear Focus Actuator

Motorized Stages – LFA-3404 Linear Focus Actuator: 34 millimeter clear aperture, 4 millimeter range of motion, <50 nanometer positioning resolution, 90 grams moving mass, 89 x 57mm, 1kg

Forestville, CA, – Motorized Stages – LFA-3404 Linear Focus Actuator: is a high performance compact positioning actuator. It was specifically developed for applications requiring both high precision and high-speed positioning over a short to medium stroke. This product mates the voice coil motor to a perfectly smooth flexure guidance system and a very high resolution position feedback encoder.

Motorized Stages – Sub-micron Z-Axis Positioning Motion Control Stages with Four Motor Options Introduced by OES!

Posted by Editor-Publisher on October 23rd, 2025

Motorized Stages – Z-axis Motion Control Stages

Van Nuys, CA – Motorized Stages – Motion Control – OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) has added vertical stages to their extensive line of high accuracy, high resolution lift stages.

Motion Control Solenoids – Tutorial – Solenoid Construction

Posted by Editor-Publisher on October 16th, 2025

Motion Control Solenoids – Tutorial – Solenoid Construction

Solenoid Construction

A Solenoid is a long wire, wound with a helical pattern, usually surrounded by a steel frame, having a steel core inside the winding. When carrying a current “i “, the Solenoid becomes an electro-mechanical device, in which electrical energy is converted into mechanical work.