Provider of high-performance motion control and positioning systems, Aerotech, has introduced the AGV-SPO, a new high-performance Galvo Scanner. It offers a larger field of view than conventional 2D scanners, reduces laser spot distortion, and is flexible enough to accommodate a wide range of laser wavelengths thanks to a large variety of mirror surfaces.

  Aerotech has introduced the new HEX RC, which is a 6-axis motion controller suitable for controlling robotic systems like hexapods. The HEX RC is 4U rack-mountable and compatible with the Automation 3200 (A3200) motion platform.

The piezo nanopositioning stage of Aerotech’s QFOCUS QF-46 series enables microscope objective and optics positioning at high-speeds with nanometre-level performance. It is available in closed-loop travels of 100 and 250μm, and open-loop travels of 120 and 300μm. The QF-46 is designed with next gen optical instruments and laser machines in mind. 

  The RCP-DELTA, a robot controller that supports payloads up to 3kg with X/Y operating ranges of 500/800/1100/1300mm and an optional continuous rotation around the Z axis, has been introduced by Aerotech.

Delivering nanometer-level performance in a compact, high-stiffness package, the QNP-L nanopositioning stages have been introduced by Aerotech. Applications ranging from microscopy to optics alignment benefit from the linear piezo nanopositioning stages, due to the variety of travel and feedback options available.

A founding member of the 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC) program, Aeroflex Ltd, has announced that they are actively engaged in developing technologies towards potential 5G wireless systems. The project aims to establish a world-leading position in mobile broadband communications, with participants including global mobile network operators, infrastructure and tools providers, along with media and communications organizations. This is in add...

Aerotech have announced the launch of a new series of direct-drive nanopositioners. Aerotech’s ANT-L-Z crossed-roller, Z-axis, nanopositioning stages are the best-in-class in combining speed, accuracy, resolution, repeatability, reliability and size. They are offered in two models ( ANT95-L-Z and ANT130-L-Z) and two accuracy grades.

Aerotech's new MPS75SL series miniature linear positioning stages are just 75 mm wide and available in four travel ranges from 25 mm to 100 mm. Aimed at applications in university labs, or R&D centres that require precision alignment, or for assembly, test and measurement in industrial production environments, the small footprint and low-profile stage design is optimised in the use of the latest generation of miniature 1 mm pitch precision ba...

Aerotech's new ACT series linear actuators are based on a cost-effective uncomplicated design featuring ultra smooth brushless linear servomotors, sub micron level encoder feedback and heavy duty linear guide bearings in demanding high throughput / high accuracy positioning applications for parts handling, assembly, dispensing, pick and place, non-contact inspection and scanning.

Aerotech's new nano Motion Technology resource guide provides design considerations and full specifications across its recently released range of ANT series linear and rotary nanopositioning stages, and the advanced motion controls that together provide high-throughput performance at fantastically precise 'one nanometre at a time' displacement intervals and exceptional levels of in-position stability.

Aerotech has released a new X-Y Cartesian gantry micro-positioning system as part of its ultra-high precision AGS series that features direct-drive brushless linear motors, non contact optical encoder feedback and linear motion guide bearings - complete with cable management and optional granite support bases and machine frames.

Aerotech has released an updated edition of its popular Linear Motors Application Guide including a new section on applying linear motors as components in servo positioning systems. The new section complements chapters on the basics, types, benefits, selection, and the commutation of linear motors with a detailed overview of the drive technologies, feedback devices, bearing types and cable management systems available.

Aerotech will launch its new MotionPAC Integrated Motion and Machine Controller at this year's SPS/IPC/DRIVES Exhibition in Nuremberg on 23rd – 25th November.

The DAMIAN ultra-precision scanning system at the Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB) fulfils a significant part of a global programme for the digitisation of astrometric plates and aerial photographic images that span over a century and has shaped our understanding of the world, the solar system and the universe. With more than three million plate images estimated in the astronomical community alone, the programme was borne out of a need to provi...

Aerotech has launched a new range of industrial grade positioning stages that feature direct-drive linear servo motors and ultra-smooth cross roller bearings in a hard top/side sealed protection design that offers outstanding levels of positional and geometric precision for harsh production environments. The new ALS2200 range is aimed at high precision/high throughput manufacturing applications such as multi-axis laser micromachining which typica...

Aerotech has launched a new digital servo amplifier with a linear power stage for ultra-high resolution brushed or brushless linear and rotary motion control systems. The new compact ML series amplifier is intended for lower power use but maintains the very high performance characteristics required for nanometre and microradian level precision positioning applications that are acutely susceptible to electrical noise, and where PWM servo amplifier...

Aerotech's new ASRT series rotary stages feature direct-drive brushless servomotor technology for precise zero backlash positioning in an IP66 sealed design that guarantees operation in hostile environments where dust, dirt and liquids are unavoidable. Aimed at applications involving washdown, dust or mist spray, or where coolants must be used as a part of a machining process, the ASRT series is available in three nominal widths of 185 mm, 245 mm...

Aerotech's PRO-LM series direct-drive, brushless linear servo motor driven stages now include a new 280 mm wide version, available in eight travel options from 300 mm to 1.5 m, for high throughput and heavy load precision positioning applications in harsh industrial environments. The side-sealed/hard top and fully protected stages feature heavy duty linear motion guide bearings, submicron level encoder feedback and optional cable management, and ...

Following closely behind the recent launch of single-axis and dual X-Y axis ANT series linear nanopositioning stages as a part of Aerotech's nano Motion Technology (nMT) range, two new rotary and two new vertical translation variants have now been introduced. With Aerotech's direct-drive ANT series now covering 95 mm and 130 mm wide linear and vertical-linear translation stages in addition to rotary and goniometric angular positioners, users can ...

Laser technology solutions specialist Altechna Co. Ltd is basing its Alt-SCA femtosecond laser micromachining system around Aerotech's ANT130 series linear motor driven nanopositioning stages in a customised 3-axis XYZ configuration that includes a granite bridge support structure and a unique pneumatically counterbalanced vertical axis. The synchronisation between the one nanometre resolution positioning system and the laser's firing pattern is ...