Updated Linear Motors Application Guide includes drive, feedback, bearings and cable management information

Whilst Aerotech has a wide range of linear motor driven positioning stages that typically include these components, the Company also supplies linear motors as components to many OEMs and machine builders who design and build their own positioning mechanics either entirely or as a part of an Aerotech designed motion system. Over the years many customers have asked for a central resource covering integrated linear motor system design and the application guide aims to provide an independent perspective for many of the important considerations system designers and integrators should be aware of.

The Linear Motors Application Guide was first introduced in 2002 and is estimated to have over 4000 printed copies in circulation as well as tens of thousands of PDF downloads. The new 8-page section increases the application guide to 36 pages with guidelines on specific types of servo drives, bearings, feedback and cabling systems and in keeping with the other sections, includes helpful hints and tips. Aerotech has also recently released a new version of its Linear Motor Product Brochure and the quick selection section of the guide includes an updated overview of the full range