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Listing of all 115 news releases from Micromech:

Motion controllers offer 100% rise in speed

Motion controllers controllers can give speed increases of up to 100%, while providing the platform for managing up to 32 axes and 32 co-ordinate systems.

News from Micromech (23 June 2008)

Linear actuators replace pneumatics/hydraulics

Micromech said that its strong, fast and accurate linear actuators can replace pneumatics or hydraulics and provide smooth motion, accurate positioning and quiet operation.

News from Micromech (19 May 2008)

Micromech 1-axis, positioning table is compact

A single axis positioning table integrates a linear bearing and precision ballscrew makes it compact and it outperforms conventional positioning tables, said Micromech.

News from Micromech ( 9 April 2008)

Centralised Ethernet system made for automation

A high-speed, digital motion-bus solution connects a motion controller to multiple drives and I/O points using standard Ethernet networking hardware.

News from Micromech (11 February 2008)

Open centre X-Y stages are sub-micron precise

Open centre X-Y stages are for a wide range of applications needing not only nano repeatability and accuracy of position but extreme flatness and straightness of motion.

News from Micromech (31 January 2008)

CNC machine improves prototypes costing

 User application article   A prototyping company, not satisfied with more traditional processes, now machines solid models using a PC-driven CNC router to work wood, plastics, MDF, and non-ferrous metals.

News from Micromech ( 3 December 2007)

Inexpensive CNC woodworker starts business

 User application article   Low cost CNC woodworking machine accurately duplicates a CAD program in much less time than someone working by hand - an advantage which helped start up a business.

News from Micromech (14 November 2007)

Nano-precision stages operate under vacuum

Nano-precision, UHV compatible positioning stages meet the toughest specification that are often further complicated when the management of motion is in a vacuum.

News from Micromech (12 November 2007)

Ceramic linear bearings are more reliable

 Technical background article   Ceramic linear bearings maintain longer and more reliable performance and are claimed to have an exceptional life span while requiring little or no lubrication, reports Micromech.

News from Micromech (15 August 2007)

Drive with onboard ethernet and safety functions

Micromech has introduced the S700 to its Servostar drive family, which adds onboard ethernet and safety functions to the 300 model.

News from Micromech (26 June 2007)

Frictionless miniature slide has no cage creep

Micromech has introduced the PMM compact slide with extremely low friction resistance, smooth running qualities and long operation lifetime.

News from Micromech ( 6 June 2007)

Accurate pharmaceutical robotic dispensing system

Spyraflo bearings have contributed to the design of Micromech's lastest pharmaceutical robotic dispensing system, providing a fast, compact and quiet machine.

News from Micromech (31 May 2007)

Compact guides for precise linear motion

Micromech's RSD linear bearings are are compact guides for precise linear motion providing high accuracy with reliability.

News from Micromech (22 May 2007)

Rack and pinion technology is making a comeback

Micromech has developed the Alpha gearhead solution which combines a rack and pinion with the company's planetary allowing feed rates of 60m/min with acceleration rates of 5 m/s/s.

News from Micromech ( 9 May 2007)

Positioners with structural rigidity

The 402/403XE series of 'economy' positioners developed by Micromech combine a rugged steel body construction with an integrated precision ball screw and bearing guide.

News from Micromech ( 2 May 2007)

Self-clinch, self-align bearings for sticky tape

 User application article   Marsh Shipping Supplies has used Micromech's Spyraflo FSD-625 and FSD-375-AF bearings to produce an accurate and efficient tape dispenser.

News from Micromech (16 April 2007)

Planetary gearboxes monitor themselves

Planetary gearboxes from Micromech are a variant of the successful Alpha SP+ and TP+, that can monitor themselves and so are aptly-named the Alpha IQ range.

News from Micromech ( 2 April 2007)

Vertical actuators are compact, self supporting

Made from a closed and therefore torsion-resistant aluminium profile that can withstand large side forces, vertical actuators from Micromech are light and self-supporting.

News from Micromech ( 2 April 2007)

Servo motor for high-performance applications

The Siemens compact 1FT7 servo motor for high-performance applications in production machinery and demanding mechanical handling equipment is available from Micromech.

News from Micromech (19 March 2007)

Self-clinching, self-aligning bearings

 User application article   Spyraflo self-clinching, self-aligning bearings have been specified for their quality performance and cost savings by a US document imaging firm.

News from Micromech (19 March 2007)

Bearings, roller slides, linear and rotary stages

UK agent supplies PM motion systems

Self-aligning bearings are corrosion resistant

Nnanoscale machining project for SME firms

Linear timing belt actuator for fast movements

Agreement to provide motion packages

Control systems for beam alignment girders at DLS

Special bearings for special bicycles

Rugged, compact positioning tables are flexible

Mount needle roller bearing in a steel flange

Self-clinching and self-aligning bearings

Linear ball bearing table is smooth, precise

Direct drive rotary table works in three modes

Versatile machinery gearheads remodeled

Linear motor table has independent drives

Automating the wood cutting process

Tables integrate linear motor tables easily

Versatile drive makes integrated modular system

Automation controller offers many motion options

Siemens appoints south UK drives distributor

Massive diesinking EDM increases motion accuracy

CNC system speeds wood routing

Clean room friendly belt-driven linear actuator

Control operates specialised water jet cutting

Linear actuators do not sacrifice performance

Linear system has integral measuring and drive

Direct drive motors need no speed reducers

Improved linear motor module is re-launched

Linear motors place print within millionth metre

Push rod actuators have precise accuracy

Actuators deliver speed and precision

Small format controller offers flexibility

Speedy pallet handling system has long reach

AC brushless servo drive has even more features

Actuator is faster than a ballscrew

Deltau appoints UK systems integrator

Robots arc-weld and cut precisely

Modular multiple axis units work up to 5-axis

Automation from modular multiple axis units

Intelligent robots save handling costs

Ceramic servo motors offer more accuracy

Interlocking system protects employees

Actuator is ideal for weight watchers

World's largest palletising robot's 400KG payload

Point to point servo is attractively priced

Painting robots have large working envelope

Guarding system protects operators and machines

Robots do not freeze up when handling

Nanometric control eliminate motor 'rumble'

Fastest packing robot reaches 3000 cycles/h

Low profile units position super-accurately

Miniature positioners for when size really matters

Compound tables fit tight envelopes

Micromech to integrate Omron RFID systems

Ceramic servo motors compared with piezo types

Flat bed and gantry systems delivered in weeks

Flat bed and gantry systems available in weeks

Micromech handshakes with FANUC Robotics

Versatile linear actuators to make life easy

Three-axis stepper drive is cost-effective

Guarding system complies with safety standards

Robots and automation day to be repeated

Actuators engineered to lower automation costs

Actuators ideal for demanding applications

Automation catalogue includes application details

Features added to multi-axis motion control board

Multi purpose worktables and sub-frames

P7000 Stepper Drive Upgrade In Class Of Its Own

PCI Multi-Axis Motion Controller

Servo motors deliver more power for their size

Synchrotron motors and drives contract awarded

Automation parts distributor appointed for UK

Easy To Install Direct Drive Motor Is A First

Disconnected, command signals continue to work

Fibre optic laser encoder is easy to install

Motion language that PLC programmers understand

Linear distance measuring system is integrated

Servo drive moves ultra smoothly at low speed

Compact motion coordinator is based on ARM

Micro-Stepping Drive Gives Servo Like Performance

Positioning tables provide for mixed technologies

Precision guideway has high load-bearing capacity

Optimise Design with 3D Optimisation

Micromech distributes Danaher Motion products

Stepper drive has enhanced torque-speed envelope

Ball linear guideways use few components

An actuator that can lift a bus!

Take the Oregon Trail!

Micromech made Omron Specialist Partner Motion

Linear slides are hard wearing

Linear guide ways and carriages offer long life

Small payloads positioned accurately

Digital servos operate in 250-500A range

Control panels designed for drives and motion

Micromech appointed systems integrator for robots

 

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