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| 13th May 2013 | Yaskawa and Micromech, a moving partnership |
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For the latest in technology of speed control and positioning products, Yaskawa are probably the best in the world.........Episode 4: Food Dispenser and Packager............more..................... |
| 8th May 2013 | Surgeons in London have carried out the first 'warm liver' transplant using an organ which was 'kept alive' at body temperature in a machine. |
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As a supplier to OrganOx we are proud to bring news of the current success of this project as reported on the BBC. We are therefore delighted, with kind permission of Fergus Walsh, Medical Correspondent of the BBC to relate the details from his article.....................more..................... |
| 29th April 2013 | New products now available from Heidenhain |
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Micromech is pleased to pass on details of the updates for new products now available from Heidenhain, the global, major encoder company ....................more..................... |
| 22nd April 2013 | Motion systems project file - April 2013 |
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Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors and bespoke multi-axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service....................more..................... |
| 15th April 2013 | The Stealth flange-face gearheads eliminate the middleman! |
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Now offered as a standard option, the flange-face mounting on the PX and RX Stealth gearheads offer a number of advantages:...................more..................... |
| 8th April 2013 | Introducing the new, powerful Parker ORIGA HMR series of electromechanical linear actuators driven by screw, toothed belt or linear motor |
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The new electromechanical linear actuator series does not simply stand for very user-friendly flexibility with regard to their installation and mounting options it also implies a range of fully integrated options......................more..................... |
| 27th March 2013 | Diamond to shine light on infections |
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The UK's national synchrotron facility - the Diamond Light Source near Oxford - is to become a world centre for studying the structure of viruses and bacteria that cause serious disease......................more..................... |
| 18th March 2013 | CoolStep™ modules for energy efficient stepper motor operation |
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TRINAMIC is world leader for stepper motor modules, integrated or attached to motors. They have introduced a range of intelligent stepper motor controller/driver modules featuring the new outstanding CoolStep™ technology for sensorless load dependent current control.....................more..................... |
| 12th March 2013 | Trio’s UNIPLAY HMI system |
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Trio’s UNIPLAY HMI system is a revolutionary way to make operator interfaces better, easier and more secure! The UNIPLAY series boasts a 7" and 10" colour display. It’s unique and available now from Micromech!.....................more..................... |
| 4th March 2013 | Motion systems project file - February 2013 |
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Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors and bespoke multi axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service......................more..................... |
| 25th February 2013 | Single Cable Servo Packages |
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Micromech is pleased to announce the arrival of not one but two single cable systems for servomotor and drive systems. Our two major motion suppliers have virtually simultaneously produced this important development for customers so improving performance reliability and cutting costs.....................more..................... |
| 11th February 2013 | The Triple Axis Drive TPD-M is exactly what it says on the casing, it’s a one, two and three axis drive |
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Available from Micromech, the Parker TPD-M is the first servo drive integrating three servo power stages in a single housing. In addition to reduced purchasing and operating costs the user profits from a variety of new installation possibilities and enhanced flexibility.....................more..................... |
| 4th February 2013 | The new AC30V variable speed drive, as seen on the front cover of Drives & Controls, is available now from Micromech |
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Designed with flexibility to meet customer needs, simplicity of use for the operator and setting a new standard in reliability, these drives range from 0.75 to 18.5 kW making them perfect for the Control of Pump, Fan and General Purpose Applications....................more..................... |
| 21st January 2013 | Yaskawa and Micromech, a moving partnership |
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For the latest in technology of speed control and positioning products, Yaskawa are probably the best in the world Episode 3: Feed to Length....................more..................... |
| 14th January 2013 | The TMCM-1161 is an intelligent stepper 2.8A/24V motor (NEMA23/24) 1-axis controller/driver |
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The TMCM-1161 is an intelligent stepper motor controller/driver module featuring the new outstanding coolStep™ technology for sensorless load dependent current control. This allows energy efficient motor operation....................more..................... |
| 8th January 2013 | Motion systems project file - January 2013 |
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Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors and bespoke multi axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service...................more...................... |
| 2nd January 2013 | The AC650S Series is a 0.25 - 7.5kW |
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The AC650S series is designed to save energy in general purpose applications by replacing induction motors with more efficient permanent-magnet motors. Easy to commission and maintain, it runs the motor without speed sensor. It is available up to 1.5 kW for 230V supply and up to 7.5kW for 400V three-phase supply..................more...................... |
| 18th December 2012 | Christmas Opening Times |
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For our christmas opening times.....more..................... |
| 18th December 2012 | Coming soon from Trinamic! |
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The module TMCM-1061 which is a 2.8A/24V, motor mountable 1-axis controller/driver..................more..................... |
| 10th December 2012 | The Yaskawa Sigma-5 Mini, super compact servo drive is only 30 x 100 x 80mm |
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The well known Sigma-5 series is used by over 2,000 companies and now the line up includes the new, amazingly small Sigma-5 Mini with models ranging from 3.3W to 30W..................more..................... |
| 3rd December 2012 | The LCR actuator is a very flexible positioner |
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The Parker LCR Series offers users unmatched flexibility in a small footprint linear actuator. The fine lead screw offers higher resolution and higher thrust with lower motor torque..................more..................... |
| 26th November 2012 | Motion systems project file - November 2012 |
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Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors, to bespoke multi-axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service. Application or solution: Positioning of ‘micron scale’ laser targets within a vacuum vessel..................more.....................
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| 20th November 2012 | The TMCM-1021 is an intelligent 0.7A/24V stepper motor (NEMA11) 1- axis controller/driver |
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The TMCM-1021 is an intelligent stepper motor controller/driver module featuring the new outstanding coolStep™ technology for sensorless load dependent current control. This allows energy efficient motor operation. With the advanced stallGuard2™ feature the load of the motor can be detected with high resolution..................more..................... |
| 12th November 2012 | Parker HPLA/HLE linear actuators updated with a powerful motor |
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These well-known actuators are now offered with the option of the popular and powerful MPP motor. Designed for the demanding applications found in today’s high-performance servo systems, MPP motors offer lower inertia and higher power, all in a smaller package than conventional motors.................more..................... |
| 5th November 2012 | Motion systems project file - October 2012 |
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Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors and bespoke multi axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service. Application or solution |
| 29th October 2012 | Laser processing with ALIO’s unique 6-D point precision breaks new ground |
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Air Bearing Nano Laser Processing....This new industry-leading precision arrangement is causing a sensational reaction in the laser machining and laser lithography markets. The planar air bearing travel ranges 300mm planar XY travel which is scalable to 3m plus ..................more..................... |
| 22nd October 2012 | Using Omron motion controllers with BASIC programming? |
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Don’t want to use IEC61131 programming on the new Omron NJ controllers? Micromech offer the Trio series MC403, MC405 and MC464 which can easily replace the Omron MCW151, MC402E, Trajexia and MCH72 ..................more..................... |
| 22nd October 2012 | The PD-1161 is either a 57mm or 60mm integrated stepper motor and controller/driver with coolStep™ and sensOstep™ and encoder, but at a low Cost |
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The PANdrive PD57-1161 and PD60-1161 family is a mechatronic solution including a 57mm or 60mm flange motor, a controller board and a sensOstep™ encoder. It can be controlled via serial interface or operated in standalone mode..................more..................... |
| 15th October 2012 | Yaskawa and Micromech, a moving partnership |
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For the latest in technology of speed control and positioning products, Yaskawa are probably the best in the world........Episode 2: Cable Bundler.................more..................... |
| 10th October 2012 | Frameless, brushless torque motors achieve uncompromising packaging machine performance |
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Introducing the KBM series of frameless, brushless torque motors, which are engineered to satisfy the demands of high-performance and space restricted applications typical in packaging. OEMs who demand higher throughput, lower noise and longer life from their machines can rely on KBM motors to deliver. The frameless, brushless motor series provides the reliability and flexibility that OEMs require to compete in the packaging market.............................more..................... |
| 8th October 2012 | Motion systems project file - September 2012 |
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Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors, to bespoke multi axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service............................more..................... |
| 1st October 2012 | Spyraflo’s new self-aligning, ball bearings have us in a spin. |
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| 24th September 2012 | Meet the team - Stephanie Le May |
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Hi everyone….my name is Stephanie Le May, but I’m best known as Steph. I’m the newest member of the Sales team here at Micromech...........................more..................... |
| 17th September 2012 | MPJ Servo Motor delivers higher inertia and so a better solution for industrial applications |
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The release of the MaxPlus-J (MPJ) motor from Parker is designed to cater for the demanding applications found in today’s high-performance servo systems. Now available from Micromech the MPJ motors offer the same design specifications as Parker’s popular MPP (MaxPlusPlus) motors but give users even higher inertia..........................more..................... |
| 10th September 2012 | Coming soon from Trinamic! |
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The PANdrive PD-1061 (which) is a family of motion controller/drivers with integrated stepper motor and sensOstep encoder...........................more.................... |
| 3rd September 2012 | Motion systems project file - August 2012 |
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Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors, to bespoke multi axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service. Application: |
| 27th August 2012 | Yaskawa and Micromech, a moving partnership |
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For the latest in technology of speed control and positioning products, Yaskawa are probably the best in the world....Episode 1: Book Edge Dye Applicator....................more........ |
| 20th August 2012 | Parker launches Motornet DC - a servo motor with integrated drive |
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Parker Electromechanical Automation has launched a new drive family, the Motornet DC. The Motornet DC is a brushless servomotor with integrated electronics for flexible and modular mechatronic solutions................more........ |
| 13th August 2012 | Kollmorgen Newsletter |
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Micromech is pleased to send you the latest newsletter from Kollmorgen the global, major motion and control company.................more....... |
| 6th August 2012 | The MC403 is armed to thrill |
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The MC403 is a high specification Motion Co-ordinator using a high performance ARM11 processor that provides up to 2 axes of servo plus a master encoder axis or up to 3 axes of stepper control. The MC403 features a total of 8 axes in software where any axes not assigned to built-in hardware can be used as a virtual axis.................more....... |
| 30th July 2012 | PM Bearings News - Acquisition of Tecnovia |
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PM Bearings are proud to announce the acquisition of Tecnovia BV on 15th May 2012 and as part of the PM-Group, Tecnovia will be operating under the name PM-Aerotec. As PM-Aerotec the company will continue to work together with all other divisions of the PM Group (PM-Bearings and PM-Motion) and is ready to serve a wide range of companies in high level Industries................more....... |
| 22nd July 2012 | Yaskawa Newsletter |
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Product and news updates Compact Vector Drive V1000 in IP66 protection class 3 ~ 200V .... 240V, +10%/-15%, 0.1kW to 3,0kW 3 ~ 380V .... 480V, +10%/- 15%, 0.2kW to 18.5kW...............more....... |
| 16th July 2012 | Parker Trilogy I-FORCE Ironless Motor Positioners cover a wide range |
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Parker Trilogy’s ironless linear motors offer high forces and rapid accelerations in a compact package. With forces ranging from 5.5lbf (878.6N) continuous up to 5.5lbf ((24.5N) and up to 883lbf (3928N) peak, the I-Force family offers a superior combination of performance and size...............more....... |
| 10th July 2012 | The TMCM-6110 coolStep™ is a 6-axis stepper controller/driver 1.1A/24V |
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The TMCM-6110 is an intelligent, compact and ‘ready to use’ 6 axis motion control solution at low cost for up to six bipolar 2-phase stepper motors...............more....... |
| 2nd July 2012 | Having STEBON stepper motor delivery problems? |
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We can help, our Stogra stepper motors are ‘drop in’ replacements and have excellent delivery times...............more....... |
| 25th June 2012 | The Sigma-5 CANopen provides an interface for a CANopen communication network which enables the user to achieve high-speed distributed control with a high level of reliability |
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The SGDV-OCB01A is an add-on board, which is compatible with the Sigma-5 series command option attachable amplifiers. CANopen is the protocol commonly used widely in the test and material handling industry; the specification of this protocol is maintained and developed by the CiA organisation...............more....... |
| 18th June 2012 | The new Parker SSD AC30V drive series sets the pace |
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The AC30V is the first of an entirely new generation of drives products from Parker and has been designed specifically to meet the rigorous demands of industrial pump, fan and general-purpose applications...............more....... |
| 11th June 2012 | The MC405 is a high specification Motion Co-ordinator |
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Using a high performance ARM11 processor, the MC405 from Trio provides up to 4 axes of servomotor plus a master encoder axis or up to 5 axes of stepper motor co-ordinated control..............more....... |
| 31st May 2012 | Meet the team - Dave Whitmell |
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A lot has happened since 2003. Although my work position at Micromech has not changed I have achieved a certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620 as reported in the Micromech web news in June 2011.............more....... |
| 28th May 2012 | The machine that machines the parts for precision machines often uses a direct drive or frameless motor |
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Manufacturing the gears or any other parts that go into a precision machine requires a machine that needs to operate at the very pinnacle of precision. If the parts produced are less than perfect then clearly any number of manufacturing businesses suffer the consequences.............more....... |
| 28th May 2012 | SPYRAFLO ON TARGET WITH WEAPONS TRAINING SYSTEM |
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A leading supplier of integrated live fire and virtual weapons training systems for unmanned land and sea vehicles, aerial targets and electronic scoring devices turned to Spyraflo to help with their latest project.............more....... |
| 23rd May 2012 | Direct Drive Motors on winder machines results in ‘less is more’ |
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The Kollmorgen’s Cartridge Direct Drive Rotary™ (DDR) motors offers a rotary direct drive system solution that allows OEMs and end-users of winding machines to achieve significant competitive advantages............more....... |
| 21st May 2012 | The TMCM-1060 is an intelligent stepper motor controller/driver module using the new outstanding coolStep™ technology for sensorless load dependent current control |
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This is a single axis controller/driver 2.8A/48V, coolStep™, motor mountable (NEMA23/24) that allows for the first time an energy efficient operation of an open-loop stepper motor system. With the advanced stallGuard2™ feature the load of the motor can be detected with high resolution...........more....... |
| 14th May 2012 | Micromech launches an ultra compact, robust 0.45Nm brushless servomotor |
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Now available from Micromech is the Parker Hannifin NX1, a robust brushless servomotor for applications including machine tools, palletising systems, X-Y tables, robots and a variety of special-purpose machinery..........more....... |
| 7th May 2012 | Motion controller MP2310iec features modular expansion |
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Yaskawa's universal standard motion controller MP2310iec, now available from Micromech, features three additional free slots for option modules. Used in conjunction with sophisticated multitasking functions this enables the module to control and monitor complex operations in a diverse automation environment.........more....... |
| 30th April 2012 | News Flash: REPLACEMENT TRINAMIC PRODUCTS |
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Trinamic has announced the following products are to be discontinued:.........more....... |
| 30th April 2012 | Cartridge Direct Drive Motors speeds up flexographic print runs |
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The benefits of DDR™ technology means many customers are re-designing their entire machines around the Cartridge DDR™ motor. Flexographic printing is an ideal solution for customers who need a quick turnaround for medium to large print runs, up to about 50,000 metres of printed material .........more....... |
| 23rd April 2012 | Are your bearings causing you problems? |
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| 16th April 2012 | The Parker ETH high force electro-cylinder has been enhanced |
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The well-known series of ET electro-thrust cylinders, which are widely used in thousands of different applications, has been completely redesigned and enhanced. This ballscrew actuator delivers up to 5 times the force and 10 times the life of the previous ET in the same frame size.........more....... |
| 9th April 2012 | Cartridge Direct Drive Motor reduces cost while increasing throughput of corrugated printing, converting machines |
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The benefits of DDR™ technology means advantages for customers re-designing their entire machines around the Cartridge DDR™ motor. The result is better registration for a better quality product, a simplified design with substantially fewer parts, greater reliability, reduced maintenance and a competitive advantage for such machines in the marketplace..........more....... |
| 9th April 2012 | Meet the Team - Trevor De Wilde |
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In the next of our meet the team series we re-introduce Trevor De Wilde........more........ |
| 2nd April 2012 | Medical Device Manufacturers need quick effective solutions |
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Bringing medical devices to market promptly is no easy task, as it demands more than precision technology, dependable delivery, and easy-to-use products. Ensuring the painless development and approval of the latest innovation requires shorter design, manufacturing and validation cycles ...........more.... |
| 2nd April 2012 | The TMCM-1110 stepRocker™ is a 1-axis, 2.8A/24V controller/driver with coolStep™ and encoder interface, as well as S/D in and out. |
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The TMCM-1110 is a universal, ultra low cost, stepper motor controller/driver module. The driver unit offers highest smoothness and precision due to a high microstep resolution. The new patented spreadCycle™ chopper scheme produces an optimised current zero crossing and sine wave form. Furthermore the integrated sensorless load detection stallGuard2™ ...........more.... |
| 26th March 2012 | The SGDV-OSA01A is a Safety Module for the Yaskawa AC Servo Drives Sigma-5 Series that estimates and assesses potential risks and minimises hazards proactively |
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Machine movements represent a major source of hazard for operators and staff members carrying out maintenance tasks. Typical situations requiring safe machine states occur during commissioning, in set-up mode, troubleshooting and when operating or maintenance personnel are required to approach the machine...........more.... |
| 20th March 2012 | MX45S miniature linear positioner is ideal for medical, research and laboratory ‘space-restricted’ applications |
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New from Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division and available from Micromech, is the release of the MX45S linear positioner a 45mm wide miniature screw-driven positioner based on the award winning MX80 family...........more.... |
| 12th March 2012 | The Sigma-5 Indexer from Yaskawa is simple, smart and speedy |
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The Sigma-5 INDEXER command option SGDV-OCA03A from Micromech is an add-on board which is compatible with Sigma-5 series command option attachable type amplifiers. The indexer is an easy to use 1-axis positioning controller ideal for systems that have a PC or a PLC and as the host controller gives an unbelievably high level of performance............more.... |
| 5th March 2012 | Jon Harding appointed Sales Director of Micromech |
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We are pleased to announce that as of 1st of Jan 2012, Jon Harding joined the Micromech Ltd board as Sales Director...........more.... |
| 27th February 2012 | Micromech is pleased to bring you the latest Parker Hannifin ‘Automation Watch’ eNewsletter |
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Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of manufacturing, pharmaceutical, research, industrial and aerospace markets..........more.... |
| 20th February 2012 | Miniature linear positioner series for lab automation and light payload industrial applications |
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For OEMS in the business of building small instruments who want to bring their product to market faster, the Parker LCR is a linear positioner family that provides the smallest form factor with easy to use flexibility unmatched by most competitive products.......................more.... |
| 13th February 2012 | The TMC429 is a miniaturised low cost, high performance, stepper motor controller for up to three motors. |
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The TMC429 integrates all real time critical tasks in reliable, dedicated hardware incorporating an integrated motion ramp profile generator as well as an adaptable microstep sequencer with microstep RAM table. Advanced stop- and reference switch handling allows for precise and fast referencing as well as on-the-fly position checking. Automatic motor current control gives high motor dynamics while saving energy and the interrupt output can generate precise position pulses......................more.... |
| 6th February 2012 | Servo applications can now get a high-performance boost |
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Now available from Micromech are the Parker’s Compax3 servo drives with EtherCAT which is an open, real-time, high-speed motion-bus network that operates over fast Ethernet at 100Mbit. This development is a fast-growing industrial network offering speeds faster than DeviceNet, ModbusTCP and Profibus.......................more... |
| 30th January 2012 | Introducing the Kollmorgen AKD PDMM™ Multi-Axis Integrated Servo Drive and Automation Controller |
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The AKD PDMM ™ available from Micromech, combines one AKD servo axis and a master controller that supports up to eight or more additional AKD axes in a single, compact package......................more... |
| 23rd January 2012 | Introducing the Explosion Proof (ATEX) EX Series servomotors for explosive atmospheres |
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Micromech is pleased to announce an important advancement in servomotors with the introduction by Parker Hannifin of a range of explosion proof motors. The EX series is a range of 1,75 to 35Nm permanent magnet synchronous servomotor designed for use in explosive atmospheres .....................more... |
| 16th January 2012 | The Sigma-5 Powerlink from Yaskawa provides a communication profile that meets timing demands for high-performance automation and motion applications |
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The Powerlink is an add-on board, compatible with Sigma-5 series command option attachable type amplifiers type SGDV which offers a wide range of functions. Powerlink is an open real-time Ethernet network supported by the Ethernet Powerlink Standardisation Group .....................more... |
| 9th January 2012 | The TMC389 coolStep™ is the first energy efficient high current, high precision, microstepping driver IC for 3-phase bipolar stepper motors |
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Using low resonance 3-phase stepper motors, smoothness at low speed can be increased significantly compared to a 2-phase stepper motor solution. The unique high resolution, sensorless load detection stallGuard2™ is also used for the world’s first integrated load dependent current control feature called coolStep™.....................more... |
| 3rd January 2012 | Xpress PAC is a truly Integrated Machine Control Solution |
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Xpress PAC from Micromech is the first truly integrated family of machine control solutions available from one vendor. From HMI to mechanics and everything in between, Parker's Xpress PAC family of programmable automation control products offer unique advantages unavailable from any other source......................more... |
| 19th December 2011 | Delta Tau tales of motion control Episode 17: The Power PMAC is a CAT with extra lives |
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The Power PMAC from Delta Tau is a CAT that can live alongside a great number of motor drives from many other suppliers. This means a variety of apparently disparate motor drives can be linked on a common network, and it also controls any other I/O at the same time. In fact, Power PMAC forms the EtherCAT Master removing the need for separate motion control and network controllers.....................more... |
| 12th December 2011 | The Sigma-5 EtherCAT C from Yaskawa provides real-time Ethernet interface for an EtherCAT communication network |
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The SGDV-OCA01A network module is an add-on board which is compatible with Sigma-5 series command option attachable amplifiers SGDV with the communication protocol CANopen (CoE =CAN over EtherCAT). EtherCAT is an open real-time Ethernet network supported by the EtherCAT technology group....................more... |
| 12th December 2011 | Christmas/New Year Opening Times |
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Micromech's Christmas opening hours....................more... |
| 5th December 2011 | In providing great performance and cost advantages in the tiny world of ALIO nano-motion systems, Renishaw encoders excel |
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Well-known for its nano-motion stages for biomedical, semiconductor and photovoltaic applications, ALIO Industries depends on Renishaw encoders for the accuracy and repeatability needed to drive its True Nano™ motion system solutions....................more... |
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