XYZ-Theta - Motion in XYZ & Theta

Motion Control – High Force Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor Has Peak force of 35.8 lbs. (160 N)!

April 9th, 2026

Editor-Publisher

Motion Control – High Force Linear Motion Actuator

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The new LVCM-095-051-02 Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor from Moticont, has: High-force-to-size ratio, with 0.50 in. (12.7 mm) stroke. It can be used sub-micron positioning when an external high resolution position sensor is used. This Linear Voice Coil DC Servo Motor from Moticont has a continuous force rating of 35.8 lbs. (160 N) and a peak force of 113 lbs. (497.2 N) at a 10% duty cycle. Quiet and clean, this low inertia, non-commutated, long life brushless, “Made in America”, linear servo motor features: Zero cogging and zero backlash when connected directly to a load, and high acceleration/deceleration. Read more »

Motion Control – Application – FDA/Washdown System Excels with Special Linear Motion Shaft Assembly from LM76!

April 2nd, 2026

Editor-Publisher

Motion Control – FDA/Dairy Washdown System

E. Longmeadow, MA – — Motion Control – Application – Dairy machinery manufacturers are under intense scrutiny by FDA inspectors when it comes to FDA material and caustic washdown compliance. Recently, LM76 was called by a large US dairy packaging company to review a problematic portion of their filling line. Read more »

Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator from Equipment Solutions Features 200 Nano Meters Repeatability!

March 26th, 2026

Editor-Publisher

Motion Control – 200 Nano Meters Repeatability Actuator!

Forestville, CA, – — Motion Control – This LFA-0604 Linear Focus Actuator: Flexture guidance system, 6 millimeter clear aperture, 4 millimeters of linear motion, 90 G’s acceleration (no load), 200 nanometers positioning repeatability, non-contact electro-optic position sensor, direct SCA814 Servo Controlled Amplifier compatibility, 38mm x 24mm, 80 grams
Read more »

Motion Control – NEW! YouTube Channel features High Precision Stages from Optimal Engineering Systems!

March 19th, 2026

Editor-Publisher

Motion Control – OES YouTube Channel!

Van Nuys, CA —– Motion Control – Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has unveiled their new YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@oesmotioncontrolvideos. Checkout their new video featuring the AK110-10-15 Alpha-Beta Dual axis Goniometer Stage. Read more »

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

March 12th, 2026

Editor-Publisher

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. Read more »

Motion Control – Electromate Unveils Quantum Devices’ Cutting-Edge QM22 Series Miniature Encoder

March 5th, 2026

Editor-Publisher

Motion Control – Miniature Encoder!

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control – Electromate, a leading Canadian distributor of state-of-the-art industrial automation products, is proud to announce the addition of Quantum Devices’ latest innovation, the QM22 series of optical incremental encoders, to its comprehensive portfolio. Read more »

Motion Control – Miniature Hollow Core Voice Coil Servo Motor Is Only 0.625 in. in Diameter!

February 26th, 2026

Editor-Publisher

Motion Control – Miniature Linear Voice Coil Motor

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The HVCM-016-013-003-01 Hollow Core Voice Coil Motor, features an open aperture and high force-to-size ratio. This motion control miniature Linear DC Servo Motor from Moticont has a continuous force rating of 5.7 oz. (1.6 N) and a peak force of 17.9 oz (5.0 N) at a 10% duty cycle. Clean and quiet, this non-commutated, miniature brushless servo motor features: Zero cogging and zero backlash when connected directly to a load, high acceleration, deceleration and high speed. Read more »

Motion Control – Application – Minuteman Flange Blocks; 20 Million Cycles and Counting!

February 19th, 2026

Editor-Publisher

Motion Control – Flange Blocks Application

Read more »

Motion Control – Measure Very Small Angular Displacements Of Very Small Parts With Low Cost Digital Autocollimator

February 12th, 2026

Editor-Publisher

Motion Control – Miniature Autocollimator

Forestville, CA, Motion Control — 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. Read more »

Motion Control – High Precision, Low Profile, Compact 40 mm Motorized Rotary Stages!

February 5th, 2026

Editor-Publisher

Motion Control – 40 mm Diameter Rotary Stage!

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The AY110-40-01 Rotary Stage (pictured) from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) offers the users a high precision, low profile, compact motorized rotary stage. This precision stage with a diameter of 40 mm (1.575 in.) table is just 30 mm (1.181 in.) high and the footprint is only 133 mm by 57.5 mm (5.236 in. by 2.264 in.). Read more »