http://www.aerotech.com All Aerotech Press Releases! en-us Copyright 2006 Aerotech.COM http://backend.userland.com/rss/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.aerotech.com/images/feedlogohder.gif http://www.aerotech.com Aerotech?s PRO Series are low cost, side seal, hard cover, ball-screw-driven linear stages available in 68 standard models with travels from 50 mm to 1500 mm. Their rugged design makes them ideal for difficult industrial environments such as those found in laser machining. A wide variety of travels, widths, speeds, and load capabilities allow you to choose a stage perfectly tailored to your application. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/502.html Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST The APT series high-precision pan and tilt mounts combine proven high-precision mechanics with industry-leading control technology in a single, unified package. The drive mechanism includes a unique gear preloading feature that self-adjusts for the effects of wear and temperature variation, resulting in no degradation in positioning performance over the life of the product. A built-in Aerotech Ensemble controller responds to motion commands via an Ethernet connection, or it can be programmed to operate in a stand-alone configuration. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/500.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Aerotech's Enhanced Throughput Module (ETM) improves positioning performance of high-dynamic motion systems by directly measuring unwanted motion of the machine base and communicating it back to the controller for compensation. By working in concert with Aerotech controllers, the ETM allows the servo system to compensate for dynamic motion artifacts and to do a superior job of executing the desired motion path. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/495.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST Aerotech?s ANT130-L cross-roller bearing direct-drive stages combine high speed, accuracy, resolution, repeatability, and reliability into a compact profile and small footprint with travels from 35 mm to 160 mm. The ANT130-L provides 1 nm resolution, 50 nm repeatability, 250 nm accuracy, and 3 nm in-position stability. The ANT130-L is the ultimate solution for high-accuracy alignment, inspection, positioning, and measurement stations. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/477.html Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST ANT95-XY dual-axis linear-motor stages provide nanometer-level performance in a 60 mm profile package with either 25 mm x 25 mm or 50 mm x 50 mm travel. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/460.html Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST AGS15000 series Cartesian gantries are designed for ultra-precision, high-dynamic contouring. The planar design minimizes dynamic pitch errors at the workpoint. These gantry systems provide outstanding performance and versatility in a wide range of automation platforms including precision micromachining, stencil cutting, fuel cell manufacturing, printed electronics, flat sheet processing, high-speed pick-and-place, automated assembly, vision inspection, dispensing stations, and high-accuracy inspection. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/446.html Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 EST ANT95-L stages utilize advanced direct-drive technology, pioneered by Aerotech, to achieve the highest level of positioning performance with resolution of 5 nm, repeatability of 50 nm, and accuracy of 250 nm. The ANT95-L is offered in both 25 mm and 50 mm travels. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/445.html Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST AGR series motorized rotary stages offer significant improvements in speed, load capacity, and long-term positioning performance versus previous generations of worm-gear-drive stages. The AGR series address a wide range of applications for general purpose positioning in laboratory and industrial uses. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/432.html Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST The LaserTurn® 1 is an integrated linear-rotary motion subsystem that combines automated material handling with high performance direct-drive linear and rotary motion to provide the highest throughput, highest accuracy, cylindrical laser processing system available. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/430.html Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST By combining the servo and scanner control into a single platform, Aerotech's Nmark SSaM Scanner Controller makes it possible to mark large features by combining continuous motion of the servo axis with simultaneous marking by the scanner. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/420.html Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST AGC motorized mechanical goniometers are used in applications where 90° of angular travel is needed with the payload at the center of rotation, or where two axes of rotation are needed about a common point. AGC goniometers can be mounted to standard optical tables, as well as standard Aerotech rotary stages, to provide roll, pitch, and yaw about a common 3-axis intersection. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/416.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST The ALS130H, with its sub-nanometer resolution, superior bi-directional repeatability, and exceptional low-velocity performance is the unparalleled solution for high performance test, measurement, inspection, and other demanding applications. The ALS130H employs a center-driven, non-cogging linear motor as the driving element http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/415.html Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Precision motion control products and systems manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of Aerotech KK located near Tokyo, Japan. Under the leadership of Managing Director Mr. Tadashi Imai, the new full-service subsidiary will provide application engineering, sales, and customer service for Japan as well as support for customers and sales channel partners in the greater region. Aerotech KK joins Aerotech's other full-service subsidiaries in the U.K. and Germany. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/404.html Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST Aerotech's Nanotranslation Crossed-Roller (ANT-LX) stages incorporate direct-drive technology to offer the robust, accurate, and high-speed positioning necessary for mass production of precision devices. ANT-LX performance includes 2 nm linear resolution, ±0.3 µm accuracy, ±0.05 µm repeatability, 5 g acceleration, 500 mm/s velocity, a maximum load up to 8 kg, and a standardized, universal base-mounting pattern that allows the use of this flexible stage family in a wide range of configurations. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/403.html Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST The SolarScribe automation series is the most comprehensive photovoltaic panel scribing system available today. It includes both mechanical and air-bearing versions of split-axis and gantry-style systems for maximum application flexibility. All design elements have been optimized to provide maximum throughput while maintaining tight control of geometric characteristics like dynamic straightness. In addition, because each customer and solar technology application has its own set of requirements, Aerotech has designed the SolarScribe system to include a multitude of options like multi-head scan axes, Z and theta correction axes, and machine base/isolation systems. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/398.html Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST Aerotech is now offering its completely updated and redesigned brochure titled Automation Solutions for Laser Processing, Medical Device Manufacturing, and Life Sciences. The brochure features our latest advanced systems and components used in laser processing and medical applications, including the LaserTurn 1, 2, and 5, as well as systems for laser cutting, welding, ablation, and marking. Of course, we?ve included an expanded line of motion systems and components specifically designed for the medical industry, including those for stent, guidewire, catheter, cannulae, hypotube, and endoscope manufacturing, hermetic seam welding, IOL and contact lens manufacturing, DNA and proteomics research, and much more. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/391.html Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST The PRO165 is a rugged, value-driven linear stage from Aerotech that is ideal for applications requiring debris protection and medium travel, mid-tier positioning performance. It is similar in design to the ATS115 series, providing additional load carrying capability with larger bearings and a wider cross-section. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/373.html Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST Aerotech?s ARMS series direct-drive rotary motion simulators provide superior angular rates, accelerations, and positioning for the testing of inertial components and systems such as MEMS, gyroscopes, inertial measurement units, avionics, and accelerometers. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/361.html Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST Leading edge manufacturing, such as that in the semiconductor and data storage industries, demands positioning tolerances beyond the capability of conventional ball-screw and mechanical-bearing positioning systems. The ABL1500, with its fully active preload, exceptionally high stiffness, and excellent geometric characteristics, was designed specifically to meet the needs of the most demanding applications. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/362.html Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST Aerotech?s ABRT series rotary air-bearing stages provide 360-degree continuous travel with resolution to 0.027 arc sec. Velocity stability and error motion performance are exceptional. Payload capacity is up to 69 kg due to the outstanding radial and axial stiffness. The ABRT is designed to meet the exacting requirements of DVD mastering, wafer inspection, high precision metrology applications, X-ray diffraction systems, optical inspection and fabrication, and MEMS/nanotechnology device fabrication. http://www.aerotech.com/pressbox/release.cfm/ID/343.html Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 EST