Aerotech Motion Control News

Photovoltaic Solutions Brochure Now Online

12 Nov 2009

View or download the PDF of our latest industry brochure: Automation Solutions for Solar Panel Inspection and Scribing. The brochure features Aerotech's solar cell manufacturing or testing platforms, ranging from small format systems for R&D to full-size production panel processing systems.

You Are Invited to the ASPE Spring Meeting: Control of Precision Systems

12 Nov 2009

Dr. Stephen Ludwick, Director of Manufacturing will present "Fundamentals of Precision System Control" at the American Society for Precision Engineering 2010 Spring Topical Meeting. This full-day tutorial will present an overview of the control of precision systems, from the viewpoint of practical applications of control principles.

Aerotech's Overview Video Highlights Corporate Milestones

29 Oct 2009

Aerotech takes you on a visual tour of our state-of-the-art facilities with special emphasis on market-specific capabilities, our award-winning product lines, and worldwide customer service.

ICALEO 2009: Hermetic Seam Welding Demonstration

29 Oct 2009

Join Aerotech at ICALEO 2009 in Orlando, Florida on November 2-5, where we will demonstrate one of our latest developments in laser processing.

See New Engineered Systems in the Latest Edition of Aerotech's Resource Guide

15 Oct 2009

Aerotech's updated Resource Guide features new engineered systems including a Solar Panel Scribing System, a Four-Axis Ion Beam Optics Polishing System, and a Direct-Drive Open-Aperture Z Stage. Read on for more information and to view the products.

Exhibiting Motion Control Around the Globe

15 Oct 2009

This October and November, Aerotech will participate in Trade Show events across the globe. Find us in your part of the world for demonstrations of our precision motion control and positioning components.

Hermetic Seam Welding Video

01 Oct 2009

Watch Aerotech's HermeSys? 4-axis, high-throughput, seam-welding system in action. The HermeSys? is tailored specifically for the cardiac pacemaker laser-welding process. Our latest video demonstrates the system at work.

Visit Aerotech at Pack Expo and Semicon Europa

01 Oct 2009

Visit Aerotech at Pack Expo and Semicon Europa this year, where we will showcase our latest product developments.

Visit Aerotech at ASPE's 24th Annual Meeting

17 Sep 2009

The American Society for Precision Engineering's Annual Meeting is the premier international conference for machine design, metrology, applied control systems, and high-tolerance manufacturing. This year Aerotech will present our line of nanotechnology stages.

Design News' Golden Mousetrap Awards Honor Three of Aerotech's Products

17 Sep 2009

Design News' Golden Mousetrap Awards are reserved for the most innovative and creative engineering designs of the year. Aerotech is honored to be a finalist in the Motion Control/Automation category three times over this year.

Great Deals on Surplus Products

03 Sep 2009

Get great deals on surplus products, demo equipment, or discontinued parts and components. Visit our Customer Service Department online for a complete list of our current offerings, or read on to see our Featured Deal.

In Search of Dark Energy: Aerotech Plants its Flag at the South Pole

03 Sep 2009

Aerotech is proud to be an integral part of the largest telescope ever deployed at the South Pole. The ten-meter diameter South Pole Telescope (SPT) is a tool that allows astronomers to explore dark energy, the gravitationally repulsive force that many believe is accelerating the expansion of our universe.

Automation Control Solutions Brochure Available in Japanese

20 Aug 2009

We have recently translated our latest brochure, Automation Control Solutions, into Japanese. This brochure highlights Aerotech's complete lines of high-performance automation controllers and software, drives, linear and rotary motors, and the benefits and features of each.

LLNL wins an R&D 100 Award and Aerotech is Part of the Team

20 Aug 2009

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Precision Robotic Assembly Machine for Building Nuclear Fusion Ignition Targets has been selected by an independent judging panel and editors of R&D Magazine as one of the 100 most technologically significant products introduced in the past year... and Aerotech motion products helped make it happen!

Stages Refurbished and Recertified By The Pros

29 Jul 2009

We can refurbish and recertify almost any Aerotech stage to original specifications for a fraction of the cost of buying a new or similar replacement stage.

Pan & Tilt Mounts Expand Product Line for Security, Defense, and Surveillance

29 Jul 2009

Building on Aerotech's extensive experience in building gimbals, optical mounts, and motion simulators for the military, government agencies, academic institutions, and private industry, the APT series of high-precision pan and tilt mounts expands our product line to further meet the needs of the security, defense, and surveillance markets worldwide.

PRO165LM Linear Stage Offers Cost-Effective Precision Performance

16 Jul 2009

The PRO165LM is a high-performance linear motor stage that is as accurate as it is versatile, providing a cost-effective alternative for precision applications.

Ensemble, Soloist, and A3200 Now Include Handy Quick-Start Guides

16 Jul 2009

Enjoy easier setup and configuration with the help of the step-by-step instructions in each custom guide.

Visit Aerotech's Updated Customer Service Portal

02 Jul 2009

Aerotech has a wealth of technical information to support you and the products you purchased. Now even more features are available to help you find your answers quickly.

1 nm Resolution, 50 nm Repeatability, 250 nm Accuracy, and 3 nm In-Position Stability with Aerotech's Latest Long-Travel Nanopositioner

02 Jul 2009

Aerotech's ANT130-L nano Motion Technology (nMT) stages feature nanometer resolution, repeatability, accuracy, and in-position stability, all while offering travels from 25 to 160 mm. With its low profile and outstanding performance characteristics, the ANT130-L is the ultimate solution for high-accuracy alignment, inspection, positioning, and measurement stations.

Discounted Clearance Items

19 Jun 2009

The ATS115 (now called PRO115) is Aerotech's smallest hard cover, side-sealed stage design. Competitive pricing coupled with Aerotech's reputation for producing high-quality linear motion devices make the ATS115 an attractive stage for medium-performance applications.

Enhanced Throughput Module Significantly Improves Dynamic Performance of High-Dynamic Motion Systems

19 Jun 2009

Aerotech's Enhanced Throughput Module (ETM) improves the positioning performance of high-dynamic motion systems by directly measuring the unwanted motion of the machine base and communicating this information back to the controller.

Aerotech Brochures Now in German, French, and Korean

19 Jun 2009

Many Aerotech brochures are now available in a variety of languages including English, German, French, and Korean. Each of our brochures provides a wealth of information on motion control solutions designed for your specific market.

Visit Aerotech at CLEO 2009 and ATX East

22 May 2009

We invite you to visit Aerotech at CLEO 2009, Booth 1726, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland, June 2-4. Aerotech will also exhibit at the Automation Techology Expo East at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York, Booth 3330, June 9-11.

Laser Processing in Stent Production

22 May 2009

The diameter of a human hair is approximately 100 microns, while the entire wall thickness of the material in a stent is 25% the thickness of a human hair. By reviewing these numbers, it is easy to understand the difficulties of ensuring quality stent manufacturing. But what is the best method of production to meet these tight tolerances?�

Discounted Clearance Items

30 Apr 2009

Get great deals on surplus products, demo equipment, or discontinued parts and components.

Advancing the State-of-the-Art in Nanopositioning 5 nm resolution with 25 and 50 mm travel and 500 mm/s velocity - nanopositioning like you've never seen it before

30 Apr 2009

Aerotech's NanoTranslation (ANT) series stages are high-performance, non-cogging, noncontact, high-speed, high-resolution, and high-accuracy. With an industry-leading 5 nm minimum incremental step size combined with 25 and 50 mm travel and 500 mm/s velocity, the ANT95 series advances the state-of-the-art in high-precision nanometer-scale motion control.

Visit Aerotech at Aerospace 2009, Stand G140, in Munich

31 Mar 2009

We invite you to visit Aerotech in stand G140 at Aerospace 2009, the global aerospace engineering exhibition at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany, April 21-23.

Laser Processing and Micromachining Brochure

31 Mar 2009

We are pleased to introduce the latest version of the Aerotech Capabilities in Laser Processing and Micromachining brochure. The brochure outlines Aerotech laser processing and micromachining automation solutions that have provided our customers with higher throughput while improving finished part quality.

Visit Us at Defense & Security 2009 Booth 400

17 Mar 2009

We invite you to visit Aerotech in Booth 400 at Defense & Security 2009 held at the Orlando World Center in Orlando, FL, April 14-16.

Direct-Drive Goniometers for Test and Calibration

17 Mar 2009

Aerotech goniometers offer standard performance of up to �50 �rad accuracy, �2.5 �rad repeatability, and 0.063 �rad resolution, while at the same time providing smooth motion in a 24/7 continuous-duty industrial environment. We also specialize in even higher performance models. Oh, and I almost forgot... we've got goniometers available with up to 1500 lb load capacity.

Get the Automation Control Solutions Brochure

17 Mar 2009

Aerotech's Automation Control Solutions brochure highlights solutions to common — and some not so common — motion control applications. It includes high-performance automation controllers and software, drives, linear and rotary motors, and the benefits and features of each. Get your copy today!

LaserTurn 1 Wins Engineers' Choice Award

27 Feb 2009

Aerotech's LaserTurn® 1 cylindrical laser machining system has won the prestigious 2008 Control Engineering Engineers' Choice Award in the category of Motors & Motion Systems.

Get the Automation Control Solutions Brochure

27 Feb 2009

Aerotech's Automation Control Solutions brochure highlights our complete lines of high-performance automation controllers and software, drives, linear and rotary motors, and the benefits and features of each. Get your copy today!

Visit Aerotech at MD&M West 2009

10 Feb 2009

We invite you to visit Aerotech in Booth 2888 at MD&M West 2009 held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, February 10-12.

AGS15000 Gantry Optimized for Precise Contouring

10 Feb 2009

AGS15000 series Cartesian gantry systems are designed for ultra-precision, high dynamic contouring to provide outstanding performance and versatility in a wide range of automation platforms.

Visit Aerotech at Photonics West

22 Jan 2009

We invite you to visit Aerotech at Photonics West 2009 held at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA. January 27-29.

AGR Worm-Drive Rotary Stage

22 Jan 2009

AGR Series motorized rotary stages have just raised the bar in the worm-drive rotary stage market.

ANT-LXV Direct-Drive Vertical Translation Stage

11 Dec 2008

Aerotech's ANT-LXV stages combine speed, accuracy, resolution, repeatability, and the reliability of direct-drive within an extremely small footprint for high-performance, space-constrained vertical translation.

See Our Upgraded FAQ Section

11 Dec 2008

Aerotech upgraded our FAQ section to provide a more informative and helpful experience for our customers.

Ensemble/Soloist Certified for Ethernet/IP

19 Nov 2008

Aerotech announces the development and ODVA certification of the EtherNet/IP? fieldbus for their Ensemble? multi-axis and Soloist? single-axis controllers.

Aerotech's Cartesius Series Cartesian Robots

19 Nov 2008

Cartesius, Aerotech's industrial strength Cartesian robot, is built on Aerotech Producer Series linear stages and is ideal for many automation applications including pick and place, assembly, test and inspection, dispensing stations, and many more.