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Providing Innovative Systems Solutions for Aerospace/Defense/Government Laboratories/ Educational Institutions/Research and Development
For over 40 years, Aerotech has manufactured precision, high performance single- and multi-axis motion simulators, linear and rotary positioning systems, state-of-the-art controllers and drives for businesses and organizations requiring cutting-edge technologies and innovative systems.
Our technology incorporates ultra-high accuracy single- or multi-axis air bearings, high-accuracy mechanical bearings, and advanced networked linear and PWM drive systems supported by a sophisticated software architecture. Leading manufacturing companies and R & D organizations around the world depend on Aerotech’s precision positioning systems for their most critical applications in system development and test. Designed for years of use, our high-performance systems require little or no maintenance, thereby providing the lowest cost of ownership.
Aerotech provides hundreds of solutions for high-accuracy systems including many for high vacuum (10-7 torr) and cleanroom environments. Our equipment is used for testing electro-optical systems, high-performance laser processing, materials testing and manufacturing, target tracking, satellite sensor calibration and verification, scanning, optical pointing, repeatability, and life-cycle testing for quality control. While we use standard products when available, we can customize our products with minimal development time. Our engineering team can draw on its many areas and years of expertise to provide a complete custom solution suited to your specific application.
High Performance Single-Axis Motion Simulators – ARMS Series
Aerotech’s single axis motion simulators are ideally suited for the testing of MEMS, gyroscopes, accelerometers, and inertial guidance components and systems. The ARMS series direct-drive motion simulators provide superior angular rates, positioning, acceleration, and programmable motion profiles. They are available in three frame sizes with different stack heights offering a variety of performance levels.
Highest Performance Multi-Axis Motion Systems
In addition, we produce many multi-axis motion simulator systems for optical, gyro, and MEMS testing; inertial navigation; and target tracking. These come in many sizes, accuracies, and payload capabilities to meet the most demanding requirements. When coupled with our controls, Aerotech motion systems perform high-accuracy angular positioning and scanning for characterization and test of multi-spectral sensors, inertial gyros, missile seekers, and MEMS. Our AOM and AMG product lines are also used for high accuracy, closed-loop target tracking with active and passive sensors, antennas, and telescopes.
Complete System Capability
Our linear and rotary air- and/or mechanical-bearing stages can
be assembled into multi-axis systems for measuring component surfaces
or positioning of payloads to sub-micron accuracy. Typical systems
range from 25 mm travel to 1.5 meters of travel. Load capabilities
of up to 455 kg (1000 lb) are not uncommon for our systems. We
engineer, manufacture, and test all of our components and systems
in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities which include
a large, ISO 6 (class 1000) cleanroom as well as an environmental
test capability. By providing a complete system solution, our
customers’ integration time, program risks, and development
costs are significantly reduced.
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High-Precision Rotary and
Linear Motion Components and Systems
Aerotech offers the most diverse line of direct-drive rotary and linear systems utilizing air or mechanical bearings:
• Rotary stages
• Linear stages
• Goniometric cradles
• Optical mounts and gimbal systems
• Single- and multi-axis motion simulators
• Single- and multi-axis rate tables
• Two-axis motion simulation
Many of these systems are offered with sub-arc-second and nanometer accuracy, and system bandwidths of up to 200 Hz.
Make Your Products in the Factory
Advanced Motion Simulators and
Electro-Optic Motion Systems
Aerotech produces many single-axis rotary systems, multi-axis motion simulators, and multi-axis gimbal systems for optical testing, gyro testing, inertial navigation testing and calibration, and target tracking.
Aerotech controls can synchronize up to 32 axes to handle the most complex NDT scanning systems, laser processing machines, or today's Ground Support Equipment applications.
Prove Your Equipment in the Field
Precision Pointing Systems and
IP66-Rated Gimbals and Pedestals
Range tracking, electro-optical beam steering, and surveillance applications regularly use Aerotech rotary systems.
Many of our systems can be qualified for operation from
-20°C to 70°C.
Our direct-drive gimbals provide highly accurate pointing and tracking systems. Customers use our systems to field-qualify their sensors, lasers, and antenna systems.
Reach the Stars
Vacuum-Compatible Motion Systems and Celestial
and Satellite Tracking Mounts
Aerotech has provided thousands of axes for high vacuum (up to 10-7 torr) and cleanroom (up to ISO Class 1) environments.
Aerotech specializes in configuring our positioners with low outgassing materials to provide automation in space-rated environments.
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