Article: "Solar Nears Tipping Point"
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in: Design News
As solar cell production gains momentum, manufacturers are focused on higher efficiency, sustainable quality, and incorporating more automation. Gain insight into how solar cell manufacturers are leveraging the latest precision motion control technologies, robotics, networked automation inspection stations, and automation solutions to make more units at a lower cost.
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Article: "Controller Retrofit Solutions"
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in: Design News
The high cost of new machine tools has many manufacturers considering re-control of their existing machinery. Re-control projects allow manufacturers to realize significant cost savings while modernizing the control system, which is typically the backbone of the machine tool itself. The Aerotech A3200 Digital Automation Platform has played a key role in accomplishing these objectives for many large global manufacturers.
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Article: "Laser Processing in Stent Production"
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in: Today's Medical Developments
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?
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Article: "The Need for Speed"
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in: Design News
Packaging OEMs look to advanced software solutions and linear servos to boost system performance.
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Article: "Machine Vision Speeds PCB Solder-Joint Inspection"
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in: Vision Systems Design
The system combines servo motion, continuity testing, and solder-joint inspection in one unit for processing of automotive connectors.
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Article: "Resolution Resolved"
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in: Machine Design
System or stage resolution is often spelled out for motion controls as well as in vendor catalogs and Web site specifications. However, many misinterpret what the term truly means.
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Article: "Linear Motor Basics"
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in: Production Machining
A steady increase in practical industrial applications has secured a place for linear motors. Here's an overview of the various types of linear motors and what differentiates them from their rotary counterparts.
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Article: "How to Select and Install Air Bearing Stages"
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in: Design World
Air bearing stages are noted for their smooth, frictionless motion. A few tips and techniques will ensure you benefit from their advantages.
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Article: "Micropositioning Meets Mechatronics"
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in: Motion System Design
Compared to traditional methods, the mechatronic design approach is more of a holistic approach to product design, where the tradeoffs between different functional components (software, hardware, user interface, etc.) are carefully considered for their impact on overall performance.
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Article: "Motion Control Requirements for Hermetic Seam Welding"
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in: Today's Medical Development
A discussion of the motion control platform in regard to hermetic seam welding of sophisticated electronic devices implanted in the human body.
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Article: "Digitizing a Century of Astronomical Images"
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in: Photonics Spectra
Aerotech's ABL9000 air-bearing stage is put to use to efficiently digitize more than 500,000 photonegatives.
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Article: "Two-Photon Polymerization: A New Approach to Micromachining"
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in: Photonics Spectra
Femtosecond lasers enable microfabrication with resolution beyond the diffraction limit.
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Article: "Precise Triggering of External Events Based on Axis Position"
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in: Design News
An axis-based trigger in the controller can significantly improve part quality, reduce cycle time, and eliminate processing problems. This article discusses Aerotech's unique PSO (Position Synchronized Output) option, and how any application that requires precise data acquisition or process action linked to axis position can benefit from it.
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Article: "Applications Dictate Gimbal Selection"
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in: Laser Focus World
The choice between direct-drive and gear-driven gimbals and optical mounts presents an opportunity for a comparison of the pros and cons for each.
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Article: "Linear Motors Application Guide"
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A tutorial guide to the history, design, and application of linear motors.
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