Article: "Does This Scan? Scan Head Technology for Micromachining and Ultrafast Lasers"
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in: Electro Optics Magazine
Precision micromachining applications demand high speed and superior accuracy. Increasingly, there is also a need to process 3D geometries, requiring multiple-axis systems and synchronization between the galvo axis and linear axis. In this month's edition of Electro Optics Magazine, Greg Blackman interviews Aerotech's Advanced Automation Division Manager, Ron Rekowski, about the challenges faced by laser and scanner system manufacturers supplying components for precision micromachining tasks.
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Article: "Performing the Architectural Flip-Flop"
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in: Drives & Controls
There are two basic architectures for supervisory and control automation: distributed and centralized. Historically, design patterns have migrated between these two architectures and will continue to do so in the future. But will one win out?
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Article: "Motion Control Advances for Micromachining"
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in: MICROmanufacturing
Key motion requirements for mechanical and laser micromachining systems include high dynamic contour accuracy, repeatability, speed and a flexible, advanced motion controller. Accurate and fast micromachining depends on carefully integrating mechanical, electrical, control and software elements. This article discusses the common micromachining motion system components and how they are combined to create a successful micromachining system.
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Article: "Harmonic Cancellation Algorithms Enable Precision Motion Control"
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in: Motion System Design
Periodic disturbances are commonplace in precision motion control applications; any oscillatory or rotational motion generates some periodic error in both the active and ancillary motion axes. Harmonic cancellation algorithms, when properly applied, give control system engineers an additional tool that is both effective and easily analyzed with common frequency domain techniques — to eliminate tracking errors in precision motion systems. They apply when either the servo command or disturbance is largely periodic — for example, in machine tools, data storage systems, and sensor testing.
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Article: "Quality Test & Inspection: Position Synchronized Output"
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in: Quality Magazine
Knowing the precise position at the moment of sensor triggering has powerful implications in a number of test and inspection applications. From defect detection and repair to surface mapping and profiling, the field of applications requiring a tight relationship between sensor output and location in 2- or 3-dimensional space is large and growing. Aerotech's Position Synchronized Output uses innovative circuitry to deliver the actual encoder-based positional information in real time.
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Article: "Design and Implementation of Remote Control System for Reactor Vessel Weld Inspection Manipulator"
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in: AUTOMATIKA: Journal for Control, Measurement, Electronics, Computing and Communications
This paper describes the design and implementation of a remote control system for a weld inspection system used on nuclear reactor vessels. The system is based on the Automation 3200 that features a client-server TCP/IP software architecture that allows the operator to perform the entire inspection procedure remotely over a network.
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Article: "Compact Linear Motor Gantry"
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in: Design News
Optimized gantry uses compact footprint to target dynamic contouring applications.
Aerotech's new small-footprint AGS1500 gantry was designed for precise contouring accuracy in 2D space. The AGS1500 incorporates a variety of innovations in mechanical design as well as advanced control techniques that reduce angular errors, significantly improve contouring accuracy, and increase gantry speed and throughput.
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Article: "New Life: Advances in Laser Machining Key to Stent Market Growth "
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in: MICROmanufacturing
Laser machining promises to help stent manufacturers meet the significant production challenges that remain. Laser-workstation motion components, controllers (software), and the lasers themselves have led to many recent advances, and are the focus of this article.
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Article: "Aerotech Positioning Stage has Nanometre Precision"
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in: Engineering Talk
The University of Southampton's ORC (Optoelectronics Research Centre) uses an Aerotech ABL9000 series air-bearing stage and A3200 motion controller for groundbreaking research into direct UV laser writing of integrated optical circuits on specialized glass substrates and on its own patented 'flat' optical cable.
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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: "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: "Linear Motors Application Guide"
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A tutorial guide to the history, design, and application of linear motors.
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