It doesn’t get any easier than this: Define the number of axes for the Mother-board, click, and done. maxon motors goes one step toward simplicity for users. EPOS2 Module Motherboard with attached EPOS2 Module 36/2. On the right EPOS2 Module Motherboard for four axes. For the EPOS2 Module 36/2 positioning controller, maxon motor offers a motherboard that can be applied with just a few simple steps to suit drive systems with up to 11 axes. In respect to flexibility and modular design, the (...)
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Electro piston? To answer customers’ demands
At the Hannover Messe Preview I discussed with the specialists of Technische Antriebselemente GmbH. This company located in Hamburg is specialised in drive technology and linear systems. They just launched a new electro piston… let’s have a look at it. Many companies try to replace pneumatic or hydraulic pistons by electrical ones. Technische Antriebselemente GmbH now offers them an interesting alternative. The new electro piston benefits from a patented technology without any electric (...)
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MD2 Amplifier - and controller module
The digital amplifier - and controller module MD2 has been especially developed for actuating hydraulic valves under extreme ambient conditions. Wherever moisture, vibrations, higher temperatures or fluctuating supply voltages occur, the application of this module is appropriate. It fulfils the requirements of a simple installation and commissioning without the necessity of special programming knowledge. The digital amplifier – and controller module is characterised by its robust and (...)
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maxon motor launches configurable DC drives
On the Swiss drive specialist’s microsite, you can find innovative brushed DC motors, planetary gearheads and sensors. The performance features of the precision drives are impressive, but it is a special service that sets them apart: DCX motors, GPX gearheads and ENX encoders can be configured and ordered online. Cross section of a maxon DCX drive system. © 2012 maxon motor ag “We have invested all our know-how in the maxon DCX program. By optimizing the subassemblies and using (...)
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Drive selection on the Internet
With the maxon selection program customers have a new, fast and easy way to find the right drive with just a few parameters to enter. A new web tool by maxon motor, the leading provider of precision drives and systems, is now available at selection.maxonmotor.com. The “maxon selection program” (MSP) looks for appropriate drive systems that match the individual specifications of the user. In the simplest case scenario, the user only has to enter the supply voltage, the load speed and the load (...)
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New Formulae Handbook for Drive Technology
maxon motor provides effective help for drive selection. The extensive collection with illustrations and descriptions includes formulae, terminology and explanations of the calculations that are relevant for drive systems. A flow chart provides assistance in selecting the right drive for each purpose. The maxon formula compendium contains formulas, terminology and explanations for calculations concerning drive systems. The extensive collection with illustrations, descriptions and a flow (...)
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Moog launches maximum dynamic brushless servo motors
Moog Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announced the launch of its comprehensive range of ‘Maximum Dynamic Brushless Servo Motors (MD Series)’. Highly flexible servo motor available in a wide range of flange sizes will help machine builders increase productivity and performance (Photo Moog). The MD Series Servo Motor addresses the evolving needs for higher dynamics through increased angular acceleration (ratio of peak torque to inertia) and higher performance (...)
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The GP 16 spindle drive - Feed forces of up to 400 N
Maxon’s spindle drive program will be extended with the new size 16 mm. This is also an easily configurable complete system with integrated axial bearing for high loads. Version with metric M6 spindle or Ø 5 mm ball screw. In mechanical engineering, it is often necessary to find a solution for converting rotary motion into powerful linear motion. Precision spindles combined with DC motors make it possible to transform rotary motion into axial motion. Gearheads, motors, encoders and (...)
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Agathon bearing - for performing various types of movement
The special machine construction and the precision automation provide many different forms of movement as special applications: whether to tighten (e.g. spindle), or handling of workpieces, or even holding and guiding tools (etc.). Agathon pillar guides can be used for various types of loads (static, swiveling, alternating), respectively, for up to highly dynamic movements. The typical stick-slip, usual for sliding guides, does not exist in correspondingly designed rolling guides. Even (...)
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New servo controller: user-friendliness and outstanding performance
Following the ESCON’s launch during fall 2011, maxon motor’s new series of servo controllers welcomes its second family member; the ESCON 50/5. The compact, powerful 4-quadrant PWM servo controller offers efficient control of permanent-magnet activated brushed DC motors and brushless EC motors up to approximately 250 Watts. As part of the ESCON family, it is the embodiment of unrivaled power density in the field of servo controller technology. The ESCON 50/5 has excellent control properties (...)