Aerotech, Inc. - Product Announcements

Aerotech NanoTranslation (ANT95-XY, ANT95-XY-H) cross-roller-bearing, linear motor, dual-axis stages are the newest release and continue the evolution of ANT series stages. The ANT95-XY and ANT95-XY-H are three-piece designs that allow travel in two dimensions (X and Y). The sleek design provides an extremely low profile of only 60 mm and a compact footprint. (read more)

Aerotech's BMS series brushless, slotless motors represent the ultimate in high-performance rotary motors. Available in standard NEMA frame sizes, these motors utilize a slotless rotor design for superior velocity smoothness and control. Featuring rare-earth neodymium iron boron magnets and a high pole-count rotor, the BMS series provides maximum torque and acceleration in a small package. (read more)

Aerotech's Soloist™ is a single-axis servo controller that combines a power supply, amplifier, and position controller in a single package. It can control up to four tasks simultaneously, as well as handle variables and manage I/O. The Soloist™ also has high-speed position latch inputs and advanced data logging capabilities. (read more)

The Ensemble Epaq is Aerotech's next-generation, stand-alone controller for applications from basic laboratory experimentation and general purpose positioning to advanced OEM systems. The Ensemble Epaq provides up to six axes of motion control in one integrated, stand-alone package. (read more)

Aerotech ANT95-L linear direct-drive stages combine high speed, accuracy, resolution, repeatability, and reliability into a compact package. Performance includes 5 g acceleration, 500 mm/s velocity, 1 nm resolution, 50 nm repeatability, and 250 nm accuracy. ANT95-L is offered in both 25 mm and 50 mm travels. (read more)

AGS15000 series Cartesian gantries are designed for ultra-precision, high-dynamic contouring. The planar design minimizes dynamic pitch errors at the workpoint. These gantry systems provide outstanding performance and versatility in a wide range of automation platforms including precision micromachining, stencil cutting, fuel cell manufacturing, printed electronics, flat sheet processing... (read more)

AGR series motorized rotary stages offer significant improvements in speed, load capacity, and long-term positioning performance versus previous generations of worm-gear-drive stages. The AGR stages address a wide range of applications for general purpose positioning in laboratory and industrial uses. (read more)

The LaserTurn^® 1 is an integrated linear-rotary motion subsystem that combines automated material handling with high performance direct-drive linear and rotary motion to provide the highest throughput, highest accuracy, cylindrical laser processing system available. (read more)

AGC motorized mechanical goniometers are used in applications where 90° of angular travel is needed with the payload at the center of rotation, or where two axes of rotation are needed about a common point. AGC goniometers can be mounted to standard optical tables, as well as standard Aerotech rotary stages, to provide roll, pitch, and yaw about a common 3-axis intersection. (read more)

Scanners have been used with servo axes to mark objects that exceed the operating envelope of the scanner. Applications were previously implemented using a move and expose sequence where the scanner would mark the part and the servo would reposition the part for a subsequent marking operation. (read more)

The SolarScribe automation series is the most comprehensive photovoltaic panel scribing system available today. It includes both mechanical and air-bearing versions of split-axis and gantry-style systems for maximum application flexibility. (read more)

Aerotech's ARMS series direct-drive rotary motion simulators provide superior angular rates, accelerations, and positioning for the testing of inertial components and systems such as MEMS, gyroscopes, inertial measurement units, avionics, and accelerometers. (read more)

Aerotech's ADRS series direct-drive rotary stages were designed to minimize stage height. The ultra-low profile of the stage reduces the effective working height of the system, minimizing "stack-up" related errors. (read more)

Aerotech's AVS100 series stages offer the ideal solution for applications that require very small incremental movements in elevation above a horizontal plane. Their small profiles and precise motion capability make these stages ideal for use in semiconductor wafer inspection and testing, fiberoptics assembly and inspection, automated tool alignment, machine vision, and more. (read more)

ALAR series direct-drive rotary stages provide superior angular positioning and velocity control with exceptionally large apertures, load capability, and very high speeds. With the combination of a large aperture and direct-drive motor, the ALAR series offers significant performance benefits compared to worm-drive large aperture stages. (read more)

Aerotech's AMG LP (Low Profile) position and rate gimbal mounts provide ultra-precise angular position, rate, and acceleration for development and production testing of a wide range of systems. The AMG LP series is ideal for directing optics, lasers, antennas, and sensors at high speed to precise pointing angles. (read more)

AGS1000 series Cartesian gantry systems put Aerotech's core technologies and extensive manufacturing capability to work for you, providing outstanding performance and versatility in a wide range of automation platforms. AGS1000 systems are ideal for applications such as high-speed pick-and-place, automated assembly, vision inspection, dispensing stations, and high-accuracy inspection. (read more)

Aerotech's ABRT series rotary air-bearing stages provide 360-degree continuous travel with resolution to 0.027 arc sec. Velocity stability and error motion performance are exceptional. Payload capacity is up to 69 kg due to the outstanding radial and axial stiffness. (read more)

The ABL1500 linear air-bearing stage, with its fully active preload, exceptionally high stiffness, and excellent geometric characteristics, was designed specifically to meet the needs of the most demanding applications. (read more)

The ALS130H, with its sub-nanometer resolution, superior bi-directional repeatability, and exceptional low-velocity performance is the unparalleled solution for high performance test, measurement, inspection, and other demanding applications. The ALS130H employs a center-driven, non-cogging linear motor as the driving element. (read more)

Aerotech's AMG position and rate gimbal mounts provide ultra-precise angular position, rate, and acceleration for development and production testing of a wide range of systems. The AMG series is ideal for directing optics, lasers, antennas, and sensors at high speed to very precise pointing angles. (read more)

The Ndrive® MP digital servo amplifier is the ultra compact, high-performance discrete drive option for the Automation 3200 motion system. Only 41 mm wide by 141 mm high by 107 mm deep, the Ndrive® MP is capable of driving brushless, DC brush-type servomotors and stepper motors. (read more)

The BLMFS5 series "flat" linear motors provide 25% more power, in an equivalent envelope, than competing models from other manufacturers. This is achieved through a proprietary manufacturing process and laminated iron-core design, and is based on Aerotech's extensive experience designing and manufacturing both "flat" and "U-channel" linear motors. (read more)

The 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 PRO115 an attractive stage for medium-performance applications. (read more)

The ALS1000 is a compact, high-performance stage that is as accurate as it is versatile. It provides a small cross section, small payload capacity, cost-effective alternative for precision applications where a small footprint and environmental protection are required. (read more)