EMAIL US 01376 333333 ☰ News Mon 29th Nov 2021 - How can you achieve high power density for your applications? To meet the needs of power-hungry applications with limited component space, the Thomson Electrak MD was recently released. Find out more Mon 22nd Nov 2021 - Build a Better Form-Fill-Seal Machine Uniting key benefits such as ease of use, flexibility, and value Find out more Mon 15th Nov 2021 - High positioning accuracy, highly dynamic cyclic operation space savers When space is of the essence, Wittenstein’s right-angled gearboxes are the ideal solution. These are available in different types of gearing such as worm, bevel and hypoid Find out more Mon 8th Nov 2021 - Direct Drive Linear Motor Stages Go the Distance The DGL Series is one such linear stage that can carry high loads over a long travel distance. Find out more Tue 2nd Nov 2021 - What You Should Know About Frameless Motors A frameless motor is the active torque and speed producing part of a conventional motor, but without the shaft, bearings, housing or endbells. The frameless motor consists of only two parts: the rotor and stator. Find out more Thu 21st Oct 2021 - Thomson's Electrak® LL electric actuator with up to 100% duty cycle, long life and superior environmental protection Thomson a leading manufacturer of linear motion control solutions, has launched the Electrak LL electric linear actuator, a long-life, high-dutycycle component designed to work in the harshest environments and offer superior environmental protection. Find out more Tue 19th Oct 2021 - Revolutionise Packaging Performance Consumers are looking for greater functionality and variety in flexible packaging. Packagers are looking for higher productivity and quality in their production lines. From high-speed registration to simplified machine design and integrated platform development, perfect motion increases packaging speed, precision and flexibility. Find out more Mon 11th Oct 2021 - Trio Motion's FLEX-6-Nano Integrated EtherCat Controller delivers up to 64 axes of motion Size Isn’t Everything... a powerful, compact and flexible machine controller, Trio's Flex-6 Nano delivers up to 64 axes of motion, plugs directly onto it's EtherCAT Flexslice IO system and features it's Motion-iX core that includes IEC61131, PLCopen and robotics motion. Find out more Tue 5th Oct 2021 - RTA X-PLUS S Stepper Drives with STO (Safe Torque Off) function now available from Micromech RTA X-PLUS S stepping motor drive series with step and direction interface and direct mains input (110v AC to 230v AC) Find out more Mon 27th Sep 2021 - Smart Technologies Are Changing Packaging Performance The rise in consumer demand is driving the growing need for more throughput, more product per minute, and more repeatable and accurate performance of packaging machines. Find out more Tue 21st Sep 2021 - Create the perfect XYZ gantry system for your application with Parker Origa OSPE Belt driven actuators and a little help from Micromech. Using the OSP-E…BHD and BV belt driven actuators from the Parker Origa System Plus modular concept actuator range, Micromech have created a standard XYZ gantry assembly configurable to suit many applications. Find out more Tue 14th Sep 2021 - How to Select a Stepper Motor A stepper motor is part of a total mechanism that produces the necessary torque and speed (required load point) to provide motion to a load – to move it, focus it, lift it, inspect it Find out more Wed 8th Sep 2021 - Enhance Servo Drives Performance with these two mentoring sessions Watch Now on Demand Find out more Tue 7th Sep 2021 - High quality, cost effective stepper drives with EtherCAT from top Italian manufacturer R.T.A. available from Micromech R.T.A.’s excellent range of stepper drives is available from Micromech. Apart from being high quality and extremely cost-effective, R.T.A’.s stepper drives offer EtherCat among a host of other features. Find out more Tue 31st Aug 2021 - Achieve High-Precision Positioning Without the High Cost When it comes to point-to-point motion in high-speed automated systems, high-performance positioning often comes with a price. Although pick-and-place, inspection, dispensing and scanning machines require micron precision from a linear positioning stage, that level of precision is difficult to find in an economical device. Find out more Mon 23rd Aug 2021 - Discover More About Explosion Proof EX Servo Motor Certifications Article Posted by Parker's Electromechanical Team on Thursday 10th June, 2021 on the Parker Motion & Control Technology Blog Find out more Tue 17th Aug 2021 - The Big Debate – Stepper vs Servo What is the best motor technology to use in a motion control application? There are numerous technologies to create motion, from hydraulic to pneumatic or electromechanical. Find out more Thu 29th Jul 2021 - RTA’s CSD range of high quality, cost effective stepper drives with EtherCAT available from Micromech The CSD series of stepper drives from RTA is a range of ministep bipolar chopper drives suitable for driving medium-low power two-phase stepper motors with four, six or eight terminals Find out more Mon 26th Jul 2021 - Equip Your Linear Motion Stage for Challenging Environments When your motion system needs to position a load along a single axis with micron precision, a linear motion positioning stage is hard to beat. Find out more Mon 19th Jul 2021 - Complete Trio Motion Technology motion control solutions from Micromech, Trio’s only UK Solutions Partner. Are you are looking for complete motion control solution for your application from one manufacturer? Then call our technical sales team at Micromech. Find out more Mon 12th Jul 2021 - New Purpose for Compax3 Servo Drive in Rehabilitation Equipment Article Posted by Parker's Electromechanical Team on Saturday 29th May, 2021 on the Parker Motion & Control Technology Blog Find out more Mon 5th Jul 2021 - Frameless motor? Painless integration! Are you interested in frameless motors but daunted by the challenge of integrating one into your design? This concern has kept many machine design engineers from embedding these power and torque dense motors into their applications. Find out more Mon 28th Jun 2021 - How Does a Stepper Motor Work? A stepper motor is a simple two phase brushless synchronous motor containing a segmented magnetized rotor and a stator consisting of a prescribed number of electromagnetic coils. When energized, these coils create north and south polls that push or pull the segmented magnetized rotor to make it spin. Find out more Mon 21st Jun 2021 - Save up to 70% on ball screw costs Thomson precision-formed ball screws with P3 accuracy for precision applications Find out more Mon 14th Jun 2021 - Kollmorgen Is on the Perseverance Rover - And Extreme Environments Everywhere From the surface of Mars to the depths of the ocean, from the core of the earth to the core of the human body, Kollmorgen motion systems take on the most extreme environments. Find out more Tue 8th Jun 2021 - New from Akribis, the DGH range of Linear Stages for the highest precision applications The Akribis DGH series is a range of high precision modular direct drive linear slides utilising a direct drive linear motor positioning system. Find out more Thu 27th May 2021 - How to Select a Servo Drive A servo drive should be selected based on the specific servo motor used in the application. The motion requirements of the driven mechanism determines the voltage and current requirements of the servo motor – the key information required when selecting a servo drive. Find out more Mon 24th May 2021 - MC404-Z, the new low cost panel motion coordinator from Trio is available now from Micromech. The MC404-Z is a low cost panel mount Motion Coordinator, targeting high volume stepper applications. With just one version that has all features as standard, there is no requirement for axis configuration with Feature Codes before use. Find out more Mon 17th May 2021 - Let’s talk about stepper motor function, uses and benefits. Do you need a servo system, or can a more-affordable, easier-to-configure stepper system meet the requirements of one or more axes? Find out more Mon 10th May 2021 - Which type of linear stage should I choose? Micromech offers two series of Nippon Pulse high-performance, single-axis linear stages: nanopositioning SCR stages, and Acculine SLP stages. Both series are ideal for small-scale or limited-space applications Find out more Tue 4th May 2021 - Four Key Values to Determine Servo System Stability A stable servo system is essential for optimal machine performance, durability, safety, and consistent machine performance, which improves overall machine operation. Servo systems operate in various degrees of stability, with a fine line between stable and unstable. Find out more Wed 28th Apr 2021 - Alan Spinks Retirement: After many years of working at Micromech on our sales team, Alan Spinks is to retire at the end of April. Find out more Mon 26th Apr 2021 - Introducing Trio’s DX4 servo drives and MX motors. The all new drive and motor packages that provide performance and dependability, optimised in every detail to do more with less. The new Trio DX4 range of drives and motors is available from Micromech now. The all range new servo drive and motor packages that provide performance and dependability. Optimised in every detail to do more with less and with features to deliver scalable servo-based solutions in demanding motion centric machine automation. Find out more Mon 19th Apr 2021 - What’s the difference between a motion controller and a driver? There are numerous terms that float around the motion control world and they can sometimes be confusing to novice engineers. Find out more Mon 12th Apr 2021 - Are you tired of the complexities, hazards and expense of traditional hydraulic systems? Access Thomson's new white paper and discover a better actuator solution suitable for many applications Find out more Mon 29th Mar 2021 - How Does a Servo Drive Work? Kollmorgen Experts Explain Check out Kollmorgen's post explaining how servo drives work, including the various types, functions and features you can use to achieve the perfect motion profile for your needs. Find out more Thu 25th Mar 2021 - Micromech is excited to announce that as of 1st April we will become Trio’s ‘UK solutions partner’! We are excited to announce the strengthening of our long standing business relationship with Trio Motion Technology. Find out more Tue 23rd Mar 2021 - Are you sure you've been selecting the right ball screws? Choosing the right ball screw can ensure machine accuracy, repeatability, long life and reduced total cost of ownership Find out more Tue 16th Mar 2021 - Kollmorgen are bringing back there popular AKD2G drive setup webinar! One of Kollmorgen's most popular webinars is back! Join them to become an all-around expert in AKD2G drive setup. Find out more Mon 8th Mar 2021 - Success Story from Kollmorgen - Enhancing Precision While Reducing Size, Weight and Cost Kollmorgen Helps a Laser Cutting Machine Manufacturer Take Performance to the Next Level Find out more Wed 3rd Mar 2021 - WITTENSTEIN XP+ - Shift to Xtra performance The XP+ planetary gearbox with specially designed output and extremely compact design offers new dimensions in power transmission that far exceed industry standards. The optimised interfaces on the output can generate much higher torques that directly benefit your application. Find out more Mon 22nd Feb 2021 - The New Thomson Electrak® LL smart electric linear actuators 10 Times Longer Life, Up To 100 % Duty Cycle And Outstanding Environmental Protection Find out more Thu 18th Feb 2021 - Keep workers safe and machines productive Functional safety matters more than ever in a time when margins are thin, quotas are high, and the pressure to keep machines up and running is intense. Find out more Tue 16th Feb 2021 - Kollmorgen Experts discuss how to best select a servo motor There are several considerations when selecting a servo motor for a specific application, such as the required speed, torque or force, motion profile, available physical envelope, and environmental factors. Find out more Mon 8th Feb 2021 - Explore How Smart Actuators Can Improve Application Control, Flexibility And Efficiency Thomson is advancing linear actuation technology with a new generation of smart electromechanical actuators. Find out more Mon 1st Feb 2021 - The new RTA X-PLUS MT Stepper Drives with Modbus interface and optional STO (Safe Torque Off) function now available from Micromech. Direct mains input (110v AC to 230v AC), Auto-Sync function available, Optimised for Sanyo Denki stepping motors with/without encoder Find out more Mon 25th Jan 2021 - How can you ensure the most suitable step motor for your application requirements? Browse Kollmorgens step motor catalog, identifying which motor frame size suits best, and modify available voltage and current to produce a torque/speed curve for your drive. Find out more Mon 18th Jan 2021 - SP+ & TP+ planetary gearboxes - When maximum power density is vital Wittenstein's Advanced Line planetary gearboxes are characterised by outstanding power density resulting from an extremely compact design. Find out more Mon 11th Jan 2021 - Success Story from Kollmorgen - Simplified Controller Integration Speeds Time-to-Market Kollmorgen Partnership Drives Higher Performance for a Plasma Cutting Machine Manufacturer Find out more Mon 4th Jan 2021 - Introducing the Akribis ACR Arc Motor The Akribis ACR series ironless arc motors are designed for angular motion with constrained rotation up to 360 degrees. Find out more view news from 2020 ∨ view news from 2019 ∨ view news from 2018 ∨ view news from 2017 ∨ view news from 2016 ∨ © 2021 Micromech Ltd. All rights reserved. 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