Micromech's 2009 News

22nd June 2009

Shaft Motors - a next generation actuator

The ‘S’ series shaft motors from Micromech are a very simple design, have very high accuracy and non-contact. What are shaft motors, they are direct drive linear servomotors that consist of a shaft with laminated magnets and cylindrically wound coils controlled by the flow of current more..

12th June 2009

Micromech-isel for the A to Z axis of CNC machines

isel Germany AG is pleased to announce the appointment of Micromech-isel as their UK supplier for CNC Machines and also their comprehensive and competitive range of electromechanical components and systems. These high quality products are designed for use in a variety of automation and mechanical engineering applications. Starting with a wide range of aluminium profiles their product ‘line up’ goes right though to X, Y, Z gantry units more..

2nd June 2009

Eye Spyraflo, a look at bearing applications....Episode 21: Spyraflo assists in keeping things taped

A shipping supplies company launched a revolutionary new electric taper that they claim is the most effective and efficient tape dispenser they have ever produced. It was essential that it was reliable and would accurately and effortlessly dispense predetermined lengths of gummed paper tape. The new designed machine did just that more..

12th May 2009

TRINAMIC appoints Micromech as its UK partner of embedded motion control solutions

TRINAMIC is a German company that designs, develops and produces integrated circuits, modules and mechatronic solutions for the control of small electrical motors in a wide variety of applications. Wherever small motors are deployed the growth of such drives is increasing rapidly, particularly in growing markets like biotech, medical, lab automation and semiconductor handling more..

7th May 2009

Pro-Dex announce discontinuation of the VME58 controller - Discount offer available for May only !

Pro-Dex have announced their intent to discontinue the VME58 controller from the 15th August 2009. We are able to offer a 'Last Time Buy' incentive for this month only more..

2nd May 2009

Micromech is delighted to bring you the latest ALIO Newsletter about their product developments and advancement

Since ALIO's inception in 2001 it has been the focus and the passion of ALIO to not only provide the most precise motion control systems available on the world market, but to assist in the growth and awareness surrounding nano-technology and it's applied sciences more..

22nd April 2009

The ETV32 actuator has a great life

Now available from Micromech is the new ETV32 actuator from Parker EMD which is similar to the ET Cylinder, size 32 (it has the same well known advantages) but having smaller power packs which help in applications requiring a considerably extended lifetime more..

12th April 2009

Micromech Motion Roadshow at Diamond Light Source - Wednesday 8th April

Micromech staged one of their own dedicated displays of Motion Control equipment and Systems Solutions in the large reception atrium at Diamond House on the Harwell Innovation and Science Campus on Weds 8th April. All contacts at the DLS , Rutherford ( ISIS), Central Laser facility ( CLF) and STFC were invited to attend more..

2nd April 2009

Micromech Announcement - Spyraflo Upgrade their Website

Micromech, UK agent for Spyraflo, are pleased to announce the upgrade to Spyraflo's website more..

29th March 2009

Efficient Planetary Gearhead saves Energy

Today efficiency is a very important issue, not only because of the environmental benefit by reducing a companies carbon footprint, but to keep business costs down due to spiralling material and energy prices. It's probably true that many manufacturers tend to look at the up-front costs rather than the total outlay over a period of time more..

19th March 2009

Meet the Team - Clarissa Snowsell

In the 30th of our Meet the Team series, we introduce our Sales Desk Assistant Clarissa Snowsell more..

9th March 2009

Ethernet servo controllers increase productivity whilst minimising costs

The ACR9000 family of motion controllers from Micromech has been enhanced by the addition of two new models featuring Ethernet PowerLink communication. The new controllers are designed to increase system productivity while decreasing overall costs and installation time., through the use of inexpensive and readily available Ethernet cabling for the interface between servo drive and motion controller more..

27th February 2009

Torque motor eliminates gearbox to cut energy costs and boost efficiency

Used in conjunction with a variable speed drive, the new torque motors are intended primarily for use with plastics and rubber extrusion machines, and with injection moulding, mixing, crushing and winding equipment. In each case, these motors can help to reduce energy and maintenance costs thereby improving productivity and profitability while providing greater reliability as well as overall improvement in levels of performance more..

17th February 2009

Meet the Team - Sarah King

In the 29th of our Meet the Team series, we introduce our Operations Assistant Sarah King more..

5th February 2009

Parker engineering your success stories.... Episode 1: PowerRod tests new dampers for pylons

The latest PowerRod linear motor system from Parker Hannifin is playing a vital role in a series of test machines for a new generation of spacer dampers designed for use on overhead power transmission lines more..

18th January 2009

Time To Warm To Fusion Business Prospects

Readers of EEEGR News are no strangers to the growing number of opportunities for UK companies in the global energy market more..

13th January 2009

Micromech Holds a 'Pink Day' to raise money for Breast Cancer

Staff at Micromech held a 'Pink Day' to mark the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to raise money for Breast Cancer awareness more..

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