Motion Control and Automation Specialist
 
 Home
 About
 News
 Products
 Volume Sales
 Old Stock
 Product Combo's
 Customised Products
 Suppliers
 Contacts

 Systems
 Education
 Safety Products


News Archive
Adverts/PR

13th May 2013 Efficient and cost effective automation solutions from motion partners Micromech Systems and Parker Electromechanical
Parker Automation Solutions To achieve progress with systems integration you need the expertise and experience of specialists. Specialists from the fields of electronics, electrics, mechanics and systems technology work hand in hand towards success. This integration of development, production and service ensures resources are utilised efficiently to achieve maximum cost-effectiveness....................more.....................
7th May 2013 Yaskawa and Micromech, a moving partnership
Yaskawa Food Packer

For the latest in technology of speed control and positioning products, Yaskawa are probably the best in the world

Episode 4: Food Dispenser and Packager...................more.....................

29th April 2013 Surgeons in London have carried out the first 'warm liver' transplant using an organ which was 'kept alive' at body temperature in a machine.
OrganOx As a supplier to OrganOx we are proud to bring news of the current success of this project as reported on the BBC. We are therefore delighted, with kind permission of Fergus Walsh, Medical Correspondent of the BBC to relate the details from his article...................more.....................
22th April 2013 New products now available from Heidenhain
Heidenhain Micromech is pleased to pass on details of the updates for new products now available from Heidenhain, the global, major encoder company ..................more.....................
15th April 2013 Motion systems project file - April 2013
Beamline Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors and bespoke multi-axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service..................more.....................
8th April 2013 The Stealth flange-face gearheads eliminate the middleman!
Parker Stealth Now offered as a standard option, the flange-face mounting for easier tuning of the servo motor and improved dynamic response on the PX and RX Stealth gearhead..................more.....................
2nd April 2013 Introducing the new, powerful Parker ORIGA HMR series of electromechanical linear actuators driven by screw, toothed belt or linear motor
Parker HMR The new electromechanical linear actuator series does not simply stand for very user-friendly flexibility with regard to their installation and mounting options it also implies a range of fully integrated options..................more.....................
29th March 2013 Motion systems project file - March 2013
MSL Project

Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors and bespoke multi-axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service..................more.....................

 

25th March 2013 Micromech is pleased to introduce the Eltra Linear Potentiometers and Magnetostrictive Transducers
Eltra Eltra’s linear potentiometer transducers assure high reliability even in heavier environments. Easy installation is made even easier due to the presence of a groove in the housing potentiometer, representing an ideal solution for the most highly dynamic machines.................more.....................
18th March 2013 Diamond to shine light on infections
Diamond Light Source The UK's national synchrotron facility - the Diamond Light Source near Oxford - is to become a world centre for studying the structure of viruses and bacteria that cause serious disease................more.....................
12th March 2013 CoolStep™ modules for energy efficient stepper motor operation
Trinamic Coolstep TRINAMIC is world leader for stepper motor modules, integrated or attached to motors. They have introduced a range of intelligent stepper motor controller/driver modules featuring the new outstanding CoolStep™ technology for sensorless load dependent current control...............more.....................
4th March 2013 Trio’s UNIPLAY HMI system
Trio UNIPLAY Trio’s UNIPLAY HMI system is a revolutionary way to make operator interfaces better, easier and more secure! The UNIPLAY series boasts a 7" and 10" colour display. It’s unique and available now from Micromech!...............more.....................
25th February 2013 Motion systems project file - February 2013
MSL

Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors and bespoke multi axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service...............more.....................

11th February 2013 Single Cable Servo Packages
Kollmorgen Micromech is pleased to announce the arrival of not one but two single cable systems for servomotor and drive systems. Our two major motion suppliers have virtually simultaneously produced this important development for customers so improving performance reliability and cutting costs..............more.....................
4th February 2013 The Triple Axis Drive TPD-M is exactly what it says on the casing, it's a one, two and three axis drive
TPD-M Available from Micromech, the Parker TPD-M is the first servo drive integrating three servo power stages in a single housing. In addition to reduced purchasing and operating costs the user profits from a variety of new installation possibilities and enhanced flexibility..............more.....................
22nd January 2013 The new AC30V variable speed drive, as seen on the front cover of Drives & Controls, is available now from Micromech
AC30V Designed with flexibility to meet customer needs, simplicity of use for the operator and setting a new standard in reliability, these drives range from 0.75 to 18.5 kW making them perfect for the Control of Pump, Fan and General Purpose Applications.............more.....................
14th January 2013 Yaskawa and Micromech, a moving partnership
Yaskawa

For the latest in technology of speed control and positioning products, Yaskawa are probably the best in the world

Episode 3: Feed to Length.............more.....................

7th January 2013 The TMCM-1161 is an intelligent stepper 2.8A/24V motor (NEMA23/24) 1-axis controller/driver
TMCM-1161 The TMCM-1161 is an intelligent stepper motor controller/driver module featuring the new outstanding coolStep™ technology for sensorless load dependent current control. This allows energy efficient motor operation.............more.....................
2nd January 2013 Motion systems project file - January 2013
MSL Applications Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors and bespoke multi axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service............more.....................
18th December 2012 The AC650S Series is a 0.25 - 7.5kW
compact drive for permanent magnet motors without sensor
AC650S The AC650S series is designed to save energy in general purpose applications by replacing induction motors with more efficient permanent-magnet motors. Easy to commission and maintain, it runs the motor without speed sensor. It is available up to 1.5 kW for 230V supply and up to 7.5kW for 400V three-phase supply...........more.....................
18th December 2012 Christmas Opening Times
Xmas For our Christmas opening times..........more.....................
10th December 2012 Coming soon from Trinamic!
TMCM-1061 The module TMCM-1061 which is a 2.8A/24V, motor mountable 1-axis controller/driver..........more.....................
3rd December 2012 The Yaskawa Sigma-5 Mini, super compact servo drive is only 30 x 100 x 80mm
Yaskawa Sigma-5 Mini The well known Sigma-5 series is used by over 2,000 companies and now the line up includes the new, amazingly small Sigma-5 Mini with models ranging from 3.3W to 30W. The drives use limited space effectively, helping to reduce device footprints making them the best in class servo drives fitting for applications demanding ultra small motors, high accuracy, fast positioning and perfect multi-axes synchronisation..........more.....................
26th November 2012 The LCR actuator is a very flexible positioner
Parker LCR The Parker LCR Series offers users unmatched flexibility in a small footprint linear actuator. The fine lead screw offers higher resolution and higher thrust with lower motor torque. The LCR high lead screw provides users with a higher speed solution and screw drive positioning capabilities..........more.....................
20th November 2012 Motion systems project file - November 2012
Motion Project  November

Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors, to bespoke multi-axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service.

Application or solution:

Positioning of ‘micron scale’ laser targets within a vacuum vessel...........more.....................

 

 

12th November 2012 The TMCM-1021 is an intelligent 0.7A/24V stepper motor (NEMA11) 1- axis controller/driver
Trinamic TMCM-1021 The TMCM-1021 is an intelligent stepper motor controller/driver module featuring the new outstanding coolStep™ technology for sensorless load dependent current control............more.....................
5th November 2012 Parker HPLA/HLE linear actuators updated with a powerful motor
Parker HPLA/HLE These well-known actuators are now offered with the option of the popular and powerful MPP motor. Designed for the demanding applications found in today's high-performance servo systems, MPP motors offer lower inertia and higher power, all in a smaller package than conventional motors...........more.....................
31st October 2012 Motion systems project file - October 2012
Laser wave-plate synchronisation unit

Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors and bespoke multi axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service.

Application or solution
A compact optics bench, adaptable system was required to rotate an optical laser wave-plate lens in precise synchronisation with a 5Hz laser pulse stream such that four 90 degree segments of the wave-plate lens were co-incident in position with the laser beam at a speed of 1.25revs/second..........more.....................

22nd October 2012 Laser processing with ALIO’s unique 6-D point precision breaks new ground
Alio Laser Processin

Air Bearing Nano Laser Processing

This new industry-leading precision arrangement is causing a sensational reaction in the laser machining and laser lithography markets. The planar air bearing travel ranges 300mm planar XY travel which is scalable to 3m plus..........more.....................

18th October 2012 Using Omron motion controllers with BASIC programming?
Trio-Omron Don’t want to use IEC61131 programming on the new Omron NJ controllers?

Micromech offer the Trio series MC403, MC405 and MC464 which can easily replace the Omron MCW151, MC402E, Trajexia and MCH72.........more.....................

15th October 2012 The PD-1161 is either a 57mm or 60mm integrated stepper motor and controller/driver with coolStep™ and sensOstep™ and encoder, but at a low Cost
Trinamic PD-1161 The PANdrive PD57-1161 and PD60-1161 family is a mechatronic solution including a 57mm or 60mm flange motor, a controller board and a sensOstep™ encoder. It can be controlled via serial interface or operated in standalone mode.........more.....................
8th October 2012 Yaskawa and Micromech, a moving partnership
Yaskawa For the latest in technology of speed control and positioning products, Yaskawa are probably the best in the world

Episode 2: Cable Bundler........
more.....................
4th October 2012 Frameless, brushless torque motors achieve uncompromising packaging machine performance
Kollmorgen KBM Introducing the KBM series of frameless, brushless torque motors, which are engineered to satisfy the demands of high-performance and space restricted applications typical in packaging. OEMs who demand higher throughput, lower noise and longer life from their machines can rely on KBM motors to deliver. The frameless, brushless motor series provides the reliability and flexibility that OEMs require to compete in the packaging market........more.....................
1st October 2012 Motion systems project file - September 2012
Motion Systems Project File

Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors, to bespoke multi axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service.

Application: 28-Tonne XYZ Gantry for automotive aerodynamic testing
In automotive acoustic wind tunnel testing it is required to move an assortment of test probes around the vehicle periphery whilst collecting data during the wind–force test......more.....................

 

24th September 2012 Spyraflo’s new self-aligning, ball bearings have us in a spin
Spyraflo SBS Take a look - they are a revolution in bearing technology......more.....................
17th September 2012 Meet the team - Stephanie Le May
Steph In the next of our meet the team series we introduce the newest member of our sales team......more....................
10th September 2012 MPJ Servo Motor delivers higher inertia and so a better solution for industrial applications
Parker MPJ Servomotor The release of the MaxPlus-J (MPJ) motor from Parker is designed to cater for the demanding applications found in today’s high-performance servo systems. Now available from Micromech the MPJ motors offer the same design specifications as Parker’s popular MPP (MaxPlusPlus) motors but give users even higher inertia. The secret to the MPJ’s extra boost of inertia is its special inertia flywheel, which adds from 3 to 10 times the inertia of a standard MPP servomotor............................more....................
3rd September 2012 Coming soon from Trinamic!
Trinamic PD-1061 The PANdrive PD-1061 (which) is a family of motion controller/drivers with integrated stepper motor and sensOstep encoder...........................more....................
27th August 2012 Motion systems project file - August 2012

Micromech Systems provides a comprehensive motion service ranging from just simple modifications to motors, to bespoke multi axis control systems including full installation, commissioning and after sales service.

Application:
The requirement was to fit up to nine miniature positioning stages into a very confined volume with positioning resolution of only 0.1 microns. Some stages were required to have a practical move velocity of 10mm per second or faster...........................
more....................

20th August 2012 Yaskawa and Micromech, a moving partnership
Yaskawa Book Edge

For the latest in technology of speed control and positioning products, Yaskawa are probably the best in the world

Episode 1: Book Edge Dye Applicator...........................more....................

13th August 2012 Parker launches Motornet DC - a servo motor with integrated drive
Motornet DC Parker Electromechanical Automation has launched a new drive family, the Motornet DC. The Motornet DC is a brushless servomotor with integrated electronics for flexible and modular mechatronic solutions. Compared with a traditional solution where the electronics is de-centralised or mount on the motor's rear end, the Motornet DC alternative offers a very compact system. Typical applications for the Motornet DC include packaging machines and rotary tables with numerous motors mounted on board...........................more................
6th August 2012 Kollmorgen Newsletter
Kollmorgen Newsletter Micromech is pleased to send you the latest newsletter from Kollmorgen the global, major motion and control company..........................more................
30th July 2012 The MC403 is armed to thrill
Trio MC403 The MC403 is a high specification Motion Co-ordinator using a high performance ARM11 processor that provides up to 2 axes of servo plus a master encoder axis or up to 3 axes of stepper control..........................more................
22nd July 2012 PM Bearings News - Acquisition of Tecnovia
PM Bearings PM Bearings are proud to announce the acquisition of Tecnovia BV on 15th May 2012 and as part of the PM-Group, Tecnovia will be operating under the name PM-Aerotec. As PM-Aerotec the company will continue to work together with all other divisions of the PM Group (PM-Bearings and PM-Motion) and is ready to serve a wide range of companies in high level Industries...........................more...............
16th July 2012 Yaskawa Newsletter - Product and news updates
Yaskawa Compact Vector Drive V1000 in IP66 protection class
3 ~ 200V .... 240V, +10%/-15%, 0.1kW to 3,0kW
3 ~ 380V .... 480V, +10%/- 15%, 0.2kW to 18.5kW...........................
more...............
10th July 2012 Parker Trilogy I-FORCE Ironless Motor Positioners cover a wide range
Parker Trilogy Parker Trilogy’s ironless linear motors offer high forces and rapid accelerations in a compact package. With forces ranging from 5.5lbf (878.6N) continuous up to 5.5lbf ((24.5N) and up to 883lbf (3928N) peak, the I-Force family offers a superior combination of performance and size...........................more...............
2nd July 2012 The TMCM-6110 coolStep™ is a 6-axis stepper controller/driver 1.1A/24V
Trinamic The TMCM-6110 is an intelligent, compact and ‘ready to use’ 6 axis motion control solution at low cost for up to six bipolar 2-phase stepper motors..........................more...............
1 2 3