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High-Voltage Direct Drive Linear Motors Take Machine Tool Performance to New Heights
As a cornerstone of several manufacturing industries, machine tools carry a heavy responsibility for promoting industrial progress. The acceleration of scientific and technological innovation in today’s “intelligent era” has vastly elevated manufacturers’ expectations for machine tool performance. These new expectations encompass greater speed and precision, the...
Obsolescence of Mx70 and Mx105 Motor Sizes
Micromech, as a proud supplier for Parker Hannifin’s Electric Motion and Pneumatic Division Europe (EMPD), wishes to inform you of an important update regarding the availability of the MB/ME/MH product series. Due to ongoing shortages of certain internal components, motor sizes 70 and 105 will be gradually phased out. Size 70:Availability for Size 70 is immediately...
Feedback Devices: Exploring Hall-Effect Sensors and Resolvers
While encoders are the most widely applicable feedback devices for servo systems that require ultimate precision, Hall-effect sensors and resolvers are also appropriate choices for addressing specific challenges. Here, we explore how they work, the available options, and the advantages and drawbacks of each with regard to specific applications. Hall-Effect Sensors...
Parker ATEX Series: Safe, Powerful Motion for Hazardous Areas
When safety and performance matter, Parker Hannifin’s ATEX-certified motion series delivers both. Designed for areas with flammable gases, vapours, or dust, the EY, EX, and ETH ATEX series provide reliable, high-precision motion while keeping operations safe, compliant, and efficient. Built to meet the demanding standards of chemical processing, pharmaceuticals,...
GXA Product Discontinuation Notice
Micromech, an authorised Parker Hannifin supplier, regrets to inform customers that, due to contractual reasons, the Parker GXAxx ATEX gearbox range is being discontinued with immediate effect. Unfortunately, a last-time-buy opportunity is not available. However, spares or replacement products can still be purchased directly from the manufacturer, Apex Dynamics UK....
Introducing Kollmorgen Essentials™ Motion Systems
Kollmorgen Essentials™ Motion Systems are complete, pre-engineered servo solutions designed to simplify motion control across a wide range of industrial applications. Each system integrates a high-performance servo motor, a versatile servo drive, and a single-cable power/data interface, ensuring rapid deployment and seamless integration. Key Features: Optimised...
World’s Fastest Rubik’s Cube Solve — Powered by Kollmorgen
How fast can a Rubik’s Cube be solved? Purdue’s Purdubik robot does it in just 0.103 seconds — setting a new world record! This incredible feat is powered by Kollmorgen’s 2G Motion System, demonstrating the exceptional speed, precision, and multi-axis coordination of the AKM2G motors, AKD2G drives, and PCMM2G controller. Micromech is proud to supply these...
Pick the right Parker Electro Thrust cylinder for your application
The Parker Electro Thrust Cylinder (ETH) from Micromech, certified Parker distributor and systems integration partner. Parker’s ETH Electro Thrust Cylinder is a product that bridges the gap between pneumatic and hydraulic drive technology - offering a replacement that is more economical and increases reliability. The High Force Electro Thrust Cylinder (ETH) has...
Motion-PLC IS HERE!
Combining Motion & Logic… A New Class of Controller Micromech is excited to announce the launch of Trio’s Motion-PLC range — a breakthrough controller that unites advanced motion control with IEC 61131-3 PLC logic. This launch introduces Trio’s MCS controllers, MS EtherCAT coupler, and I/O slices, delivering flexible, scalable solutions for applications ranging...