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Application Note: Smart agriculture and construction machinery applications for Tamagawa Seiki’s tri-axis IMUs
Tamagawa Seiki Co., Ltd. is a globally leading Japanese manufacturer of motion control components and systems centred around its long-established expertise in high precision angular measurement. Tamagawa’s comprehensive range includes IMUs (inertial measurement units) and gyro devices that variously provide precise measurement of angular velocity (X, Y, Z), acceleration (X, Y, Z), and attitude angle (roll, pitch, yaw). These devices are optionally available with integrated gyros for improved precision as well as GPS positioning elements for measurement of location latitude, longitude, and GPS velocity. Tamagawa is a tier one supplier to automotive markets where its tri-axis IMUs units are a significant enabling technology for vehicle applications from driver monitoring and…
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APPLICATION NOTE: Mclennan helps STFC solve large load precision motion control for AGATA sensor array
Mclennan has recently completed the design and supply of a particularly challenging motion control system for the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Daresbury Laboratory, as part of the research council’s funding and collaborative support of the Advanced GAmma Tracking Array (AGATA). With its objective to build and operate the ultimate gamma ray tracking spectrometer, AGATA is a partnership of over 40 institutions from 13 European countries that collaborate and share exciting research that will produce the most valuable understanding of the structure of atomic nuclei ever realised. At detection levels that are one thousand times more powerful than previous systems, the globe-shaped instrument will be transported and used across…
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JVL’s ServoStep™ series integrated stepper motors are now available with Wireless Industrial Ethernet
JVL Industri Elektronik A/S, the Danish motion control designer and manufacturer, has recently added a Wireless Industrial Ethernet communication option to its ServoStep™ integrated stepper motor series. Available with full support from Mclennan, JVL’s UK distribution partner, the new wireless option supports Profinet, EtherNet/IP and ModbusTCP/UDP protocols and is available across its MIS and MIL series integrated motors in NEMA sizes 17 and 43, offering output torques from 0.3 to 25 Nm. Industrial Ethernet brings added application flexibility for machine builders and OEMs and this option is particularly useful where wireless control is preferred or necessary for autonomous motion tasks. Application areas include battery powered AGVs , remotely operated machinery,…
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Portescap’s new Ultra EC series slotless and brushless DC motor with integrated driver available from Mclennan
Recently launched by Portescap and available from UK motion specialist Mclennan, the new 22ECP35-2A DC slotless and brushless motor features an integrated driver and offers the potential to simplify installation and operation for motion control applications where smooth control, long working life and cost optimisation are project essentials. The 22 mm diameter, 9-Watt motor expands Portescap’s Ultra EC line of 2-pole brushless motors which are globally recognised for their high power density, premium performance and cost efficiency as well the ability to deliver up to 50% more continuous torque and 100% additional power compared to competitive motors. With its integral driver the plug and play 2-wire 22ECP35-2A also facilitates reduced…
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Extremely powerful, high-force electric linear actuators: Mclennan and Creative Motion Control sign distribution agreement
Mclennan, the leading motion control component supplier and systems integrator has signed a distribution agreement with the USA-based electric linear actuator, roller screw and grooved roller bearing designer and manufacturer Creative Motion Control (CMC). Formed in 2002, and with a growing reputation for its innovative approach to motion engineering, CMC’s products are characterised by their exceptional durability, extremely high-force capacity, superior power density and long maintenance-free life. Mclennan are excited to take on the new range and particularly enthused with the CPD-series high force linear actuators that combine CMC’s precision roller screw and patented grooved roller bearing components to offer dramatically higher loads and longer life than similarly sized actuators…
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New miniature stepper-gearmotors and uncomplicated user-configured drive available from Mclennan
A new range of miniature stepper-gearmotors and a simple dipswitch-configured single-axis stepper drive are the latest new products from Mclennan’s Italian distribution partner Micro Motors s.r.l. The four stepper gearmotors each offer a wide choice of spur-gear reduction ratios for maximum application flexibility and combine with the user programmable drive to provide a competitively priced and compelling solution for basic motion control tasks. The easy-to-use drive features a choice step and direction input control or various emulated ‘brushless’ speed modes and will particularly suit OEMs and end-users that need uncomplicated and affordable position- or speed-based miniature power transmission control. The innovative MM003AT/21-22 stepper motor drive requires an external 12 to…
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Durable, industrial class positioning mechanics: Vacuum Fab’s Hercules HLS series high-precision linear positioning stages now available from Mclennan
New from motion control specialist Mclennan, Vacuum Fab’s ‘Hercules HLS’ series motorised linear translation stages are aimed at heavy-load single- or multi–axis positioning set-ups. Featuring recirculating linear guide bearings and available in three widths for 21 standard stroke lengths, from 25 to 500 mm, these modular stages offer sub-micron resolution and repeatability with optional stepper motors or with brushed or brushless DC servo motors and integrated optical or magnetic linear scales. Vacuum-Fab s.r.l., a new sales partner for Mclennan, is an Italian designer and manufacturer of precision positioning mechanics with a high reputation for challenging extreme-environment positioning mechanics through application successes across vacuum, cryogenic and radiation settings. The Hercules HLS…
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APPLICATION NOTE….Motion control resources for Python™ programmers: AMP release application note with code for interfacing intelligent drives in Python™ automation projects
Applied Motion Products Inc. (AMP), the USA based motion control innovator, has released a new application note for programmers using Python™, the popular computer programming language. Available from Mclennan, AMP’s European distribution partner, the application note includes sample Python scripts and resource information for establishing RS-232/RS-485 or Ethernet communications, along with streaming commands and handling replies for single- and/or multi-axis drive set-ups using AMP’s ‚SCL Mode‘ – which is one of many control options available across its comprehensive range of intelligent stepper and servomotor drives and integrated drives. The simple and intuitive text-based SCL command set includes motion related moves for absolute and relative position with velocity and acceleration as…
