• Aerotech Inc

    Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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    101 Zeta Dr
    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
    United States
    http://www.aerotech.com
    412-963-7470
    412-963-7459

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    Aerotech solves your toughest precision motion and automation challenges. With our advanced motion control technologies and cutting-edge laser processing systems, you’ll manufacture with greater accuracy, at higher speeds for lower total cost. Medical device, optics and photonics, and laser processing companies worldwide trust our standard and custom solutions.

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    The HexGen HEX150-125HL miniature hexapod is a six degree-of-freedom (DOF) precision positioning system.
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    The Automation1 XA4 PWM servo drive series provides a 10-kHz servo loop update rate to improve in-position jitter.
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    The Automation1 GL4 galvo laser scan head linear drive is a passive, closed-loop 2-axis system.
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    Version 2.7 of the Automation1 motion control platform introduces software updates and more support for drives and laser scan heads.
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    Here's a snapshot of what will be shown on the SPIE Photonics West 2024 exhibit floor.
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    The Automation1 Version 2.6 motion control platform can connect via Modbus TCP/ICP or by a simple sockets interface.
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    The Automation1-iXL2e and Automation1-iXC6e servo motor drives feature integrated motion controllers that can command 12 axes at 20 kHz.
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    Aerotech’s Brian O’Connor discusses the importance of precision motion control and how his company is navigating the ever-challenging supply environment.
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    The Automation1 precision machine and motion control platform has added upgrades to all parts of the technology stack.
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    Second-generation ANT nanopositioning stages use direct-drive technology for applications including photonics assembly and inspection, fiber alignment, and optics manufacturing...

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    Attendees make their way into the SPIE Photonics West 2022 exhibition hall.
    Get a first look at what will be shown on the SPIE Photonics West 2023 exhibit floor.
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    The AGV10XPO, AGV14XPO, and AGV20XPO two-axis laser scan heads are available with beam apertures of 10, 14, and 20 mm, respectively.
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    The HEX150-140HL miniature hexapod provides minimum incremental motion of 20 mm in the X, Y, and Z directions.
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    The upgraded Automation 1 version 2.0 motion control platform includes drive-based controller support.
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    The AGV-SPO single pivot-point galvanometer scanner provides an alternative to traditional two-mirror galvo scanners.
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    FIGURE 1. Two H-811 miniature hexapods made by PI for fast, multichannel parallel alignment (FMPA) are mounted on a Cascade Microtech silicon-photonics wafer prober.
    Hexapods come in high-precision, high-accuracy, and high-load versions and serve to align optics for assembly, simulate or isolate vibration, and many other tasks.
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    The ATX series linear positioning stages have travel lengths to 250 mm with anti-creep crossed-roller bearings.
    FIGURE 1. Galvo scanners offer very high bandwidth, which allows for faster processing times and, therefore, higher overall throughput in laser micromachining and additive manufacturing applications.
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    The HEX RC is a six-axis motion controller for robotic systems like hexapods.
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    The new facility allows the company to provide additional sales, service, and support in Germany
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    The QFOCUS QF-50 piezo nanopositioning stage is designed for microscope objective and optics positioning.
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    The HexGen HEX300-230HL hexapod provides positioning accuracy specifications below 5 μm.
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    The Nmark GCL controls the company's AGV series scanners with long-term thermal stability and micron-level tracking accuracy.
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    Using an ultrashort-pulse laser and a galvanometer to cut a polymer stent enables increased throughput while ensuring material is passivated and all rough edges are removed.
    Ultrashort-pulse lasers and galvanometers support production requirements for drug-eluting polymer stents.
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    The FiberMaxHP photonics alignment platform is designed for use in an automated, continuous production environment.
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    The HexGen HEX500-350HL provides six degree-of-freedom positioning with linear travels to 110 mm and angular travels to 40°.
    FIGURE 1. The chief uncertainty contributors to the measurement of work point motion by homodyne laser interferometer feedback in precision motion control devices.
    In machine systems that rely on laser feedback near the work point, several contributing factors may affect the uncertainty of positioning measurements.
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    The QFOCUS QF1 piezo nanopositioning stage offers microscope objective and optics positioning with subnanometer resolution.
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    The QNP-Z series piezo nanopositioning stages provide resolution to 0.15 nm, linearity to 0.007%, and repeatability to 1 nm.
    Galvo scanner model Nmark AGV-HPO from Aerotech
    The Nmark AGV-HPO galvo scanner attains single-digit, micron-level accuracy over the field of view, with resolution of >24 bits when used with the company’s Nmark CLS controller...
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    QNP-XY series piezo nanopositioning stages offer a variety of travel (100–600 μm) and feedback options for applications ranging from microscopy to optics alignment.
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    FIGURE 1. Kinematic tip/tilt mounts by Edmund Optics use the classic cone, groove, and flat constraint system (left). Three adjustment screws fit into the cone, groove, and flat; two rotational axes (turning either of the black knobs) and one translational axis (turning all three knobs equally) remain adjustable.
    Whether they are three-point kinematic mounts or another form such as flexure or gimbal mounts, tip/tilt mounts are essential for many optical setups.
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    The Npaq 6U drive rack uses plug-in amplifiers to support both linear and pulse width modulation topologies to control motors.
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    The planar DL-200XY and -300XY stages are available in nine travel and performance configurations.
    ANT95-L-Z and ANT130-L-Z z-axis nanopositioning stages from Aerotech
    The ANT95-L-Z and ANT130-L-Z crossed-roller, z-axis nanopositioning stages offer 25, 35, 50, and 60 mm travels.
    Ensemble LAB motion controller from Aerotech
    The Ensemble LAB control platform automates laboratory and light industrial manufacturing applications.
    AGR series motorized rotary stages from Aerotech
    AGR series motorized rotary stages provide accuracy up to 20 arcsec, with 8 arcsec bi-directional repeatability, 30 rpm maximum speed, and 360° continuous or optional limited ...
    EtherCAT automation interface from Aerotech
    EtherCAT, an interface for the A3200 Integrated Automation platform, lets users incorporate additional high- and low-power digital and analog I/O into a system.
    Aerotech Nmark AGV-HP galvanometer/Nmark CLS controller combo
    The Nmark AGV-HP advanced galvanometer/CLS controller works as a combo, using optical feedback technology to increase resolution to >24 bits.
    Aerotech CCS series rotary stages
    CCS series rotary stages provide automated material handling capability for a wide range of materials and applications.
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    Supplier of motion control products, Aerotech (Boxford, MA), have released compact, low profile MPS-GR rotary stages that provide accurate, economical positioning for both laboratory...
    Aerotech A3200 Automation Controller option for the Multi-Axis Machine Controller
    The A3200 Automation Controller option for the Multi-Axis Machine Controller provides a rugged-panel-mount or rack-mount (1U or 4U) computer for industrial environments.
    Aerotech ABL1500 non-contact, direct-drive linear air-bearing stage
    The ABL1500 non-contact, direct-drive linear air-bearing stage delivers fully active pre-load for semiconductor, data storage, and medical device applications.
    Aerotech A3200 MotionPAC software-based programmable logic controller (PLC)
    The A3200 MotionPAC software-based programmable logic controller (PLC) integrates with the company's A3200 motion controller, or can be used independently for full machine control...
    The ANT130-XY series linear dual-axis stages, available in travels up to 160 × 160 mm, allow travel in two dimensions with an 85 mm profile.
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    The MPS50SL miniature linear positioning stage measures 50 mm wide, with travels of 25 or 50 mm.
    Aerotech APR Series direct-drive rotary stages
    APR Series direct-drive rotary stages feature 1.5 arc-sec accuracy, 0.04 arcsec resolution, up to 450 kg payload, and 800 rpm continuous rotation speed.
    The ACT linear motor actuator consists of a direct-drive, non-contact linear motor and optical encoder.
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    The AVS1000 series positioning stages offer 5 nm resolution and accuracy to ±1 μm for large loads up to 135 kg.
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    The VTS300 vertical translation stage can position loads up to 450 kg with ±25 μm accuracy and provides travel from 50 to 200 mm.
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    ANT95-R and ANT130-R direct-drive rotary stages offer in-position stability of 0.005 arcs and incremental motion of 0.01 arcs with 20°, 180°, or 360° continuous travel.
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    The ASRT IP66-rated, direct-drive, sealed rotary stage provides precise angular positioning in hostile environments.
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    Aerotech’s AGS1500 series Cartesian gantry systems feature a planar design to minimize dynamic pitch errors at the work point.
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    PRO Series side-seal, hard-cover, ball-screw-driven linear stages are available in 68 standard models with travels from 50 to 1500 mm.
    Aerotech Inc. announces the opening of Aerotech KK in Tokyo to provide application engineering, sales, and customer service for Japan as well as support for customers and sales...
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    Beam steering, star and target tracking, and sensor qualification require ultra-high-precision positioning, fast slew rates, and large load-carrying capability. These applications...