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Surgical Robotics Calibration
See how we helped a valued customer solve their precision motion challenge.
Automation1 FLEX
Simplify cable management and reduce control cabinet electronics for your Aerotech custom-engineered motion system with Automation1 FLEX.
Automation1 Version 2.8 Training
In this video, you will discover new features available in the 2.8 Automation1 release.
Deploying Custom HMIs with the Right Development Tool
Creating custom human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for precision automation and motion control systems allows developers to deliver the most targeted and specific user experience. Unfortunately, building custom HMIs from scratch can be tedious and time-consuming. When hard deadlines are a real concern, it can seem necessary to compromise and settle for a more general “one size fits all” development tool solution. This often results in an interface that is ill-suited to individual users and challenging for new users who are onboarding. Fortunately, as HMI development tools evolve their increased capabilities mean compromise is not always necessary. By selecting an HMI development tool with the right features, developers can speed up their process and minimize errors while meeting the needs of various end users.
Precision Motion Control: Six Elements To Consider for Photonics and Optics Alignment Applications
Advancements in silicon photonic and micro-optic technologies are driving the need to perform precision alignments down to sub-micrometer levels. As cutting-edge optical and photonic processes demand increasingly smaller, nanometer-scale tolerances, precision motion control is more important than ever. Achieving these alignments is crucial to quality – misalignments of even a few micrometers can result in significant power losses. As emerging chip-level functionalities and device miniaturization intensify the demand for nanopositioning technology, there is a correlated need for solutions that balance speed and precision – reducing process cycle times without compromising on quality.
Precision Motion Control for Photonics: 5 Keys to Success
It’s no surprise that the global silicon photonics market is growing rapidly. The ever-increasing demand for lightning-fast data rates and communication speeds, coupled with the push to optimize device size and packaging, is driving industry growth at double-digit rates. In fact, silicon-photonic transceivers are expected to represent at least 30% of the total transceiver market by 2027. Organizations must be prepared to move with the market or be left behind.
Enhanced Scanner Control (ESC) – Advanced Control Algorithm for Laser Scan Head Motion
To achieve high-quality outcomes in high-precision laser processing applications, precision and speed are critical. Traditional laser scan heads often struggle with the trade-off between speed and accuracy, especially in applications requiring intricate motion patterns that demand high-frequency and high-acceleration motion. ESC addresses these challenges by using novel software algorithms to increase the dynamic limits of a given scanner hardware configuration. User benefits include reduced cycle times, enhanced throughput and superior product quality, making ESC an essential feature for industries demanding the utmost in laser processing performance.
Motion Control Technologies for Medical Device Joining Applications
Automated laser welding is often highly advantageous in medical device manufacturing due to its precision, cleanliness, and efficiency. When properly refined, it enables device OEMs to achieve the tightest of tolerances in the most intricate devices. The non-contact process reduces the risk of physical damage to delicate components, while automation enables high-speed production, enhancing efficiency and consistency.
Automation1 XA4 & iXA4 Overview
Take full control of your industrial and research systems with the XA4 HyperWire Multi-Axis PWM Servo Drive and the iXA4 PWM Servo Drive with HyperWire Motion Controller.The XA4 and iXA4 are the most complete, simplest-to-deploy Automation1 hardware solutions for servo motor drive motion systems. You’ll build more economical, more compact motion systems faster using this streamlined multi-axis hardware design.
