Motion Control Systems - Positioning Systems, Motion Controllers and Stages

Welcome to the Aerotech Ltd website serving the UK and Europe. We are a manufacturer of high quality motion control products and systems uniquely qualified to assist you with all your motion control and positioning needs. Our extensive product line includes actuators, air bearing stages, gantry systems, goniometers, Nanotechnology positioners, linear motors, linear stages, motion controllers, optical mounts, rotary motors, and motion accessories.

Featured Motion Control News Stories

ANT130-XY NanoTranslation, Dual Axis, Cross-Roller Bearing Linear Stage

Aerotech’s ANT130-XY dual-axis stage continues the evolution of the ANT series of nano Motion Technology stages. The ANT130-XY is a three-piece design that employs cross-roller-bearings and direct-drive linear motors and allows travel in two dimensions (X and Y), with an extremely low profile of only 85 mm. The stage comes with noncontact linear encoders, limits, and an integrated cable management system in travels of 60 x 60 mm, 110 x 110 mm, or 160 x 160 mm. The ANT130-XY features 1 nm resolution, 50 nm repeatability, 250 nm accuracy, and 3 nm in-position stability.

Harmonic Cancellation Algorithm Improves Motion Control Systems

The performance of motion control systems with periodic trajectory commands or disturbances can be substantially improved using Aerotech’s Harmonic Cancellation algorithm. It can be used to either reduce the unwanted higher-harmonics in single frequency commands (lower the total harmonic distortion of the input signal), or to better track more complex arbitrary waveforms. The Harmonic Cancellation algorithm is just one of the user-friendly advanced servo algorithms and tuning tools found in Aerotech’s Dynamic Controls Toolbox.

High-Precision Pan and Tilt Mounts

Aerotech has launched the APT series pan and tilt positioner with integrated drives and motion controls for high-end camera security, surveillance, and defence applications. The high precision rotary stage mechanics and sophisticated motion controls fulfill a market niche for camera positioning mounts with much higher levels of resolution, accuracy, and repeatability than traditional pan and tilt mechanisms. The APT series includes built-in electronics using Aerotech Ensemble™ MP series motion controls and brushless servomotor drives for a completely integrated design. The APT provides continuous 360º rotation of the pan-axis and a tilt-axis travel range of +/-95º.

Capabilities in Laser Processing and Micromachining Brochure

Aerotech has released a new and substantially revised version of its Capabilities in Laser Processing and Micromachining brochure. Following the recent introduction of many new products and an ever increasing application expertise within the fast moving laser machining industry, the new brochure is bigger and more comprehensive than ever before and will serve as an excellent resource for all those seeking high-performance motion solutions for laser micromachining, cutting, welding, marking and engraving, drilling, ablation, cladding, and peening. The 44 page brochure is available in hard copy or as a downloadable PDF .

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Since 1970, Aerotech has been a leading supplier of motion control products to industry, science, government, and research institutions around the world designing and manufacturing the highest performance motion control and positioning systems for our customers. The critical performance for today’s demanding applications in markets such as: medical device and life sciences, semiconductor and flat panel, photonics, automotive, data storage, laser processing, military/aerospace, electronic manufacturing and test, assembly, research and development, and others requiring high precision, high throughput motion control solutions is provided by our motion control products. Our extensive product line, including planar air-bearing systems, automated nanopositioners, linear and rotary and lift stages, high-speed gantries, brushless linear and rotary servomotors and drives, single- and multi-axis motion controllers, gimbals/optical mounts, and goniometers, make us unique among motion control manufacturers. From concept to final certification, our proven motion control and positioning technologies assure the success of our custom engineered motion control systems.

Software Revisions

   A3200 v2.54.006
   Soloist v2.54.006
   Ensemble v2.54.006
   Motor Sizer v1.03

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