Motion control and positioning
April 1st 2006

LG Motion's inaugural UK exhibition following its launch last year is set to show the wide range and diversity of motion control and positioning systems available from this new UK manufacturer and distributor. Visitors to stand D37 will see the launch of a breakthrough hybrid technology for stepper motor drives from Agile Systems along with positioning system solutions from the UniSlide and BiSlide ranges as well as LG Motion's own range of LG series precision tables. Details of a new agreement with Schneeberger for a rapid turnaround cutting service for linear motion guide bearings systems will also be announced.

The SILENTstep stepper motor drive from Agile Systems brings servo motor performance to conventional stepper motor systems.

A patent-pending technique derives position feedback from back-EMF and phase current sampling without encoder feedback and eliminates motor stalling, reduces audible noise, and increases motor speed.

Other products on display from Agile Systems will include the DPDLite sensorless motor commutation system for brushless DC motors and the µMAXB series, FireWire networked, DSP based single-axis motion controller with integrated servo amplifier.

Working examples of the wide range of Unislide and BiSlide positioning tables will also be on view. Aimed at medium precision positioning applications and available with manual and motorised versions, the UniSlide is a strong and durable design based upon a rigid dovetail bearing system in a lightweight aluminium construction. The BiSlide range is aimed at heavier duty motorised applications and based upon an extruded I-beam aluminium profile with dual 45° opposing guideways that provide high rigidity regardless of the load direction.

LG Motion designs and manufactures its own range of linear and rotary positioning tables for high precision applications and a selection from the new forthcoming catalogue will be on display at the show.

Following a newly signed UK distribution agreement, LG Motion will also show a selection of products from Schneeberger Linear Technology, the Swiss manufacturer of linear cross roller bearings and slides and 'Monorail' profiled linear guideways.

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