Pre-Parameterized Stepper Motors
Bosch Rexroth’s (Charlotte, NC) space-optimized SMS screw-driven small modules, which are available from stock, now have fully configured drive and connection elements. New high-performance stepping motors with integrated drive controllers significantly shorten commissioning thanks to pre-parameterization, which is carried out without any additional tools using the onboard controller. A multi-Ethernet interface with an EtherCAT communication profile provides the necessary connectivity and with the ctrlX CORE open control platform, Bosch Rexroth also provides users with a suitable control solution as an option. Building on the compact SMS linear modules in sizes 30 to 120, Bosch Rexroth continues to expand its wide range of products with configured motors, attachment options, and connection technology. These solutions are ideal for small parts handling in automotive, electronics, consumer goods, medical technology, or 3D printing. Users can implement both linear single-axis systems and multi-axis solutions for handling small parts flexibly, easily, quickly, and economically. The electromechanical single axes SMS are a cost-effective and energy-efficient alternative to pneumatic solutions.
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Piezo Stack Actuator Series
PI (Auburn, MA) is extending the capabilities of its renowned PICMA® piezo stack actuator series with the introduction of the new PICMA® Plus actuators. The PICMA ® Plus line represents a significant advancement by offering substantially greater displacement. Previously, PI’s PICMA® piezo actuators provided displacement ranges from 6.5 microns to 36 microns per monolithic stack. The new PICMA® Plus actuators build upon this proven foundation by delivering even longer travel ranges up to 43 microns, allowing for applications requiring larger displacement in the same package size, without sacrificing the core benefits of the PICMA® technology. Both the original and the new PICMA® Plus actuators share the same patented, ceramic-encapsulation process. This proprietary, polymer-free, all-ceramic insulation is what sets PI’s actuators apart from conventional, polymer-insulated piezo actuators, which are susceptible to humidity and temperature fluctuations. The PICMA® technology, including the new Plus variants, continues to offer humidity resistance and a wide operating temperature range from -40 °C to 150 °C, and up to 200 °C for modified versions, making them ideal for challenging environments.
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Control Cabinet-Free Automation
Beckhoff (Savage, MN) has expanded the MX-System control cabinet-free automation platform with new 3-row baseplates and larger function modules in size 3. These new devices can be combined with existing size 1 and 2 modules in the MX-System platform, expanding the range of applications for cabinet-free automation. The new MX-System baseplate in size 3 offers an additional row of data slots, which opens up new possibilities for larger machines with more complex control requirements. There are now significantly more slots available to accommodate additional pluggable function modules within the same baseplate width. The size 3 baseplate is compatible with all MX-System function modules in the established sizes and also accommodates new 3-row modules. The passive cooling principle remains unchanged in size 3, although the larger cooling surface means that higher performance ranges can be achieved. The first size 3 function modules offer a 600 V DC supply with 40 A nominal current, a servo controller with 28 A nominal current, and a power supply for up to 63 A.
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AI-Powered Cobot
Universal Robots (UR, Novi, MI) presented the newest addition to its portfolio, the UR15, at Automate 2025. With enhanced motion capability and a maximum TCP speed of 5 m/s, UR15 is the fastest ever UR cobot, enabling reduced cycle times, increased productivity and reduced costs across applications and industries. For pick-and-place applications, the UR15 delivers up to 30 percent cycle time improvements compared to other UR models. Combined with OptiMove, UR’s new motion control technology, those gains go even further, enhancing trajectory smoothness and ensuring consistently accurate movements. UR15 runs with both PolyScope 5 and PolyScope X and is ready to be supercharged with AI to enable unmatched usability. The UR15 can easily be used with the UR AI Accelerator, UR’s toolkit for developing AI-powered applications. The UR AI Accelerator is developed in collaboration with NVIDIA using NVIDIA Isaac’s™ CUDA-accelerated libraries and models and running on the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin™ system-on-module. The UR15 has a payload of 15 kg (33 lbs) which can be increased to 17.5 kg (38.58 lbs) for applications with wrist-down orientation, such as palletizing.
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Synchronized Lifting System
LINAK® LC3 IC from LINAK (Louisville, KY) is fieldtested and ready to use for industrial applications. With the LINAK® LC3 IC lifting column, you get a ready-to-use lifting solution from one single supplier. This reduces complexity, eliminates time-consuming calculations and testing, and simplifies both dimensioning and commissioning of sub-components. First deployed with cobot palletizers, the LC3 IC has already proven its reliability as industrial equipment in real-world applications. With an integrated controller, the LC3 IC eliminates the need for extra components and third-party suppliers. LINAK offers a wide range of industrial interfaces for effortless communication with your system. With visual LED status indicators, the LC3 IC provides instant feedback, making it easy to monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and prevent downtime. The column not only communicates with the PLC but also interacts with its surroundings. With the LED indicator, everyone — including operators — can instantly see if there is an issue, ensuring quick response times. Additionally, the data provided through the interface further empowers users with critical insights, strengthening system management.
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Photoelectric Amplifier
Carlo Gavazzi Automation (Buffalo Grove, IL) offers a new PAM03 series photoelectric amplifier that was developed in response to customer input and experience with applications in harsh environments over the past forty years. The PAM03 Amplifier supports control of three MOF Series Sensors independently. Up to 10 amplifiers can also be linked in a master/slave configuration using the built-in communication port, allowing shared power and control for up to thirty MOF Sensor sets. The system uses sensor multiplexing to reduce crosstalk. Developed at the Competence Center in Denmark, the PAM03 Series Photoelectric Sensor Amplifier is designed to meet industrial requirements for reliable detection at sensing distances of up to 50 m (164 ft). One of its main features includes reduced machine downtime and set-up time. Integrated alignment control allows optimized adjustment of the sensors by means of flashing yellow LEDs combined with two distance setup modes — automatic or manual via a trimmer. The system also provides predictive maintenance instead of waiting until dust builds up or ice blinds the sensors.
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