Tamagawa Seiki Co., Ltd. is a globally leading Japanese manufacturer of motion control components and systems centred around its long-established expertise in high precision angular measurement. Tamagawa’s comprehensive range includes IMUs (inertial measurement units) and gyro devices that variously provide precise measurement of angular velocity (X, Y, Z), acceleration (X, Y, Z), and attitude angle […]
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Mclennan has recently completed the design and supply of a particularly challenging motion control system for the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Daresbury Laboratory, as part of the research council’s funding and collaborative support of the Advanced GAmma Tracking Array (AGATA). With its objective to build and operate the ultimate gamma ray tracking spectrometer, […]
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JVL Industri Elektronik A/S, the Danish motion control designer and manufacturer, has recently added a Wireless Industrial Ethernet communication option to its ServoStep™ integrated stepper motor series. Available with full support from Mclennan, JVL’s UK distribution partner, the new wireless option supports Profinet, EtherNet/IP and ModbusTCP/UDP protocols and is available across its MIS and MIL […]
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Recently launched by Portescap and available from UK motion specialist Mclennan, the new 22ECP35-2A DC slotless and brushless motor features an integrated driver and offers the potential to simplify installation and operation for motion control applications where smooth control, long working life and cost optimisation are project essentials. The 22 mm diameter, 9-Watt motor expands […]
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Mclennan, the leading motion control component supplier and systems integrator has signed a distribution agreement with the USA-based electric linear actuator, roller screw and grooved roller bearing designer and manufacturer Creative Motion Control (CMC). Formed in 2002, and with a growing reputation for its innovative approach to motion engineering, CMC’s products are characterised by their […]
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A new range of miniature stepper-gearmotors and a simple dipswitch-configured single-axis stepper drive are the latest new products from Mclennan’s Italian distribution partner Micro Motors s.r.l. The four stepper gearmotors each offer a wide choice of spur-gear reduction ratios for maximum application flexibility and combine with the user programmable drive to provide a competitively priced […]
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New from motion control specialist Mclennan, Vacuum Fab’s ‘Hercules HLS’ series motorised linear translation stages are aimed at heavy-load single- or multi–axis positioning set-ups. Featuring recirculating linear guide bearings and available in three widths for 21 standard stroke lengths, from 25 to 500 mm, these modular stages offer sub-micron resolution and repeatability with optional stepper […]
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Applied Motion Products Inc. (AMP), the USA based motion control innovator, has released a new application note for programmers using Python™, the popular computer programming language. Available from Mclennan, AMP’s European distribution partner, the application note includes sample Python scripts and resource information for establishing RS-232/RS-485 or Ethernet communications, along with streaming commands and handling […]
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