Aerotech releases version 2.2 of its Automation1 control platform
16 June 2022
Aerotech has released version 2.2 of its Automation1 control platform, which comes with several new features
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ACS Motion Control launches two new solutions for micromachining
7 December 2021
ACS Motion Control has released two new products in the SPiiPlus series of EtherCAT-based motion controllers and motor drives
Raylase launches the Scan Field Calibrator
11 November 2021
With the new Scan Field Calibrator from Raylase, high-precision and labour-saving calibration of laser process fields in machines can be carried out in an extremely short space of time
Scanlab augments z-axis integration in laser machines
8 October 2021
The innovative system design with new bearing technology now enables the incredibly compact z-axis to be integrated into a laser machine in any mounting orientation
Arges introduces new ASC Laser Controller Solution
6 October 2021
This new controller features powerful performance thanks to updated electronics, changeable multi-functional interface boards for added flexibility, and open platform with embedded Linux OS
RTC6 EtherBox: industrial-grade housing for advanced scan control. (Image: Scanlab)
Scanlab introduces compact box for scan system control
6 July 2021
The new RTC6 EtherBox offers the control board in an industrial-grade casing. This means it can be installed in a control cabinet in a few simple steps.
The CANUNDA-HP head generates an extremely homogeneous and well-defined rectangular beam profile. (Image: Cailabs)
Cailabs develops laser head for high-power surface treatment applications
5 July 2021
The device is perfectly suited to high-powered surface treatment processes, such as heating unidirectional composite strips, hardening or polishing metals, and cleaning surfaces
Physik Instrumente launches V-308 PIFOC positioning system
20 May 2021
The core element of the new V-308 PIFOC is a single axis slider with high-precision lateral crossed roller guides placed on the base body
Aerotech releases version 1.2 of its Automation1 control platform
31 March 2021
Version 1.2 offer numerous functional enhancements and is now automatically included when ordering the Automation1 standard version
Aerotech appoints new president
26 February 2021
Dr Robert Novotnak, previously chief business officer for Aerotech, will assume all day-to-day responsibilities of managing the company operations in his new role
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