Mechatronics & Motion Control Finalists

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ION/CME N-Series Digital Drives

ION/CME N-Series Digital Drives are compact, PCB-mountable modules that provide high-performance motion control, network connectivity and power amplification for Brushless DC, DC Brush, and step motors. Three power output levels are available: 75, 350 and 1,000 watts and communication options include Ethernet, CAN, RS232, RS485 and Serial Peripheral Interconnect. N-Series IONs are fully programmable and perform profile generation, PID servo compensation, direct encoder input, field-oriented control and other motion control functions.

Performance Motion Devices, Inc.

LoPro V6 Extended Line

The expanded LoPro actuator line from Bishop-Wisecarver makes it more versatile than any other actuator. LoPro has always provided reliability, especially in harsh and extreme environments. This includes resistance to debris, corrosive washdowns, extreme temperatures and more. The variety of drive systems capture a range of speed, thrust, length and accuracy capabilities. The product features an Enhanced Stiffness configuration provides greater stiffness and moment load capacity. Vibration-resistant wheel plates improve performance in vehicles, agricultural equipment and more.

Bishop-Wisecarver

Modular Gantry Robot for Automated Liquid Handling

The Modular Gantry Robot for automated liquid handling in laboratory devices allows OEMs to develop instruments targeted to their specific application in minimum time. Customized for load, speed and size, these gantry robots are preassembled or delivered as kits, including cabinet and supporting components. The platform features an open-source motion and fluidic application programming interface. A library of common drivers reduces the learning curve and enables development of an optimized control strategy.

Festo

pneumagiQ PQ90

pneumagiQ PQ90 is the world’s first multi-gripper platform. Featuring a single compressed air inlet and integrated pneumatic controls, PQ90 is a plug-and-play solution that interfaces two pneumatic grippers at 90° offset with any robot. It features a built-in air blow-off port, sensor connectors, and single-cable communication means PQ90 can eliminate the need to source components and depend on skilled engineering resources. PQ90's ultra-low weight, IP66 rating, and minimalist design maximizes the usable payload and freedom of motion of the robot.

Impaqt Robotics

The Electromechanical Cylinder EMC-HP

The EMC-HP is a high-power electromechanical cylinder specifically developed for heavy-load applications. Robust and compact, it guarantees a long service life and continuous performance even under the harshest conditions thanks to new sealing concepts, the optional unique water cooling on the drive screw, and maintenance-friendly lubrication. A high-precision planetary screw drive ensures exact positioning with maximum control accuracy. The EMC-HP is a highly reliable cylinder, even when subjected to continuous high forces.

Bosch Rexroth