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Low Profile, Isolated Converters
The latest high density, cost-effective, DC-DC converter family is the CC-P-E Series. These ultra compact, fully isolated converters feature wide range DC inputs (24V or 48V nominal) and are available with output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, 12V, or 15V DC, with output power ratings of 15W or 30W. In addition, these fully-regulated, high efficiency converters can be paralleled for higher power applications.

These converters are available with a nominal 24V DC input that can operate from 18V DC to 36V DC or a 48V DC input that will operate from 36V DC to 76V DC. Ideal for limited-space applications, the 15W units measure only 29.6mm x 38.4mm and are 6.8mm high. The 30W converters measure 33.5mm x 38.4mm and are just 8.3mm high. Designers can simply parallel two of more of these converters for higher power requirements.

TDK-Lambda Americas
San Diego, CA
us.tdk-lambda.com/lp/products/cc-series.htm

High-Speed, Intelligent, Flexible Assembly Robot
The M-3iA intelligent, parallel-link robot is designed to maximize speed and offer flexibility for assembly, small part handling, and picking applications. Available in a four- or six-axis model, the M-3iA offers a unique parallel-link structure. The M-3iA six-axis model has a three-axis, patent-pending wrist for complex assembly tasks. The flexibility offered by the three-axis wrist enables the robot to pick up and insert parts at simple or compound angles, and to twist parts into place.

The four-axis M-3iA has a single-axis wrist for simple assembly and high-speed picking operations, offering speeds up to 4,000 degrees per second. In addition, a hollow wrist allows hoses and cables to be routed internally. The M-3iA operates on Fanuc’s latest R-30iA controller.

INTEGRATED VISION
The Fanuc iRVision system is a ready-to-use robotic vision package requiring only a camera and cable – no additional processing hardware. It has a 2D robot guidance tool to accomplish part location, error proofing, and other operations that normally require special sensors or custom fixtures. For robotic vision processes that exceed the capability of 2D vision systems, Fanuc Robotics offers an integrated 3D vision system.

Fanuc Robotics America Inc.
Detroit, MI
fanucrobotics.com
 

Micro Motion: Reduced Voltage LInear Drive System
The SQUIGGLE RV reduced voltage linear drive system consists of a SQL-RV-1.8-6-12 SQUIGGLE motor and NSD-2101 drive ASIC – the industry’s first miniature piezo motor drive solution with a driver chip that is smaller than the motor and driven directly from battery power as low as 2.3V DC without the need for a voltage boost. SQUIGGLE RV piezo micro motor uses multi-layer piezo technology to reduce the input voltage requirements of this tiny motor, sized at 2.8mm x 2.8mm x 6mm. The NSD-2101 driver was developed for this motor in partnership with austriamicrosystems using advanced integrated circuit designs and patented control systems. This smart IC measures only 1.8mm x 1.8mm and drives the SQUIGGLE RV motor directly, without the need for an external boost circuit.

The SQUIGGLE RV linear drive system is more than five times smaller and uses 40% less power than comparable electromagnetic linear drive systems. The SQL-RV-1.8 motor achieves forces in excess of 50g and high resolution to 0.5µm. It can run at speeds greater than 7mm/sec with power consumption of less than 350mW, when moving under typical loading conditions. New Scale’s TRACKER NSE-5310 linear encoder can be integrated with the SQUIGGLE RV system for high system repeatability with submicron resolution.

New Scale Technologies
Victor, NY
newscaletech.com