Products

Dynamic HG motor axes

The HG series is available in two different axis sizes – HG 25 with peak force of 180N, and HG 12 with peak force of 110N. The closed linear axes, based on aluminum profile design, overtake traditional belt drive and spindle drive technology in reducing costs while achieving a more precise axis and in a compact design. This HG series is engineered with a unique guide profile cover that is made of machined aluminum – providing protection for applications that experience external contamination influences. In addition, the compact and precise ball-type linear guides feature an absolute measuring system as well as automatic lubrication.

The lightweight, aluminum profile-based HG axes are designed for lighter load applications − with the HG 25 & HG 12 offering 10kg and 5kg maximum load capacities respectively. They deliver high-speed and accuracy at a lower cost−with a maximum acceleration of 40m/s2 and a maximum speed of 4m/s.

Weiss North America Inc.
www.weissna.com

Smaller pneumatic actuator control valves

Festo now offers the space-saving VFOF, VBNF, and VBQF multi-functional pneumatic control valve series in sizes more than 50% smaller, and which are easier and faster to install, troubleshoot, and maintain compared to comparable versions.

Festo VFOF, model LE-BAH provides one-way speed control, manual override, and emergency stop functionality – holding a piston’s position even in the vertical position – in a single compact unit. The unit bolts directly to the actuator port and lies flat against the actuator for space savings. The unit’s multiple ports are clearly labeled for fast, accurate installation, trouble shooting, and maintenance.

Another model of the VFOF offers straightforward speed control in one direction in the compact form of the new series.

The VBNF control valve delivers emergency stop and manual override in one unit. The new VBQF offers two options – manual override with a silencer and manual override without a silencer.

Festo Corp.
www.festo.com/us

Development kit for spectral sensing

A set of spectral sensing tools brings together Ocean Optics’ STS spectrometer, a Raspberry Pi microcomputer, customizable software, and wireless capabilities in single package. Using UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy across 200µm to 1,100µm, the kit can be quickly programmed for a variety of measurements. The small, lightweight kit can be used as a base for building more compact instruments including handheld point-of-care devices.

The STS Developer Kit takes advantage of the Raspberry Pi’s flexibility and adaptability to enable new uses for spectroscopy. Once connected to a Wi-Fi network, the spectrometer can be controlled through phone, tablet, or computer web browser. The Wi-Fi range is up to 150m, and all data is securely stored to the onboard SD card. Pre-loaded with this simple interface and ready to use out of the box, the development platform makes it fast and easy to customize the kit to specific projects.

The web scripting API enables quick development of custom scripts and applications, allowing the STS and Raspberry Pi to perform even more complex tasks. Ocean Optics SeaBreeze drivers communicate directly to the spectrometer via USB interface. A Daemon service software enables more autonomous functionality as well as coordination with other hardware, such as switches or even controlling sampling accessories.

Ocean Optics
www.oceanoptics.com