June 15th, 2026 
Editor-Publisher 
Van Nuys, CA – Linear Motion Stages – The compact open aperture HCDS-051-032-013-01-B1-30 and the HCDS-051-032-013-01-B1-01 Voice Coil Stages from Moticont have a foot print of just 2.000 in. (50.8 mm) wide by 5.000 in (127.0 mm) long and feature positioning resolutions of 30 microns and just 1 micron respectively. These precision linear motion stages allow the user to select the level of precision needed for an application.
June 8th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
E. Longmeadow, MA –Motion Control – CERAMICSPEED Hybrid Radial Corrotec/CorroCoat Bearings are designed for environments of high humidity, have been approved in accordance with FDA 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulation covering medicine and food), and have an EC No. 1935/2004 authorization. Superior life and performance when compared to bearings made from just stainless steel, Corrotec/CorroCoat Bearings feature Stainless Steel races with CorroCoat, a coating with extremely high corrosion resistance and friction suppressant properties, hard, very smooth ceramic balls that will not deform or spall under high loads, and synthetic material ball cages.
June 1st, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Sunnyvale, CA, — Motion Control – Optical Positioning System – Developed for precision optical positioning applications the LFA-1210 Linear Focus Actuator features a patented zero-translation tangential flexure for high speed travel.
May 25th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – The new Motion Control XGGR-50-10-15-60 Series of Four-axis Linear, Pitch, Roll, and Yaw Stages from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) is the integration of a Linear-axis stage, two Goniometer Stages, and a Rotary Stage.
May 18th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control – Toronto, Canada — Electromate adds the Netzer Precision VLP-13 to its catalog — a miniature, absolute rotary encoder engineered for space-constrained motion systems where size, precision, and reliability are essential.
May 18th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) has released a series of low-cost miniature electromagnets. Their E-66-38 Series Tubular Electromagnets is just 0.38 inches in diameter and 0.66 inches in length. To match the duty cycle and holding force requirements of a specific application, E-66-38 Series Electromagnets are available with16 different windings to select from.
May 11th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control – Vaughan, Ontario — [January 5, 2026] — Electromate Inc., a Canadian supplier of precision motion-control and robotic components, has announced the availability of the maxon HEJ 90 High-Efficiency Joint, a compact, integrated actuator designed for high-torque joints in mobile and legged robotic systems.
May 4th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control Van Nuys, CA – Linear Encoder – The NEW! 1.25 Micron Resolution Linear Optical Encoder and Linear Scale has been released by Moticont. This compact linear encoder measures just 114.3 mm (4.50 in.) long by 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) wide by 1.47 mm (0.058 in.) high (encoder + Flex cable) and the Flex cable is terminated by a ten-pin female connector for easy integration. This high, 1.25 micron resolution, low power encoder module features TTL Quadrature Outputs and requires only a single +3.3 or +5 VDC supply.
April 27th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
E. Longmeadow, MA – — Motion Control – Application – Dairy machinery manufacturers are under intense scrutiny by FDA inspectors when it comes to FDA material and caustic washdown compliance. Recently, LM76 was called by a large US dairy packaging company to review a problematic portion of their filling line.
April 20th, 2026 Editor-Publisher
Forestville, CA, All Motion Control — The AC201 Digital Autocollimator is a high performance 2-axis non-contact digital angular displacement sensors. This new series of digital autocollimators builds on the field proven AC400 digital autocollimators previously offered. Like the AC400 series this new generation of autocollimators were specifically developed for companies that produce instrumentation or tooling requiring high precision alignment.
April 13th, 2026 Editor-Publisher
Motion Control – Video – An extensive series of XZG Motion Control Motorized Positioning Stages (X-axis, Z-axis, and Goniometer-axis) is the newest addition to the OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) family of high precision motion control stages.
April 6th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – A powerful series of compact, low cost electromagnets has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS). Their E-22-150 Series of Tubular Electromagnets 1.5 in. in diameter x 2.15 in. feature 19 different windings to select from based on the duty cycle and holding force requirements of the application.
March 30th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control – Electromate, a leading Canadian distributor of state-of-the-art industrial automation products, is proud to announce the addition of Quantum Devices’ latest innovation, the QM22 series of optical incremental encoders, to its comprehensive portfolio.
March 23rd, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – Moticont has released the HVCM-025-022-003-01 Hollow Core Voice Coil Motor, featuring an open aperture and high force-to-size ratio. This miniature Linear DC Servo Motor has a continuous force rating of 16.9 oz. (4.7 N) and a peak force of 53.5 oz (14.9 N) at a 10% duty cycle.
March 16th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
E. Longmeadow, MA –Motion Control – CERAMICSPEED Hybrid Radial Bearings are designed for environments of high humidity, have been approved in accordance with FDA 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulation covering medicine and food), and have an EC No. 1935/2004 authorization. Superior life and performance when compared to bearings made from just stainless steel, these Bearings feature very smooth ceramic balls that will not deform or spall under high loads, and synthetic material ball cages.
March 9th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Forestville, CA – Motion Control – Equipment Solutions’ Series of VCS-10 Voice Coil Stages feature: Sub-micron positioning, high acceleration, digital and/or analog position sensors, and are available with a 10 mm clear aperture! These high acceleration stages (50 G’s no load), have 10 mm of linear motion and < 3 millisecond step response time. The customizable VCS-10 Series of linear position stages are ideal for high speed, high precision optical and laser focusing applications in: Medical, semiconductor inspection and manufacturing, scanning microscopy, and micro machining/manufacturing.
March 2nd, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The AK170-24 Series Goniometers features +/- 24 degrees of travel, 18 Arcseconds of repeat positioning accuracy, and a 105 mm center of rotation above the table. There are four models in this series of goniometers that are ideal for: X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Crystallography, Laser and Optical Alignment, Surface Metrology and Reflectometry, Spectroscopy and Microscopy, Robotics and Aerospace Assembly, Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.
February 23rd, 2026 Editor-Publisher
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – A Series of powerful Low-Profile Push Type Clapper Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) are 2.625 in. (66.8mm). in diameter with a body length of 1.56 in and total plunger length of 4.00 in. (101.6 mm), ideal for applications where short strokes and high forces are required.
February 9th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – Components -– Moticont has released the miniature GVCM-016-019-01M Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor. Smaller in diameter than a US Dime this 15.9 mm (0.625 in.) diameter Servo motor, also called an Electric Cylinder, features a high force-to-size ratio of 1.5 N (5.3 oz) continuous force and 4.6 N (16.6 oz) of peak force.
February 2nd, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – Linear Motion – Pegasus Hybrid Linear Bearings for the times Bearing Failure just can not be allowed to Happen! That is the the time when Down-Time is more costly then the price of the bearings.