Motion Control – Tutorial – Solenoid Construction
Solenoid Construction
A Solenoid is a long wire, wound with a helical pattern, usually surrounded by a steel frame, having a steel core inside the winding.
Motion Control – Tolomatic Actuator Rated up to 100,000 pounds of force!
October 19th, 2026 
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Electric Actuator with Force up to 100,000 lbf
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control — Electromate highlights Tolomatic’s RSX128 electric linear actuator for Canadian machine builders evaluating alternatives to hydraulic cylinders. Rated for up to 100,000 lbf (445 kN), the RSX128 brings high force capacity to electrically controlled linear motion. The RSX design uses precision-ground planetary roller screws and is designed for 100 percent duty cycle. Applications include assembly, metal pressing, punching and clamping, automotive production, timber processing and motion simulation.
Motion Control – High Force Linear Servo Motor is just 2.25 Inches Long at Mid-Stroke!
October 12th, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – High Force Linear Servo Motor!
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control Components – A high force Linear DC Servo Motor from Moticont has been added to their expanding line of voice coil or moving coil motors. The LVCM-095-038-01 Linear Voice Coil Motor is a true servo motor featuring zero cogging, high accuracy, and high repeatability when operated in a closed positioning loop.
Motion Control – Three-Axis Yaw, Pitch, and Roll Positioning Stages Feature Four Motor Options!
October 5th, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Yaw, Pitch, and Roll Stage
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – New compact three-axis, Yaw, Pitch, and Roll Stages from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) feature four motor options to meet the precision and speed of travel requirements of an application. The YPR-10-15-60 Series of Three-axis Yaw, Pitch, and Roll Stages are the integration of a 60 mm diameter rotary stage (upper axis) capable of 360 degrees of continuous operation, and two goniometers (middle and lower axes). The middle stage has a range of +/- 15 degrees and the lower stage has a +/- 10 degrees range.
Motion Control – High Speed, High Force, Sub-micron Positioning, Voice Coil Stage Features 20 mm Aperture!
September 28th, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Sub-micron Stage
Forestville, CA, — — High speed, high force, sub-micron, >300 nanometer (1.1811 10-6 in.) positioning resolution, cross roller voice coil stages are self-contained, compact, and can be mounted in a horizontal or vertical axis. The high speed, 20 mm (0.7874 in.) travel, Equipment Solutions’ Motion Control VCS-2020 Voice Coil Stage features a 20 mm dia. aperture.
Motion Control – Solenoid Driver Module from Magnetic Sensor Systems is Energy Stingy!
September 21st, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Solenoids – Driver Module
Motion Control – Solenoids – Van Nuys, CA – Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) Has released the SDM840 Solenoid Driver Module as a complement to their Series of Solenoids and those of other manufacturers that includes: Tubular, Open Frame, Low Profile, Hinged Clapper, Latching, and Rotary Solenoids.
Motion Control – Get a 9.5 mm Stroke and 6.9 N of Peak Force in a Miniature Linear Servo Motor Only 12.7 mm in Diameter
September 7th, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Miniature Voice Coil Motor
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The LVCM-013-025-03M (Metric Version) Linear Servo Motor released by Moticont features a 9.5 mm stroke, low inertia, high acceleration/deceleration, smooth zero cogging motion, high accuracy and high repeatability. This clean, quiet, long life brushless high speed linear servo motor has a high-force-to-size ratio of 0.79 N and a peak force of 6.9 N at a 10% duty cycle. Operated in a closed servo loop as a DC Servo Motor, this miniature linear motor is capable of sub-micron positioning.
Motion Control – Linear Bearings Application – The Bearing that’s Present for Every Launch!
August 31st, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Linear Bearings Application
E. Longmeadow, MA – Motion Control – Linear Motion – LM76 Minuteman PTFE, Self-Lubricating motion control bearings take on some very stringent application roles, this is just one of them.
Motion Control – Miniature Voice Coil Stage features 1 Micron Repeatability!
August 24th, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Miniature Voice Coil Stage!
Forestville, CA, — Motion Control – This VCS-10V Voice Coil Stage: 10mm of linear motion; Ball bearing guidance system; 1 micron position repeatability; 40 G’s acceleration; Non-contact electro-optic position sensor; Kinematic load mount; Direct SCA814 Servo Controlled Amplifier compatibility; 33 x 36 x 76mm, 230 grams
Motion Control – High Precision Three-axis Stages Adds A New Dimension to Pitch and Roll Stages … … Lift!
August 17th, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Lift Plus Goniometers
Van Nuys, CA – IMotion Control – New High Precision Three-axis ZGG-60-10-15 Series of Lift, Pitch, and Roll Stages have been released by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). These compact stages feature 60 mm +/- 2 mm (2.362 in. +/- 0.078 in.) of vertical travel.
Motion Control – High Torque Rotary Solenoids Available in OEM Quantities, Can Be Performance Matched to an Application!
August 10th, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Counter Clockwise Rotary Solenoids
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The R-10-200-CCWM Series of Counter Clockwise, Forward Shaft Extension Rotary Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS), available in OEM quantities, features 18 different winding configurations allowing the user to match torque and duty cycle requirements to an application.
Motion Control – Electromate Announces Availability of Dobot Educational Robots and Accessories in Canada
August 3rd, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Educational Robots
Motion Control – Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Electromate has expanded its robotics portfolio to include Dobot’s educational robot lineup, now available to customers across Canada. This addition provides academic institutions, training centers, and research labs with access to a structured ecosystem of robotic platforms and accessories designed for teaching robot programming, automation systems, and mechatronics.
Motion Control – Fully Enclosed, High Resolution 16 mm Diameter Miniature Linear Servo Motor has High Force-to-Size Ratio!
July 27th, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Integrated Voice Coil Motor
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – Moticont has added the SDLM-016-032-01-01-M (Metric) Direct Drive Linear Motor with an integrated encoder and temperature sensor to their SDLM Series of Metric and Imperial dimensioned high precision linear actuators.
Motion Control – Miniature Direct Drive Linear Motor with Integrated Encoder and Temperature Sensor is Just 16 mm in Diameter!
July 27th, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Integrated Voice Coil Motor
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – Moticont has added the SDLM-016-032-01-01-M (Metric) Direct Drive Linear Motor with an integrated encoder and temperature sensor to their SDLM Series of Metric and Imperial dimensioned high precision linear actuators.
Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator from Equipment Solutions Features 200 Nano Meters Repeatability!
July 13th, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – 200 Nano Meters Repeatability Actuator!
Forestville, CA, – — Motion Control – This LFA-0604 Linear Focus Actuator: Flexture guidance system, 6 millimeter clear aperture, 4 millimeters of linear motion, 90 G’s acceleration (no load), 200 nanometers positioning repeatability, non-contact electro-optic position sensor, direct SCA814 Servo Controlled Amplifier compatibility, 38mm x 24mm, 80 grams
Motion Control – High Precision, High Load Goniometer Stages with +/- 30 Degrees of Travel Are Available from OES!
July 6th, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Goniometer Stages
Van Nuys, CA – – Motion Control – Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has added four goniometers to their expanding catalog of high precision positioning stages. The new, AK160-30 Goniometer Series feature precision ground worm gears with a 400:1 ratio and pre-loaded cross roller guides offer +/- 30 degrees of travel with 30 kg of load.
Motion Control – Select from a Series of Low-Profile Push/Pull Type Solenoids to Meet the Specific Voltage, Duty Cycle, and Force Requirements of Your Application!
June 29th, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Compact Push/Pull Solenoids
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) has released 18 low-profile Push/Pull Clapper Solenoids with the ampere turns (windings) adjusted to meet the specific force and duty cycle requirements of an application. The S-66-100 Series of Low-Profile Clapper Push/Pull Type Solenoids from MSS are just 1.00 in. in diameter and 0.66 in. deep.
Motion Control – AMC Introduces the FE060-25-IPM FlexPro® Servo Drive with IMPACT™ Architecture
June 22nd, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Servo Drive
Motion Control – ADVANCED MOTION CONTROL AND POWER ALL IN ONE COMPACT PACKAGE
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control – Advanced Motion Controls (AMC), a US leading provider of servo amplifiers, is proud to announce the release of the FE060-25-IPM FlexPro® series servo drive. This state-of-the-art drive is designed to provide advanced control and power in one compact package, making it the perfect choice for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.
Linear Motion Stages – Compact, Open Aperture Voice Coil Stages Features 1 Micron and 30 Micron Positioning Resolutions!
June 15th, 2026 Editor-Publisher Linear Motion Stages
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.
Motion Control – Ultra-High Precision, Compact, Low Cost, Optical Positioning System Features Zero Translation from Equipment Solutions!
June 1st, 2026 Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator
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.