Motion Control – The 30 MM Vertical Lift Stage Features 0.2 Sub-micron Resolution, Very High Parallelism!
July 28th, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Precision Lift Stages
Motion Control Van Nuys, CA – Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has released the AT20-30 series of Motorized Vertical Lift Stages featuring sub-micron resolution, very high parallelism and a vertical lift of 30 mm. The AT20-30-01 (pictured) is driven by a Two-Phase Stepper Motor that features a repeatability of 5 microns, positional accuracy of 15 microns and a Full Step resolution of 0.2 microns! This stepper motor driven stage also has a knob on the motor for manual adjustment.
Motion Control – 18 Compact Low-Profile Pull Type Clapper Solenoids Are Designed to Meet the Size, Voltage, Duty Cycle, and Force Requirements of Your Application!
July 21st, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Open Frame Series of 18 Pull Type Solenoids with a 1 Inch Stroke Can Meet the Voltage, Duty Cycle, and Force Requirements of Many Applications!
July 21st, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Open Frame Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The S-18-100 Series of Open Frame Pull Type Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) includes 18 different solenoids to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Attractive Force (up to 100 oz) and Stroke requirements of the user. MSS Solenoid coils typically utilize 23 to 40 AWG (American Wire Gauge) windings with Class “F” insulation for better protection of the solenoid during longer duty cycles.
The S-18-100 Series solenoids are 1.000 in. wide x 0.84 in. high x 1.74 long and have a 1.00 stroke. The noncaptive plunger or actuator is 0.312 in. in diameter with a clevis end for load attachment.
Electromate – Harmonic Drive FHA-C Mini 24V Servo Actuator with Dual Absolute Encoder and Panel Mount connectors!
July 14th, 2025
Editor-Publisher Electromate – Harmonic Drive Servo Actuator
Electromate – Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control – Components — Introducing Dual Absolute encoder versions of the FHA-C mini actuator. Featuring BiSS-C Harmonic Drive fha-24v-002bi-directional communication for both encoders. The dual encoders are incorporated in essentially the same package size as the long-standing FHA-C mini single incremental encoder version. Without increasing the size, the dual absolute encoder offers single turn absolute position at the output, without the need for battery back-up. Panel mount connectors come standard, and customers can choose between 4 exit options.
Motion Control – Miniature Linear Voice Coil Servo Motors Just 12.7 mm in Diameter Have 0.81N of Continuous Force and 2.55 N of Peak Force!
July 7th, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Miniature Linear Servo Motor!


Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The LVCM-013-019-02M (Metric version) and the LVCM-013-019-02 (Imperial version) Linear Voice Coil Motors, just 12.7 mm (0.500 in.) in diameter, have been released by Moticont. Miniature brushless, efficient, high speed linear servo motors (known as Voice Coil and Moving Coil Motors) have a 12.7 mm (0.5 in) long stroke, a high-force-to-size ratio of 0.81 N (2.9 oz) and a peak force of 2.55 N (9.2 oz) at 10% duty cycle.
Motion Control – Electroless Nickel Plated Stainless Steel, 0.5 Micron Resolution Linear Positioning Stages Offer a NEW Level of Cleanness!
June 16th, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Electroless Nickel Plated Linear Stages
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) has added two Stainless Steel Electroless Nickel plated Linear Single-axis Stages to their extensive line of high resolution stages. The AX40-F1VR-ND and the AX40-F1VL-ND Linear (X-axis) Stages have a 40 mm (1.575 in.) by 40 mm (1.575 in.) table and a stroke length of 15 mm (0.590 in.).
Motion Control – High Force-to-Size Solenoid Series Features 18 different AWG Windings to Meet Force, Stroke Length, Voltage, and Duty Cycle Requirements of an Application!
June 9th, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Pull Type Tubular Solenoids


Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – A series of 1.250 in. diameter tubular solenoids has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS). Ideal for strokes of up to 1.00 inch, the S-20-125 series of Pull Type Tubular Solenoids feature 18 different solenoids with 23 AWG to 40 AWG (American Wire Gauge) windings. This broad range of solenoids allows the user to select the best solenoid for an application based on the force, stroke length, voltage, and duty cycle requirements. If needed, MSS solenoids with higher temperature class coil and lead wire insulation can be specified.
Motion Control – Introducing the ESCON2 Servo Controller: Unprecedented Power Density & Control Performance!
June 2nd, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Servo Controllers


Motion Control – Toronto, Canada – Electromate, Canada’s exclusive distributor of Maxon, is proud to introduce the ESCON2 servo controller—a next-generation motion control solution delivering unmatched power density, precision, and versatility for industrial and robotic applications.
Motion Control – New! Compact Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor with Built-in Shaft and Bearing Features: Zero Cogging, High Force-to-Size Ratio, and 0.500 in. Stroke!
May 26th, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Open Aperture Voice Coil Stages!
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –The GVCM-032-025-02M Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor, is the first of a new series, released by Moticont.
Motion Control – Video – Dual-axis Yaw Pitch Stages Enable High Precision Measurements of Curves and Angles!
May 5th, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Video – Dual-axis Yaw Pitch Stage
Motion Control Stages – Dual Axis Yaw Pitch Stage
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Motion Control – Video – The integration of high precision Rotary and Goniometer Stages creates platforms for the precise measurement of curves and angles. The YP100-45 Series (-01 thru -04) of Dual-axis Stages has been released by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). These compact, Yaw Pitch Stages features high precision rotary stages capable of 360 degrees of continuous rotation (clockwise/counterclockwise) and goniometers with +/45 degrees of travel. The table of the goniometer (upper) measures 104 mm x 90 mm with a precision pattern of threaded holes for tooling and fixtures. The YP100-45 Series Dual-axis stages are on a mounting plate for easy integration into new and existing applications.
Motion Control – Miniature Push Type Solenoids Features 16 Standard Models to Meet Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force, and Stroke Requirements of an Application!
April 28th, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Push Type Solenoids


Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) has released the S-63-38-H Series of Push Type Tubular Solenoids. These miniature 0.38 in. diameter solenoids can be used as a push type solenoid at the push end or a pull type solenoid at the pull end and features 16 standard off-the-shelf options to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force and Stroke requirement of the user.
Motion Control – Advanced Motion Controls Unveils Next-Generation FlexPro® EtherNet/IP Servo Drives
April 21st, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – EtherNet/IP Servo Drives
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control – The FlexPro® drive series is AMC’s latest family of digital servo drives designed for high power, small size, and reliable servo motor control. The drive architecture allows for higher power densities while still maintaining reliability and versatility. The advanced processing and storage capabilities ensure that the drives are more intelligent and operationally flexible than ever before
Motion Control – Fully Enclosed, High Resolution 16 mm Diameter Miniature Linear Servo Motor has High Force-to-Size Ratio!
April 14th, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Miniature 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!
March 31st, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Linear Focus Actuator
Forestville, CA – Motion Control – The LFA-1205 Linear Focus Actuator is a high performance compact positioning system. It was specifically developed for optical applications requiring both high precision and high-speed positioning over a short to medium stroke. The LFA-1205 is well suited for optical focusing and other micropositioning applications such as scanning interferometry, surface structure analysis, disk drive testing, autofocus systems, confocal microscopy, bio-technology, semiconductor test equipment.
Motion Control – New! Large Three-axis Gimbal Mounts Feature High Resolution, and Four Motor Options
March 24th, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Solenoid Drivers
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – Designed for larger cameras, tracking devices, telescopes, optics, and other devices, four new, high resolution, three axis gimbal mounts have been released by OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.).
Motion Control – Select the Low Cost, Economical, Pull-type Latching Solenoid Best Suited for Your Application!
March 17th, 2025
Editor-Publisher Motion Control – Latching Solenoids


Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –A Series of Latching Pull-type Motion Control Solenoids released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) are low cost, economical to use, and easy to integrate into an application. The compact S-18-100T Pull-type Latching Solenoids are: 1.00 in. wide x 0.84 in. high x 1.73 in. long with 0.313 in diameter plunger.



















