Press Releases

Heason Adds Kollmorgen's New PMX Series Hybrid Steppers to Motor Range

With six NEMA frame sizes from 08 through 34, each with several stack-length options, the PMX can deliver holding torque from 2.8 Ncm to 11.4 Nm with maximum speeds to 3000 rpm. Numerous standard options include bipolar and unipolar windings, integral connectors, shaft flats & keyways, rear...

Hygienic Servo System Design: Motion Control for Food Processing and Packaging Machinery

With significant developments in high-hygiene servo motor and drive technology from our distribution partner Kollmorgen, machine designers are now able to specify solutions that do not automatically mean using expensive and performance-limited stainless steel motors throughout an automated...

Nanomotion's Autofocussing Stage Provides Dynamic Performance in Extreme Environments

Represented in the UK by motion control specialist Heason Technology, Nanomotion’s direct-drive piezo-ceramic motor technology is characterised by extreme accuracy and precise movement with high resolution and low settling times, coupled with extensive velocity and force dynamics. The...

Heason Technology Build EtherCAT Controlled Hexapod

The rig actually uses two hexapods – a large servo-electric actuator driven unit that can run pre-programmed motion sequences or can be configured to mirror the movement of a smaller, manually controlled, ‘joystick’ with six linear position sensors. The...

Heason Technology Build EtherCAT Controlled Hexapod Demonstration Rig for MENE 2015

The rig actually uses two Hexapods – a large servo-electric actuator driven unit that can run pre-programmed motion sequences or can be configured to mirror the movement of a smaller, manually controlled, ‘joystick’ with six linear position sensors. The motorised Hexapod’s...

Adopting Direct Drive Technology into Modern Automation Equipment

What is Direct Drive Technology? Direct Drive Technology involves the use of a Direct Drive Mechanism. A Direct Drive Mechanism is one that takes the power coming from a servo motor without any reductions, directly coupling to the customer’s payload. What are the...