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Vacuum Compatible Voice Coil Positioning Stage

H2W Technologies designed a voice coil positioning stage ( VCS05-060-VBS-V0005AR ) using our voice coil motor ( NCC05-18-060-2X ) to generate a continuous/peak force of 6.0 lbs [26.7 N]/18.0 lbs [80.1 N] with a total stroke length of 0.50 in [12.7mm]. The absolute 0.05-micron (50-nano meter) resolution encoder is suitable ...

By: Alexander

Low Profile XYZ-Force Positioning System

The low profile XYZ-Force positioning stage Is comprised of a SRS-002-003/002-003-01-XY single rail positioning stage (horizontal XY-axis) with a mounted VMS06-008-LB-01 voice coil positioning stage (vertical Z-axis). The bottom axis use brushless linear motors that generate a continuous/peak force of 3.1 lbs [13.8 N]/9.4 lbs [41.8 N] (bottom axis), 3.1 ...

By: Alexander

Dual Feedback Voice Coil Positioning System

H2W Technologies' latest custom voice coil positioning stage ( VCS08-350-LB-01-MC-F ) was developed to meet the dual feedback requirements of the customer. This closed loop system allowed the user to monitor both position and force simultaneously and adjust accordingly. It incorporates a voice coil motor ( NCC08-34-350-2X ) which generates ...

By: Alexander

High Speed Brushless Linear Motor Positioning Stage

The SRS-006-06-050-01-EX single rail positioning stage is ideal for high-speed closed loop positioning applications that require both short and long travel distances. It uses a brushless linear motor to generate a continuous/peak force of 50 lbs [220 N]/150 lbs [660 N] with a total stroke length of 5.75 in [146 ...

By: James

Hybrid Air Bearing XZ Positioning System

This hybrid air bearing XZ positioning system uses H2W air bearing linear stepper motor STS-1220-AP4T (horizontal axis) and voice coil positioning stage VCS05-060-LB-01-MH (vertical Z-axis). The horizontal Air Bearing Linear Stepper motor has a 38.0 in [965 mm] stroke and generates 12.0 lbs [53.1 N] of continuous force. It is ...

By: Oscar

Low Power Voice Coil Actuator for Cryogenic Environments

H2W Technologies has developed a high force non-commutated DC linear actuator, otherwise known as a direct drive voice coil actuator, designed specifically for use in cryogenic environments.  Material choice and design parameters were implemented such that the motor can operate without degradation or damage when placed in a cryogenic environment

By: James

Linear Servo Brush-Type Amplifier

Linear amplifiers allow the current to flow continuously to the motor which prevents any dead-band issues that occur in many PWM type amplifiers. Additionally, linear amplifiers have low EMI, and no audible noise that also can be found in many PWM type amplifiers.

By: James

Magnetically Preloaded Linear Stepper Motors

H2W Technologies’ singleaxis linear stepper motors are ideal for high-speed open loop positioning applications. They can perform at speeds of up to 80 in/sec [2 m/sec] and strokes of up to 68 in [1.7 m].

By: James

Voice Coil Actuator Usage in Ventilators

For several years H2W has been manufacturing voice coils that have been custom designed for the medical industry. Voice coils have been desirable for applications such as ventilators because of their compact design and high-speed capabilities coupled with their sliding contact bearing system, which allows for high lifetime, high cycle, and a desirable MTBF in the system.

By: James

Long Travel and High Torque Rotary Voice Coil Actuators

The model TWR-034-800-1RC was designed to allow for a relatively low moving mass and inertia, as well as a long rotary stroke of 34 degrees [0.59 radians] on a 11.4” [290 mm] arm, which equates to a travel of 6.75 inches [171.5 mm] which is long travel for this style of actuator, which typically restrained to an equivalent linear travel of 2 inches [50.8 mm]

By: James

Two Axis X-Theta Positioning System

A two axis X-Theta positioning system ideal for precision motion control applications that require coordinated linear and rotary positioning. The 2 axis system consists of a rotary DC servo motor with encoder mounted to a moving brushless linear motor driven positioning stage.

By: James

Low Profile XY-Theta Voice Coil Positioning Stage

H2W Technologies introduces a high acceleration, voice coil driven, XY-Theta positioning stage with a precision bearing system, which minimizes the amount of pitch, yaw, and roll in the system.

By: James

Five-Meter Long Stroke Single Piece Extrusion Stage

The DRS-206-05-012-01-EX dual rail positioning stage is ideal for applications that require long travel distances. It uses a cog-free brushless linear motor to generate a continuous force of 12.4 lbs [55.6 N] and a peak force of 37.4 lbs [167 N] with a total stroke length of 210 in [5341 mm].

By: James

Compact Voice Coil Positioning Stage

H2W Technologies introduces a high acceleration, voice coil driven, positioning stage with a sliding contact bearing system, which allows for high lifetime, high cycle, and a desirable MTBF in the system.

By: James

Redundant Coil Voice Coil

In the case where an actuator is installed in a location where access is limited or where downtimes may be costly, there is a need for redundancy in a voice coil. A redundant voice coil comes with multiple coils and is designed to operate with equal performance in each of ...

By: James

Low Profile XY Voice Coil Positioning Stage

H2W Technologies introduces a high acceleration, voice coil driven, XY positioning stage with a precision bearing system, which minimizes the amount of pitch, yaw, and roll in the system. The voice coil stage ( VCS06-010-BS-01-MXY ) is a closed loop positioning system that can be used for positioning applications. The ...

By: Alexander

Unlocking the Linear Motion Specification Query

Every motion control problem begins with a need to move a certain payload over a certain distance. However, there are many types of moves possible, and determining the right motion control solution may require some calculations to match the specifications found on a given motors data sheet.

By: Alexander

Compact High Force Ironcore Brushless Linear Motor

H2W engineers have developed a compact high force brushless linear motor that can generate 300 lbs [1330 N] at a 10% duty cycle and 100 lbs [444 N] at a 100% duty cycle, and, when used with a matching magnet track.

By: Alexander

Closed Loop Linear Stepper Stage

The LSS-016-04-006-01A-ME is a revolutionary new series of low profile linear stepper positioning stage that integrates an absolute linear encoder into the single-axis linear stepper motor stage to operate the linear stepper motor as a 2-phase brushless linear motor.

By: Alexander

Hollow Shaft Voice Coil Actuator

H2W introduces its most compact moving magnet actuator with a hole through the shaft. The voice coil actuator (NCM01-04-001-2IBH) can be operated under either open or closed loop position control and is ideal for controlled sinusoidal motion applications.

By: Alexander

Calculating Acceleration for Linear Motion

Bringing Newton’s Second Law of Motion into the Motion Control World. For any linear motion control application, the solution to the problem requires at a minimum three points of data:

By: Alexander

Compact Linear Induction Motor

H2W engineers have developed a compact Linear Induction Motor (LMAA-04-01) that can generate 47 N at a 10% duty cycle. Operating at 208VAC, 60 Hz, the synchronous velocity of this LIM is 180 in/sec [4.5 m/s].

By: Alexander

High Torque Rotary Voice Coil Actuators

H2W Technologies has developed several high torque rotary voice coil actuators, otherwise known as a limited angle torque motors or LATs.

By: Alexander

What is a Voice Coil Actuator?

A voice coil actuator, also known as a non-commutated DC linear actuator, is a type of direct drive linear motor. The name “voice coil” comes from one of its historically first applications: vibrating the paper cone of a loudspeaker.

By: Alexander

World’s Highest Force Voice Coil Actuator

H2W Technologies has developed the world’s highest force commercially available non-commutated DC linear actuator, otherwise known as a direct drive voice coil actuator.

By: Alexander

Single Rail Positioning Stage H-Gantry

H2W Technologies’ latest single rail positioning stage H-gantry design is an open frame XY positioning system. It has two bottom parallel axes with one cross axis connecting the two (H-gantry)...

By: Alexander

XYZ Voice Coil Positioning Stage

H2W Technologies designed the VCS20-20-03-MC-01-XYZ as a 3-axis positioning solution where compact size and cost were important. Using voice coil motors, instead of 3-phase brushless linear motors, significantly reduced the overall size, weight, and cost of the system.

By: Alexander

Dual Feedback Voice Coil Positioning Stage

The VCS20-020-CR-01-MC-F3K voice coil positioning stage has dual feedback capability. It can operate either under closed loop position control with force monitoring or closed loop force control with position monitoring.

By: Alexander

Six Axis Linear and Rotary Positioning Stage

Our latest six-axis positioning stage design consists of three rotary motors, with encoders, each mounted to three independently moving linear axis. It is ideal for applications that require independent multiple motions on a single travel plane.

By: Alexander

Linear Induction Motor: How it Works

What is all the hype about the Hyperloop? How does it move? What is the technology that makes it possible? The answer: linear induction motors.

By: Alexander

Frameless Brushless Torque Motor

H2W has developed an unhoused arc segmented frameless brushless torque motor (TWR-070-410-1150-3PH) with low inertia moving coil assembly for high angular acceleration applications.

By: Alexander

Linear Motion Calculator Android App

To help our customers understand their motion requirements and translate them into acceleration and force values, H2W Technologies has developed an Android application that solves linear motion calculations...

By: Alexander

Miniature Voice Coil Actuators

H2W Technologies offers miniature versions of both our moving coil and moving magnet voice coil actuators. Additionally, we offer custom designed solutions to meet your application specifications.

By: Alexander

Dual Axis Closed Loop Linear Stepper Stage

The LSS-012-12-060-XY-01A-M is a revolutionary new series of low profile linear stepper XY positioning stage that integrates an absolute linear encoder into the single-axis linear stepper motor stage...

By: Alexander

Linear Motor: How It Works?

A linear motor should be thought of as rotary electric motor that have been cut along a radial plane and unrolled. The resultant motor is a direct drive linear electric motor that can produce linear motion without the need of pneumatic, hydraulic cylinders, or translation of rotary to linear motion with the use of belts or screws.

By: Alexander

Galil Closed-Loop Stepper Motor Performance Gains

H2W can integrate an optional linear encoder onto our standard single-axis linear stepper stage. When coupled with a state-of-the-art motion control electronics package provided by Galil, the 2 phase linear stepper motor operates as a closed loop 2-phase brushless linear motor.

By: Alexander

Voice Coil Actuators vs. Solenoids: What is the difference?

The question of whether to use voice coil actuators or solenoids for small displacement motion control applications comes up often. This article explains the key differences between each product and why you might choose one over the other for your application.

By: Alexander

New Linear Motion Calculator

H2W understands that there can be confusion when it comes to trying to determine how much force and acceleration is necessary to achieve your desired motion profile.

By: Alexander

Dual Axis Linear Stepper Motors

H2W Technologies’ dual axis linear stepper motors are ideal for open loop positioning applications requiring 2 axis of motion in a single plane.

By: Alexander

Six Axis Demo using H2W’s Single Rail Stage

H2W Technologies’ single rail positioning stage utilized in a six axis demo, which coordinates the motion of three linear motor driven axis with three rotary motor driven axis.

By: Alexander

Ball Toss Demo using a H2W Single Rail Stage

H2W Technologies’ single rail positioning stage utilized in a ball toss demo.

By: Alexander

Polynoids

With the recent acquisition of the Baldor linear motion product line, H2W Technologies now manufactures an extensive line of AC polynoid linear actuators.

By: Alexander

Brushless Linear Motors

H2W Technologies now manufactures brushless linear motors in its Santa Clarita, California facility.

By: Alexander

We've Moved!

H2W is proud to announce we have moved to a larger facility.

By: Alexander

Baldor Linear Motor Product Line Acquisition

H2W Technologies has acquired Baldor's linear motor product lines.

By: Alexander

Multi-Headed Linear Motor Positioning Stage

H2W Technologies introduces a multi-headed linear motor positioning stage which is ideal for applications that require independent control of multiple axis on a single plane.

By: Alexander

Linear Stepper Positioning Stage

H2W introduces a new linear stepper positioning stage, part of LSS series family.

By: Alexander

High Force Air Bearing XY Voice Coil Stage

H2W introduces its latest custom XY voice coil positioning stage which is guided by precision air bearings.

By: Alexander

Miniature XY Brushless Linear Motor Gantry Stage

H2W Technologies introduces a miniature XY brushless linear motor positioning gantry, which is ideal for applications that require a low profile and more than 2 inches of stroke.

By: Alexander

Air Bearing Linear Motor Positioning Stage

H2W introduces its latest high precision air bearing linear positioning stage ( ABS-012-12-030-X ). The ABS series stage incorporates five magnetically preloaded air bearings for both load carrying and lateral guidance. The base of stage is constructed using a lapped granite surface plate and the lateral guidance is controlled by ...

By: Alexander

XZ Brushless Linear Motor Stage

H2W introduces a high acceleration, brushless linear motor driven, XZ positioning stage gantry for controlled dual axis motion profiles of customer supplied payloads.

By: Alexander

Highest Force Moving Magnet Voice Coil Actuator

We're introducing our highest force moving magnet actuator. It incorporates high energy product neodymium magnets in conjunction with a precision layer wound winding to obtain maximum motor efficiency.

By: Alexander

New Website Launch

Welcome to our new, redesigned website - built from the ground up with our customers in mind. It's the easiest and fastest way to find and order the products you need.

By: Alexander

Four Axis Vacuum Compatible Gantry Stage

H2W introduces a fully vacuum compatible four axis positioning gantry (XYθZ). The XY axes are driven by brushless linear motor DR Positioning Stages.

By: Alexander

Two Axis Voice Coil Stage

H2W's dual headed voice coil positioning Stage (VCS15-050-LB-01-MC-2) is a high precision two axis positioning system for high end motion control applications.

By: Alexander

Z Theta Gantry

H2W introduces an integrated SR series linear positioning stage with an integrated closed loop servo theta stage for two axis linear / rotary motion control applications.

By: Alexander

High Acceleration XY Voice Coil Positioning Stage

H2W Technologies introduces a high acceleration, voice coil driven, XY positioning stage with a precision bearing system, which minimizes the amount of pitch, yaw, and roll in the system.

By: Alexander

Vacuum Compatible Brushless Linear Motor Positioning Stage

H2W introduces a new vacuum compatible SR series positioning stage. The brushless linear motor positioning stage (SRS-024-04-020-01V) is a closed loop system that can be used for positioning applications inside a vacuum environment.

By: Alexander

Telerobotic Surgery Application

H2W's voice coil (NCC04-10-005-1A) was recently utilized as a vibration actuator in a high-frequency acceleration application for telerobotic surgery.

By: Alexander

High Force Brushless Linear Motor Positioning Stage

H2W introduces a new high force SR series positioning stage. The brushless linear motor positioning stage (SRS-012-07-100-01) is a closed loop system that can be used for high force positioning applications.

By: Alexander

Hollow Shaft Non-Commutated Actuator

H2W introduces its most compact moving magnet actuator with a hole through the shaft. The voice coil actuator (NCM02-05-005-4JBH) can be operated under either open or closed loop position control and is ideal for controlled sinusoidal motion applications (1 to 1000 Hz for open loop applications and 1 to 125 Hz for closed loop applications).

By: Alexander

High Force Dual Voice Coil Positioning Stage

H2W introduces its highest force voice coil positioning stage to date. The voice coil positioning stage (VCS12-2000-LB-01-C) is a closed loop system that can be used for high force positioning applications.

By: Alexander

Linear Servo Brush-Type Amplifier

H2W introduces a new DC Linear Brush-Type Servo Amplifier (LCAM-5/15) that is ideally suited to drive our complete line of voice coil linear actuators.

By: Alexander

Balanced Spring Mass Linear Actuator

H2W introduces its most compact balanced spring mass actuator. The voice coil actuator (NCM02-05-005-4JBL) can be operated open loop and is ideal for controlled sinusoidal motion applications.

By: Alexander

High Force Voice Coil Positioning Stage

H2W introduces its highest force voice coil positioning stage to date. The voice coil positioning stage (VCS06-500-CR-01-MC) is a closed loop system that can be used for high force positioning applications.

By: Alexander

H2W collaborates with Galil on a Fully Integrated Closed Loop System

With the help of H2W Technologies, the engineering team at Galil Motion Control have released a new application note (Application Note #5495) titled: Connecting a Galil Controller & Drive to H2W Voice Coil Linear Actuator.

By: Alexander

Two-Axis Voice Coil Positioning Stage Gantry

H2W's dual headed voice coil positioning Stage (VCS15-050-LB-01-MC-2) is a high precision two axis positioning system for high end motion control applications.

By: Alexander

Moving Coil Actuators with Built In Bearings

H2W now provides moving coil voice coil actuators with built-in bearing systems in a compact package.

By: Alexander

Lower Cost Moving Magnet Designs

Typically an H2W Moving Magnet Actuator has precision bushings and shaft which cause the moving magnet design to be cost prohibitive.

By: Alexander

Moving Magnet Voice Coil Technology with End of Stroke Latching

H2W's newest voice coil NCM08-17-050-2LB provides 0.75" [19.1 mm] travel and 5 lbs [22.3 N] continuous force. A new feature has been added, the voice coil provides an optional latching at each end of the travel.

By: Alexander

High Velocity Hybrid XY Stepper Gantry

This revolutionary new series of single axis linear stepper stages, which are also integrated in a variety of XY gantries, integrate a linear encoder into each single-axis linear stepper motor stage to operate the linear stepper motor as a 2-phase brushless linear motor, when coupled with state-of-the-art motion control electronics package provided by H2W.

By: Alexander

High Acceleration, Precise Motion Control SR Positioning Stage

H2W engineers have developed a new Single Rail Stage (SRS-006-04-030-A) that is capable of generating 30 pounds at 100% Duty Cycle.

By: Alexander

Earthquake Simulation Using Single or Dual-Axis Linear Motion Stages

With the goal of safer buildings and saving lives, scientists and engineers, through the simulation of many recent earthquakes, need to test building materials and structural designs.

By: Alexander

High Thrust, High Speed AC Linear Induction Motor

H2W engineers have developed a new Linear Induction Motor (LMG-06-650-SSE) that is capable of generating 2900 N at a 3% duty cycle.

By: Alexander

XY Extrusion Open Frame Belt Stage

This is a customized XY belt stage gantry using an open frame design. This specific belt stage gantry was designed to track an image of the sun on the inside of the frame.

By: Alexander

Closed Loop Hybrid (2 Phase Brushless) Linear Motor Stage

This revolutionary new series of single axis linear stepper stages, integrates a linear encoder into the single-axis linear stepper motor stage to operate the linear stepper motor as a 2 phase brushless linear motor

By: Alexander

Gold Plated Voice Coil Linear Position Stage

H2W announces a custom, gold plated Voice Coil Linear Position Stage designed for precise laser beam steering applications.

By: Alexander