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Using regenerative braking to save energy and bridge power interruptions, two new intelligent Kollmorgen devices improve performance in multi-axis systems. Both are available from Micromech.

Micromech can now supply Spyraflo's self-aligning, wash-down, mounted bearing, constructed throughout from FDA compliant materials. The electroless nickel plated pillow-blocks and housing-flanges combine lightweight with clean lines. The block is made of sintered aluminium, the retainers are of 303 stainless steel and Delrin acetal plastic spherical bearing inserts complete the washdown features.

Now available from Micromech is the Alio NANO Z air bearing lift stage featuring 'TRUE NANO' positioning. The design virtually eliminates pitch, yaw and roll over the unit's full 24mm travel range, with better than 90nm of repeatability in the standard unit. Optional 'extreme precision' Nano Z will deliver 10nm of repeatability and an accuracy better than 50nm.