Tech Brief: Motion control for medical imaging

Learn how modular motion control systems satisfy unique requirements for controlling costs & satisfying complex kinematics.

Mar 10th, 2009

Global suppliers of advanced MRI, X-Ray, nuclear medicine and other imaging systems are outsourcing crucial motion control subsystems to help save development costs and focus scarce engineering resources on medical imaging technology.

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Beyond the advances made to both motors and drives in terms of energy efficiency, safety, cleanability, and more, suppliers emphasize the importance of how they work together in a complete motion system.

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THK America Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

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Scalable Integrated Motion Drives

The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5300 servo drive by Rockwell Automation is built for diverse machine applications to increase machine builder performance and leverage a single-design environment for control and motion.

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Large Aperture Hollow Core Voice Coil Motor

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Integrated Servo Gearmotor and Drive

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Custom-Constructed DC Motors

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Mistubishi Electric Automation Releases Cost- Effective Industrial Robot

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Compact profile combines a hollow-core servo motor integrated into a high-force welding actuator for faster resistant spot-weld cycles.

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Hold Back or Pace Products with the New Clamping Module Option for Dorner’s FlexMove Conveyors

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Posital relies on diverse-redundant absolute encoders for safety-critical applications.