Hexapod drives for motion control and test and measurement applications introduced by Aerotech

Summary points:

• Aerotech unveils compact Automation1-HXA4 and iHXA4 hexapod drives designed for aerospace and satellite device testing with nanometer-level precision.
• Drives integrate seamlessly into the Automation1 motion control platform, simplifying six-axis motion setup and enhancing test and measurement efficiency.
• For optics, photonics, and electro-optics applications, the systems deliver high capability and value for precision alignment and component simulation.

PITTSBURGH – Aerotech Inc. in Pittsburgh is introducing the compact Automation1-HXA4 and Automation1-iHXA4 hexapod drives for aerospace and satellite device testing by enabling precise positioning for component validation, alignment, and simulation under complex motion profiles.

These compact drives manage the hexapod like any other axis on Aerotech's Automation1 motion controller network to simplify system designs and test and measurement with a balance of high capability and value.

These economical six-axis hexapod drives integrate with the company's Automation1 motion control system, and include development software, controls, motor drives, the fiber-optic HyperWire communication bus, and automation tools.

Applications include optics inspection, alignment and bonding; photonic device manipulation, alignment and packaging; optical wafer probing; electro-optics testing and qualification; and synchrotron and beamline sample manipulation.

For more information contact Aerotech online at www.aerotech.com/product/automation1-ihxa4-6-axis-hexapod-servo-drive-with-motion-controller.