July 9th, 2026 
Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) has released the new YP200-30 Series of Dual-axis, Yaw-Pitch Motorized Stages. This series of Yaw-Pitch Stages features a high precision rotary stage (Yaw-axis) capable of clockwise and counterclockwise rotation and a high precision goniometer with +/- 30 degrees of travel.
July 2nd, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –Latching Bi-Directional Solenoids released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) are low cost, economical to use, and easy to integrate into an application. The S-18-100LC2 and S-18-100LF2 Latching Bi-Directional Solenoids feature the same compact dimensions: 1.00 in. wide x 0.84 in. high x 1.73 in. long with 6-32 threaded Push/Pull plungers.
June 25th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — Motion Control -Harmonic Drive, a leading manufacturer of precision motion control technology, is pleased to announce the release of the FHA-C Mini Actuator with Integrated Servo Drive. The FHA-C Mini Actuator features a highly efficient, integrated servo drive that allows for precise control of position, velocity, and torque. This, coupled with its compact size, makes it ideal for use in a wide range of applications, including robotics, medical equipment, and industrial automation.
June 18th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control Components – The GVCM-051-127-01 Linear Voice Coil Motor is Moticont’s newest linear DC Motor with Internal Shaft and Bearing. The 3.75 in. (95.3 mm) stroke of the precision ground 0.236 (6.0 mm) diameter shaft with an internal thread, is guided by a long-life plain bearing that can allow side loads up to 1 lb (4.4 N).
June 11th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control – Application – This was a troublesome application. This system is completely submerged in radioactive water at a nuclear power plant. So no Teflon, no seals, no lubrication – nothing that will degrade in a radioactive environment. The majority of components are stainless steel – except for our ceramic coated/supported shafting and our special, designed for this particular application/never made before, ETX self-lubricating linear pillow blocks.
June 4th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Forestville, CA, – — Motion Control – This LFA-0604 Linear Focus Actuator: Flexture guidance system, 6 millimeter clear aperture, 4 millimeters of linear motion, 90 G’s acceleration (no load), 200 nanometers positioning repeatability, non-contact electro-optic position sensor, direct SCA814 Servo Controlled Amplifier compatibility, 38mm x 24mm, 80 grams
May 28th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control – Designed for larger cameras, tracking devices, telescopes, optics, and other devices, four new, high resolution, three axis gimbal mounts have been released by OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.).
May 21st, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control Technology – Van Nuys, CA – Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) has released their S-20-100X model of Pull Type Tubular Solenoids. Their S-20-100X series of solenoids features 18 different solenoids to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force and Stroke requirement of the user.
May 14th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control – Toronto, Canada — Electromate adds the Netzer Precision VLP-13 to its catalog — a miniature, absolute rotary encoder engineered for space-constrained motion systems where size, precision, and reliability are essential.
May 7th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The new LVCM-095-051-02 Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor from Moticont, has: High-force-to-size ratio, with 0.50 in. (12.7 mm) stroke. It can be used sub-micron positioning when an external high resolution position sensor is used. This Linear Voice Coil DC Servo Motor from Moticont has a continuous force rating of 35.8 lbs. (160 N) and a peak force of 113 lbs. (497.2 N) at a 10% duty cycle. Quiet and clean, this low inertia, non-commutated, long life brushless, “Made in America”, linear servo motor features: Zero cogging and zero backlash when connected directly to a load, and high acceleration/deceleration.
April 30th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
E. Longmeadow, MA – LM76 is continuing to expand its FDA compliant radial and linear bearing product lines. CERAMICSPEED Bearing Units are the latest additions. Bearings used in the food and beverage industry have to be reliable, easily cleaned, and require only minimal maintenance. CERAMICSPEED Bearing Units featuring FDA-approved Si3N4 (Silicon Nitride) balls have extremely long service life as Si3N4 balls are 2 times harder than steel balls and 4 times smoother.
April 23rd, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control – LFA-1007 Linear Focus Actuator: 10mm clear aperture, 7mm range of motion, <50 nanometer positioning resolution, 50 grams moving mass, 70 x 70 x 50 (600g)
Forestville, CA — Motion Control – Components – Linear Focus Actuator – The LFA-1007 is a high performance compact positioning actuator. It was specifically developed for applications requiring both high precision and high-speed positioning over a short to medium stroke.
April 16th, 2026 Editor-Publisher
Motorized Stages – Van Nuys, CA – OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) has added a high resolution, compact vertical stage to its extensive line of high accuracy, high resolution lift stages. The BT-SN50 Z-axis Stage has 50 mm of travel and a footprint of just 125 mm by 125 mm.
April 9th, 2026 Editor-Publisher
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – Solenoids – Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) has released a series 1 inch (25.4 mm) stroke, Pull Type D-Frame Solenoids. The S-20-150 Series is comprised of 18 different low-cost D-Frame Solenoids designed to meet the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force and Stroke requirements of the user.
April 2nd, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada — All Motion Control – Netzer is proud to introduce the new VLM-60 multi-turn, hollow shaft absolute rotary encoder, the ideal solution for smooth and continuous production with limited space.
March 26th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – Moticont has added the SDLM-016-032-01-01-M (Metric) Direct Drive Linear Motor with an integrated encoder and temperature sensor to their SDLM Series of Metric and Imperial dimensioned high precision linear actuators.
March 16th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
E. Longmeadow, MA –Motion Control – CERAMICSPEED Hybrid Radial Corrotec/CorroCoat Bearings are designed for environments of high humidity, have been approved in accordance with FDA 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulation covering medicine and food), and have an EC No. 1935/2004 authorization.
March 12th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Forestville, CA, Motion Control — The AC201 Digital Autocollimator is a high performance 2-axis non-contact digital angular displacement sensors. This new series of digital autocollimators builds on the field proven AC400 digital autocollimators previously offered. Like the AC400 series this new generation of autocollimators were specifically developed for companies that produce instrumentation or tooling requiring high precision alignment.
March 5th, 2026 Editor-Publisher 
Motorizes Stages – Motion Control – The Sub-micron, AU200-50×50 Open Aperture Alignment Stage from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) with a 90 mm by 90 mm open aperture is the ideal choice for applications requiring extreme precision such as: Semiconductor wafer inspection and handling, laser drilling and machining, testing, scanning, inspection, measurements, optical applications, medical diagnostic devices and instrument assembly, calibration, and inspection, 3D Printing, and alignment.
February 26th, 2026 Editor-Publisher
Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –The R-09-150 CCWM Series of Counter Clockwise, Forward Shaft Extension Rotary Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS), available in OEM quantities, features 18 different winding configurations allowing the user to match torque and duty cycle requirements to an application. These compact 38.1 mm (1.50 in.) diameter solenoids are just 22.098 (22.1) mm (0.87 in.) long and have two M4X0.7 threaded studs (8-32 studs optional) 7.366 (7.4) mm (0.29 in.) long on a 22.225 (22.2) mm (0.875 in.) bolt circle. The shaft has 40 degrees of counter clockwise rotation, extending (13.0) mm (0.51 in.). The shaft end is serrated for a better grip of the attached load.
