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Zero wear with air levitation and linear motor. Maximum speed 2m/s, sensor resolution 1nm.

The PIglide IS A-311 is an air-bearing XY planar scanner that levitates the stage drive surface using air. With a flat structure thinner than stacked types, it achieves a compact device design while operating over a wide scanning range of 300 mm × 400 mm and a sensor resolution of 1 nm. The frictionless linear motor drive contributes to a high-speed response of up to 2 m/s and a load capacity of 147 N, aiding in reducing cycle times for laser processing and semiconductor wafer inspection. Its dust-free structure is suitable for clean rooms, and a rich array of controllers/APIs facilitates the integration of XY synchronization and area scanning. For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• encoder
• Other machine elements
• Cartesian Robot

Minimum incremental motion of 0.1 µm, maximum speed of 4000 mm/s under no load, maximum acceleration of 50 m/s², load capacity of 600 N.

The V-855, equipped with a magnetic direct drive, combines a cross roller guide that supports 600N with an ironless three-phase linear motor, achieving vibration-free and smooth high-speed transport. You can choose from three stroke lengths of 200 / 400 / 800 mm, and the absolute encoder model improves operational efficiency by eliminating the need for origin setting. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.*

• Other machine elements
• Linear motor
• Cartesian Robot

Smooth and high-speed response even under high load of 600N with linear motor × encoder.

The V-817, which combines the PI Mag(R) linear motor and direct encoder, achieves non-contact drive to reduce dust generation and ensures long-term stability. It supports a maximum load of 600 N and achieves positioning repeatability at the 2 µm level. There are four types of travel lengths available: 204, 407, 610, and 813 mm, and it can be quickly systematized with a wide range of accessories, including drag chains and M6 mounting plates with dimensions of 75 to 150 mm square. It supports a wide range of industrial applications, including assembly of sensors and cameras, precision inspection and measurement, wafer processing and inspection, and laser processing. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Actuator
• Linear motor
• Cartesian Robot

High-precision Z-axis supporting fine observation with a minimum movement of 10nm, maximum travel of 7mm, and passive holding up to 1kg.

The V-308 is a Z-axis focus stage that combines voice coil direct drive and cross roller guides. With a minimum increment of 10 nm and an adjustable stroke of 7 mm, it allows for optimization of the focal position of optical systems at the nanometer level. It provides high reliability for multiphoton and deep tissue imaging using large-diameter lenses or long working distance lenses. The high rigidity structure of the cross roller guide and the 10 nm resolution encoder ensure smooth nanopositioning across the entire 7 mm range. For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Solenoid Actuators
• Actuator
• Other machine elements

A compact yet high-precision reference-class 6-axis positioning system.

A hexapod with 6 degrees of freedom, featuring a parallel kinematic design that is more compact and rigid than a single-axis kinematic system. It offers a large dynamic range, operates without cables, and provides high reliability. Additionally, it allows for user-defined pivot point settings via software. Main body dimensions: ultra-compact design of φ136×115mm, direct drive type using brushless DC motors (BLDC) and long-life ball screws. A vacuum-compatible version (10^-6 hPa) is also available for use in optical alignment, automation, quality assurance testing, and testing equipment. 【Features】 ■ Minimum hexapod (vacuum option available) ■ Travel range: 34mm / 42° ■ Load capacity: 5kg ■ Actuator resolution: 40nm ■ Minimum incremental motion: 0.2μm ■ Reproducibility: ±0.1μm ■ Includes scanning algorithm for fiber optical alignment ■ Arbitrary setting of pivot point (rotation center) is possible *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• encoder
• Actuator
• Other industrial robots

Compact XYZ piezo stage with 40mm size and 100µm operation on the XYZ axis.

The P-616 is an XYZ piezo nanopositioner that employs parallel kinematics. It offers a reproducibility of 10 nm and a system reproducibility of 0.4 nm, featuring high-reliability PICMA piezo ceramics, flexure guides, and capacitive sensors built into each axis. It is ideal for fiber positioning and alignment, microscopy, nano positioning, photonics, and micromanipulation. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us. 【Features】 *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Piezoelectric Devices
• Actuator
• Cartesian Robot

Fukuda Corporation has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is dedicated to advancing the future of leak testing. 【 Supporting Various Leak Tests: Air Leak Test / Gas Leak Test (Hydrogen Gas, Helium Gas) 】 We develop, manufacture, and sell leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing performance. We will propose suitable testers and devices for each inspection target. 【 Target Industries and Examples of Inspection Targets 】 - Automotive Industry: Engines, FC components, valves and piping, various parts - Electronic Components Industry: Smartphones, keyless switches, various small sensors - Pharmaceuticals / Food / Cosmetics Industry: Bottle containers, syringes, vials, eye drop containers, pillow packaging, PTP packaging We will propose the most suitable leak testers for each industry. 【 ISO Certification 】JIS Q 9001:2015 (ISO 9001:2015)

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In civil engineering sites such as mountainous areas and construction sites, it may be necessary to use wooden boards on slopes or inclined access roads. Hyper CLT boards are civil engineering materials utilizing wood CLT, which can be laid not only on flat ground but also on sloped terrain. They can be used for temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery entry paths, and measures against muddy conditions, creating a driving environment that takes advantage of the unique surface characteristics of wood. The 5×10 board weighs approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 board weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery, which is a notable feature for maneuverability in narrow sites. This wooden board is registered as a technology under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS system as "TH-250021-A," and can also be utilized for safety measures and innovative ideas in public works.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Repairs using conventional welding methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be performed even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

● The production time for cast prototypes can be shortened! Since model making is not required, the production time for prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly producing sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or varying dimensions, can be molded at the same time in one molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.