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August 2010
Developer’s kits now available for tiny M3-F focus module for
use in miniature OEM cameras
(read the news release)
M3-F Developer’s Kits include an M3-F focus module along with a
USB key and New Scale Pathway PC software. This gives designers a
graphical user interface to drive the lens holder and evaluate its
motion. (Lens and image sensor are not included in the kit.). (click image for full-sized 300 dpi photo).
June 2010
Miniature M3-F focus module provides precise lens motion in a
fully integrated package for the smallest OEM cameras
(read the news release)
M3-F module assembles directly to board-mounted camera, accepts a
standard threaded lens, and operates using 3.3V power and high-level
digital motion commands. (click image for full-sized 300 dpi photo).
March 18, 2010
New Scale Technologies introduces “mechatronics on a
fingertip” with high resolution, low power use
(read the news release)
 
M3 (Micro-Mechatronic Module) Design Platform enables rapid
development of custom closed-loop actuators with on-board PID
control, in tiny, OEM-specific housings.
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Jan. 12, 2010
New SQUIGGLE® RV micro motion system operates directly from a
3 VDC battery for industry’s lowest power consumption and smallest
system size (read the news release)
New Reduced Voltage SQL-RV-1.8 SQUIGGLE micro motor and NSD-2101
drive IC: the world’s smallest linear motion control solution,
now with greater performance and direct 3 VDC input to driver for
integration into advanced miniature OEM products. (click image for full-sized 300 dpi photo).
Oct. 13, 2009
New Scale ships custom auto focus modules for board-mounted
CCD/CMOS cameras (read the news release)
Customizable autofocus modules for board-mounted CCD/CMOS image
sensors provide high resolution and repeatable focus in a tiny
package. (click image for full-sized 300 dpi photo).
July 13, 2009
New drive solutions for SQUIGGLE® micro motors add speed
control options, dynamic optimization of motor performance over
temperature
(read the news release)
NSD-1202 dual
piezo motor drive ASIC provides independent velocity control of two
SQL-1.8 SQUIGGLE micro motors.
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The new MC-3300 motor controller / reference design incorporates
the NSD-1202 and introduces automatic frequency tracking for optimal
SQUIGGLE micro motor performance over a broad range of operating
temperatures.
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June 22, 2009
Developer’s kits showcase world’s smallest linear motor and
highest-resolution miniature position sensor
(read the news release)
Developer's kit with SQUIGGLE motor and TRACKER NSE-5310 position
sensor. Kit includes mechanical and electrical reference design and
development software. All components are easily removed from the kit
for integration into your system prototype.
DK-1.8-SS-TRK-33 closed-loop kit - close up
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DK-1.8-SS-TRK-33 closed-loop kit
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DK-1.8-SS-33 open-loop kit
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May 28, 2009
New Scale announces improved 0.5 μm resolution, more package
options for its miniature TRACKER™ position sensors
(read the news release)
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Miniature TRACKER™ position sensor now has 0.5 μm resolution.
Shown in chip-on-board packaging; custom chip-scale packaging as
small as 2.5 x 3.9 x 0.6 mm is available.
April 8, 2009
New Scale creates new rotary piezo micro motors with high
torque, extreme precision for NASA JPL
(read the news release)
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image for 5" x 11" 300dpi photo)
Other formats:
Cobra fiber positioner with two custom rotary piezo motors from
New Scale Technologies.
March 23, 2009
New “snap-in” mounting simplifies integration of SQUIGGLE®
piezoelectric micro motors into OEM products
(read the news release)
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New SQL-1.8-6-SS SQUIGGLE motor: the world’s smallest linear
motor, now with stainless steel housing for easy “snap-in”
mechanical integration into miniature OEM products.
December 15, 2008 company news
New Scale signs partner agreement with EPCOS for
next-generation piezoelectric micro motor development
(read the news release)
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Multilayer piezo ceramic elements
from EPCOS reduce the voltage requirements for the next-generation
SQUIGGLE motors in development by New Scale.
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The first prototypes in New
Scales’ new Ultra-Thin AutoFocus
Family (UTAF) actuator family measure less than 1 mm
thick. Piezo ceramics from EPCOS integrate multiple actuator
functions and independent electrical connections into a single
co-fired ceramic component used in the UTAF.
November 11, 2008 New Product Release
New miniature encoder boasts smallest size, highest resolution
in a robust, cost-effective package
(read the news release)
TRK-1T02 TRACKER position sensor
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October 8, 2008 New Product Release
New Scale launches dual piezo motor driver ASIC and
development suite for SQUIGGLE micro motor
(read the news release)
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NSD-1102 dual piezo motor driver - each ASIC drives one or two
SQL-1.8 SQUIGGLE motors, the world's smallest linear motors.
June 30, 2008 News Release
New Scale Technology expands global sales network with
austriamicrosystems
(read the news release)
SQL Series SQUIGGLE motor from New Scale Technologies - the
world's smallest linear motor - now available from
austriamicrosystems
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Feb. 4, 2008 News Release
New Scale awarded third U.S. patent for SQUIGGLE motor technology and applications
(read the news release)
Patent covers the latest micro motor improvements related to electrical interconnections, low-power drive electronics and integration in mobile phone cameras
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Jan. 17, 2008 News Release
austriamicrosystems completes equity investment in micro motor
manufacturer New Scale Technologies
(read the news release)
Partnership with austriamicrosystems enables New Scale to produce
complete closed-loop motion systems that incorporate micro motors,
drive electronics and position sensors in extremely small modules,
ready for integration into OEM products
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Jan. 7, 2008 News Release
Starter kit simplifies evaluation of world's smallest linear
motor for miniature OEM products
(read the
news release)
SQL Series starter kit includes software for easy evaluation
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Dec. 3, 2007 News Release
World's smallest linear motor now 40% faster and 50% stronger
(Read the news release.)
Stronger and faster - the new SQL-1.8 Series SQUIGGLE motor, the
latest addition to the SQL family of piezoelectric motors, pushes
30-gram axial loads and has variable linear speed of up to 7 mm/s.
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Nov. 6, 2007 News Release
SQUIGGLE motor takes “Golden Mousetrap” award for engineering
innovation and creativity in product design
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Displaying New Scale's 2007 Golden Mousetrap award are Jason
Austin, Justin Vacca and Dr. Daniele Piazza, members of the SQUIGGLE
motor design and manufacturing team at New Scale Technologies. |
