In this month's edition of In Motion we welcome a new year, new product offerings, and commemorate a year of success and innovation here at Iris Dynamics. Our most affordable, high speed, and compact motor yet, is now shipping worldwide. We introduce a simple way to control your ORCAs through Radio Control with our PWM Interface, and an Application Note on sideloading insights helps users minimize the friction of their actuator while in operation.
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Affordable, highspeed, and compact. Our latest smart linear motor, ORCA-3, is now shipping worldwide. Machine builders, integrators, and OEMs can boost production line efficiency without exceeding their budgets. The ORCA-3 delivers high-precision linear motion without compromising speed or performance.
Radio Controlling for ORCA™ Motors | Introducing PWM Interface
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We’re excited to announce a new feature for ORCA motors: the PWM Interface. This feature enables ORCA motors to be controlled using standard RC servo pulse-width modulation (PWM) signals, making high-precision linear motion as simple as operating an RC car.
- No coding required.
- Rapid and straightforward integration.
- Use low-cost, off-the-shelf RC equipment.
LEARN MORE: EXPLORE PWM INTERFACE
Sideloading Insights: Strategies for Minimizing Friction
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Do you want to improve your ORCA’s force-sensing stability? Reducing friction from side loading can help. This application note outlines strategies to reduce side loading and friction by providing recommendations for external bearing support, low-friction grease options, and designs that eliminate the need for bushings entirely.
READ THE APPLICATION NOTE: AN250115
2024: A Year of Engineering Excellence
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This past year, we pushed the boundaries of innovation to deliver our most affordable, compact, and high-speed linear motor yet: the ORCA-3. Our commitment to simplifying linear motion didn’t stop there. With the launch of the IO SmartHub, this intuitive solution makes controlling your ORCA easier than ever, offering seamless integration through both analog and digital signals. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re thrilled to share even more groundbreaking innovations.
