In size of matchbox, Model M-663 integrates high-speed ceramic linear motor, precision guiding system, and optical linear encoder. Unit provides travel range of 18 mm and acceleration of several G's along with wide velocity range from microns/sec to 10 in./sec. Since linear motor is self-locking, no power is required to hold position and no heat is generated at rest. Motor is also unaffected by magnetic fields and can be used, for example, in MRI equipment or high-energy physics experiments.
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