Continuous Auto Focus for Next Generation Phone Cameras
Technical paper presented at Actuator 2010 by David Henderson, Qin Xu and Daniele Piazza, New Scale Technologies
Miniature M3-F focus modules provide precise lens motion in a fully integrated package for the smallest OEM cameras
Module assembles directly to board-mounted camera, accepts a standard threaded lens, operates on 3.3V and accepts high-level digital motion commands
M3-F customizable focus module for OEM cameras
Precision lens motion in a tiny integrated package with controller inside. New Scale’s M3-F customizable focus module provides precise lens motion in a fully integrated package for the smallest OEM cameras. It takes a 3.3V supply and high-level commands via standard...
UTAF ultra-thin autofocus modules for micro camera systems
New Scale’s custom UTAF™ (Ultra-Thin Autofocus) modules combine a motor with a linear guide mechanism to create an ultra-thin autofocus lens module. It is based on our patented UTAF piezoelectric motor, in which an ultrasonically vibrating beam is oriented...
Low Power Piezo Motion
Article in Design News – Dramatic reductions in voltage and power requirements are making tiny piezo motors and drive systems an interesting option for portable, low-power medical devices. By eliminating the need for the high voltage normally associated with piezo systems, a new piezo motor design from New Scale Technologies enables miniature motion systems that operate on a single 3-V battery without using voltage boost circuits.
New Scale Technologies receives SBIR award to develop non-inductive rotary actuator for U.S. Navy
The closed-loop actuator module incorporates piezoelectric micro motors and control electronics (drive ICs, position sensor and microprocessor) in a one-inch-cubed volume. The actuator system generates no magnetic fields, and can therefore be located in close proximity to navigation systems that use the earth’s magnetic field to measure orientation and roll rate.
SQUIGGLE micro motors drive Intelligent Automation’s auto-tracking steerable laser range finder project for the US Army
Intelligent Automation has demonstrated a fully functional prototype.
New Scale Technologies introduces “mechatronics on a fingertip” with high resolution, low power use
New Scale Technologies’ M3 (Micro-Mechatronic Module) Design Platform enables rapid development of custom closed-loop micro actuator modules, building on the company’s miniature SQUIGGLE motor and TRACKER position sensor technology.
New SQUIGGLE® RV micro motion system operates directly from a 3 VDC battery for industry’s lowest power consumption and smallest system size
The “Reduced Voltage” SQL-RV-1.8-6-12 piezo micro motor and NSD-2101 drive chip deliver performance comparable to much larger motion control systems, at 40% lower power and less than one-fourth the size
Hula-Hoop im Nanometerbereich: Winziger Piezo-Motor sorgt für scharfe Bilder
Article published in Sensor Magazin by Josef Janisch, austriamicrosystems
