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THK & Yaskawa Form A Strategic Alliance To Offer
A New Generation Of Complete Motion Control Packages with
VLA Actuators
Schaumburg, IL - (November 7, 2005) THK America, Inc., the
global leader in mechanical motion solutions announces a
new generation of complete motion control packages by forming
a strategic alliance with Yaskawa Electric, the world's largest
producer of variable speed drives, servo controls and robotics.
This new complete motion control package is the perfect
fusion of THK's new high performance, low-cost VLA series
of linear actuators with Yaskawa's Legend Servo Amp & Controller
and Sigma II servomotors. This integrated, out-of-the-box
motion control solution provides uncompromising performance
and value for the North American factory automation marketplace.
William Terry, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing,
THK stated, "This alliance represents the best in mechanical
products coupled with the best in electrical motion products
with a "plug 'n work" architecture.
THK's new VLA Actuators have fewer components and a lower
overall cost. By using a THK LM Guide for its base component,
long-term cost savings are realized. VLA's incorporation
of patented Caged Technology, a QZ Lubricator, and electro-mechanical
components ensure long life, as well as smooth and quiet
operation. VLAs are available in slide and cylinder types
replacing pneumatic cylinders in many applications.
The easy-to-use software setup "Legend Wizard" prompts
the user for answers via text-based questions that will quickly
and efficiently generate the program code. The user now can
accomplish the intended motion in just minutes versus hours
or days compared to other offerings. Customers can solve
their industrial linear motion needs with a "best in
class" complete package from the two leaders in motion
control, THK and Yaskawa.
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