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Directory:
(*) - Simple Step® Distributors/Representatives
(!)  - Recommended

Miniature CNC Systems, Service and Machine Tools

• Sherline Products Inc. (U.S. - Machines)

• SeaGull Technologies (Scotland - Simple Step CNC Software)

• Majosoft (Netherlands) - Make your own Engraving machine

• DeArmond Tool - Offering Maxnc, Taig, tooling, metals, cutting tools and more! (TX, U.S.)

• The Sherline Shop (CA, U.S.) Miniature Machine Tools

• CNC Machine (International) - Complete Homemade CNC Information Resources Directory Homemade CNC manufacturing Techniques Procedure on the web.

• Simple CNC - Simple CNC is an easy to use program that generates G-Code.

• Pennine Machine Tools (UK) - Provider of machine tool related services including rebuilds and CNC retrofits.

• Midwest CNC Services - (U.S.) CNC Machine Repair, Way Covers, Custom Way Covers.

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Precision translation, rotation, swivel stages and drive systems

• KOHZU Seiki - Precision Positioning (Japan)

• JMAR Precision Systems - High Precision 1.0 to 0.1 micron resolution stages and multi-axes assemblies. (U.S.)

• Ultra Motion miniature linear drive systems.(U.S.)

• IntelLiDrives Inc. (U.S.) - Precision translation, rotation, swivel stages and drive systems

• Zaber Technologies (Canada) - Miniature Linear Actuators, Motorized Linear Slides, Rotation Stages and more.

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General Motion Control (Engineering, Computers, Software, Hardware, Turn-key Systems, etc.)

• Micromation Systems (India), Mr. Yogesh Walimbe,
  91-212-530582, email:micromat@giaspn01.vsnl.net.in

• Selknam Producciones (Chile),  Mr. Claudio Zderich,
  56/2/2384409, email:selknam@entelchile.net

• API Motion, (UK), (phone) 01425 463200, (fax) 01425 477755

• Product Engineering & Mfg., Inc.  (VA, U.S.) - Contract Design and Product Development for Industrial and Commercial Markets. (phone) 540-636-1911

• (!) Geckodrive, Inc. (U.S.) - Motor amplifiers (Stepper and Servo)
  e-mail: info@geckodrive.com

• (!) U.S. Digital (U.S.) - Motor amplifiers (Stepper low resolution and very high resolution)

• Flexitek Ltd. (UK) - Flexi PC Link

• WTM - Motion Control Specialists (CA, U.S.)

• K-TRONICS, L.C. (U.S.) - The Design and Development of Electronic Products.

• PMD: Motion control (International)

• Aerotech Motion Control

• DC Drive Warehouse - Drives warehouse stocks a wide variety of AC Motors and DC Motors.

• I Motion Canada - Motion Control Power Transmission

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Software / Hardware

• (!) B&B Electronics  (International) - Converters for all formats from Serial to Ethernet.

• Keyspan - USB to RS422/485 converters.

• (!) ZWorld - Small, inexpensive Embedded processors with plug-in modules.

• ComputerBoards, INC. - Inexpensive ADC, DAC, I/O PC and PCMCIA control.

• Electronic Keyboards, Inc. - Inexpensive Industrial Keyboards. Custom work.

• ELSIST Srl (Italy) - Embedded systems, PLC

• JENLOGIX LTD (NZ) - Industrial Computers, Serial LCD's and more.

• CrystalFontz (U.S.) - Serial SPI and RS232 LCD Displays.

• HMC Electronics (U.S.) - Products used in electronic assembly and repair.

• Kontron (U.S.) - Embedded Systems, PC104 & Single Board Computer Products

• USBSERIAL.com - Converters from USB to RS232.

• Happ Controls (U.S.) - Industrial Joysticks, buttons, etc. for the gaming industry.

• 1st Custom Software, Inc. (U.S.) - Web and custom software development.

• Graphitech (International) - Artistic CAD/CAM software

• CTI Electronics Corp (U.S.) - Industrial Computer Input Devices - NEMA Industrial Keyboards, Industrial Joysticks, Industrial Trackballs, computer mouse pointers, & mouse cursors

• Mosaic Industries Inc (U.S.) - Embedded Computers for Instruments and Automation

• InduKey North America (U.S.) - Industrial keyboards

• Amplicon (UK) - Data Acquisition and Industrial Computer equipment

• USBFirewire (U.S.) - USB and FireWire panel mount and custom cables.

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Leadscrews

• Kerk Motion Products, Inc. (U.S.)  

• Lead Screws International, Inc. (U.S.) 

• Ball Screws (U.S.)

• Nook Industries (U.S.)

• Ball Screws & Actuators (U.S.)

• Thomson (International)

• THK (Canada)

• Wedin (International)

• Bosch Rexroth (International)

• Gortiflex (U.S.)

• Industrial Quick Search - Ball Screws (U.S.)

• Suwa Precision Group (International)

• Lead screws, ball screws, acme screws and assemblies (U.S.)

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Joints, chains, gears, pulleys, etc.

• Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (U.S.)

• W.M. Berg, Inc - Offering the best in Precision Mechanical Components (U.S.)

• Martin Sprocket & Gear (U.S.)

• Bayside Motion Group-Precision Motion Control (U.S.) (Gearheads!)

• Rocom Corp. (U.S.) - Flexible Shaft Couplings

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Mechanical Connectors, Screws, Metal, Cases and Misc. Hardware

• McMaster-Carr Supply Company (U.S.)

• W. W. Grainger (U.S.)

• 8020/Inc. (U.S.)

• Metal Mart (U.S.)

• MSC (U.S.)

• Online Metals (U.S.)

• Plastools (U.S.) - Indexable Carbide Lathe Tools

• BigScrewdriver (UK) - Worlds biggest power tool center.

• Star Packing Equipment (Canada) - Supplier Of Packaging Equipment, Packaging Systems & Packaging Solutions For Over 25 Years!

• Lansing Enclosures (U.S.) - Electronic instrument enclosures.

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Stepper Motors

• Oriental Motor USA Corp. (International).

• Pacific Scientific (U.S.)

• Haydon Switch and Instrument (HSI) (U.S.)

• Eastern Air Devices (U.S.)

• Hurst Mfg. (U.S.)

• Empire Magnetics Inc. (U.S.)

• SAIA-BURGESS ELECTRONICS (International)

• Berger Lahr (International)

• API Portscap (International)

• M.A.E. (Italy)

• Shinano Kenshi (Japan)

• Japan Servo (International)

• Airpax Stepper Motors (International)

• LIN Engineering (International) , Custom Step Motor Design and Manufacturing

• SANYO DENKI - Motion Control Solutions (International)

• Chyunher Co., Ltd. (Taipei, Taiwan), Mr. Hans Chiu, 886-2-2222-6245
  Fax: 886-2-2225-4780, email:zielstrb@ms29.hinet.net

• RMS Technologies (U.S.)

• FIRGELLI AUTOMATIONS (U.S. & Canada),  DC Linear Actuators and remote control Linear Actuators

• homeshopcnc.com (U.S.) Square Frame Hi-Torque Steppers

• Firgelli Automation (U.S.) - Linear Actuators

• Soyo Changzhou Songyang Machinery & Electronics New Technic Institute (China).  Manufactures of stepper, servo motors and leadscrews.

• Japanese Products Corporation (U.S.) - Sales importer for Japan Servo

• Avnet Motor Division (International) - Motor distributor

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Encoders/Sensors

• U.S. Digital (Encoders - U.S.)

• RSF Electronics, Inc. (Encoders - International)

• Stedham Electronics Corp (Custom & Standard Sensors - U.S.)

• PWB-Ruhlatec (International)

• Avtron Manufacturing (U.S.) - Heavy Duty Encoders - Worldwide

• Encoder Products Company (Americas)

• Agilent (Encoders - International)

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Electronic connectors, power supplies, sensors, etc.

• Digi-Key (U.S.)

• Jameco Electronics (U.S.)

• Mouser Electronics W3 (U.S.)

• Orbital Systems, e-mail: rkambil@bol.net.in (India)
  F 129, Ansa Industrial Estate, Saki Naka,
  Mumbai, Maharashtra  400 061
  Phone: 0091-22-8523312,  Fax: 0091-22-8526675

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Directories, Products, Services for the Motion Control Industry

• ISA Directory of Instrumentation

• USA Industrial Directory Database

• Optoelectronics World - Online Buyers Guide

• The Motion Shop - Motion Control Home Page

• Innovatia

• Don Wismann TechCom Ltd.

• MotorControl.com - THE Search Directory for the motion control industry.

• Industrial Engraving/ Embossing

• Motiontoolbox (database of servomotors, drives and soon, motion controllers and precision gearheads)

• CNC Cutting Tools.com (U.S.) - repair, rebuild and custom manufacturer indexable tooling and provide cost-savings reports for our industrial customers.

• Mobtakeran Electronic Tabriz (Robotics, Medical Instruments) - (P) +98 411 5260111, (F) +98 411 5260111
  (email) met_engineers@yahoo.ca,  No.115, Khagani Street, Tabriz, East Azarbaijan Iran

• Control Weekly Review   - Engineering Information and Education for motion control and CNC.

• Clearwater Tech

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Electronic Reps

• Allied Electronics

• Arrow Electronics

• Avnet

• Newark

• Nu Horizons

• Sager

• Future Active Electronics

• TestExtra (NJ - Test Equipment)

Motion Representatives (U.S. East Coast) (Motors, Gearheads, etc..)

• Mektron Inc. - Pacific Scientific, Bayside

• Faber Motion Controls - Oriental Motors, Pacific Scientific, Bayside.

• AutomationStock - Emerson, Control Techniques, Lenza & Siemens

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Surplus, Used and Repair

• Texonics (U.S.)

• USED STEPPER MOTORS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
  NORTHEAST SURPLUS AND MATERIALS
  2944 RT. 11, LA FAYETTE, NY 13084, 315 677-5246, (F) 315 677-3729

• eBay Auction Center - Motion Control Section

• Colorado Photonics, Inc. (U.S.)

• A-1 Servomotor Repair (U.S.)  - AC/ DC Servo Motor Repair Service

• Potomac Electric (U.S.) - Potomac Electric servo motor and drive repair

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Educational & Hobbyist Corner

• Electronix Express

• Robots and anything dealing with Robots.

• KellyWARE, Software Solutions

• Instrumentation and Control Engineering Society

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Robotics

• The Worlds Largest Index of Robotics Resources on the Internet

• Live, Eat, Breath... Robots®

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Motion Control and CNC Magazines, Sources and Articles

• ISA - Motion Control magazine

• CNC TIMES

• CAD/CAM & CNC machining related sources

• Machine Tool Community Portal

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Other Area's of Interest

• Meier Tool & Engineering - Metal Stamping & Forming Company (U.S.)

• HMC Electronics - Technical supplies to companies and individuals who assemble and repair electronic products and sub-assemblies (U.S.)

• Suwa Precision Group (International) - Miniature precision components and PCB for Motion Control

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