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  We are excited to announce the release of the D28.1 - AML's new addition to the D-series UHV compatible stepper motors.   NEMA 11 frame size 55 mNm Suitable for use below 1 x 10-10 mbar Bakeable to 200 °C Operating temperature range -65 °C...

We are excited to announce the completion of our new cleanroom at the AML factory in the United Kingdom. This is located next to our main cleanroom which is dedicated to the manufacture of our ultra-high vacuum (UHV) stepper motors. With the growing...

AML is proud to share our recent collaboration with C12 Quantum Electronics (C12). C12 was launched in 2020 with the aim of developing new quantum technology. Their unique approach to the fabrication of qubits with carbon nanotubes makes it stand...

The SMD4 is now available with its optional encoder module. This can be selected on the SMD4 with option code “E”. This blog will discuss the features of the SMD4 encoder module, as well as the upgraded AML device control software that is...

Our latest ultra-high vacuum mechanism highlights the versatility of the VSM17 stages. Constructed with five standard VSM17s, it features linear, vertical and rotation type stages. A custom bracket is used to adapt stages for the mechanism's...

We are excited to share that the SMD4 is now available for sale. The SMD4 is a single-axis bipolar stepper motor drive that has been specifically designed and optimised for use with our series of UHV stepper motors. In conjunction with the AML...

As 2023 comes to an end, we at Arun Microelectronics want to thank all our employees, suppliers, customers and partners for the success achieved this year. We want to use this moment to look back at some of the projects we have worked on this past...

Arun Microelectronics is pleased to share our latest custom project, the D42.2 200N Thrust Drive. D42.2 200 N Thrust Drive 200 N Maximum Axial Thrust Load Vacuum: 1x10-10 mbar With a requirement for a motor with an axial thrust load of 200 N, AML...

 AML's UHV compatible D-series stepper motors are highly customisable. There are a wide range of standard options that tailor the motor for compatibility with specific environments, alongside unique application specific modifications designed by...

This blog post will discuss the key factors to consider when choosing the filament material type for your ion gauge. Filament type selection is a complex subject largely dependent on the vacuum environment they will be used in. AML offers three...

Arun Microelectronics Ltd is proud to share our latest custom UHV stage. A customer contacted AML about a unique application that required a UHV compatible rotation stage with a centred load capacity of 220kg and 0.005° resolution. This is beyond...

Watch Arun Microelectronics Ltd's new video demonstration of our UHV compatible Euler goniometer: Vacuum: 1E-10 mBar Resolution: 0.005° per step Common centre of rotation This 2-axis mechanism showcases the combination of AML's...

Working closely with a customer, AML have designed and manufactured this custom 4-axis mechanism. This unique mechanism has been specifically configured for use in the customer's UHV environment, for their application. The mechanism is driven by...

We are pleased to announce the release of the new AML Device Control Software. This software aims to provide a platform where AML devices can be simultaneously controlled in a single easy-to-use interface. Designed and developed in-house, it will be...

As a design and manufacturing specialists of in-vacuum motion systems, AML can accommodate your application-specific requirements. We were contacted by a customer requiring a UHV-compatible 6-axis manipulator for a high-energy synchrotron radiation...

Stepper motors are typically digitally controlled using a stepper motor drive and can’t be driven in the same manner as a conventional AC/DC universal motor. They are the main components in open-loop motion-control positioning systems as they...

We are pleased to announce an update for the NGC3 Control software, version 1.1.  This new release replaces the NGC2 Demonstration Program and provides a new, simpler user interface for controlling NGC2, NGC2D and NGC3 Ion Gauge Controllers. New...

Arun Microelectronics specialises in the design and manufacture of in-vacuum motion systems and is a leading global manufacturer of vacuum compatible stepper motors for industrial, scientific and R&D applications. A customer contacted us...

AML stepper motors are used in ultra-high vacuum systems that require in-vacuum object manipulation. They are specifically designed to eliminate trapped volumes and are manufactured using only UHV compatible materials. The motors are assembled...

We are pleased to present to you our new SMD3 Stepper Motor Drive. This is a completely re-designed single-channel stepper motor drive, bringing forward the high performance and reliability of the SMD210, while introducing many new transformative...

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Active Pirani Gauge, the AGP-1. This new vacuum gauge offers best-in class performance by utilizing a MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) heat-loss Pirani sensor with a Piezo diaphragm sensor....

Arun Microelectronics has always strived to exercise green practices to reduce our carbon footprint, both at our own facility and throughout our supply chain. We proactively monitor and consider the choices made to minimise our negative impact on...

Following on from the success of our NGC2D Ion Gauge Controller, we have worked to improve upon the NGC2D platform and are pleased to announce our new NGC3 Ion Gauge Controller. The NGC3 adds support for active gauge pressure measurement,...

Stepper motors are particularly attractive for exact positioning in a vacuum because they can precisely position, even without encoder feedback. Compared to motion feed-throughs, stepper motors offer considerable reductions in mechanical complexity...

We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website. The new look and feel is intended to reflect our forward-thinking and modern approach; while making it easier for you to find out more about us and our products. What’s new?...

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at the CERN facility (the European Organisation for Nuclear Research) near Geneva, is the largest and most powerful particle accelerator in the world. It has been used in a large number of experiments, which have...

The Standard Model in particle physics definitely does not suggest that the answer to life, the universe and everything is 42. However, it does give physicists a profound understanding of what life, the universe and everything is made up of. It...

2015 will go down as the year that US space agency NASA brought us the most detailed view of Pluto yet. And in just 15 years time, according to plans already in place, NASA will conduct a manned mission to Mars, which could answer the age-old...

Between November 2014 and June 2015, Samantha Cristoforetti broke the world record for the longest space mission by a woman.  The previous record was held by Sunita Williams, who spent 195 days in space in 2012. Cristoforetti's record was set by...