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| Agile Systems Expands Distribution into the United Kingdom |
02 August 2005 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems today announced an agreement with LG Motion to expand its distribution into the United Kingdom. 'This is an exciting day for Agile Systems' states Ralph Steedman, President and CEO, 'coming shortly after closing a round of financing, this is a major step in the globalization of our world-class products. By being global, and local at the same time we can closely offer the partnerships with customers that are required in today's business environment.' |
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| Agile Systems announces a new $7.0mm round of funding |
12 May 2005 - Agile Systems
Ralph Steedman, President & CEO of Agile Systems Inc. announces the completion of a $7.0 million round of financing lead by Expansion Capital Partners, LLC of New York and San Francisco on behalf of the Clean Technology Fund II, LP along with RBC Capital Partners, Covington Capital, RoyNat Capital Inc. and BEST Total Return Fund. |
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| Features and capabilities to software platform increases |
02 February 2005 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc., a leader in distributed motion control solutions announces major enhancements to its software platform for its line of Distributed Motion Control products. Version 10 includes powerful new features and improvements to increase control and flexibility of the Maxä product line of motion control products. |
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| Agile Systems releases isolated firewire 1394b (CAT5) motion control |
01 February 2005 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc., a leader in distributed motion control solutions, announces the availability of high performance FireWire 1394b as an interface to their µ-MAX single axis integrated controller/amplifier. |
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| Agile Systems Introduces Digital Power Drive, Next Generation of Brushless DC Motor Controls |
29 November 2004 - Agile Systems
DPDLite combines Agile Systems' patented DigitalPOWERTM block technology with leading edge sensorless BLDC motor control into a compact, single board package with a power output of up to 1 HP. Agile Systems' sensorless control provides consistent, repeatable and unidirectional startup with high starting torque, making it possible to overcome large inertial and frictional loads. |
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| Patented block technology combined with sensorless BLDC motor control |
29 November 2004 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems introduces the Digital Power Drive DPDLite, the next generation of Brushless DC (BLDC) motor controls |
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| Isolated FireWire and Ethernet available in Q1 - 2005 |
29 November 2004 - Agile Systems
Agile’s current FireWire offering (1394a) is migrating to the FireWire 1394b standard. |
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| Benefits and applications of brushless DC sensorless motor control |
29 November 2004 - Agile Systems
Industry has long desired adjustable speed drives (ASDs) to improve its products and processes, and has long understood that large potential energy-savings and superior process control is available if ASDs are used instead of constant speed motors. Agile Systems’ sensorless control provides improved performance, increased reliability and reduced costs. |
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| Agile Systems Introduces Command Interface |
19 November 2003 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc. introduces the next generation of network support for their line of Distributed Motion Controllers and Drive products. This proprietary network language, entitled Command Interface, opens up the communication protocol so packets can be created independently of library or host platform in an easy user-friendly format. Command Interface consists of a rich instruction set for complete control and flexibility for all motion control needs. |
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| Agile Systems Introduces Stand-Alone Operation |
19 November 2003 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc. has responded to the need for increasing speed, precision and sophistication by introducing stand-alone operation for its line of Distributed Servo Motion Control products. Now, customers can develop custom applications and motion routines and store them locally to non-volatile memory. Plus, the stand-alone application can be executed without host interaction giving even more flexibility and ease-of-use for system developers. |
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| Agile Systems Introduces the 190V 3-Phase DigitalPOWERTM Block Amplifier |
09 October 2003 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc. announced the latest addition to the DigitalPOWERTM Block amplifier family with the introduction of the 190 Volt, 7 Amp power management component. The patented DigitalPOWERTM Block technology combines 3 half bridges, gate drive, and A/D with a DSP for voltage and current control allowing the designer to focus on the application specific machine control. |
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| The µ-MAX: a micro sized, FireWire connected Distributed Motion Controller is introduced |
23 September 2003 - Agile Systems
Using it's proprietary DigitalPOWERTM platform technology, Agile Systems Inc. introduces the next generation of micro-sized distributed Servo products. Agile's µ-MAX integrates motion control, servo amplifier, FireWire networking capabilities and user I/O all within the footprint of a business card. |
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| Agile Systems announces DPWinTM |
29 April 2003 - Agile Systems
DPWinTM combines device configuration, diagnostics and user documentation into one graphical software package. DPWinTM operates all of the MAX3000 products as well as the Sensorless Digital Motor Drive. |
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| Agile Systems Inc. introduces Development Kit for Sensorless Control of Brushless DC Motors |
27 March 2003 - Agile Systems
Operating with motor voltages from 10 to 190 VDC with peak current ratings up to 45A and complete with full application software for current (torque) or velocity (RPM) mode operations, Agile's Development Kit is ideal for motor OEM's and application specialists working with sensorless motors. |
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| Agile Systems Announces their Series of Distributed Motion Products Increase 80% in 2002 |
17 February 2003 - Agile Systems
With the introduction of the Max 3000 series, a range of compact distributed motion controllers and multiple axis amplifiers leading the way, Agile was able to post an 80% increase in 2002 product shipments over the previous 12 months. A remarkable achievement during a difficult economic period and testament to the high degree of acceptance by Agile's customers as they take advantage of the compact size, high performance and feature set to move new products to market faster while reducing material, installation and cabling costs out of their products. |
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| Agile Systems Introduces 2 Axis MAX3020 with Firewire Communication |
03 February 2003 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems MAX3020 combines 2 axis of digital servo amplifiers with DSP motion control, and serial network in the smallest form factor possible for truly distributed motion control applications. The MAX3000 is typically installed inside the machine and robot housing to reduce wiring up to 10 times. |
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| Agile Systems Combines Firewire & Interpolation for High Performance Distributed Motion Control |
29 November 2002 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems MAX3000 platform combines 1-4 axis of digital servo amplifiers with DSP motion control, and serial network in the smallest form factor possible for truly distributed motion control applications. The MAX3000 is typically installed inside the machine and robot housing to reduce wiring and improve performance. |
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| Three Phase Pre-Drive Peripheral digital POWERTM IC, Latest Digital Power Technology |
09 September 2002 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc., a leader in design, development and manufacturing of electronic sub-systems and Power ICs for power conversion, motor control and motion control applications, announced today a new digital power IC targeted to power conversion and power management applications. |
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| Agile Systems Adds IEEE-1394 Firewire Interface Option for Motion Control |
28 June 2002 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc., announced today they are shipping high performance IEEE-1394 Firewire interfaces with the MAX 3000TM series of integrated multi-axis controller / amplifiers. The Firewire interface option includes additional banks of opto-isolated I/O to enable full motion and I/O integration. Vision systems can co-exist on the same IEEE-1394 network. |
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| Agile Systems Receives Re-certification on ISO 9001 Audit |
08 May 2002 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc., a leading supplier of advanced motion control, motor control and power conversion products announced today that it has successfully passed an extensive ISO 9001 audit and received it's re-certification on April 10th. Agile Systems has been ISO 9001 certified since 2000. |
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| The next generation of 'smart heads' |
15 April 2002 - Agile Systems
Most machine designers now are counting on distributed motion control architectures for assembly of new products for persuasive reasons: increased reliability, lower cost and reduced time to repair. Whether surface mount equipment is mounting integrated circuits, dispensing materials or stencil printing, motion control always has been a critical part of the design. Now, however, a transition from centralized motion control subsystems to DMC is beckoning assemblers. While throughput is a critical metric for any machine, with DMC, OEMs can take advantage of motion control subsystems that are tailor-made for surface mount assembly. |
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| One Phase Pre-drive Peripheral digitalPOWERTM IC the latest Digital Power Technology |
22 March 2002 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc., a leader in the design, development and manufacturing of power control modules, electronic sub-systems and Power ICs for conversion, motor control and motion control applications, announced today a new digital power IC targeted to power conversion and power management applications. |
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| Agile Completes Additional Financing to Power Growth |
15 February 2002 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc., a leading supplier of advanced motion control, motor control and power conversion products announced today that it has completed an additional private equity placement with it's current investors. Agile will use the proceeds to accelerate product development, market expansion and sales of their newly introduced digitalPOWER technology. |
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| Next Generation Distributed Motion Controls Deliver Increased Flexibility & Higher Performance |
11 February 2002 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc. announced today the release of MAX 3040TM, the next generation 4-axis motion controller with power amplifier and integrated networking. In a 3' x 5' package (7cm x 12cm), the MAX 3040TM wraps a high-performance DSP engine around Agile's core digitalPOWERTM technology providing the most compact distributed motion control solution available today. |
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| Single Chip Analog and Digital Power IC the Latest Digital Power Technology from Agile Systems |
01 February 2002 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc., a leader in design, development and manufacturing of electronic sub-systems and Power ICs for conversion, motor control and motion control applications, announced today a new single chip analog and digital power IC targeted to power conversion and power management applications. |
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| Agile Systems Announces New Architectural Approach |
28 November 2001 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc. (Waterloo, ON) announced that it has developed a new 'architectural solutions approach' to power control. This new approach allows customers to meet their electromechanical design requirements with a series of add-on modules of increasing functionality. |
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| A Modular New Approach to Power Control |
20 November 2001 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc., a leader in design, development and manufacturing of electronic sub-systems for power conversion, motor control and motion control applications, announced today that it has developed a new 'architectural solutions approach' to power control. This new approach allows customers to meet their electromechanical design requirements with a series of add-on modules of increasing functionality. |
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| Significant cabling is eliminated and noise reduced with the distributed motion control model. |
01 November 2001 - Agile Systems
The continual pressure to reliably increase throughput, despite increasingly complex PCBs, leaves SMT manufacturers constantly driving for better, faster and less expensive ways to build their machines. Similar challenges drive robot manufacturers to search for solutions that provide increased reliability and functionality at a reduced cost. |
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| Agile Exceeds Expectation On Efficiency Testing Milestone For ArrowTM Fuel Cell Electronic |
11 June 2001 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc. announced today the successful completion of another key milestone in the development of ArrowTM, power-processing electronics for fuel cell stationary power systems. |
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| Flat Panel Display Robots Benefit From Distributed Controls by Agile Systems |
06 June 2001 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc. announced that it has partnered with MEKAnize Robots Inc., to supply them with DigitalPowerTM for use in a Flat Panel Display manufacturing application. |
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| Agile Systems Nominated For CATAAlliance Innovation & Leadership Award |
25 May 2001 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc., a leader in digital power and control electronics, announced today that it has been nominated for the CATAAlliance Innovation & Leadership Award in the 'Emerging Technology' category. |
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| Genmark Supplied with Automation with DigitalPowerTM for Latest Innovative Wafer Handling Solutions |
24 April 2001 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc. announced today that it has completed testing phases and has begun supplying production units of their DigitalPowerTM and control modules to Genmark Automation Inc., for Genmark's newly introduced FOUP (Front Opening Unified Pod) Opener. The FOUP is the latest in Genmark's family of innovative Wafer Handling solutions for the semiconductor industry. |
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| Agile Systems' electronics aid fuel cell manufacturers |
28 February 2001 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc. introduced Feb. 22 its series of digital power and control electronics for stationary fuel cell applications. Agile develops solutions for cooperative generation and remote power applications. 'Using our expertise in power and control management, we plan to move fuel cells closer to widespread acceptance'', says Robert Lankin, Agile's ceo. |
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| Fuel Cell Applications Today |
27 February 2001 - Agile Systems
Millennium Cell, Inc. recently announced its has completed a successful test of its Hydrogen on Demand system at a Ballard Power Systems, Inc. facility in Vancouver, British Columbia. The two companies initiated a joint development agreement last October regarding the technology. |
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| Development of electronic control devices makes this company Agile |
27 February 2001 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc. has developed a series of electronic control devices that will strengthen its foothold in the emerging fuel-cell market, the Waterloo company announced yesterday. |
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| Fuel cell manufacturers get to market faster with electronics from Agile Systems |
22 February 2001 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc. announced today that it has introduced a series of DigitalPowerTM and control electronics for stationary fuel cell applications. |
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| Agile Electronics Enable Samsung to Provide Most-Compact, Highest-Volume Chip Shooter |
15 January 2001 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc. announced today that it has partnered with Samsung Techwin Co. Ltd. to supply them with a head mounted power and control module that will enable Samsung to deliver to the SMT industry the most-compact, highest-volume chip shooter on the market. |
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| Fuel cell cars are the wave of the future, Canadian companies could be in the driver's seat |
27 November 2000 - Agile Systems
Jean Chrétien raised some eyebrows late last month when, descending on Burnaby, BC-based fuel cell dynamo Ballard Power Systems Inc. to kick off the Liberals' West Coast election campaign, he told the assembled business leaders that government support–the kind the Alliance abhors–'helped make Ballard what it is today.' While early funding from the feds undoubtedly did help, Chrétien's hyperbole reminded many Ballard insiders of Al Gore's claim that he invented the Internet. 'It was a bit of an overstatement,' says Ballard cofounder Paul Howard, now vice- chairman of Vancouver start-up General Hydrogen. But what is truly ironic is that anemic support from Chrétien's government is one of the biggest threats to the competitiveness of Canada's fuel cell industry. |
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| Waterloo Based, Agile Systems, Obtains ISO 9001 Certification |
07 October 2000 - Agile Systems
Agile Systems Inc. announced today its successful achievement of the prestigious ISO 9001:1994 certification. The scope of the certification applies to custom design and manufacture of compact package integrated power and control modules for the Electronics Automation, Automotive, Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell markets. |
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