Mechatronic Stepper Motor Drives with CANopen

Hamburg, Germany – TRINAMIC announces new members of the PANdrive™ family. The latest members of the family are the types PD-140-42-SE and PD-116-60-SE. Both feature TRINAMIC’s integrated absolute sensOstep™ encoder which detects and corrects missed stepper-motor turns by examining the absolute posi-tion. This insures correct shaft motion... [Read more]

Multi-Axis Motor Control with CANopen Support

Hamburg, Germany – Standardized networks let designers combine motor controls and other system components from various vendors easily and flexibly. The CANopen firmware of TRINAMIC’s 3-axis motion control modules now makes it easy to implement multi-axis controls in decentralized architectures. The new TMCM-351 controls three compact two-phase stepper... [Read more]

Shimpo Introduces New Servo Speed Reducer

Itasca, IL – Shimpo Drives introduces its VRG product line in North America. VRG is a heavy duty high precision reducer designed to fit well on rotary tables, tool changers, pick and place robots, and many other applications requiring high precision speed reduction.VRG offers low backlash – 1 arc-min is available – and a hub-style bolt-on output.... [Read more]

HEIDENHAIN Increases CNC Accuracy with KinematicsOpt

SCHAUMBURG, IL – HEIDENHAIN Corporation now offers a new option to its iTNC 530 contouring control, now making possible the automatic measurement of a machine rotary axis. Called KinematicsOpt, this new software option, coupled with a mounted HEIDENHAIN touch probe into the CNC machine spindle, increases the accuracy of this already high functioning... [Read more]

Rockwell Launches the New Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 AC Drive

MILWAUKEE, WI — Representing the first drive from the new Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750 series, the PowerFlex 755 AC drive meets global user needs for versatile motor control, integration ease and high performance to help increase productivity. Available in power ranges from 7.5 to 250 kW or 10 to 350 hp at 400/480V AC and 540/650V DC input, the PowerFlex... [Read more]

Electric Forklift Motor Brakes

Altra Industrial Motion offers a comprehensive series of electric forklift motor brakes, wheel brakes and permanent magnet brakes for OEM forklift manufacturers through its industry-leading brands, Warner Electric and Matrix International.Warner Electric and Matrix International  provide a full range of  electric forklift brakes for a variety of... [Read more]

New Pillow Blocks from QBC

Garden City Park, NY — Quality Bearings & Components announces new pillow blocks featuring both locking collar and set screw types.These pillow blocks, identified as the BBXBLK-HCP… and BBXBLK-UCP… Series, are made of cast iron housings, solid base dual seal type pillow blocks. They are designed to fit shafts ranging from1/2″... [Read more]

Modlink MSDD Front Panel Interfaces

Duluth, Georgia – Murrelektronik’s range of Modlink MSDD front panel interfaces allow power and data access to controllers without opening the housing or control cabinet doors. Featuring a sleek, modular design to ensure flexibility, the Modlink MSDD enables controllers to be easily connected to laptops, programming devices, diagnostic equipment,... [Read more]

Advantech Introduces New Embedded Automation Computer

Cincinnati, Ohio – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the UNO-1170, an embedded automation computer which features an Intel Celeron M or Pentium M CPU and 512MB/1GB DDR SDRAM. The UNO-1170 provides higher computing power than other device-level controllers and comes in a compact aluminum chassis with fanless and diskless design.... [Read more]

VRX Rotary Vane Actuators from Tolomatic

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – New VRX rotary vane actuators from Tolomatic deliver up to 484 inch-pounds (54.7 Newton-meters) of torque at 100 psi (6.9 Bar) and can withstand high axial loads of up to 23 pounds (102 Newtons). These pneumatically operated rotary vane actuators are designed for use in material handling, part feeding and clamping, pick and place... [Read more]

CANopen Module for Integrated AC Servo Motors

JVL Industri Elektronik A/S, a Danish company, now represented in Ohio, USA, announces a new expansion, CANopen, module for their MAC, Integrated AC Servo motors. The CAN module offers control and setup, logic I/O for high speed start/stop, CANbus/CANopen DS 301 and CANopen DSP 402 and DeviceNet under development.The module can be delivered with integrated... [Read more]

High Power Linear Drive from Trust Automation

San Luis Obispo, CA – The TA333 High Power Linear Drive is the newest addition to the Trust Automation line of high performance drives. The TA333 drive features a true Class-AB linear amplifier with pure analog throughput at currents up to 25A. Highly configurable, the drive can be used with a brushless motor using external sinusoidal commutation,... [Read more]

New Quadrature Encoder Display from BEI

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Bison Gear Releases Whitepaper on “Improving Gearmotor Efficiency”

St. Charles, IL – A new white paper on “Improving Gearmotor Efficiency” posted on the Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. web site addresses the relatively untapped energy savings to be had with the proper application of the billions of fractional horsepower electric motors and gearmotors in use today. Most electric motor efficiency... [Read more]

Electric Actuator EGC

Festo announces the addition of the Electric Actuator EGC to the family of electromechanical actuators. The EGC is designed for high dynamic speeds and high rigidity. This modular actuator can be used as an individual component adapted to third-party motors or as a complete system provided by one source – Festo.The EGC offers a broad range of options... [Read more]

PLC-on-a-Card Can Master up to 64 Axes

One PLC-on-a-card can automate an entire machine. The new PLC can handle up to 64 axes for complex motion control applications, with curves calculated online, multi-axis interpolation, and kinematic transformation.Available in three different versions depending on the hardware requirements of different networks, MOVI-PLC can connect to EtherNet/IP,... [Read more]

Applied Motion Adds CANopen Option to ST Step Motor Drives

WATSONVILLE, CA – Applied Motion Products announces the addition of CANopen communications to the ST series Step Motor Drives.The addition of a CANopen option card to the range of communication options allows the drives to be controlled by a CANopen master utilizing the DS301 and DSP402 communications protocols and the CAN 2.0b Passive physical... [Read more]

Parker Releases Low-Cost Connector Option

Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division is pleased to announce release of a low-cost connector option.Historically, Parker has produced robust servo motor products for the general automation market. These motors could stand up to shock loads, environmental temperature cycles, moisture and more. All connectors and mating cables had large metal... [Read more]

Quick Clamping Shaft Collars from Ruland

Marlborough, Massachusetts — Ruland Manufacturing Company introduces its new quick clamping shaft collars. The new collars do not mar the shaft, do not require tools and are designed for quick adjustments. They are ideal for light duty applications with frequent setup changes or adjustments or where the need for tools is not practical. The quick... [Read more]

FlexTorq(TM) 762 Hollow Shaft Offset DC Gearmotors

St. Charles, IL – Designed to fit into high torque, tight space applications, and featuring either a 1.25″ (31.75 mm) I.D. hollow shaft or a 1.25″ diameter solid shaft in the u-shaped or s-shaped configuration, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. introduces its new FlexTorq™ 762 series hollow shaft offset DC gearmotors. Driven by... [Read more]

Advantech Launches New Input/Output Modules

Cincinnati, Ohio – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the ADAM-5053S and 5057S, two new 32-channel high density digital input/output modules. Both support high isolation and up to 2,500 VDC to avoid damage from different channels and protect system operation stability.The ADAM-5053S is a digital input module providing an over-voltage... [Read more]

Micro Manipulator Stage

MT 105-50-LM high precision micro manipulator stage is made of high-strength anodized aluminum. The standard table offers a travel of 50 mm and positional accuracy of 1 µm, straightness/flatness runout of +/- 1 µm and repeatability of +/- 0.2 µm. With a sleek, low-profile design, it has a footprint of 105 mm x 151 mm, height of 25 mm and weighs only... [Read more]

Beam Couplings Have Improved Clamp Design

A new clamp design for zero-backlash flexible beam couplings is now available. The couplings clamp with a single screw on each end, which eases installation. The beam couplings feature both a radial and cross-cut to enhance surface contact with the shaft. This increases holding power while eliminating the need for the additional screw used in the original... [Read more]

Sinamics S120 Series Booksize Compact Multi-axis Drive

Sinamics S120 Series Booksize Compact multi-axis drive delivers high overload capability in tight machine control spaces.Only 9 in. deep, the unit reduces the need for external control cabinets and fits into on-machine enclosures as small as 10 in. deep. Although small in size, the drive delivers the high, 3X overload capability required in packaging... [Read more]

Industry applications based on FactoryTalk

Rockwell Automation has expanded the platform capabilities of its FactoryTalk Integrated Production and Performance Suite to support a new generation of industry-specific applications for the automotive, CPG, and pharmaceutical industries. The platform now includes configuration tools and capabilities to help manufacturers reduce deployment costs and... [Read more]

X-TREME™ Nano-translation Cross Roller Stage

The X-TREME™ Nano-translation Cross Roller Stage is compact and is capable of accuracies up to 0.14 nm at industry leading speeds up to 6.5 m/s.The X-TREME™ is currently one of the smallest of its class touting a compact envelope and low profile design (27 mm H x 70 mm W) with load bearing capacities up to 1,100 lb based upon 2 mil inch travel. The... [Read more]

Linear Position Sensors

Temposonics R Series linear position sensors are designed to improve the filling process for facilities that package a wide variety of products. Where a packaging facility once required a complicated, bulky and costly combination scale to switch back and forth between various products during packaging cycles, these sensors are being used in equipment... [Read more]

Single-Axis Motion Controller for Linear Servo Amplifiers

Torrance, CA — Varedan Technologies has introduced the VMC-3000 series single-axis motion controller module for their LA series linear servo amplifiers. The controller is a DSP based plug-in card that can be configured in a variety of modes including position mode, torque mode and a high-precision frequency locked velocity mode for systems requiring... [Read more]

MISUMI to Hold Contest at ATX West Show

Schaumburg, IL — Misumi USA announced that it will be holding a contest titled, “Go Configure” at the upcoming ATX West show in Anaheim, CA on February 10-12, 2009 in Booth Number 4601. The contest is Co-Sponsored by Design World Magazine and contest ballots will be available in the show issue of Design World magazine as well as the Misumi... [Read more]

DualVee® Washdown Wheels from Bishop-Wisecarver

Pittsburg, CA – - Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announces its new patent pending washdown wheels, the latest addition to the company’s signature DualVee product line. Designed primarily to meet the extreme demands of food processing equipment linear motion applications, the washdown wheel significantly extends bearing life, and is interchangeable... [Read more]

World’s Smallest Rotary Encoder

MicroMo Electronics, Inc. announces the expansion of its encoder product line with the addition of its PA2-50. Leading the way again in miniature motor feedback development, MicroMo now provides a high-resolution, low current-draw optical encoder in a 6mm diameter package.Blending the best technologies, the PA2-50 expands possibilities for applications... [Read more]

Heavy Duty Fiber Optic Rotary Encoder

Newbury Park, CA – Micronor’s new MR316 ZapFREE™ Fiber Optic Rotary Encoder is designed for heavy duty, industrial motor drive applications requiring high reliability, EMI immunity, ATEX compliance, IP66 ingress protection and even operation in extreme temperatures. The sensor is size 90mm and features large 12mm Æ shaft and extra heavy duty... [Read more]

Bluetooth Module for JVL MAC Motors

JVL now introduce the first wireless integrated servo motor. Module MAC00-FB4 facilitates wireless control of the MAC motors, giving total freedom from cables.The new module makes it possible to have a direct BlueTooth connection to the motor. Via the BlueTooth link, the motor can be set up and controlled with the same possibilities offered by a serial... [Read more]

Opto 22′s “IO4AB” Seminar Tour

Temecula, CA — Opto 22 has extended its series of free technical seminars designed to educate engineers and other automation professionals on the company’s intelligent I/O for Allen-Bradley Logix Platforms (coined “IO4AB”). The seminar series began in October of 2008 and, due to popular demand, will continue throughout the U.S.... [Read more]

QuickSilver Solves Tightening Applications

The most common tightening applications are caps or nuts. These types of applications require accurate control of torque and position to avoid stripping, under tightening, over tightening, missing bottles, cross-threading, and mechanical jams.QuickSilver’s programmable single axis servo motor controller can be pre-loaded with the expected/nominal... [Read more]

Brush DC Motors

West Chester, PA – Portescap expands its family of brush DC motors with their 35GLT motors. These RoHS-compliant motors have a 35mm housing and weigh just 360 grams, while delivering a 40% increase in torque-to-volume ratio when compared with standard iron core motors of similar frame size. The maximum continuous torque approaches 150 mNm in the 35GLT,... [Read more]

Portescap’s h3 Stepper Motors

WEST CHESTER, PA – Portescap offers a stator-enhanced version of its h3 Series Step Motors. New h3 models feature patented enhancing magnets in the stator to provide 25+% more torque output across the entire speed range compared with original h3 models, which already deliver up to 40% more torque than traditional hybrid step motors.With its industry-leading... [Read more]

Arcus Drivemax Series of Integrated Stepper Solutions

The DMX-K-SA-11 is the newest and most compact member of Arcus Technology’s single axis motion control solutions. The module features a stepper motor, a microstep driver, and motor controller in one small NEMA 11 package.The product belongs to the Arcus Drivemax series of integrated stepper solutions which are especially suited for medical,... [Read more]

Plug-in Motion/Machine Control Module

Fort Smith, AR — Baldor Electric Company (NYSE: BEZ) has launched a new plug-in motion/machine control module for its Ethernet-compatible Powerlink drives. The new controller module allows machine builders to eliminate the need for a separate external network controller, along with all of the cabling and panel space that would normally be required.... [Read more]