maxon motor Launches New CANopen Positioning Module

As an addition to the digital positioning controllers of the EPOS family, maxon motor now presents an OEM version. The miniaturized EPOS2 Module 36/2 is designed to control brush DC motors as well as brushless EC motors. This plug-in module offers full motion control functionalities and suits single-axis and multiple-axis applications of miniature size.... [Read more]

Watertight Integrated AC Servo Motors

JVL’s large MAC800 motor (750W) is now available in a model that offers IP65 protection. This makes the MAC800 well-suited for applications in more demanding environments common in the food processing industries.The IP65 protection of the motor has been achieved by replacing the ventilator built into the cooling fins with large fins. In addition,... [Read more]

Small Integrated Servo Breaks 1HP Barrier

Santa Clara, CA – Animatics Corporation announces the latest release in their OEM Series of SmartMotors™, the new SM3416DT-PLS2™. The SM3416DT-PLS2 features an innovative new 8-pole, segmented stator design with higher copper filling factor compared to conventional techniques and the new design achieves a higher energy density as well as better... [Read more]

PBC Linear Actuator Gives Green Energy a Lift

In an economy that is gearing more towards green energy, PBC Linear is helping lay down the initial framework. Utilizing the high-accuracy PLA linear actuator, a cutting edge US company that manufactures silicon ingots from solar furnaces is able to sustain smooth, quiet and long-lasting operation for the their specially designed furnace damper that... [Read more]

Tritex™ II Series Electric Actuators

Chanhassen, MN—Exlar announces the Tritex™ II Series electric actuators, offering 1500 Watt, AC powered operation and digital position control within a single, space-saving housing. These actuators combine a brushless servomotor with either rotary or linear (output) actuation, assembling all elements into a compact, sealed housing for demanding... [Read more]

AutomationDirect Adds More NEMA Premium Efficiency Motors

AutomationDirect now offers 1 to 10 HP Marathon NEMA premium efficiency XRI® inverter duty motors.These TEFC motors meet or exceed NEMA Premium efficiencies for optimized motor system efficiency, reduced electrical power consumption and improved system reliability. When used on high cycle or long run time applications, NEMA Premium efficiency motors... [Read more]

Multi-axis Machine Control

Eden Prarie, MN – ACS Motion Control has developed a low-cost, small-footprint approach to complete machine control. Designated the SPiiPlus LF-CM, the machine controller provides multi-axis integrated control and up to 64 additional nodes (axes or I/O) via CANOpen network extension in a fraction of the footprint size of similar products. The... [Read more]

RFID Slices for Turck’s Modular I/O System

Minneapolis, MN— Turck has expanded its BL ident RFID product with the release of a Simple RFID (RFID-S) slice for its BL20 modular I/O system. Each RFID-S slice contains two channels of RFID. Additional RFID slices, as well as traditional discrete and analog I/O slices, may be added to the system, making it the only product on the market that... [Read more]

Third Generation Checker Vision Sensor from Cognex

Cognex Corporation has added the Checker® 3G series to its Checker vision sensor product line. With simple setup, integrated part detection, lighting, I/O and job change all in a rugged IP67 housing, Checker 3G is the easy, reliable and affordable way to verify all products or parts on a line. With Checker 3G, the user chooses whether to configure... [Read more]

Bishop-Wisecarver Sponsors CA High School’s Entrance in Robotics Competition

Pittsburg, CA – -  Always looking for new ways to spark students’ interest in engineering and science, Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation is sponsoring Heritage High School’s participation in the 2009-10 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Tech Challenge. This is the first time the Brentwood, CA high school,... [Read more]