Motion Control Tipsmaxon motor Launches New CANopen Positioning Module
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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…
Watertight Integrated AC Servo Motors
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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…
Small Integrated Servo Breaks 1HP Barrier
Friday, March 27, 2009
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…
PBC Linear Actuator Gives Green Energy a Lift
Friday, March 27, 2009
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…
Tritex™ II Series Electric Actuators
Friday, March 27, 2009
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…
AutomationDirect Adds More NEMA Premium Efficiency Motors
Friday, March 27, 2009
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…
Multi-axis Machine Control
Thursday, March 26, 2009
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…
RFID Slices for Turck’s Modular I/O System
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
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…
Third Generation Checker Vision Sensor from Cognex
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
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…
Bishop-Wisecarver Sponsors CA High School’s Entrance in Robotics Competition
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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…
Editorial Director, Miles Budimir
Miles Budimir holds a BSEE degree, has several years of engineering experience including designing industrial control systems, and has been covering the motion control industry for over 13 years.
Managing Editor, Leslie Langnau
Leslie Langnau is the Managing Editor of the Design World Network. She also has more than 20 years experience as a technology editor, covering such areas as controls, mechanics, mechatronics, couplings, industrial networks, and the field now known as additive manufacturing (formerly rapid prototyping).
