POSITAL (www.posital.com) has announced that its Optocode (OCD) absolute rotary encoders now come with a new combined interface that allows simultaneous communication of both incremental and absolute position data. The company’s new interface is specifically developed to deliver cost effective and robust point-to-point communications between various kinds of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and encoders. Utilizing […]
Archives for July 2011
CUI Adds Line Driver Output to AMT303 Commutation Encoder Series
CUI Inc announced a new addition to its high resolution, low-cost AMT encoder line with the AMT303LD series. The encoder generates standard U/V/W commutation signals for vectoring current to brushless motors. Resolution can be set through the AMT303 Demo Kit. Commutation output can accommodate brushless motors with 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 20 pole […]
WITTENSTEIN Introduces New Line of Servo Motors
Bartlett, Ill. – WITTENSTEIN’s cyber motor technology unit has developed a new range of servo motors. This new high-performing technology was designed around a modular concept; to allow users to select frame sizes, lengths and options for the optimal motor to match their application. The High Performance Servo Motors have all the necessary characteristics to […]
Bison Gear unveils globally compatible AC Gearmotors
Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. (www.BisonGear.com) has introduced a new range of parallel shaft gearmotors which are globally compatible with various AC power sources — the VWDIR14 AC. Designed as Von Weise Drop-In Replacements, the VWDIR14 AC parallel shaft gearmotors were developed to meet the growing interest of OEM’s in designing equipment for export markets. […]
JVL unveils an EtherCat module for integrated servo motors
JVL (www.jvlusa.com), a leading company in the field of integrated stepper and servo motors, has unveiled an EtherCat module equipped with M12 connectors as well as internal switch technology with Ethernet IN/OUT — the EtherCAT Industrial Ethernet Module. Specifically developed to meet the demand of the market for a new module that features EtherCAT and […]