Beckhoff Automation has increased its direct sales and support presence in Canada by opening a new office in Greater Montreal, located in Laval, Quebec. As the second Beckhoff Automation Ltd. office in Canada, the 2,223-square-foot facility sits within the country’s second largest metropolitan area, boosting the ability for Beckhoff to supply and support manufacturers, machine […]
New MD3 microstepping motor driver from US Digital
US Digital has released the new MD3 Programmable Microstepping Motor Driver, capable of driving motors from NEMA size 14 to 42. The MD3 accepts 9 to 50 Vdc power inputs and is rated for currents up to 7 A continuous duty. In addition to digital input controls, the MD3 can be configured and controlled using […]
Expanded precision rotary indexer line from Nexen now motor/gearbox-ready
Nexen’s Motor Ready Sealed (MRS) precision rotary indexer maintains the benefits of the company’s existing patented precision roller pinion drive design – zero backlash, high precision, high torque, and high acceleration – while delivering significant new benefits. A high roller pinion-to-gear ratio lets designers direct drive the system with the addition of a servo motor […]
Compact positioning controllers from maxon communicate via EtherCAT
The EPOS4 Compact positioning controllers from maxon can now be incorporated into EtherCAT networks, thereby creating new opportunities for a large range of applications. The new EtherCAT models comply with the CoE standard (CAN application layer over EtherCAT) and can be easily integrated into existing EtherCAT networks. The new, intelligent motion controllers with real-time communication […]
Precision motion control FAQ: What is repeatability? (Part 2)
In this two-part series, we go over the basic definition of types of repeatability and their application in linear motion and actuation applications. Part 2 covers bidirectional repeatability. (Click here for Part 1.) Information courtesy of IntelLiDrives Corp. As noted in Part 1, repeatability can be defined as the variation in results for a series […]
Precision motion control FAQ: What is repeatability? (Part 1)
In this two-part series, we go over the basic definition of types of repeatability and their application in linear motion and actuation applications. Part 1 covers unidirectional repeatability. Information courtesy of IntelLiDrives Corp. Effectively automating any industrial operation, test procedure, or prototype process involving motion requires determining the movement precision needed to yield acceptable results. […]
Control Techniques releases new servo drives
Control Techniques, part of the Nidec group of companies, has revealed its new generation of advanced servo drive technologies. The new Digitax HD servo series (0.7 Nm to 51 Nm with 153 Nm peak / 1.5 A to 16 A with 48 A peak) delivers ultimate motor control performance and flexibility in a uniquely compact […]
New control electronics featured in Dunkermotoren line of servomotors
Dunkermotoren, GmbH, a unit of AMETEK Advanced Motion Solutions, has launched the BG 65/BG 66 dMove servomotors as successors to its BG 65(S) servomotor with completely integrated motor electronics. The BG 65/ BG 66 series has the same outward appearance as the BG 65 series with simple electronic controls. Those motors formerly designated “SI” motors […]
Explosion proof stackable multi-turn encoder from Sensata
Sensata Technologies debuts the first explosion proof stackable multi-turn encoder for use in oil and gas applications. The new encoder, BEI Sensors’ model MAAX, is ATEX and IECEx certified to operate in explosive environments and features a Profibus output in a unique, stackable package. CANopen and SSI outputs are also available. The MAAX provides up […]
How to program a motion controller?
Programming a motion controller is the act of giving a controller the instructions to complete some motion task. The task could be as simple as controlling a single-axis actuator to move a short distance and back again. Or it could be controlling and coordinating the movement of a complex, interconnected multi-axis motion system such as […]