ISD860 Exploits the Power of TML
March 1, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Drives, Servo Drives
Technosoft unveiled its latest cost-effective, flexible servo drive, ISD860 that is based on the MotionChip™ DSP technology. The drive is developed specially for motion applications that need embedded high servo performance control, networking possibilities, intelligence and cost-optimized design. It is able to drive 31 A peak and 12 A continuous... [Read more]
The new Allen-Bradley Kinetix 300 The new Allen-Bradley Kinetix 300 EtherNet/IP indexing servo drive for easier start-upEtherNet/IP indexing servo drive for easier start-up
February 26, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Drives, Servo Drives
Rockwell Automation (www.rockwellautomation.com) unveiled its latest servo drive — the Allen-Bradley Kinetix 300 EtherNet/IP indexing which provides end users and machine builders with the standardize capability on one communication network for easier startup, configuration and commissioning. With the new servo drive, all control solution (I/O... [Read more]
AMCI Stepper Drives UL Listed
February 24, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Drives, Stepper Drives
AMCI has expanded their selection of UL Listed stepper drives in response to increased safety and performance requirements for machine builders and OEMs. The SD17040, SD31045, and SD17060 series stepper drives are now certified by Underwriters Laboratories® (UL) as UL Listed products. The UL Listing mark on AMCI stepper drives indicates that... [Read more]
Next-generation ABB Industrial Drive Module Expands to 600 HP
February 12, 2010 by Miles Budimir
Filed under Drives
New Berlin, Wis. – ABB’s new drive module ACS850 is now available and UL listed up to 600 HP. The ACS850 features on-board safe-torque-off, a removable memory block, intelligent user interface with a series of assistant wizards, a built-in energy saving calculator, and modular hardware and software. It also includes an advanced adaptation of ABB’s... [Read more]
Motion Control Association Elects its First Board of Directors
February 9, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Controllers, Drives, Encoders, Linear Motion, Mechanical Components, Motors, Robotics
Ann Arbor, MI – The Motion Control Association (MCA), the leading industry trade group for motion control companies, has elected its first permanent board of directors. Founded in 2006, the association was governed for its first three years by an interim board. The new board was elected by a vote of MCA’s 55 member companies. Bill Allai of... [Read more]
Yaskawa $avings Predictor Now Available on iTunes
February 1, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Controllers, Drives, Motors, Servo Drives, Servo Motors
Waukegan, IL - The $avings Predictor application is now available on Apple iTunes for iPhone (OS 3.1.2 or later) and iPod touch. This mobile application estimates energy savings when using a Variable Frequency Drive instead of conventional volume control methods.Variable frequency drives are reliable electronic devices that control three-phase... [Read more]
XD-Series Indexer Servo Drives from ORMEC
January 21, 2010 by Miles Budimir
Filed under Drives, Servo Drives
Rochester, NY – ORMEC announces its new XD-Series, a family of Indexer Servo Drives, providing high-reliability motion control capabilities for even the most challenging applications. The XD-Series allows programming of 32 individual motion profiles, which can be mapped to I/O points, 1 or 2 functions per point, initiated via Modbus/TCP, and chained... [Read more]
Yaskawa Electric Brasil Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
January 12, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Controllers, Drives, Linear Motion, Motors, Networks, Robotics, Servo Drives, Servo Motors
Waukegan, IL – Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. is pleased to announce that its operation in Brazil, Yaskawa Elétrico do Brasil, received ISO 9001, ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18001 certifications from Bureau Veritas, one of the world’s leading certification bodies. From its headquarters in Sao Paulo, Yaskawa Elétrico do Brasil and its distributors... [Read more]
Applied Motion Products Expands Stepper Drive Lineup
January 12, 2010 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Drives, Stepper Drives
WATSONVILLE, CA – Applied Motion Products announces the addition of a new product in the ST Stepper Drive lineup. The ST-Plus is similar in specification to the ST-S base model but adds the full functionality of Applied Motions “Q” programming language.The ST-Plus is available in two models, the ST5-Plus and the ST10-Plus delivering 5A and 10A... [Read more]
New Trio Motion Product Catalog
December 17, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under Controllers, Drives, PLC - PACs
Trio announces the release of a new product catalog for 2010 with more comprehensive hardware and software information. A new product selection guide makes it easy to compare and choose controllers.The catalog encompasses Trio’s full line of Motion Coordinators including the new MC464, and ancillary components such as the new IO modules. Highlights... [Read more]

