A servomotor or servo motor controller is an essential component of motion control specifically used in a closed loop control system. More news and information about servomotor technology and applications can be found below.

The latest high torque extended CMP servo motors from SEW-Eurodrive

SEW-Eurodrive (www.sew-eurodrive.com) unveiled its latest servo motors with extended CMP range, the new CMP models. The freshly released servo motors with 0.5 to 45Nm torque ratings in six distinct frame sizes with 3000 rpm, 4500rpm and 6000rpm speed ratings.The latest CMP series offers accuracy and premium dynamics in a compact-form factor. The 3-phase... [Read more]

The new L427 Series with 5 mm air gap from Nippon Pulse

Nippon Pulse (www.nipponpulse.com) introduced its latest linear shaft servomotor from the Linear Shaft Motor (LSM) family, the L427 series. It features a five-millimeter air gap between the magnetic shaft and forcer. In the LSM family, the new L427 series offers a low-maintenance linear motion solution with applications in a broad industry range. With... [Read more]

Seamless Motor Identification from B&R

B&R Industrial Automation has announced the latest enhancement to its family of servo, synchronous, and torque motors: the embedded parameter chip. This integrated chip stores pertinent mechanical and electronic motor data such as serial number, type, parameters, and manufacturer specifications making the entire power transmission system clearly... [Read more]

High-speed MODBUS with Integrated Servo Motors from JVL

JVL Industri Elektronik A/S now offers yet another feature: The latest firmware for the integrated servo motors MAC400 and MAC800 now supports the MODBUS RTU protocol.The implementation supports the Read Holding Registers and Write Multiple Registers commands, which will give R/W access to all motor registers at speeds up to 1 Mbit/s, though... [Read more]

New Option Module for MAC Servo Motors

The MAC00-B41 is a new module intended to be used for the integrated MAC servo motors type MAC400 and MAC800.The module offers the following extended I/O functions : - 6 digital I/O (24V tolerant) - 2 analogue 12 bit inputs - 2 multi function RS422 channels - Dual supply feature for safe motor stop - Galvanically isolated RS232 and RS485 - New... [Read more]

Eclipse Servomotor Brake from Nexen

Vadnais Heights, MN — Nexen introduces a complete line of servomotor brakes designed to mount to servomotors up to 20 horsepower. The Eclipse Servomotor Brake family is comprised of spring-engaged servomotor brakes equipped with a split hub, zero backlash clamp collar for attachment to the servomotor shaft. With superior torque outputs, these... [Read more]

Yaskawa $avings Predictor Now Available on iTunes

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]

Yaskawa Electric Brasil Achieves ISO 9001 Certification

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]

Slotted Brushless DC Servo Motors

Pittman® brand Series N2300 slotted brushless DC servo motors incorporate internal Hall sensor feedback for linear speed-torque characteristics, high starting torque, and variable speed control with appropriate control electronics. Their 6-slot lamination design contributes higher power, faster acceleration, consistent operation, and longer service... [Read more]

High-performance, Compact Servomotors for Demanding Motion Control from Siemens

Elk Grove Village, Ill. – Siemens has introduced new motors to its 1FT7 family, a line of high-performance servomotors for such demanding motion control applications as machine tool CNC interpolation and production machine web handling. The new additions include a forced ventilated and water-cooled motor, complementing the convection air-cooled 1FT7.... [Read more]