Gearmotors use gears to reduce speed, which makes more torque available. The kind of gears used in gearmotors have an impact on the available torque, but also on things like noise levels and accuracy. In fact, one of the more common sources of inaccuracy in gearmotors is due to gear backlash. So reducing the amount of backlash will lead to a more … [Read More...] about How to get zero backlash out of gearing?
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Fast set-up of motor control systems from igus with no lengthy programming -
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Heidenhain to exhibit at Photonics West
Curved conveyors add flexibility to material handling
Ultimation Industries has a new offering of curved motor-driven roller (MDR) conveyor segments for on-line quick-ship customers. Ultimation is a … [Read More...] about Curved conveyors add flexibility to material handling
Celera Motion debuts inductive encoder for automation in extreme conditions
Celera Motion, a business unit of Novanta Inc., has introduced the Field Calibration IncOder, a new absolute inductive encoder that achieves … [Read More...] about Celera Motion debuts inductive encoder for automation in extreme conditions
Orbex Group offers custom brushless dc motors
Orbex Group has introduced two new custom products to its offering of precision motion solutions. These custom flat brushless dc (BLDC) motors provide … [Read More...] about Orbex Group offers custom brushless dc motors
Comparing stepper and brushless dc motors
A comparative study of stepper vs. brushless dc motors reveals the pros and cons of both motor types. Charan Bhamra Mechatronics … [Read More...] about Comparing stepper and brushless dc motors
Gearmotors driving the timber industry
Rugged innovative gears and gearmotors along with other drive technologies rise to the challenge in demanding wood-processing applications. By … [Read More...] about Gearmotors driving the timber industry
Encoder, sensor, and feedback trends
Recently, a number of encoder, sensor, and feedback industry experts answered several questions about trends they are seeing with these components and … [Read More...] about Encoder, sensor, and feedback trends
New updated branch motor control and protection from Rockwell Automation
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New adopter-combined gearhead from Nidec-Shimpo
Nidec-Shimpo Corporation has added adopter-combined gear-head types to its FLEXWAVE series of precision control reducers currently on … [Read More...] about New adopter-combined gearhead from Nidec-Shimpo
POSITAL launches a new generation of incremental encoders
POSITAL has launched a major upgrade to its IXARC family of incremental rotary encoders. These encoders feature new magnetic sensor technology and … [Read More...] about POSITAL launches a new generation of incremental encoders
Beckhoff to present adaptive automation for intelligent warehouses at ProMat 2023
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ECM PCB Stator opens European offices to meet electric motor design demand
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Thomson’s actuators give motion system designers more options
Thomson, a provider of linear motion control solutions, has introduced a high-capacity, high-performance electric linear actuator that gives motion … [Read More...] about Thomson’s actuators give motion system designers more options
Fast set-up of motor control systems from igus with no lengthy programming
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POSITAL launches WebShop for online purchases
POSITAL has launched its new WebShop for buyers of encoders, inclinometers, linear position sensors and related accessories. This service complements … [Read More...] about POSITAL launches WebShop for online purchases
How to get zero backlash out of gearing?
Gearmotors use gears to reduce speed, which makes more torque available. The kind of gears used in gearmotors have an impact on the available torque, … [Read More...] about How to get zero backlash out of gearing?
Celera Motion debuts ultra-small servo drives
Celera Motion’s new Denali Series are compact, ultra-fast servo drives designed for a variety of service robots, surgical robots, industrial grippers … [Read More...] about Celera Motion debuts ultra-small servo drives
Wiegand energy harvester enables new IoT technologies
UBITO, a member of the FRABA family of technology companies, has announced a development of Wiegand technology as an energy source for smart sensors. … [Read More...] about Wiegand energy harvester enables new IoT technologies
Distributed drive system specifically designed for conveyor applications
The new SINAMICS G115D from Siemens is a compact and powerful drive system specifically designed for horizontal conveyor applications. The drive … [Read More...] about Distributed drive system specifically designed for conveyor applications
Renishaw launches metal rotary scale for ATOM DX encoders
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Physik Instrumente acquires IBS Ingenieurbüro
At the start of 2023, Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG merged 53 engineers, software experts, and other specialists from the insolvent IBS … [Read More...] about Physik Instrumente acquires IBS Ingenieurbüro
Heidenhain to exhibit at Photonics West
Heidenhain will be exhibiting at Photonics West, Booth #3053, from January 28 to February 2 in San Francisco. Heidenhain will showcase the latest … [Read More...] about Heidenhain to exhibit at Photonics West
New Simotics SD200 low-voltage, severe-duty AC motors with 75 to 800 hp output
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Most-read motion-control articles of 2022
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New single-axis motion controller from Galil
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Where brushless servo motors have the edge
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Bosch Rexroth opens new factory automation customer innovation center
Bosch Rexroth has opened a new customer innovation center near Austin, Texas. The facility will provide a unique technology development experience for … [Read More...] about Bosch Rexroth opens new factory automation customer innovation center
Sizing a dynamic brake resistor
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Rockwell Automation debuts GuardLink 2.0 with new EtherNet/IP interface
GuardLink 2.0 is an advanced serially connected safety input solution designed to reduce downtime and installation costs. GuardLink 2.0 offers … [Read More...] about Rockwell Automation debuts GuardLink 2.0 with new EtherNet/IP interface
Improved controllers, design software simplify smart machine development
Machine builders can save engineering time and costs with the enhanced Allen-Bradley Micro850 and Micro870 2080-Lx0E controllers using the latest … [Read More...] about Improved controllers, design software simplify smart machine development
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