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Midwest Motion Products completes annual ISO 9001:2015 audit

Midwest Motion Products, Inc. (MMP) announced it has completed its annual ISO 9001:2015 certification audit, continuing its ISO 9001:2015 … [Read More...] about Midwest Motion Products completes annual ISO 9001:2015 audit

Electromate adds Netzer VLP-13 miniature absolute encoder

Electromate has added the Netzer Precision VLP-13 to its catalog, a miniature absolute rotary encoder for space-constrained motion systems where size, … [Read More...] about Electromate adds Netzer VLP-13 miniature absolute encoder

Choosing between chassis-mount and PCB-mount motion controls

Motion controllers come in many shapes and sizes to fit unique and specific application needs. From small embedded controllers that can be integrated … [Read More...] about Choosing between chassis-mount and PCB-mount motion controls

Beckhoff updates CX82xx Embedded PCs, adds CX9240 quad-core

The new CX82xx Embedded PC series from Beckhoff uses a modern ARM Cortex A53 processor architecture with two cores, offering more computing power for … [Read More...] about Beckhoff updates CX82xx Embedded PCs, adds CX9240 quad-core

NORD expands NORDAC drive electronics line for industry

Since the 1980s, drive electronics have been part of NORD DRIVESYSTEMS’ modular product line. By combining electronic control products with gear … [Read More...] about NORD expands NORDAC drive electronics line for industry

igus one-piece energy chain targets compact cable routing

igus has designed a one-piece, injection-molded energy chain in its E1 series for cable management in compact spaces. Designers often skip … [Read More...] about igus one-piece energy chain targets compact cable routing

EtherCAT meets CRA Level 2, higher-security options in work

EtherCAT meets CRA Security Level 2 requirements without modification. Extensions are being prepared for applications with higher security needs. TÜV … [Read More...] about EtherCAT meets CRA Level 2, higher-security options in work

Elmo debuts new Titanium line and Platinum servo drives at SPS 2025

Elmo Motion Control is expanding its servo-drive portfolio and will introduce new products in its Platinum and Titanium lines at SPS 2025 in Hall 4, … [Read More...] about Elmo debuts new Titanium line and Platinum servo drives at SPS 2025

AutomationDirect adds new soft starters and smart motor starters

AutomationDirect now offers Dold 9019 soft starters which offer simple dial setup for standard and light-duty three-phase applications under 9 amps … [Read More...] about AutomationDirect adds new soft starters and smart motor starters

Vert-X 26-series angle sensors are robust and accurate

Novotechnik U.S. now offers Vert-X 26-series of non-contacting magnetic angle sensors. These sensors use a Hall effect to track the position of the … [Read More...] about Vert-X 26-series angle sensors are robust and accurate

Motion unveils 2026 class schedule for training programs

Motion Industries Inc. has released the Motion Learning and Development Center’s 2026 class schedule. The training opportunities are intended to … [Read More...] about Motion unveils 2026 class schedule for training programs

Midwest Motion Products introduces 36V brushless DC gearmotor

Midwest Motion Products has introduced the MMP BL86-425E-36V GP81-1140, a brushless 36V DC gearmotor for high-torque, low-speed applications. The … [Read More...] about Midwest Motion Products introduces 36V brushless DC gearmotor

Midwest Motion Products introduces compact 24V DC gearmotor

Midwest Motion Products has introduced the MMP D22-376D-24V GP52-068, a brushed 24V DC gearmotor for high-torque, low-speed applications. The unit … [Read More...] about Midwest Motion Products introduces compact 24V DC gearmotor

Advanced feedforward and trajectory control

Using a trajectory-following controller provides several significant benefits, especially in systems requiring smooth, precise, and reliable … [Read More...] about Advanced feedforward and trajectory control

POSITAL adds 20 mm multiturn encoders for compact systems

POSITAL has expanded its IXARC series of rotary encoders with a new line of 20-millimeter-diameter multiturn magnetic encoders designed for motion … [Read More...] about POSITAL adds 20 mm multiturn encoders for compact systems

Festo launches AX Motion Insights Electric for AI monitoring

Festo has introduced Festo AX Motion Insights Electric, an AI-based monitoring and predictive maintenance tool for electric axes and servo drives. The … [Read More...] about Festo launches AX Motion Insights Electric for AI monitoring

Nidec expands TITAN motor line with new frame sizes and 2-pole extension

Nidec U.S. MOTORS has expanded its TITAN motor line with two additional weather-protected vertical frame sizes and a new totally enclosed fan-cooled … [Read More...] about Nidec expands TITAN motor line with new frame sizes and 2-pole extension

EPC earns HUBZone certification from U.S. Small Business Administration

Encoder Products Company (EPC), a manufacturer of rotary incremental and absolute encoders, has been certified as a Historically Underutilized … [Read More...] about EPC earns HUBZone certification from U.S. Small Business Administration

PTDA grows network with new and returning manufacturers

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), an association representing the industrial power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) … [Read More...] about PTDA grows network with new and returning manufacturers

Announcing the 2025 LEAP Awards in industrial automation

Now in its eighth year, Design World’s annual Awards in Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program highlights innovation and engineering … [Read More...] about Announcing the 2025 LEAP Awards in industrial automation

A simple PID loop tuning technique: Part 2 of 2

Proportional, integral, derivative (PID) position servo-loop tuning can be daunting. However, one simple technique works well for most … [Read More...] about A simple PID loop tuning technique: Part 2 of 2

A simple PID loop tuning technique: Part 1 of 2

Proportional, integral, derivative (PID) position servo-loop tuning can be daunting. However, one simple technique works well for most … [Read More...] about A simple PID loop tuning technique: Part 1 of 2

BSA, PTDA add three categories to PIE platform

The Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) have added three new product categories—open … [Read More...] about BSA, PTDA add three categories to PIE platform

Winners announced in the 2025 LEAP Awards Motion Control category

The winners of the 2025 LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Awards were announced earlier this week in a digital ceremony, with … [Read More...] about Winners announced in the 2025 LEAP Awards Motion Control category

Midwest Motion Products introduces compact 24V brushed DC gearmotor

Midwest Motion Products has introduced the D22-376D-24V GP52-014, a brushed 24V DC gearmotor designed for compact, durable motion control … [Read More...] about Midwest Motion Products introduces compact 24V brushed DC gearmotor

Midwest Motion adds D22-376B-12V DC gearmotor with 1024 CPR encoder

Midwest Motion Products has added the D22-376B-12V GP52-408 EU-1024 to its motion control lineup. This 12V brushed DC gearmotor features an integral … [Read More...] about Midwest Motion adds D22-376B-12V DC gearmotor with 1024 CPR encoder

How does IO-Link compare to competitive offerings for connectivity?

IO-Link is an open standard, point-to-point communication link for sensors and actuators. It’s defined by the IEC 61131-9 international standard which … [Read More...] about How does IO-Link compare to competitive offerings for connectivity?

PI introduces A-688 air-bearing rotary stage for precision motion

PI, a provider of precision motion control and air bearing motion systems, has introduced the A-688 rotary stage, a motorized, air-bearing rotation … [Read More...] about PI introduces A-688 air-bearing rotary stage for precision motion

Friction-reduced rolling bearings increase efficiency and sustainability

Rolling bearings feature especially low friction characteristics, making it possible to reduce bearing friction by half, and offering the construction … [Read More...] about Friction-reduced rolling bearings increase efficiency and sustainability

New motor could spur new applications

It often happens than new technologies enable new forms of automation — or makes them more practical. One new electric-motor design recognized by this … [Read More...] about New motor could spur new applications