Of the three primary stepper motor designs — permanent magnet, variable reluctance, and hybrid — hybrid stepper motors are arguably the most popular in industrial applications, combining the best performance characteristics of permanent magnet and variable reluctance types. Hybrid stepper motors are constructed with a rotor made of two sections, … [Read More...] about What are double- and triple-stack hybrid stepper motors ?
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Miniature controllers from FAULHABER control a range of dc motors
The new MC 3001 are unhoused versions of the FAULHABER motion controllers and, by means of the integrated output stage with optimized current … [Read More...] about Miniature controllers from FAULHABER control a range of dc motors
Robotic bartender powered by Arduino-compatible controller and BLDC servo motors
Teknic’s Robotic Bartender uses one of Teknic’s new ClearCore controllers (Arduino compatible) and six ClearPath integrated servo motors. A small team … [Read More...] about Robotic bartender powered by Arduino-compatible controller and BLDC servo motors
What are double- and triple-stack hybrid stepper motors ?
Of the three primary stepper motor designs — permanent magnet, variable reluctance, and hybrid — hybrid stepper motors are arguably the most popular … [Read More...] about What are double- and triple-stack hybrid stepper motors ?
PowerSTAR right angle gearmotor features advanced precision hypoid gearing
Bison Gear and Engineering designs and manufactures a complete line of standard and custom AC Right Angle Gearmotors and DC Right Angle Gearmotors. … [Read More...] about PowerSTAR right angle gearmotor features advanced precision hypoid gearing
What are different ways to express a gear ratio?
In motion control systems, gears are used to change the torque and speed delivered by a motor to a driven component. Depending on how the gears are … [Read More...] about What are different ways to express a gear ratio?
New distributed drive system designed for conveyor applications
The Sinamics G115D from Siemens is a new compact and powerful drive system specifically designed for horizontal conveyor applications. The drive … [Read More...] about New distributed drive system designed for conveyor applications
New ultra-compact motion controller from Performance Motion Devices
Performance Motion Devices, Inc. (PMD) debuts their new ION/CME N-Series Digital Drives, new members of the ION Digital Drive family that provide … [Read More...] about New ultra-compact motion controller from Performance Motion Devices
Magnetic ring encoder features functional safety for machine tool applications
HEIDENHAIN’s new absolute modular magnetic angle encoder is for applications needing contamination-resistant encoders with functional safety (FS) for … [Read More...] about Magnetic ring encoder features functional safety for machine tool applications
Absolute encoder interfaces: Differences between SSI, BiSS, Hiperface, and EnDat
Absolute encoders can communicate with controllers through parallel or serial wiring, over a fieldbus, or via an Ethernet-based protocol such as … [Read More...] about Absolute encoder interfaces: Differences between SSI, BiSS, Hiperface, and EnDat
IoT connectivity enhances controller performance
The controllers available today to design engineers have more built-in functions, are more powerful, and are being used in a wide array of diverse … [Read More...] about IoT connectivity enhances controller performance
Motors – the heart of motion control systems
Electric motors are the engines of motion control and automation. A vast range of motion applications makes use of all kinds of motors, from stepper … [Read More...] about Motors – the heart of motion control systems
New spring-loaded pivot arm for wheel-encoder assemblies
POSITAL has introduced a new spring-loaded pivot arm mounting system for wheel-encoder assemblies. Like earlier spring-loaded mounting brackets, this … [Read More...] about New spring-loaded pivot arm for wheel-encoder assemblies
What are multi-stage gearboxes and when are they used?
Gearboxes are commonly used in motion control applications to change the output speed and torque from a motor to a driven component. By using a … [Read More...] about What are multi-stage gearboxes and when are they used?
Safety, increased connectivity top drive trends
Drives continue to evolve, responding to broader industry trends in automation with new features. Some of those drivers include rising interest in IoT … [Read More...] about Safety, increased connectivity top drive trends
Programmability is a key encoder design trend
Encoders are central to motion control applications, providing feedback in order to increase system accuracy and reliability. As other components in … [Read More...] about Programmability is a key encoder design trend
Screw trends — better performance, new applications
A number of trends continue to drive developments in screw actuators. For instance, developments in screw materials and manufacturing methods have … [Read More...] about Screw trends — better performance, new applications
Gears and gearmotor trends — more customized designs
Gearing and mechanical power transmission, in its fundamentals, remains virtually unchanged. However, innovative variations are becoming increasingly … [Read More...] about Gears and gearmotor trends — more customized designs
EtherCAT Technology Group celebrates successful defense of America’s Cup with Emirates Team New Zealand
In an exciting finale off Auckland, New Zealand, EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) member Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) claimed its 7th victory over … [Read More...] about EtherCAT Technology Group celebrates successful defense of America’s Cup with Emirates Team New Zealand
Harmonic Drive reveals miniature actuator with integrated servo drive
Harmonic Drive LLC, the leader in high precision motion control announces a new RSF-5 miniature actuator with an integrated servo drive. This … [Read More...] about Harmonic Drive reveals miniature actuator with integrated servo drive
Trends: Sensors on the front lines of changing industrial world
Sensors play a key role in many types of automation systems and machines, helping ensure they perform at their optimal level. Sensors are also at … [Read More...] about Trends: Sensors on the front lines of changing industrial world
Sensorless drive series from Koford Engineering features high efficiency and performance
Koford Engineering LLC has introduced a new series of 40 amp 48 volt sensorless drives. These drives feature 99% efficiency, compact size and high … [Read More...] about Sensorless drive series from Koford Engineering features high efficiency and performance
Controller provides multi-axis motion control to packaging systems
Developed by Servotronix with an EtherNet/IP interface from STXI Motion, the softMC compact microcontroller lets any major OEM programmable logic … [Read More...] about Controller provides multi-axis motion control to packaging systems
Teknic’s Hudson industrial brushless servo motors now available online
Teknic’s Hudson industrial grade brushless servo motors have been used by high volume OEM companies for over a decade. These rugged, reliable motors … [Read More...] about Teknic’s Hudson industrial brushless servo motors now available online
Electric motors from maxon help Emirates Team New Zealand win 36th America’s Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand has won the historical 36th America’s Cup that endured extra challenges — including COVID-19, race cancellations, and delays … [Read More...] about Electric motors from maxon help Emirates Team New Zealand win 36th America’s Cup
Festo Productivity Master demonstration at Hannover Fair points the way to digitalization
The Productivity Master, a modular demonstration system for personalized USB memory sticks from Festo, shows how automation technology will evolve … [Read More...] about Festo Productivity Master demonstration at Hannover Fair points the way to digitalization
Teknic launches new EtherNet/IP Motion and I/O Controller
Teknic recently launched ClearLink, a Motion and I/O Controller offering users of EtherNet/IP compatible PLCs, such as CompactLogix, MicroLogix, and … [Read More...] about Teknic launches new EtherNet/IP Motion and I/O Controller
What is a tachogenerator and when is it used?
There are several ways to measure the position of a rotary axis, and some position measuring devices, such as incremental and absolute encoders, can … [Read More...] about What is a tachogenerator and when is it used?
ctrlX HMI from Bosch Rexroth offers an optimized user-experience combination
Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX HMI offers machine manufacturers optimum freedom when it comes to implementing the user experience with intuitive user guidance. … [Read More...] about ctrlX HMI from Bosch Rexroth offers an optimized user-experience combination
What are radial and axial runout and how do they affect rotary tables and stages?
Runout is a dimensional specification that defines error in the motion of a surface as it moves relative to a datum. The official geometric … [Read More...] about What are radial and axial runout and how do they affect rotary tables and stages?
Building IoT into new machines
With IoT-capable hardware and software readily available, engineers are seeing the benefits of including IoT functionality into new machine designs by … [Read More...] about Building IoT into new machines
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