There are numerous interpretations of what the motion control market entails in terms of products included and industries served, but there are some commonalities among the various definitions. First, a motion control system includes at least three basic components — a motor, a drive, and a controller. Second, motion control systems are … [Read More...]
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Absolute encoder series from CUI adds multi-turn output option
CUI Motion Group’s AMT21 series of absolute modular encoders now feature models with multi-turn output capability. Offering 12 bits or 14 bits of … [Read More...]
Intelligent motor module for step motors fits into small spaces
Texas-based AccelMotion’s new DC2M17 Intelligent Motor Module transforms a NEMA17 stepper motor into a compact motion-control … [Read More...]
Allied Electronics & Automation breaks ground on new 220,000 square foot warehouse addition
Allied Electronics & Automation is expanding its warehouse to 520,000 square feet from its current 300,000-square-foot distribution center. The … [Read More...]
Control Techniques announces new servo drive
Control Techniques, part of the Nidec group of companies, has revealed its new generation of advanced servo drive technologies. The new Digitax HD … [Read More...]
Allied Motion debuts electric power steering system
Allied Motion Technologies has introduced the electric power steering (EPS) series for steer-by-wire warehouse vehicles, autonomous AGVs, and similar … [Read More...]
New inductive positioning system from Pepperl+Fuchs offers precise position detection
Pepperl+Fuchs’ new PMI F90 inductive positioning system works with a unique, patented multi-coil system. The absolute position of the actuator is … [Read More...]
What is meant by the term General Motion Control?
There are numerous interpretations of what the motion control market entails in terms of products included and industries served, but there are some … [Read More...]
New drum motor and new hygienic solutions from Interroll at PackEXPO 2018
The Interroll Group, the leading global provider of material flow solutions, will introduce new products and solutions to the Americas region at … [Read More...]
Bodine’s SCR-rated PMDC gearmotors — for hybrid applications
To provide greater flexibility and compatibility with unfiltered SCR controls, Bodine Electric Co. now offers a new selection of 90-V and 180-Vdc … [Read More...]
What are coreless DC motors?
A typical brushed DC motor consists of an outer stator, typically made of either a permanent magnet or electromagnetic windings, and an inner rotor … [Read More...]
Ogura explains how permanent-magnet brake work with new animation
Ogura Industrial Corp. has created a new animation showing how permanent magnet brakes work. The animation shows an exploded view of the component … [Read More...]
Lexium MDrive from Schneider Electric now with multi-turn absolute encoder
A multi-turn absolute encoder feature is now available integrated with all-in-one motor and electronics Lexium MDrive products. Without increasing … [Read More...]
Coordination of motion automation with robotics — with unifying software and hardware
Automated installations feature more robots than ever. But unless it’s a custom or Cartesian setup, robot controls are traditionally segregated from … [Read More...]
New functions in B&R SafeDESIGNER 3.1 include expanded numeric ranges for functions
The latest version of B&R's SafeDESIGNER tool now makes it possible to process and compare safe INT and DINT signals in addition to linking them … [Read More...]
ETP shaft-locking device from Zero-Max provides verifiable component installation
Now there’s a better way to mount components on motion control shafts while verifying the installation for quality purposes. It’s the ETP Express … [Read More...]
Integrated “all-in-one” stepper motor + drive + controllers from AMCI now smaller
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI) has added a smaller size-17 option to their lineup of PLC-based SMD Series “all-in-one” stepper motor + drive + … [Read More...]
What are leading methods for VFD control of AC motors?
AC motors are often used in equipment that runs at constant speed regardless of load, such as fans, pumps, and conveyors. But when speed control is … [Read More...]
Heavy-duty absolute encoders — now with EtherCAT communications
New EPC Model A58HE and Model A58SE are EtherCAT-ready, multi-turn absolute encoders for harsh factory and plant environments. They work in … [Read More...]
October 1st — Conveyor manufacturer mk North America celebrates 30 years
Leading conveyor system designer and manufacturer mk North America is celebrating 30 years in business. Check out the company’s new video detailing … [Read More...]
Kollmorgen to demo new AKD2G Servo Drive & AKM2G Servo Motor System at Pack Expo 2018
Kollmorgen will be exhibiting at Pack Expo, October 14-17, 2018, in Chicago, IL. Attendees are invited to visit booth N-5251 to see new-to-the-show … [Read More...]
New Add On Instructions for Allen Bradley software from Applied Motion Products
Applied Motion Products has released new Add On Instructions (AOI) for Rockwell Automation’s RSLogix 5000 software to better control industrial … [Read More...]
Motion-on-a-chip with ASICs, DSPs, FPGAs, and SoC?
Motion controllers come in many shapes, sizes and form factors. They can be stand-alone units that plug into control racks or PC-based controls that … [Read More...]
New grinding machines increase quality and productivity at Nixon Gear
Two new grinding machines were recently added to production at Gear Motions’ Nixon Gear Division in Syracuse, NY. The Studer S121 is a 2-spindle … [Read More...]
What are rotary unions and how are they used in motion applications?
Rotating components are common in motion applications — robot arms, winders, spools, spindles, and rotary tables are just a few examples. And while … [Read More...]
Pepperl+Fuchs launches rotary encoders with blue emitter LEDs
Pepperl+Fuchs’ newest innovation is the ENI58IL rotary encoder with BlueBeam Technology. For the first time, this technology equips industry-standard … [Read More...]
Advanced manufacturing, materials yield new, efficient traction drives
Rolling Motion Industries (RMI) has released two high efficiency traction drives; the MAR-17-1-2.1 Traction Drive and the MAR-23-1-2.1 Traction Drive. … [Read More...]
Washdown servo motors for industrial applications from KEB America
KEB America’s new STEEL IT epoxy coating for servo motors is now available for the North American market. When motors are used in applications that … [Read More...]
Incremental encoders now with space-saving angled cable exit
IXARC incremental encoders from Posital Fraba are now available with a special housing that features a cable entry angled at 45° to the device’s axis. … [Read More...]
NORD launches next generation two-stage bevel gear motors
NORD’s new SK 920072.1 two-stage helical bevel gear motor (mounted with a NORD motor) is a drive solution for a wide range of light duty conveying, … [Read More...]
How to address leakage current from motor to ground?
All electric motors operate with inherent losses from a number of different areas. Some are inherently mechanical (think friction losses as heat) … [Read More...]
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