AC induction motors excel at driving high-inertia loads at high speeds — in fans, saws, conveyors, and mills, for example — and variable frequency drives make it possible to match the motor speed to the application requirements by varying the frequency of the supplied voltage. But when quick stops are needed — whether for safety reasons or to … [Read More...]
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What is DC injection braking and how does it compare with other methods?
AC induction motors excel at driving high-inertia loads at high speeds — in fans, saws, conveyors, and mills, for example — and variable frequency … [Read More...]
Geared stepper motors drive movements of Breakfast Brixel moving architectural wall
A new architectural wall called the Breakfast Brixel is making some installations more dynamic. The system is built from dozens of digitally … [Read More...]
Strain-wave gearing core to one exoskeleton for logistics-plant work
Consider a specific example of how strain-wave gearing gets used — in the German Bionic Systems Cray X exoskeleton. This 7.9-kg design assists plant … [Read More...]
HMI simplifies setup of robot-assisted automation for one integrator
Integrator Inovatech Automation recently decided they were spending too much time programming expensive HMI and PLC platforms, so contacted Pro-Face … [Read More...]
Application example: Motion components on a typical form-fill-seal machine
Form-fill-seal machines are used to package edible powders, dry food, and liquids into bags and pouches. It’s a common machine design that comes in … [Read More...]
Conveyors with direct-drive motors offer key advantages to Pa. facility
American Axle Manufacturing (AAM) is increasing the functionality of its St. Mary’s, Pa. manufacturing operations with conveyors sporting advanced … [Read More...]
Digital printing pairs with a machine capable of handling its varied output
VITS International makes sheeting and finishing machines for packaging, printing, and converting. The OEM saw the digital-printing market needed … [Read More...]
PC-based control on industrial sheet-metal presses — a Casebook example
Sheet-metal workcells can deliver higher-quality parts in greater quantities than traditional builds when designed with centralized PC-based control … [Read More...]
How to select gear ratio for a gear reducer?
This is the first of a multi-part series on gear reducers. In this first part we look at selecting the proper gear ratio for a gear reducer. The … [Read More...]
Finalists announced for Motion Control category of LEAP Awards
Finalists were announced on Friday, November 2nd for the inaugural LEAP Awards Motion Control Category. The competition was scored by a panel of … [Read More...]
What do IP ratings really mean, and how do they differ from NEMA ratings?
Electrical enclosures, such as those for motors, sensors, and HMIs, are often given what is known as an IP rating, consisting of the two letters, … [Read More...]
Applied Motion Products customizes integrated motor for better package handling on conveyor
Integrated STM/SWM stepper motors from Applied Motion Products help save space, wiring, and cost on advanced conveyors. For one conveyor … [Read More...]
Most efficient vehicle in the world uses brushless motor in drivetrain
One little hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle holds the Guinness world record for the most efficient vehicle … and uses a slotless brushless 60L-H-175-A from … [Read More...]
Rockwell Automation expands TotalFORCE capabilities, power range for PowerFlex 755T drives
Rockwell Automation has expanded the power ranges and capabilities of TotalFORCE technology for its Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755T AC drives. The drives … [Read More...]
Finalists announced for Industrial Automation category in inaugural LEAP Awards
Eight finalists were announced on Friday November 2nd for the inaugural LEAP Awards’ Industrial Automation Category. The competition was scored by a … [Read More...]
New rail gearbox lubricant from Klüber Lubrication enhances cold-weather operation
Klüber Lubrication’s new Klübersynth LEG 4 75 W 90 is a synthetic high-performance gear oil for rail vehicle gearboxes. Even in the cold, trains need … [Read More...]
ACS Motion Control SPiiPlus library for MATLAB enhances application development
ACS Motion Control has created a MATLAB library that enables users to develop sophisticated applications with advanced diagnostics capabilities … [Read More...]
What are precision-link conveyors? Summary of one type of transfer system
Precision-link conveyors index components with high accuracy, speed, and quality to give manufacturers a way to make assemble, mark, weld, and … [Read More...]
Jim Halverson and Sandy Sullivan to lead PTDA in 2019
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) elected its 2019 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council at the annual business meeting … [Read More...]
Large through-hole angle encoders from HEIDENHAIN offer high accuracy
HEIDENHAIN’s new sealed angle encoders can be used as an alternative to modular angular encoders in motion control machining applications that require … [Read More...]
What is an LVDT (linear variable differential transformer)?
A linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) is an absolute measuring device that converts linear displacement into an electrical signal through … [Read More...]
Chip-level connectivity and design sees synergies for motion and robotics
In a recent interview with Brendan O’Dowd, general manager for industrial automation at Analog Devices, we got the chance to hear about new devices — … [Read More...]
AutomationDirect adds SureStep stepper system motors, encoders and inertia dampers
New stepper motors, encoders and inertia dampers have been added to the SureStep system of step motor control. SureStep series high-torque … [Read More...]
Omron debuts programmable multi-axis controller with fast output speeds
Motion controller output speeds are reaching an industry-leading 50 µsec/5 axes with the introduction of the new CK3M programmable multi-axis … [Read More...]
Motion sensors at core of home-therapy tool to retrain brains
Now, a wearable device called the FitMi from Flint Rehab is helping people with neurologic injuries (from strokes and other brain injuries) improve … [Read More...]
New servo motor from JVL features built-in controller, nano-PLC
JVL’s newest high-capacity MAC motors with a rating of 3,000 W are complete servo systems including a high-dynamic ac servo motor, hall-sensors, … [Read More...]
Difference between continuous ratings and holding continuous loads (an ac servo-motor terminology primer)
For applications primarily needing the holding of a load with little movement, there are special servo-motor sizing considerations. But confusion … [Read More...]
Drive module offers multiple safety functions on same EtherNet/IP network as standard control
AC drive applications that require safety functionality can now benefit from the integration of safety and standard control systems on a single … [Read More...]
New vision controller from Matrox Imaging handles multi-camera applications
Matrox Imaging’s new Matrox 4Sight EV6 is the latest installment to the vision controller lineup. An enhancement of its immediate predecessor, the … [Read More...]
Programmable encoder saves a tradeshow demo for a robotic-gripper manufacturer
Just before the recent Pack Expo 2018 in Chicago, Soft Robotics Inc., manufacturer of soft robotic gripping and automation solutions, had a brand-new … [Read More...]
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