What’s a component that forms the backbone of most motion or automation control systems but that often times goes unacknowledged? We’re talking, of course, about the hard-working terminal block. What exactly is a terminal block and what function does it serve in motion/automation systems? The most basic definition is that it provides an … [Read More...]
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UAFS, ABB introduce inaugural Youth Apprenticeship Program
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What is IO-Link and how is it used in motion control applications?
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Touch Panel 600 Line brings high quality to visual applications
WAGO’s new line of Operator Interface devices, the Touch Panel 600 line, brings high-tech screens and high quality visualizations to allow users to … [Read More...]
Galil’s EDD EtherCAT slave drives now offers TwinCAT Support
The EDD-3701x EtherCAT slave drive (part of Galil’s EtherCAT Family of products) now communicates seamlessly with any TwinCAT EtherCAT master — as … [Read More...]
AutomationDirect Productivity1000 PLC has expanded capabilities
The Productivity1000 Stackable Micro PLC provides communications, user-friendly programming, integrated data storage, and a full lineup of discrete, … [Read More...]
Open drip proof and 4-in-1 motors from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has extended the line of Marathon motors to include open drip proof (ODP) and 4-in-1 series ac motors. ODP motors are available in … [Read More...]
NEMA 24 integrated motors with dual-port communications from Applied Motion
Two new NEMA 24 frame integrated motors from Applied Motion Products feature dual-port communications for connecting to the industrial EtherNet/IP … [Read More...]
Omron releases new proximity sensors with enhanced sensing distance and IO-Link
Omron Automation Americas, a globally recognized provider of advanced industrial automation solutions, has announced the release of over 2,500 new … [Read More...]
New absolute single-turn angle sensors from Novotechnik
The new RSB 3600 Series of absolute single-turn angle sensors from Novotechnik U.S. are non-contact sensors with galvanized steel housing and … [Read More...]
Koford Engineering 60-A 24-V digital sensorless motor drive
Koford Engineering now sells a new series of 60-A 24-V digital sensorless drives. These drives feature 99% efficiency, compact size, and high … [Read More...]
New Marland BCMA backstop now has an automatic lubrication system
Marland Clutch now offers an automatic grease lubrication system that eliminates the need to manually grease the labyrinth seals of its Marland BCMA … [Read More...]
Position indicators and axis-adjusting actuators from SIKO include IO-Link
Bus-capable position indicators and actuators from SIKO are suitable for an array of machine builds today. The motion sensors and adjusters make size … [Read More...]
IDEC expands IIoT offerings with a new 15-in. HMI
IDEC Corp. now sells a new HG5G-V 15-in. human-machine interface (HMI) touchscreen, the largest model in the High-Performance family. This HMI offers … [Read More...]
Why use a gearbox with a stepper motor?
Stepper motors are known for their accurate positioning capabilities and high torque delivery at low speeds, but they require careful sizing to ensure … [Read More...]
DC motors, gearmotors offered in variety of mechanical and electrical configurations
ISL Products International Ltd. offers brushed dc and brushless dc motors which can be supplied with either planetary or spur gearheads. These fully … [Read More...]
Oil-shear technology clutch/brakes from Force Control eliminate maintenance, adjustment
Force Control Industries presents their Posidyne X Class Clutch Brakes which feature Oil Shear technology that allows rapid and precise stopping, … [Read More...]
Embedded motion and frameless motors in collaborative robots
Collaborative robots are seeing exponential rise in use. “This trend is a perfect example of the so-called fourth industrial revolution or Industry … [Read More...]
Motors, sensors, other motion components in off-highway + mobile robotics
Automated mobile equipment, which transports items in warehouses and freight centers as well as assembly operations, continues to boost demand for … [Read More...]
What are DIN rails for motion applications?
Let’s face it -- when designing a motion control or automation system, engineers don’t immediately think of enclosures and component mounting. They’re … [Read More...]
What are negative-stiffness vibration isolators?
Protecting sensitive equipment from harmful vibrations can be done with either passive or active isolation systems, with the choice often being made … [Read More...]
Omron donates new design and robotics laboratory to U. of Houston engineering college
The University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering recently unveiled a cutting-edge laboratory donated by the Omron Foundation, the charitable … [Read More...]
New motorized, high-resolution pan-tilt stages
OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) has added new high-resolution, motorized, pan-tilt stages to its extensive line of motion control products. … [Read More...]
Three trends changing motion control
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Selecting the best servomotors with integrated drives
Although new distributed servo drive systems promise incredible performance, engineers should consider cabling, form factor, and safety integration … [Read More...]
HMI from Mitsubishi Electric now with HDMI port option
Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s GT27 Series of human-machine interfaces (HMI) now includes the option for an HDMI port, allowing users to skip the … [Read More...]
New series of regenerative low-voltage PWM drives for dc motors
American Control Electronics (ACE) introduces the new DCR300-60 and DCR600-60 Series, microprocessor-based, low-voltage PWM drives for brushed dc … [Read More...]
Vibration damping: What’s the difference between passive and active methods?
Unlike typical static or dynamic loads, forces due to vibrations are difficult to predict, model, and account for when designing motion control … [Read More...]
Pneumatic actuators and systems taking advantage of next generation data
Many industrial applications require linear motion during their operating sequence. One of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to accomplish … [Read More...]
AquaGard 7350 V2 Sanitary Conveyor Platform is redesigned
The high sanitary and safety attributes of Dorner’s newly redesigned AquaGard 7350 V2 Series has earned it the coveted Baking Industry Sanitation … [Read More...]
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