Automation • Motion Control • Power Transmission
A basic proximity sensor is used to sense the presence of objects or materials. What differentiates them from other sensors is that they don’t make physical contact with the object being sensed, and hence they’re also known as non-contact sensors. One of the most common sensor types is the capacitive proximity sensor. As the name suggests, … [Read More...]
The fourth quarter 2018 Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR) released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) indicates the … [Read More...]
Barker to manage operations of US Beckhoff subsidiary Beckhoff Automation is pleased to announce that Kevin Barker has been appointed the new … [Read More...]
A basic proximity sensor is used to sense the presence of objects or materials. What differentiates them from other sensors is that they don’t make … [Read More...]
Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts … [Read More...]
If you deal with electrical components, including electrical enclosures such as control cabinets, you're probably familiar with IP (International … [Read More...]
Keep these five key factors in mind when selecting mechanical components for harsh environments. Chad Carlberg Product Line Manager for Industrial … [Read More...]
In 2018, the PTDA Foundation launched PT WORK Force — an initiative to specifically support the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry … [Read More...]
Direct drive linear servo motors have seen a measurable increase in adoption over the past several years, thanks in part to end users’ demands for … [Read More...]
Beckhoff Automation will show multiple new technologies that bolster material handling and logistics operations at ProMat 2019 in Chicago. The North … [Read More...]
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) has debuted several new series of high-gain couplings. These Antivibration Flexible Couplings are … [Read More...]
The new TM-RG2M/TM-RU2M low-profile direct- drive motors from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. are designed to let machine designers have direct … [Read More...]
Proximity sensors are used across a broad range of industrial and manufacturing applications. They’re used to sense the presence of objects or … [Read More...]
The new QDH20 encoder from Quantum Devices, Inc. provides an improved feedback solution in applications typically using a standard size 20 package. … [Read More...]
When a ferromagnetic material is subjected to a mechanical stress — caused by an applied force or torque — it experiences a change in magnetic flux. … [Read More...]
The Drives & Motion division of Yaskawa America, Inc. has released the new GA800 Variable Speed Drive for sale and shipment immediately. The … [Read More...]
Using software to size motion designs is rewarding because engineers can efficiently predict which products are suitable for the application at hand. … [Read More...]
A few tips for design and selection of induction and permanent magnet ac electric motor systems will make them more energy efficient. Gabriel … [Read More...]
Nabtesco Motion Control now offers pre-engineered RH-N gearbox kits. RH-N kits use the manufacturer’s newest RV-N series of gearboxes … to 20% smaller … [Read More...]
The new X20SM1436-1 module from B&R is a new X20 module for direct control of stepper motors. The module runs stepper motors with operating … [Read More...]
Elmo Motion Control (Elmo) now sells a unique solution for typical underwater applications such as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous … [Read More...]
Vibration in industrial machinery often originates from imbalances inherent to motors, gearboxes, and other turning component that excites natural … [Read More...]
Elmo Motion Control (Elmo) now offers a new enhanced Gold-Twitter version with single source up to 95 Vdc. This allows users to use a single source … [Read More...]
Applied Motion Products will give personal demonstrations of its latest motor, stepper drive, and servo drive technology at ATX West … at the Anaheim … [Read More...]
Descend the escalator and enter the exhibit hall to the world’s largest multidisciplinary photonics event. Taking just a few steps past the entrance, … [Read More...]
The SDLM-025-070-01-01 and SDLM-025-070-01-05 direct drive linear motors from Moticont, also known as electric cylinders, have built-in encoders, and … [Read More...]
ISL Products Intl. Ltd., leader in value-added manufacturing and engineering services for electronic/electromechanical components, now sells … [Read More...]
Bus-capable position indicators from SIKO are the heart of a monitored size changeover and are indispensable in machine construction today. Their … [Read More...]
AutomationDirect now sells economical PSV series power supplies and universal battery control modules as part of the RHINO DC power supplies lineup. … [Read More...]
PI (Physik Instrumente), leader and solution provider in motion control and positioning components and systems, has named Dave Rego its new V.P. and … [Read More...]
The new Allen-Bradley 42AF RightSight M30 photoelectric sensor from Rockwell Automation is the latest addition to the company’s smart sensing … [Read More...]
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