Many industrial applications require linear motion during their operating sequence. One of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to accomplish this is with a pneumatic actuator, often referred to as an air cylinder. Actuators are typically mechanical devices that take energy and convert it into some kind of motion. That motion can be in any … [Read More...]
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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...]
Servo motor offers increased torque, speed and efficiency in compact footprint
Kollmorgen’s AKM2G synchronous servo motors are the next generation of its AKM motor product family, and provide increased capabilities for demanding … [Read More...]
Drives and controls for robotics: See them at the 2019 Robotics Summit
In a couple weeks, the 2019 Robotics Summit (focused on the design, development, manufacture, and delivery of commercial robotics) will take place in … [Read More...]
Using mechanical torque limiters to protect servo-driven machinery
Servomotor-driven machinery abounds in today’s automated applications. These designs typically require high speeds for top throughput, dynamic … [Read More...]
When to use gears to change the inertia ratio of a motor-driven system
In any system where a motor drives a load to achieve precise positioning, velocity, or torque, the ratio of the load inertia to the motor inertia … [Read More...]
What are some common PAC chassis, module, controller, and I/O options?
In the field of programmable controllers, there are a number of different types of product offerings, depending on the application requirements. … [Read More...]
ADVANCED Motion Controls debuts family of compact FlexPro digital servo drives
The FE060-25-EM is the first servo drive of the new FlexPro digital drive family from ADVANCED Motion Controls (AMC). Designed with compact form and … [Read More...]
What is disturbance rejection in motion control?
One of the key functions of a motion controller is to create the trajectories the motor follows in order to reach the target position (or velocity or … [Read More...]
Compact step motors with high torque for space-limited applications
Applied Motion Products offers compact step motors in NEMA sizes 8, 11 and 14 for applications with limited space including medical devices, 3D … [Read More...]
Encoder Product Company celebrating 50th anniversary
This year is Encoder Product Company’s 50thanniversary. What began in one engineer’s garage in 1969, with the world’s first cube encoder, is now a … [Read More...]
Haydon Kerk Pittman adds 42-mm motor to IDEA Motor series
Haydon Kerk Pittman, a business unit of AMETEK Advanced Motion Solutions, announces the latest addition to its line of brushless dc motors: the EC042B … [Read More...]
ADS Uptime for wireless encoder service check-up from Leine Linde
Leine Linde’s next generation of condition monitoring system for encoders is ADS Uptime. The Advanced Diagnostic System (ADS) retains the core … [Read More...]
Dunkermotoren BG series motors now compatible with Siemens SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE servo drive system
As part of a product partnership with Siemens, Dunkermotoren BG series motors are now also available in specific versions compatible with the new … [Read More...]
Robotics Summit in June: Attend for technology insights (and hero Tyler Shultz)
In a few short weeks, the 2019 Robotics Summit (focused on the design, development, manufacture, and delivery of commercial robotics) will take place … [Read More...]
EtherCat compatible piezo motion controller for nano-scale automation and precision positioning
PI (Physik Instrumente) now offers a new EtherCat compatible version of its E-727 digital piezo controller family. The piezo controller can be easily … [Read More...]
New brushless motor with integral drive from Allied Motion
Allied Motion Technologies’ new EnduraMax 75i Series is a 75-mm diameter brushless dc motor with an all-digital integrated drive. The EnduraMax 75i is … [Read More...]
Automate 2019 closes last show in Chicago with record attendance and leads
Automate, North America’s largest showcase devoted to automation industry trends, leading-edge technology and business innovation, ended its … [Read More...]
Beckhoff Automation offers OPC UA integration in TwinCAT Scope software
Beckhoff Automation announces greater integration of OPC UA communication technology into TwinCAT Scope software. In the context of Industry 4.0 and … [Read More...]
New ultrasonic sensor series from Pepperl+Fuchs is versatile, adaptable
Pepperl+Fuchs’ new UCC*-50GK series ultrasonic sensor is intended for distance measurement using ultrasonic pulses to measure the distance to the … [Read More...]
Available May 2019: Trinamic six-channel stepper-motor controller module for improved performance
TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG now sells the TMCM-6214, a highly integrated module capable of driving up to six two-phase stepper motors, … [Read More...]
Forest City Gear launches advanced facility for gear-blank production
Forest City Gear has expanded its turning and milling operations with a state-of-the-art facility designed to greatly improve lead times and quality … [Read More...]
AC induction motor inertia: What’s the difference between WK2 and WR2?
In any motor-driven system, the difference between the motor inertia and the load inertia will affect the system’s performance — especially its … [Read More...]
New supply module from Beckhoff accommodates cabinet-free servo drive installation
To reduce cabinet and enclosure requirements for machine builders and manufacturers, Beckhoff Automation has announced the new AMP8620 supply module. … [Read More...]
AMETEK Haydon Kerk Pittman launches new mobile app
Haydon Kerk Pittman, a business unit of AMETEK Advanced Motion Solutions division, now offers an HKP Mobile App for Apple and Android mobile … [Read More...]
Beckhoff expands compact industrial PC line with C6032
To boost connectivity options in ultra-compact PC Control hardware, Beckhoff Automation has introduced the new C6032 Industrial PC (IPC). With … [Read More...]
Seeq to be a Gold Sponsor at CSIA Executive Conference
Seeq will join more than 500 control system integrators from April 29 to May 3 in Asheville, North Carolina for the Control System Integrators … [Read More...]
New stainless steel washdown gearboxes from ATLANTA Drive Systems
ATLANTA Drive Systems' new range of stainless steel washdown gearboxes are suitable for use in demanding applications in the food & beverage, meat … [Read More...]
Overhung load adaptors from Zero-Max now in double-male shaft models
Overhung load adaptors from Zero-Max are now available in double-male shaft models. They simplify set-up and installation, provide protection from … [Read More...]
Marland Monitoring System (from Marland Clutch) now offers remote access to backstop operating conditions
Marland Clutch now offers the Smart Marland Monitoring System for up-to-the-minute access to critical backstop operating conditions including … [Read More...]
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