Gearmotors use gears to reduce speed, which makes more torque available. The kind of gears used in gearmotors have an impact on the available torque, but also on things like noise levels and accuracy. In fact, one of the more common sources of inaccuracy in gearmotors is due to gear backlash. So reducing the amount of backlash will lead to a more … [Read More...] about How to get zero backlash out of gearing?
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POSITAL launches WebShop for online purchases
POSITAL has launched its new WebShop for buyers of encoders, inclinometers, linear position sensors and related accessories. This service complements … [Read More...] about POSITAL launches WebShop for online purchases
How to get zero backlash out of gearing?
Gearmotors use gears to reduce speed, which makes more torque available. The kind of gears used in gearmotors have an impact on the available torque, … [Read More...] about How to get zero backlash out of gearing?
Celera Motion debuts ultra-small servo drives
Celera Motion’s new Denali Series are compact, ultra-fast servo drives designed for a variety of service robots, surgical robots, industrial grippers … [Read More...] about Celera Motion debuts ultra-small servo drives
Wiegand energy harvester enables new IoT technologies
UBITO, a member of the FRABA family of technology companies, has announced a development of Wiegand technology as an energy source for smart sensors. … [Read More...] about Wiegand energy harvester enables new IoT technologies
Distributed drive system specifically designed for conveyor applications
The new SINAMICS G115D from Siemens is a compact and powerful drive system specifically designed for horizontal conveyor applications. The drive … [Read More...] about Distributed drive system specifically designed for conveyor applications
Renishaw launches metal rotary scale for ATOM DX encoders
Renishaw’s new CENTRUM CSF40 scale is an innovative metal scale disc for its ATOM DX encoder series. Rotary RCDM glass scales are now joined by … [Read More...] about Renishaw launches metal rotary scale for ATOM DX encoders
Physik Instrumente acquires IBS Ingenieurbüro
At the start of 2023, Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG merged 53 engineers, software experts, and other specialists from the insolvent IBS … [Read More...] about Physik Instrumente acquires IBS Ingenieurbüro
Heidenhain to exhibit at Photonics West
Heidenhain will be exhibiting at Photonics West, Booth #3053, from January 28 to February 2 in San Francisco. Heidenhain will showcase the latest … [Read More...] about Heidenhain to exhibit at Photonics West
New Simotics SD200 low-voltage, severe-duty AC motors with 75 to 800 hp output
Siemens announced the immediate availability of the Simotics SD200 severe-duty motor in frame size 440 as its latest offering in the low-voltage … [Read More...] about New Simotics SD200 low-voltage, severe-duty AC motors with 75 to 800 hp output
Most-read motion-control articles of 2022
As we close out the year of 2022, the staff of Motion Control Tips would like to present our most-read articles of this year. (5th) most read: … [Read More...] about Most-read motion-control articles of 2022
New single-axis motion controller from Galil
The DMC-3x01x Motion Controller Series is Galil's latest generation single-axis motion controller. It uses a 32-bit RISC processor to provide higher … [Read More...] about New single-axis motion controller from Galil
Where brushless servo motors have the edge
While there are many motor types to choose from, brushless servo motors have some advantages that make them the motor of choice in many … [Read More...] about Where brushless servo motors have the edge
Bosch Rexroth opens new factory automation customer innovation center
Bosch Rexroth has opened a new customer innovation center near Austin, Texas. The facility will provide a unique technology development experience for … [Read More...] about Bosch Rexroth opens new factory automation customer innovation center
Sizing a dynamic brake resistor
Dynamic brakes in electric motor drives divert rising DC bus voltage seen during load deceleration. Here we explain how to size the resistors that … [Read More...] about Sizing a dynamic brake resistor
Rockwell Automation debuts GuardLink 2.0 with new EtherNet/IP interface
GuardLink 2.0 is an advanced serially connected safety input solution designed to reduce downtime and installation costs. GuardLink 2.0 offers … [Read More...] about Rockwell Automation debuts GuardLink 2.0 with new EtherNet/IP interface
Improved controllers, design software simplify smart machine development
Machine builders can save engineering time and costs with the enhanced Allen-Bradley Micro850 and Micro870 2080-Lx0E controllers using the latest … [Read More...] about Improved controllers, design software simplify smart machine development
Digital event to showcase HEIDENHAIN automation solutions
Running Nov. 28 through Dec. 16, 2022, HEIDENHAIN will host a worldwide digital event to view the latest automation drive system components from six … [Read More...] about Digital event to showcase HEIDENHAIN automation solutions
New mini planetary gearmotors for small stepper motors
Applied Motion Products’ new PH Series mini planetary gearmotors are used with small step motors in NEMA 8, 11, and 14 frame sizes. The small design … [Read More...] about New mini planetary gearmotors for small stepper motors
Linear robots now even more versatile
Bosch Rexroth has expanded its portfolio of linear robots for various applications in factory automation by adding new axis combinations and sizes. … [Read More...] about Linear robots now even more versatile
New VFDs from IDEC provide flexible motor control, energy savings
IDEC Corporation now offers a new line of VF1A Doesa variable frequency drives (VFDs), providing versatile control and efficient operation of … [Read More...] about New VFDs from IDEC provide flexible motor control, energy savings
Pertinent operating conditions for ac gearmotors and motors
Nameplate values stipulate the limits at which a motor or gearmotor can safely operate. To operate the motor either over or under the nameplate rated … [Read More...] about Pertinent operating conditions for ac gearmotors and motors
Yaskawa America to introduce i3 Control at Pack Expo
Yaskawa America, Inc. will introduce i3 Control (“iCube” Control), their new single control technology, during Pack Expo 2022. Pack Expo is the … [Read More...] about Yaskawa America to introduce i3 Control at Pack Expo
New flat brushless dc motor features integrated encoder
The new DF45 brushless dc motors from Nanotec are now available with an integrated encoder. The new flat motors have a diameter of only 45 mm and, … [Read More...] about New flat brushless dc motor features integrated encoder
Celera Motion debuts new smaller, faster servo drive
Celera Motion, a business unit of Novanta Inc., announces the new Everest S, the latest addition to the company’s Everest Series, which is about 30% … [Read More...] about Celera Motion debuts new smaller, faster servo drive
Railway relies on advanced backstopping clutch technology
The famous Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire has been transporting visitors to the highest peak in the Northeastern US since 1869. At the … [Read More...] about Railway relies on advanced backstopping clutch technology
Renishaw’s Advanced Manufacturing Roadshow makes November stop in Michigan
Renishaw’s Roadshow rolls into Auburn Hills, Michigan next month with the aim of delivering solutions to advanced manufacturing challenges faced by … [Read More...] about Renishaw’s Advanced Manufacturing Roadshow makes November stop in Michigan
Bronze, Silver, and Gold 2022 LEAP winners in motion control announced
The fifth annual LEAP Awards — celebrating leading engineering achievements in product design — was the largest yet. 2022 LEAP categories were divided … [Read More...] about Bronze, Silver, and Gold 2022 LEAP winners in motion control announced
Artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for sit to stand robotic chairs
People around the world, especially those with injuries or limited mobility, experience sit to stand (STS) difficulties in their everyday lives. … [Read More...] about Artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for sit to stand robotic chairs
Copia Automation’s DeviceLink simplifies backup and change detection for industrial automation devices
Industrial automation software developer Copia Automation announced the release of its newest product DeviceLink , delivering automated backup and … [Read More...] about Copia Automation’s DeviceLink simplifies backup and change detection for industrial automation devices
Best practices for designing automated production lines
The newest generation of factory automation technologies is transforming production lines in every major industry — from consumer-packaged goods and … [Read More...] about Best practices for designing automated production lines
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