POSITAL has launched a major upgrade to its IXARC family of incremental rotary encoders. These encoders feature new magnetic sensor technology and more energy-efficient embedded microcontrollers. While remaining mechanically and electrically compatible with earlier models, the new encoders will benefit customers by reducing power consumption – an important consideration in complex applications where multiple devices […]
Beckhoff to present adaptive automation for intelligent warehouses at ProMat 2023
Beckhoff will showcase the latest adaptive automation technologies for the intralogistics industry at ProMat 2023. Top highlights in Beckhoff booth S1541 will include the intelligent mechatronic systems, XPlanar and the eXtended Transport System (XTS) now with No Cable Technology (NCT), and the TwinCAT/BSD alternative operating system (OS) for Beckhoff controls. An advance preview of the […]
ECM PCB Stator opens European offices to meet electric motor design demand
U.S. electric motor design and software company ECM PCB Stator Technology has opened branches in the U.K. and Spain and named team member James McMullan as its Director of European Operations. As part of the expansion, ECM will continue to grow its Barcelona and London-based engineering and operations teams with strategic new hires. The European […]
Thomson’s actuators give motion system designers more options
Thomson, a provider of linear motion control solutions, has introduced a high-capacity, high-performance electric linear actuator that gives motion system designers more cost-effective options to replace hydraulic cylinders. Among the many new features of the Thomson Electrak XD linear actuator are load handling up to 25,000 N (5000 lb), depending on configuration, for a combined […]
Dual Axis Yaw-and-Pitch Stages feature full range of motion of each axis under a single fixed point in space
A new, series of Dual-axis Yaw-and-Pitch Stages have been introduced by Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES). This new series of high precision Yaw-and-Pitch stages are suitable for precise measurements of compound curves and angles of an object during inspection or reverse engineering, laser machining and drilling, scanning, tracking, mirror positioning, and for use with coordinate […]
Dorner’s ERT250 Conveyor helps create zones for better control in accumulation and assembly applications
As automation becomes more integrated into medium- and heavy-load accumulation and assembly applications, the need for conveyors with zoning capabilities increases. Dorner’s Edge Roller Technology (ERT250) precision edge roller pallet and tray handling conveyors are engineered specifically to handle zone functionality. Creating zones along a conveyor is an important feature for applications where product accumulates […]
Elmo Motion Control receives ISO 14001 certification
Elmo Motion Control, a manufacturer of innovative motion control technologies, today announced that it is has been certified to the ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems. This provides independent, internationally recognized assurance that Elmo complies with all regulations and laws relating to environmental protection and emergency preparedness. Granting of ISO 14001 Certification confirms Elmo’s […]
Azimuth and Elevation Two-axis Gimbal Mount features high resolution and continuous rotation of axes
OES (Optimal Engineering Systems) has added the AU300-AE-01 and AU300-AE-02, high resolution, high stability Azimuth and Elevation (Yaw and Pitch) Two-axis Gimbal Mounts to its product line. The Azimuth and Elevation Gimbal Mounts are ideal for mounting cameras, antennas, projectors, lasers and instrumentation for scanning, tracking, positioning optics and other applications. Each axis of the […]
MDX Integrated Servo Motors from Applied Motion Products are now UL recognized
Applied Motion Products increases the acceptance of MDX Integrated Servo Motors into industrial motion control applications with UL Recognition on all models. This certification assures users in the United States and Canada that these motors meet high quality standards for electrical safety. The integrated motors were evaluated according to ANSI/UL standards 1004-1 Rotating Electrical Machines, […]
Four axis stepper controller for automation applications
One of the latest products to be released by Allmotion is their EZ4Axis23WV stepper motor controller driver, which runs four fully independent stepper motors using fully intelligent stepper motor controller circuitry. This four-axis position controller with power drivers features programmable acceleration ramps and speeds using four independent 1 Amp (2 Amp peak) PWM chopper drives. […]