Oriental Motor is pleased to introduce latest driver added to DC input stepper motor driver line up, the CVD RS-485 Communication type bi-polar drivers. The CVD driver is a compact standardized 24 VDC driver providing the lowest noise and vibration available through the fully digital full-time microstepping control circuit. The CVD drivers can be used […]
New white paper explores the potential of TSN to improve manufacturing
The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has announced the immediate availability of a white paper on Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) at eu.cc-link.org. “Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) –The Case For Action Now” provides an in-depth analysis of what the technology is and why it is crucial to create Smart Factories. Authored by the CLPA and its board member company Analog […]
TwinCAT/BSD offers alternative operating system for Beckhoff Industrial PCs
TwinCAT/BSD provides an alternative operating system for all of the latest Beckhoff Industrial PC (IPC) platforms. TwinCAT/BSD combines the TwinCAT runtime with FreeBSD, an industrial-proven and reliable open-source operating system. FreeBSD is Unix-compatible and is continually being further developed, improved and optimized as an open-source project by a large group of developers. The FreeBSD system […]
New distribution partnership between Nidec Motion Control and SDP/SI
Nidec Motion Control is pleased to announce a newly formed Distribution Partnership with Designatronics. Nidec Motion Control specializes in the development and manufacturing of power-dense, standard and custom servo motors, fractional and subfractional gearmotors, as well as a wide array of motor controllers. Designatronics, through its SDP/SI brand is a one-stop source for mechanical components, […]
Dorner’s virtual showcase now open with nine product demonstrations
As industry professionals are still unable to visit Dorner in person due to trade show cancellations, Dorner is bringing the trade show to them! Dorner is hosting its own virtual showcase that includes nine demonstrations covering sanitary, automation and industrial applications. Each demonstration contains a video narrated by Dorner experts who point out features, benefits and […]
Triad of torque, speed and precision applications
Many applications require drive solutions that have a central opening through which, e.g., light, cables or parts of the application can be guided. Examples of this can be found in optics and photonics for laser steering systems or in automation and robotics for semiconductor handling systems. Until now, conventional systems always resulted in compromises here. […]
Teknic launches multi-axis motion and industrial I/O controller
Teknic recently launched ClearCore, a low-cost, multi-axis, motion and industrial I/O controller offering OEMs a new way to save space, money and wiring in their automated machinery. ClearCore provides four axes of motion control, Ethernet, serial, USB, and wireless expandability along with 13 configurable digital and analog I/O points. By registering their application with Teknic, […]
Encoder Products Company offers draw wire motion feedback solution
Encoder Products Company’s (EPC) new LCX Series draw wire units work with EPC encoders to accurately measure position and provide motion feedback in motion control applications. The LCX Series of Draw Wire solutions is manufactured for EPC by our German technology partner and offers wire lengths from one to 42.5 meters in length. “The maintenance-free […]
Nexen announces new Engineered Solutions brochure
Nexen Group, Inc ., a leading manufacturer of precision motion control components, power transmission, and web tension control products, is pleased to announce its new brochure: Engineered Solutions. The brochure highlights Nexen’s capabilities and products, which are presented by motion control application: Holding a load during production and power-off applications: servo brakes, ball screw brakes, […]
Festo showcases its latest automation innovations at Pack Expo Connects
Festo has packaged a mix of innovative products with live product demonstrations for Pack Expo Connects November 9-13, 2020. Featured products are life science solutions for COVID-19 for packaging and sample analysis, electric alternatives to pneumatic actuators, and distributed I/O. Live demonstrations include: Automation solutions for the COVID-19 pandemic – new products for life science […]