Bishop-Wisecarver, a provider of innovative linear and rotary motion solutions, has acquired Symation, a leader in motion control system integration. This strategic acquisition aligns with Bishop-Wisecarver’s mission to deliver diversity in mechatronic solutions. The integration of Symation’s extensive capabilities into Bishop-Wisecarver’s portfolio introduces Wisecarver Automation — a new level of expertise in mechanical, electrical, controls, […]
Realtime communications with TSN hit the big time
Smart manufacturing, battery production, and the packaging industry all benefit from realtime and deterministic communications. Lisa Eitel • Executive editor | Design World Thomas Burke • Global Strategic Advisor | CC Link Partner Association (CLPA) Realtime and deterministic communications based on Ethernet have become essential to modern-day discrete automation. Now, all major industrial network protocols […]
Remembering Renishaw cofounder Sir David McMurtry
Recently passed Sir David McMurtry founded Renishaw in 1973 with John Deer, a fellow Rolls-Royce engineer, to commercialize the 3D touch-trigger probe for co-ordinate measuring machines. He had invented the probe the previous year to solve measurement problems faced in the manufacture of the Olympus engines that powered the Concorde supersonic aircraft. A brilliant engineer, […]
A practical guide to selecting the right pallet conveyor
Efficient material handling is crucial in optimizing factory automation. Choosing the right pallet conveyor can maximize productivity, maintainability, and overall ROI. By Dan Toynton | Motion Automation Intelligence Because conveyor types abound — especially small asynchronous conveyors— choosing the optimal solution for a specific application can be challenging. Informed decisions depend on well-defined design requirements and […]
New motion controllers for four different motor technologies
Now, new MC 3602 B and MC 3606 B motion controllers simplify the selection and commissioning of drive systems. With encoders, these compact MC 3602/06 B controllers serve as servodrives in accordance with CiA 402 to command various DC motors, brushless DC motors, and linear motors. The controllers are also compatible with stepper motors (with […]
Beckhoff boosts machine efficiency with AX8820 regen module
As a universal regenerative energy unit, the AX8820 provides an intelligent solution to reduce costs and boost sustainability in manufacturing. The AX8820 regenerative energy unit from Beckhoff enables wide-ranging machines and systems to feed power back into the grid, reducing wasted electricity and boosting sustainability. This compact module is compatible with the AX8000 multi-axis servo […]
Announcing the 2024 LEAP Awards in motion control
Now in its seventh year, Design World’s annual Awards in Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program highlights innovation and engineering achievements from around the globe. This year, the expert independent judging panel reviewed dozens of submissions to award gold, silver, and bronze winners across 10 categories. The following products were recognized in the 2024 LEAP Awards […]
Four new power transmission and motion control categories introduced for PIE Technology Platform
Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) announce the introduction of conveyors (material handling), couplings, motors, and linear bearings (round shaft) to the PIE Technology Platform (PIE). These additional product categories bring the total bearing and power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) categories available to 32. Additional categories in development include open gearing, […]
What is a servo system, really?
The word servo has become synonymous with the words servomotor, servomechanism, and servosystem to indicate a closed-loop controlled system. By Hurley Gill • Senior applications and systems engineer | Kollmorgen, A Regal Rexnord Brand A servo is most simply defined as any driven mechanism dependent on feedback data yielded by the continuous monitoring of a […]
Timken to acquire CGI Inc.
Engineered bearings and industrial motion company The Timken Co., has agreed to acquire CGI Inc., a Nevada-based manufacturer of precision drive systems serving a broad range of automation markets with a concentration in medical robotics. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval, and is expected to close in the third quarter. […]
