By Craig Dahlquist • Application Engineer at Lenze Americas || As with most applications, the requirements of the application can determine what type of drive architecture is selected. The single-axis control means that the DC power supply is internal to each drive. The multi-axis control utilizes a central DC power supply that a number of axes share through the […]
How to use servo drives with asynchronous (induction) motors?
With high construction costs of rare earth permanent magnet synchronous servo motors, asynchronous (induction) motors are more acceptable, when possible. By Craig Dahlquist • Application Engineer at Lenze Americas One way to get servo control of an asynchronous motor (on 400 to 480 Vac supply voltage) is to use a conventional 230/400 or 230/460 Vac (delta/wye connection) […]
New multi-axis SiP alignment systems from PI for test and production
Nanopositioning equipment manufacturer PI now offers a new family of automated alignment engines for silicon photonics applications including 3 to 6 axis mechanisms, controllers with firmware based alignment algorithms, and the software tools to meet the high accuracy demands of different markets, such as packing, planar testing, or inspection. Nanoscale Accuracy, Multi Degrees-of-freedom Very stiff […]
Nexen Group announces partnership with Reliability Resources
Nexen Group is pleased to announce a new partnership with Reliability Resources, an experienced sales organization that represents premium manufacturers of precision motion control products. Seattle-based Reliability Resources will provide expert coverage of Nexen products in the Pacific Northwest region, including Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Nexen Group, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of precision motion control solutions including […]
Latest motion applications: Controllers in new designs
Motion controllers range from single-axis smarts to programmable automation controllers (PACs) that synchronize hundreds of axes and plant data communications. These precision command centers are central to today’s motion-system innovation. Consider how last year, the Composite Material Laboratory at Inholland University in the Netherlands installed a Moog Portable Test Controller for analysis of composite materials. […]
Latest motion applications: Belts and pulleys in new designs
Updated November 2018 || Common where efficiency (or accuracy) are objectives are synchronous or high-torque drive belts. Applications from consumer-grade home printers to heavy industrial conveyors use these synchronous belts, because unlike V belts with trapezoidal cross-sections, they don’t slip. Motion applications often need customized belts and sprockets in urethane, double-sided, mini-pitch, and made-to-order (MTO) […]
Nuttall Gear implements NQA-1 nuclear quality assurance program
Nuttall Gear has announced its implementation of the NQA-1 Nuclear Quality Assurance Program. This program allows Nuttall Gear to provide nuclear safety-related components directly to its large base of installed product in nuclear power facilities around the world. Nuclear facilities can now reduce their costs significantly by purchasing new components, rebuilds and replacement parts directly […]
Harmonic Drive to exhibit at CES 2017 in the Robotics Marketplace
Harmonic Drive LLC, a leader in high precision motion control will be exhibiting at CES 2017 in Las Vegas in the Robotics Marketplace at the Sands Convention Center. Harmonic Drive® products are relied upon every day throughout the robotics community. Come see a live demo of the Össur POWER KNEE. The POWER KNEE utilizes a special […]
VarioFlow plus expands application range for conveyors
Rexroth’s VarioFlow plus enables diverse applications —from general machine interlinking to food and packaging — to transportation tasks in difficult environments. With the upgraded modular system of the VarioFlow plus chain conveyor system, Rexroth now offers users a series of standardized solutions for specific conveyor functions, which simplifies the fast implementation of customer-specific designs. The application […]
Honeywell completes acquisition of Intelligrated
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that it has completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of Intelligrated, a privately held leader in supply chain and warehouse automation solutions, which was previously announced in July. “With the continued growth of e-commerce, retailers and supply chain companies need a range of enterprise solutions to enhance their operational accuracy, efficiency […]