More than 10,000 industrial professionals are in attendance at the 25th annual Automation Fair event from Rockwell Automation in Atlanta to discover how a more connected industrial business can improve its ability to compete globally. Hosted by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork members, the Automation Fair event is the largest educational forum and trade show […]
Delta launches ISPSoft Version 3.0 controller programming software for machine automation
Delta now offers a new version of its controller programming software to include logic and motion in one integrated environment. The software is fully IEC 61131-3 compliant, supporting all 5 languages — Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Instruction List, and Sequential Function Chart. It also extends the base by adding Continuous Function Chart capability. Click […]
Delta unveils the new MH300/MS300 Series compact Micro Drive
Delta now sells a MH300/MS300 Series high-performance standard compact AC Motor Drive for Micro VFD applications up to 30 horsepower. Serving as a complement to the VFD-C2000 General Purpose drive, the MS300 and MH300 provide clear performance, size, feature, and cost advantages over similar systems on the market. Delta leveraged its competency and position as the […]
Delta becomes member of the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI)
Delta Products Corporation of Research Triangle Park NC, strengthens its commitment to the packaging market. “In April, Delta started the process to become a more present and contributing member to the PMMI organization and community,” said Bill Faber, Director of Marketing for Delta’s industrial automation business group. “As a leading supplier of industrial automation technology, […]
Galil Motion Control introduces the Galil Design Kit (GDK)
Galil Motion Control Inc., the industry leader in motion control technology, has released the Galil Design Kit. This is Galil’s newest software environment, providing easy communication with Galil’s motion controllers and PLCs. Galil recently introduced the new scope and tuner to GDK’s growing list of tools and capabilities. All tools are customizable by editing the […]
Rockwell Automation recognized by the Society of Women Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) recognized the Rockwell Automation Insider Risk Team with the Global Team Leadership award for its impact on the Society and the engineering community. Dawn Cappelli, vice president and chief information security officer at Rockwell Automation, accepted the award today in Philadelphia at WE16, SWE’s annual conference, during the formal awards banquet. […]
Metric-motor maker Lafert completes San Donà expansion
New investments have been made at Lafert’s major plant in San Donà di Piave, Italy. Lafert — with North American presence in Lafert NA based in the greater Toronto area in Ontario, Canada — designs and manufactures: • IEC metric motors • CEMP Flame proof motors • Sacemi Coolant Pumps • SITI metric line of gearboxes Now at […]
Shock and vibration mitigation by design not by mistake
Design engineers and equipment operators often view shock absorbers and isolators as nonessential fixit elements to add to original equipment only if it shows vibration or shock problems. Here we debunk this and other common misconceptions. By Christopher Kudla, Product Manager | ITT Enidine Engineering design is always evolving. With its progress comes a need to […]
PTDA welcomes seven new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, recently welcomed seven new member companies. PTDA Distributor Members Central Chain & Transmission, Co. (Yakima, Wash.) is a distributor of adjustable speed drives, bearings, belt & chain drives, conveyors & material handling components, shaft couplings, hydraulic & […]
Continental introduces Synchrochain carbon belts at 2016 PTDA summit
Continental has introduced at the Power Transmission Distributor’s Association (PTDA) Summit, Conti Synchrochain Carbon power transmission belts for a variety of applications and industries. “Conti Synchrochain Carbon is the strongest synchronous belt that Continental offers,” said Brent Holstine, product specialist, power transmission products. “It uses ultra high strength polyurethane and carbon cord to deliver more […]