A global leader and manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, Lenze Americas delivers out-of-the-box Smart Product solutions for easy commissioning and operation of roller and chain conveyors. “Intelligent Lenze Smart Products, combined with a smartphone, provide a very user-friendly solution,” states Joel Thomas, industry manager of intralogistics at Lenze. “Instead […]
What kinds of encoder features boost ruggedness? Solid-state electronics, maybe?
Digital technology boosts the reliability of rotary-encoder designs. By Jeff Smoot, VP of Application Engineering & Motion Control, CUI Inc. Encoder applications are all around us, from BattleBots to the Mars Rover, large construction vehicles to semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and in numerous medical and military applications. In short, wherever there is motion, an encoder is […]
Tim Pirie gives exclusive look at CGI Inc. advanced gear-manufacturing capabilities
In a recent interview with Tim Pirie, Director of Manufacturing Systems and Technology at CGI, Inc., Design World got an inside look at new capabilities that the manufacturer is using to expand its gear offerings. CGI is known for gearing with tooth forms that deliver high strength and quiet operation, as well as complete gear […]
Applied Motion Products announces internationally certified stepper drive for hazardous locations
Applied Motion Products now offers the first ever step motor drive that is internationally certified for use in hazardous locations. The STAC6-Q-H stepper drive is ATEX and IECEx certified for Class I, Zone 2 locations, and UL certified for Class 1, Div 2, Group C & D locations. These certifications cover the use of the drive in […]
New Thomson web video shows how to reset the keyway location of a CB series wrap spring clutch
Thomson Industries, manufacturer of mechanical motion controls, has released an educational video that guides design engineers through the process of resetting the keyway location of a Thomson CB Series wrap spring clutch. This product accurately starts and stops loads driven by a continuously rotating power source. “The process is a simple operation,” said John Pieri, […]
NORD Gear now sells MAXXDRIVE case size 14 gear units
NORD Gear Corp. has expanded its MAXXDRIVE large industrial gear units line to include the case size 14. The new size bridges the gap between the existing size 13 and 15. The size 14 MAXXDRIVE has a ratio range from 20:1 to 400:1 … and a max torque of 1,885,000 in-lb. Available in both parallel shaft and right […]
Design World Future of Engineering editorial: Driverless cars a done deal
This piece is part of Design World’s 10th Anniversary special for October 2016, where we take a look at how far design engineering has come in the last decade … and how far it will go by 2026. If you’re leery about riding in a car sans steering wheel, you’ve got company. But everyone from Google and […]
Enjoyable Miles for Manufacturing run with industry colleagues to support STEM education
Last week at IMTS 2016, Tim Pirie of CGI Inc. — a manufacturer that designs and builds precision servo gearboxes for ac, dc, step, and servomotors — told me about the Miles for Manufacturing 5K event — and it was the first I’d heard of it. Miles for Manufacturing is a traveling event that’s been held at […]
Applied Motion Products adds NEMA 34 size to StepSERVO Integrated Motors lineup
Applied Motion Products now offers NEMA 34 frame StepSERVO Integrated Motors. The addition of these larger frame sizes in the successful StepSERVO product offering represents a widening of the product range, which already included smaller frame sizes NEMA 11, 17, 23 and 24. With the larger NEMA 34 frame size, StepSERVO Integrated Motors can now […]
Water-resistant dc motor from RAE DC Products
Model M7000 permanent magnetic DC motors from RAE DC Products provide the protection needed to operate in water and dust operating environments. These motors feature IEC IP56 enclosure that includes O-rings between both endbells and frame for internal protection. A watertight lead wire strain-relief completes the package for the maximum service life. More after the […]