Maple Systems recently announced the launch of two new products in their HMI series, the 7” HMI5070DL, and the 9.7” HMI5097DXL. Maple Systems Dual-Ethernet HMIs conveniently divide industrial control and remote access functionality between two distinctly separate Ethernet networks: an internal industrial communications network, and an external wide area network (WAN). This offers customers a […]
TI spins automotive brushless DC motors with two new motor drivers
Texas Instruments introduced two new automotive motor drivers that support high-performance powertrain applications. The DRV8305-Q1, a highly integrated three-phase brushless DC gate driver, and the UCC27211A-Q1, a high-current half-bridge gate driver, improve system performance and provide design flexibility to meet a diverse range of automotive system requirements. For powertrain applications such as transmission pumps or […]
ICP to reach thousands of young people
Industrial Careers Pathway (ICP) made itself known to an estimated 2,000 young participants at the 22nd annual Skill/ Compétences Canada on June 6-7, 2016, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, with a booth staffed by three volunteer ICP Ambassadors from Motion Industries Inc. and ICP program manager, Mary Jawgiel. Jawgiel estimated about 400 conversations took place […]
ABB opens new Drives-Motors Testing Laboratory
ABB’s new customer drives test laboratory has been established to enable customers to evaluate the capability of their own motors when operating in combination with the new generation of ABB drives. The facility incorporates independent equipment for high-precision measurements of drive/motor dynamic performance, load capability and efficiency that enables customers to find the optimal drive […]
Nidec expands variable speed capabilities with U.S. MOTORS
As it continues to expand its variable speed capabilities in order to provide true system solutions, Nidec Motor Corporation (NMC) is launching U.S. MOTORS brand Hybrid Drives for commercial and industrialapplications. The 1-10 HP drives are part of NMC’s ACCU-Series line of variable speed and inverter duty products that form a system solution for maximum […]
New Lenze g500 series servo adaptor proves less means more
A global leader and manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, Lenze Americas recently released a servo adaptor for its g500 gearbox series. The compact design of the new Lenze servo adaptor provides a more compact and cost-effective solution than using a standard input flange connection from a gearbox to a […]
Moog Animatics releases new product catalog
Moog Animatics, a division of Moog Inc., has announced the release of its 2016 Product Catalog. This new catalog illustrates the increasing breadth and depth of the Moog Animatics product lines and their continued commitment to innovation, performance and being the industry leader in the development of integrated servo motors, controls and software for factory […]
Bison Gear’s Ron Bullock Dead at 73
It is with great sadness that Bison Gear announces the passing of Owner, Chairman, mentor and friend, Ronald D. Bullock. Ron’s life not only impacted everyone he directly worked with at Bison over his 30+ years of service and leadership, but also the lives of countless people pursuing a career in the manufacturing industry. Ron […]
FactoryTalk AssetCentre Software Simplifies Life-Cycle Management, Automates Asset Discovery
Manufacturers and industrial producers are gaining insight into their operations through connected technology. Now, they have a single tool for managing automation assets. FactoryTalk AssetCentre v7.0 software from Rockwell Automation automates discovery and tracks the status of devices, network switches and software on workstation computers across an entire facility or production operation. The software streamlines […]
New spherical ultrasonic piezo transducers designed for 360º applications
As a leader in piezo transducers, piezo mechanisms, and precision motion control solutions, Physik Instrumente offers a line of standard and custom electro-ceramic hemispheres and hollow spheres for applications from echolocation to flow measurement. As a global leader in piezo actuators and sensors, these new components join the existing extensive catalog of disk, rods, cylinders, […]