The class of motors known as “smart” motors continue to see a steady increase in use in many industrial applications. A smart motor is essentially a motor that integrates a number of other components together into one physical unit. Common configurations include a motor and drive, but can also consist of integrated encoders and controllers […]
Integrated motors ensure reliability in high-acceleration food & beverage machines
Applied Motion Products offers StepSERVO Closed Loop Integrated Motors for closed-loop servo control of position, velocity and torque resulting in higher acceleration rates and faster machine cycles in food & beverage applications. Combining a high-torque step motor with an on-board drive, encoder, controller and closed-loop servo software into a single package, the integrated motors save […]
Ultra-thin magnetic angle sensors from Novotechnik U.S.
The new Vert-X 05E Series of magnetic rotary position sensors from Novotechnik U.S. feature a compact, flat housing with interfaces that include analog, SPI and incremental. The Series is available in single and redundant versions. The sensors are touchless magnetic angle sensors with a permanent magnet that can be secured to an application’s rotating shaft, […]
Capacitive incremental encoders support shaft sizes to 5/8 in.
CUI’s Motion Group has added a new series to its AMT incremental encoder family designed to support larger motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 in.). The AMT13 series, based on CUI’s proprietary capacitive ASIC technology, brings the same high levels of durability, accuracy, and immunity to environmental particulates as current AMT […]
What ancient myths can teach us about today’s technology
Miles Budimir • Senior Editor As our editorial team was preparing this year’s Motion Systems Handbook, covering the basics of motion technologies as well as their ongoing evolution, I began to wonder about the origins of the technology we cover. This got me thinking about the idea of control systems and automation more generally. This […]
New motion server allows control of 128 motion axes
The IMAC Ethernet Motion Server from IntelLiDrives is a new Internet accessible distributed motion control technology for automation applications. It uses TCP/IP over Internet to control with a single IMAC Motion Server up to 128 servo or stepper IDrives axes. This open architecture allows seamless integration with Digital I/O, Vision Systems and additional equipment such […]
What are IIoT sensors for motion systems?
Sensors have always been a part of industrial automation and motion control systems. However, as the industrial IoT (IIoT) continues to make inroads into real-world applications, the spotlight shifts to the sensors used and the critical role they play in bettering performance. These sensors are the vital link between the physical system itself, collecting data […]
Voice coil motor with internal shaft, bearing features high continuous force
Moticont has added a new high-force voice coil motor to its GVCM family of voice coil motors with an internal shaft and bearing. The new GVCM-095-089-03 Linear Voice Coil Motor (also known as linear dc motor) features a continuous force of 63.9 lb (284.1 N) and 202.0 lb (898.4 N) of peak force at a […]
Getting to the point in precision
A new measurement concept aims to set a standard that promises to get at real-world levels of precision in motion control systems. Bill Hennessey • CEO/Founder • ALIO Industries Technological advancements often require a root and branch change in the language and nature of discussion associated with them. Consider the case of electricity. When it […]
New micro brakes for servo motor applications from Ogura
A new line of micro brakes from Ogura is designed specifically for servo motor applications, especially in robotics and medical equipment. Ogura micro holding brakes come in both square and round designs with the newest round design being 10 mm in diameter with length is as short as 9 mm. Micro brakes can weigh 20 […]
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