A basic proximity sensor is used to sense the presence of objects or materials. What differentiates them from other sensors is that they don’t make physical contact with the object being sensed, and hence they’re also known as non-contact sensors. One of the most common sensor types is the capacitive proximity sensor. As the name […]
Motion Industries to acquire automation and robotics company
Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Axis New England and Axis New York (“Axis”), an automation and robotics company based in Danvers, Mass. Execution of the transaction […]
Keeping the elements at bay
Keep these five key factors in mind when selecting mechanical components for harsh environments. Chad Carlberg Product Line Manager for Industrial Actuators Thomson Linear As electromechanical actuators and other mechanical motion components expand in capability for heavy duty applications, so does their capability to resist harsh conditions. Extreme temperatures, high particulate levels, chemical exposure, high-pressure […]
PTDA Foundation vanguard campaign propels PT WORK Force Initiative
In 2018, the PTDA Foundation launched PT WORK Force — an initiative to specifically support the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry with Work force Outreach, Research and Knowledge. The initiative’s work is resonating strongly with contributors who are increasing their financial support in 2019 to develop tools needed by PT/MC employers to compete in today’s […]
Beckhoff to premier new EtherCAT solutions, compact embedded controllers at ProMat 2019
Beckhoff Automation will show multiple new technologies that bolster material handling and logistics operations at ProMat 2019 in Chicago. The North American product debuts include the ultra-compact CX7000 embedded controller and a preview of EtherCAT G gigabit industrial Ethernet technology. The 45,000 industry professionals from 115 countries expected to attend the trade show from April […]
New flexible coupling from SDP/SI features vibration damping technology
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) has debuted several new series of high-gain couplings. These Antivibration Flexible Couplings are designed for use with high gain servomotors. When a servomotor drives a mechanism, as in applications such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment, blood analyzers or high-speed printers, a change in direction causes a phenomenon called hunting. Hunting is […]
New low-profile, direct-drive motor from Mitsubishi Electric
The new TM-RG2M/TM-RU2M low-profile direct- drive motors from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. are designed to let machine designers have direct control of a load without traditional transmission components. Built with speed and precision in mind, they provide a smaller footprint and allow for more compact, efficient, and precise machines than those typically built using rotary […]
What are proximity sensors?
Proximity sensors are used across a broad range of industrial and manufacturing applications. They’re used to sense the presence of objects or materials and then either initiate some action or simply flag their presence or absence. Key to their operation is that they don’t require physical contact with the target or object being sensed. This […]
New industrial grade optical encoder for harsh environments
The new QDH20 encoder from Quantum Devices, Inc. provides an improved feedback solution in applications typically using a standard size 20 package. The QDH20 provides encoder feedback in standard industrial mounting configurations with superb mechanical and environmental protection. Outputs consist of a quadrature A & B with reference pulse Z as a standard feature. The […]
Yaskawa America debuts new high-performance drive
The Drives & Motion division of Yaskawa America, Inc. has released the new GA800 Variable Speed Drive for sale and shipment immediately. The Yaskawa GA800 drive provides the ultimate combination of power, ease of use, flexibility, and performance. Designed to control traditional and emerging motor technologies through 600 hp, the GA800 handles applications ranging from […]