IronHorse MTCP2 industrial duty motors meet the premium efficiency requirements of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. MTCP2 motors are offered in T-Frame (1 to 300 hp) and TC-Frame/C-Face (1 to 30 hp). C-face kits are available for motors over 30 hp. These motors are available in 1,200, 1,800, and 3,600 RPM and […]
CC-Link IE and CC-Link installed base on target to reach 24 million during 2018
The number of devices communicating via the open CC-Link IE Ethernet and CC-Link Fieldbus networks passed the 22 million mark in 2017, confirming their position as one of the fastest rising industrial network technologies globally. Having posted an increasing annual growth figure of over 2 million every year for the past four years, the governing […]
Final considerations for optimal gear reducer selection
This is the last in a multi-part series on gear reducers. In this last part we look at some additional considerations for selecting the optimal gear reducer. (Click for Part 1 and Part 2.) The information here is supplied by Bodine Electric Company. Aside from having the required technical specifications for selecting the right gear […]
Omnify Software’s Empower PLM software wins LEAP Award in Industrial Automation category
Earlier this week at the LEAP Awards dinner gala in Costa Mesa, Calif., 11 winners were announced for the first annual awards competition recognizing excellence in engineering design. In the Industrial Automation category, Omnify Software’s Empower PLM Software won the top prize for its use in developing 6 River’s Robot Chuck. The judges for the […]
AutomationDirect adds compact WEG VFD drives
AutomationDirect has added a new line of ac variable frequency drives (VFD) for motor speed control and other industrial control applications. The WEG CFW300 variable frequency drive is a high-performance VFD for three-phase induction motors. It’s suitable for applications on machines or equipment that require precise control with easy setup and operation. The CFW300 features […]
Software tools streamline cable design, management
A critical but sometimes overlooked component, cables come in a variety of customized versions to meet specific application requirements. Cable properties such as the number of solid conductors or wire strands for transmitting power to motors as well as feedback to and from controllers and sensors are an example of what designers must consider when […]
Internationally certified stepper motor for hazardous locations from Applied Motion Products
Applied Motion Products introduces a commercially available step motor internationally certified for use in hazardous locations throughout the USA, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. Offering high-performance motion control in the challenging environments of oil, gas, printing, and paint finishing applications, the HX56-100 Hazardous Location Stepper Motor features: ATEX and IECEx certifications for Class 1, […]
Sensors at heart of bionic robots from Festo
The Festo Bionic Learning Network has released it latest biomimicry innovations to support ongoing research in engineering, manufacturing, and materials science drawn from natural systems. Here are the 2018 additions to the Festo Bionic Learning Network: A transforming spider that rolls or creeps A robotic fish that autonomously maneuvers through acrylic water-filled tubing A semi-autonomous flying bat-like robot […]
HarshIO industrial Ethernet I/O modules for motorized drive rollers from Molex
Molex New HarshIO Industrial Ethernet I/O Modules from Molex allow programmable logic controllers to connect to motorized drive rollers over an Ethernet fieldbus. This is done without requiring a proprietary system specific to one MDR manufacturer, pending the application and MDR type in use. The modules are designed for system builders, integrators and end-users designing […]
New entry-level PC-based controller from Beckhoff
The new CX7000 Embedded PC from Beckhoff opens up the convenience and efficiency of the TwinCAT 3 software environment to highly compact, DIN rail-mounted controllers. This further enhances the scalability of PC-based control technology from Beckhoff – ranging from mini-PLCs to many-core Industrial PCs. An advanced 400 MHz processor and built-in configurable I/Os mean this […]