Control Techniques, part of the Nidec group of companies, has revealed its new generation of advanced servo drive technologies. The new Digitax HD servo series (0.7 Nm to 51 Nm with 153 Nm peak / 1.5 A to 16 A with 48 A peak) delivers ultimate motor control performance and flexibility in a uniquely compact […]
New control electronics featured in Dunkermotoren line of servomotors
Dunkermotoren, GmbH, a unit of AMETEK Advanced Motion Solutions, has launched the BG 65/BG 66 dMove servomotors as successors to its BG 65(S) servomotor with completely integrated motor electronics. The BG 65/ BG 66 series has the same outward appearance as the BG 65 series with simple electronic controls. Those motors formerly designated “SI” motors […]
Explosion proof stackable multi-turn encoder from Sensata
Sensata Technologies debuts the first explosion proof stackable multi-turn encoder for use in oil and gas applications. The new encoder, BEI Sensors’ model MAAX, is ATEX and IECEx certified to operate in explosive environments and features a Profibus output in a unique, stackable package. CANopen and SSI outputs are also available. The MAAX provides up […]
How to program a motion controller?
Programming a motion controller is the act of giving a controller the instructions to complete some motion task. The task could be as simple as controlling a single-axis actuator to move a short distance and back again. Or it could be controlling and coordinating the movement of a complex, interconnected multi-axis motion system such as […]
Motor-CAD expands E-Mag modeling coverage to include switched reluctance machines
Motor Design Ltd located in Wrexham, UK has significantly expanded its Motor-CAD version 11 E-Mag (Electro-Magnetic) motor design simulation program by adding a Switched Reluctance Machine (SRM) E-Mag module. This new module joins current BPM (Brushless Permanent Magnet) and Synchronous AC Motor (SYNC) and Induction (IM) E-Mag modules of the Motor-CAD v.11 simulation program. The […]
New inclinometer for pitch, yaw, and roll feedback from Joral
Joral’s new G-force compensated inclinometer provides feedback for pitch, yaw, and roll. The new technology uses sensor fusion, which is the combining of more than one complementary sensing method. The new Joral SGAM and DGAM incline sensors take input by a gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer to provide a 3-axis output for X, Y, and Z […]
New integrated stepper motors and drives from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added integrated motors and drives to its SureStep line of stepper motion control products. Integrated stepper motor/drives save panel space, require less wiring and are less expensive. The new SureStep integrated drive/motor units provide accurate micro-stepping position and speed control for smooth motion and step response and require only two components; power supply […]
QuickSilver extends integrated motor/controller family of hybrid servomotors
QuickSilver Controls has released the X-series 34 frame SilverMax Integrated Servo Motor Family, extending its well-established Hybrid Servo product line. The QCI-X34 series operates from 12.5 to 72 V (processor section 12 to 48 V.) It features mechanical power out levels up to 850 W. The X34CK-1 and -2, and X34CT-1 have been added as […]
New QPhase encoders from Quantum Devices
The new QM35 and QML35 modular incremental optical encoders from Quantum Devices are high-performance, low-profile modular designed encoders. These encoder models are suited for high volume QEM applications and priced competitively for all size servo motors and other precision motion control positioning systems. Available in 14 standard precision line counts up to 13 bits or […]
Mitsubishi Electric launches new safety PLC
Mitsubishi Electric’s modular PLC series MELSEC iQ-R is now available as a fully redundant pair of controllers for high performance and extra reliability. To help reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO), the system also integrates various features into the PLC for monitoring and managing safety. In recent years, compliance with international safety standards has […]