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 […]
New compact EPOS programmable smart drive/controller from maxon with EtherCAT
With the EPOS4 Compact 50/8 EtherCAT and EPOS4 Compact 50/15 EtherCAT, maxon launches the first compact devices compatible with the fast industrial Ethernet connection EtherCAT. The fully integrated, plug-and-play positioning controller in a compact design is perfectly suited for use in networks with cycle times up to 1 msec. The EPOS is a digital positioning […]
What’s the difference between micro, low, medium and high-power VFDs?
The simplest answer may be that there seems to be no one simple and straightforward answer to the question. It helps to clarify what exactly these designations mean. For starters, there are several different ways that VFDs can be classified. One way VFDs are classified is by the electronic topology of their inverter stages. So […]
Danfoss celebrates 50 years of passion for drives
2018 is a special year for Danfoss Drives, and a milestone in the company’s history. Fifty years ago, Danfoss was the first company to mass-produce AC drives. Since then, Danfoss has been a forerunner in drives technology and digital solutions that enable customers to thrive in a world that is rapidly changing. Danfoss Drives has […]
New Boston Gear How-To video spotlights output shaft position change
A new How-To video produced by Boston Gear helps viewers switch the position of the output shaft on Series 700 worm gear speed reducers to accommodate installation requirements. The short video illustrates the easy steps involved with removing the output shaft from one side of the gearbox and installing it on the opposite side. The […]
Allied Motion debuts Globe Line of mil-spec PMDC motors, planetary gearmotors
Allied Motion Technologies announces the Globe line of mil-spec-qualified fractional horsepower PMDC motors and gear motors. These motors are available off-the-shelf or on short lead time through Allied’s QuickShip program. Modified versions – with specially machined mounting provisions, holding brakes, tachometers and/or encoders – are available within two to three weeks through Allied’s QuickMod program. […]
Updated Motion Analyzer software from Rockwell cuts system design time
An updated version of the Allen-Bradley Motion Analyzer software tool from Rockwell Automation offers simplified workflows and improves design efficiency. The enhanced software offers an optimized user experience with intuitive navigation and in-workflow product selection. This can help engineers more easily and efficiently develop complete motion control systems for their machines. Using the Motion Analyzer […]
What are some networking options for PC-based controls?
The short answer is that there are many networking options for PC-based controls, not all that dissimilar to non-PC-based controls. A good number of them are based on the Ethernet protocol as that is the most common networking protocol for PCs. PC-based controls have become more common in industrial settings as they have steadily displaced […]
