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CC-Link Partner Association Announces ASCO CC-Link IE Field Certification

September 28, 2016 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Continuing to strengthen CC-Link’s position as a leading global open automation network technology, the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) announced today that ASCO has received CC-Link IE Field Network Certification for their Numatics valve manifold with G3 Fieldbus Electronics. ASCO introduces its CC-Link IE Field certified Numatics valve manifold with G3 Fieldbus Electronics with integrated scalable […]

Filed Under: Fieldbuses, I/O, Networking + IoT

Designing motors with safety in mind

September 9, 2016 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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by Hilary Whiting, Manufacturing Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing, Kollmorgen With scientifically verified hygienic design principles, motor manufacturers are designing motors for food and beverage applications that dramatically improve safety. The food and beverage industry is one where safety is paramount. That’s why food and beverage companies and their machine suppliers are battling constantly to keep their […]

Filed Under: Motors Tagged With: Kollmorgen

Select the right machine controller for your application

July 25, 2016 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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by Don Pham, Product Manager, IDEC Picking the right type of machine controller will minimize costs and complexity, while still providing the performance required for the application. Many different controller options are available for machine automation, giving you the opportunity to select a controller closely matched to the application. All those choices can cause confusion. […]

Filed Under: Controls, Featured, PLCs + PACs Tagged With: IDEC

Open-loop stepper motor versus closed-loop stepper motor systems

July 6, 2016 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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By Jeff Kordik, CTO • Applied Motion Products Inc. || Step motor systems are a bedrock of the motion control industry. We’ll look at the differences between open-loop system vs. closed-loop system and also explain the latest developments making step motor systems even faster, quieter, and more energy efficient than ever before. Step motor systems have […]

Filed Under: Motors, Servo Motors, Stepper Motors Tagged With: appliedmotionproducts

How to choose an industrial lubricant

June 2, 2016 By Motion Control Tips Editor 1 Comment

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by Bill Watson, Director of Application Engineering, Klüber Lubrication NA LP Choosing the right lubricant for an industrial power-transmission design can be a tricky task, because industrial lubricants come in many varieties and formulations, and many industries require lubricants that adhere to specific regulations and standards. Here are some tips to make the selection easier. […]

Filed Under: Lubrication, Mechanical PT Tagged With: Klüber

HMIs double as edge-of-network gateways

April 26, 2016 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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by Michael Sheldon and Ryan Kelley, Maple Systems Industrial networks can use operator terminals to handle communications and analytical duties associated with IoT tasks. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is here and it’s changing the way manufacturers think about business. These days, everyone wants to be wirelessly connected, synced up and remoted in. You […]

Filed Under: HMIs, Networking + IoT Tagged With: maplesystems

Embedded software enables IoT in today’s vehicles

April 22, 2016 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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by Anil Khanna, Andrew Patteron, Mentor Automotive IoT connectivity for next-generation automotive apps is made possible by new software devised with audio and video networking in mind. There’s a shifting landscape when it comes to today’s modern automobiles. Automakers face the challenge of satisfying consumer expectations for rich, multimedia experiences within the vehicle cabin. Meanwhile, […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Software Tagged With: mentor

Two positioning components speed OEM product development

February 8, 2016 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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by Robert Gloeckner, Advanced Engineering Group, MICROMO Innovative components help OEMs revolutionize designs. In fact, some original equipment can now benefit from zero-backlash actuators and integrated gearhead encoders. These give designers multiple options for demanding applications. Performance, cost and size requirements for motion applications vary widely. In some cases, performance trumps all and the budget […]

Filed Under: Controls, Encoders, Gears + Gearing, Mechanical PT, Motors, Robotics, Stand-Alone Controllers, Stepper Motors Tagged With: MICROMO of Faulhaber

Cost-effective electronic control for brushless dc motors

January 11, 2016 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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by Adriano De Rosa, IC Architect, Micronas || Motor drive solutions using brushless dc motors are increasing, thanks to the declining cost of electronics. Highly integrated, single-chip controllers are helping drive the trend. Advances in semiconductor integration are spurring new motor drive designs, including more intelligent drives. The various options for semiconductor integration are opening up […]

Filed Under: DC Motors, Motors Tagged With: micronas

A brief introduction to common bus and line regeneration

January 11, 2016 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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by Steven Peterson, Product Training Engineer, Yaskawa America Deciding which setup is right for a common bus takes research and evaluation, but selecting and implementing the right one significantly improves design performance and efficiency. Here we’ll outline how to prioritize features while accommodating a given design’s potential amount of regenerative energy and harmonic content. Designers […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies, Fieldbuses, Networking + IoT Tagged With: Yaskawa

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