By: Jay Schultz, Industry Market Manager and Steve Huard, PhD, Principal Engineer, Parker Hannifin Corporation The case for either the permanent magnet or the induction motor design is unclear, so how do hybrid vehicle OEMs decide which is best? Over the last several years, higher fuel prices, consumer demands for better fuel economy, and government […]
Piezoelectric Positioners offer Precise Control in Nanopositioning Applications
By Stefan Vorndran and Scott Jordan, PI, Physik Instrumente L.P. Ever-increasing requirements for more precise motion control has forced manufacturers of piezoelectric positioners to find ways to overcome their limitations, such as travel range and linearity, while preserving the unmatched speed, reliability and resolution capabilities of piezoelectric devices. Precision motion control in general, and nanopositioning […]
New High Accuracy Magnetic Encoder
Novotechnik U.S. introduces the Vert-X 51 Series of rotary magnetic encoders which feature 12-, 14- or 16-bit resolution and repeatability to 0.36° or ±0.1° – depending on model. Measurement range of the Vert-X 51 is 0 to 360° and physical measurements of the housing are 30 mm x 50 mm. Vert-X 51 Series encoders are […]
Resolver Option Module for Allen-Bradley PowerFlex® 750
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), announces the release of their resolver feedback option module for Allen-Bradley PowerFlex® 750-Series AC drives. The RD750 resolver feedback card is designed using Rockwell Automation technology, plugs into PowerFlex 750 drives like factory I/O, and is easily programmed using Rockwell Automation software. The RD750 option is ideal for users who […]
Danfoss to exhibit innovations, share expertise at IFPE 2014
Danfoss Power Solutions, formerly known as Sauer-Danfoss, will deliver more technical presentations than any other company and exhibit innovative products at the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) 2014, March 4 – 8 in Las Vegas. During the show’s prestigious technical conference and in South Hall booth 80529, Danfoss Power Solutions will share expertise on maximizing […]
Lenze Posts Positive FY2013 Sales Growth
Lenze, a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology for Motion Centric Automation, announced its FY 2013 earnings at a company-hosted International Trade Press Event at the Lenze headquarters in Hamelin, Germany, October 10-11, 2013. Lenze has a sales presence in 60 countries and employs almost 3,300 people worldwide. The […]
Power PMAC IDE Version 1.6 Release
PowerPMAC IDE version 1.6.x.xx requires uninstallation of the previous versions of this software. If the installer’s built-in uninstall for the previous version of the IDE fails, please use the “add/remove programs” feature of the Windows Control Panel to remove the previous version of the IDE before installing version 1.6 or newer. If the uninstall process […]
Parker releases the GVM: Standard, off-the-shelf vehicle traction motors
Parkers Electromechanical Automation Division, a supplier of vehicle motor and electronics technology, is pleased to announce the first phase of its traction motor launch: the GVM210. The GVM traction motor series is a highly advanced electric machine intended to be used in electric and hybrid electric vehicle traction applications. Pre-production units are being used and […]
maxon precision motors Introduces Motion Control Engineering Manager
maxon precision motors has announced that Biren Patel will lead its Electronics program. This is an evolving program and initiative designed to showcase maxon’s technical expertise and capabilities in the USA market for high precision motion control. Patel has been with maxon precision motors for 8 years as Applications Engineer servicing our customers with a […]
EMERF Announces Motor Research Grant Recipient
The Electric Motor Education and Research Foundation (EMERF) a 501 (c)(3) organization and the foundation of SMMA – The Motor and Motion Association (SMMA) is pleased to announce the selection of Texas A&M University as its 2013 grant recipient. EMERF formed a pre-competitive research group of SMMA member companies to review and provide input regarding […]
