With the new, larger EXCM-30 and EXCM-40 models, the Festo EXCM family of planar gantries gain expanded workspaces and higher load capacities, but are still ideally used for plug-and-play subassemblies in assembly and handling systems and medical laboratory devices. The EXCM planar gantry family provides an optimum ratio between installation space and working space. EXCM […]
Low cost, plug-and-play joystick motion controllers
Ergonomic, easy to use, and integrated Joystick motion controllers for steppers, DC motors, and servo motor drivers in one, two, three, and four axis models are available from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.). Users can choose from 18 models providing: Step and Direction signals per axis, Quadrature signals per axis, Analog Signals per axis and […]
Catching up with Ziehl-Abegg on their biomimicry designs, plans for Hannover Messe
Ziehl-Abegg has been doing a lot of interesting things with what they term bionic profiling—for example, their latest generation of radial fans comes from the humpback whale; allowing for energy savings of up to 10%. The company says it can delivers peak efficiency in excess of 70% in its radial fans. I spoke with Rainer Grill at the […]
Belting Association and PTDA address FAQs about Joint Industry Summit
Planning is well under way for the NIBA/PTDA Joint Industry Summit, September 27-30, 2017, at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, for top executives and those who aspire to leadership among distributors and manufacturers in the belting and power transmission/motion control industries. The one-time, combined meeting presents an opportunity for cross-channel/cross-industry networking and collaboration […]
ICP volunteer ambassadors attend events in Nebraska, Pennsylvania
Volunteer “Ambassadors” for Industrial Careers Pathway (ICP) recently participated in two career fair events to raise awareness and attract entry-level talent to open positions in the field of industrial distribution and their own companies. Bill Sauter of OHARCO Inc. spent time at Millard South High School in Omaha, Neb., on March 2. Also, Tom Tesoro […]
ABB Ability Smart Sensor can provide health checks for motors
ABB Ability Smart Sensor for motors uses compact sensors to pick up multiple data from low voltage motors and provides information about motor health and performance via a smartphone or a dedicated web portal. ABB’s remote condition monitoring solution is the pioneering innovation for uptime optimization, predictive maintenance regimens and efficiency improvements for LV motors. […]
Thomson’s electromechanical linear actuators now offered with servo motors
Thomson Industries Inc., a manufacturer of electromechanical motion control solutions, is now offering users of its PC Series precision linear actuators an optional, pre-mounted and pre-tested servo motor. Bundling linear actuators with servo motors simplifies ordering, reduces the need for additional validation after installation, increases reliability, and reduces the total cost of owning and operating […]
Rockwell Automation named a world’s most ethical company for 9th time
Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company. This is the ninth time that the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, has named Rockwell Automation to the distinguished […]
Oerlikon Drive Systems showing range of solutions at ConExpo 2017
Oerlikon Drive Systems segment, with its two brands Oerlikon Fairfield and Oerlikon Graziano, is displaying its latest high-tech solutions for all types of construction and mobile machinery applications at the ConExpo-Con/Agg exhibition at the Las Vegas Convention Center through March 11, in South Hall 3 Space # S81015. Oerlikon Drive Systems, located in the Americas, Europe and […]
BorgWarner examining vehicle electrification at 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGG
BorgWarner will present a variety of vehicle electrification solutions at the 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show, the tradeshow representing every major construction industry. The proliferation of hybrid and electric technology is not just limited to passenger cars. Demand is also growing in the construction and off-highway vehicle markets, enabling new hybrid and full electric propulsion systems to […]
