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Paul Heney

Record growth for global motion control and motors market recorded in 2018

March 26, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

mcma motor growth

The global motion control and motor market experienced record growth in 2018, with $3.827 billion in shipments, up 8% over 2017. According to the Motion Control & Motor Association, part of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), shipments were up 3% in the last quarter of the year, at $946 million, contributing to the overall […]

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New ABB drives bring enhanced control to DC installations

March 4, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

DCS880-S frame size H1, no mirroring effect

ABB’s new series of dc variable speed drives (VSDs) allow users with a large installed base to get better performance from their existing systems. With the new DCS880 VSDs, customers who are heavily invested in a dc system have the option to continue using dc technology while better aligning with modern ac advancements. The dc […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies Tagged With: ABB

ATI hosting Automation Expo at expanded HQ in North Carolina

February 25, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

ATI Industrial Automation will host an Automation Expo on May 9, 2019 at its recently expanded and renovated headquarters in Apex, N.C. For the first time ever, current and prospective customers, industry partners and special guests will get a glimpse into the heart of ATI’s main operation and tour the new facility. The one-day event […]

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Applied Motion to exhibit integrated servo motors, servo drives, stepper drives at Automate

February 22, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Applied Motion Products will demonstrate a selection of new integrated motors and drives for both servo and stepper motors in Booth #8147 at the Automate Show to be held at McCormick Place, Chicago, from April 8-11, 2019 Products on display will include the following: • MDX Integrated Servo Motors that combine high torque density, low […]

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High-torque synchronous belt for industrial applications

February 20, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

gates logo

Gates has introduced the PowerGrip GT4 belt, a newly designed ethylene elastomer (EE) high-torque synchronous belt for industrial markets. The PowerGrip GT4 reflects Gates’ dedication to innovation in materials science and process engineering.Many of the elastomer synchronous belts in the market today are made using chloroprene, a material that has performance limitations. The new Gates PowerGrip […]

Filed Under: Belt + chain Tagged With: Gates

PTDA Foundation accepting nominations for 2019 Wendy B. McDonald Award

February 19, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

PTDA Foundation

The PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald Award recognizes a woman who has established herself as an integral contributor to her company’s success and brought positive change to the power transmission/motion control industry. The PTDA Foundation established the award in 2014 to honor the memory of Wendy B. McDonald, one of the power transmission/motion control industry’s […]

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PTDA forecasting slowing growth trend for 2019

February 15, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

PTDA

The fourth quarter 2018 Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR) released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) indicates the average PTDA distributors’ index for total sales during 4Q18 was 5.4 percent higher compared to 2017. PTDA manufacturers’ index annual average was also strong, up 7.3 percent year over year in December. Leading indicators suggest the Index […]

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MDBL Series of controls for brushless dc motors

January 17, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

MIN500 Minarik Drives MDBL Series

Minarik Drives has introduced the MDBL Series, a new family of versatile, feature-rich, configurable controls for brushless dc motors. MDBL drives control motors ranging from 90 to 280 Vdc, up to 5 amps/1.5 hp, using either 115 Vac or 230 Vac line sources. On-board trim pots allow operators to quickly set minimum/maximum speeds, acceleration/deceleration rates, […]

Filed Under: Controls Tagged With: minarikdrives

Dana acquires SME Group, enhances electromobility capabilities

January 15, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Dana Acquiries SME Group - Executive Photo

Dana Incorporated announced that it has completed the acquisition of the SME Group, headquartered in Arzignano, Italy. The global SME Group designs, engineers, and manufactures low-voltage ac induction and synchronous reluctance motors, inverters, and controls for a wide range of off-highway electric vehicle applications, including material handling, agriculture, construction, and automated-guided vehicles. The addition of […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: dana

Measurement, Control & Automation Association announces 2019 Board of Directors

December 24, 2018 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Waters and Saunders Measurement, Control & Automation Association

The Measurement, Control & Automation Association (MCAA) announced its 2019 Board of Directors. MCAA President, Teresa Sebring, said, “I am pleased to welcome our newest Officers and Directors. The MCAA Board is comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds and industry experiences that make them an asset to the organization.” Mike Waters, President & CEO of […]

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