AMK Automation Corp. will exhibit some of the most flexible drive and control technology for material handling at MODEX Atlanta, April 9-12, 2018. The AMK Automation display will be at booth B1163 in Building B of the Georgia World Congress Center. Ideal for material handling applications such as palletizing, conveying and AGVs, the AMK Automation […]
New catalog on piezo-mechanic nanopositioning motion systems
Motion and nano precision positioning systems manufacturer PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a new 250-page catalog on precision mechatronic actuators and nanopositioning systems based on piezo drive technology and frictionless flexure guiding systems. Products covered in this catalog use PI’s in-house designed and manufactured Mars Rover-tested piezo ceramic actuators as their drive principle. A special […]
Three Motion Industries service centers are now Rexnord certified
Motion Industries Inc. has announced that its service centers in Charleston, W. Va.; Pensacola, Fla; and Salt Lake City, Utah; have become certified Rexnord partners in Falk gear drive repair. These three Motion Industries service centers each passed an extensive facility and process audit to verify repair execution to Rexnord’s original OEM work standards. Ray […]
Scalable graphic terminals help increase productivity in smaller applications
Machine and equipment builders are already using tight integration between the HMI and controller to help increase productivity in large applications. With the new Allen-Bradley PanelView 5310 family of graphic terminals, they can now bring these integration benefits to smaller applications. The PanelView 5310 graphic terminals deliver the same usability benefits and enhanced integration with […]
Multi-axis precision motion controller for air bearing motion systems
Nano precision motion industry leader PI (Physik Instrumente) LP has released a new high-performance motion controller designed to handle 4, 6 or 8-axes of PIglide air bearing positioning stages and precision automation sub-systems. Air bearings provide many advantages compared to mechanical bearings, such as no-particle generation, frictionless, vibration-free motion, highly constant velocity control, nanometer-precision repeatability, […]
New 43mm OD frameless brushless servo motor kits from Maxon
The new EC 45 Flat Frameless Brushless Servo Motor Kit from Maxon consist of only a rotor and stator—with no bearings or motor shaft. With an outer diameter of only 43mm, these pancake servo motor kits are extremely compact. Available in size ranges from 30 Watt to 70 Watt, these EC (electronically commutated) frameless slotted […]
Gearing Solutions introduces 5-hp FlexFrame speed reducer
Gearing Solutions has introduced its FlexFrame 5-hp face-mounted speed reducer with patented adaptors which allow them to be used with either IEC or NEMA motors. This allows users to quickly switch or replace motors, interchange IEC and NEMA motors for export applications, add face, flange or foot mounts, and use GS convertible shaft adaptors to […]
Association for Advancing Automation expecting 625 attendees at upcoming Forum
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has announced the keynote speakers for its annual A3 Business Forum, taking place January 17-19, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. A highlight of this year’s event is a keynote from Physician, Scientist and 3D Innovator Dr. Julielynn Wong. Wong will be sharing with attendees how they can provide opportunities to […]
Gilman Precision announces addition to sales force
Gilman Precision, manufacturer of customized linear and rotary motion systems, is pleased to announce the addition of Rich Olson to their sales force as a Business Development Specialist. Olson will oversee the Midwest territory in the U.S. Through a variety of means, he will play an important part in facilitating the connection between engineers and […]
Prototype of motor feedback sensor unveiled at sps ipc drives 2017
SIKO GmbH took an unusual step at exhibition stand 300 in hall 4a of sps ipc drives 2017 in presenting the disguised prototype of a sensor for motor feedback applications that is still under development. The courage to reveal in advance what is intended to be launched as a product innovation in the next few […]