POSITAL has expanded its IXARC series of rotary encoders with a new line of 20-millimeter-diameter multiturn magnetic encoders designed for motion control applications with limited installation space. With a total housing length of 31 millimeters, these models are the smallest multiturn encoders in the IXARC range. They offer performance comparable to other POSITAL encoders in […]
Festo launches AX Motion Insights Electric for AI monitoring
Festo has introduced Festo AX Motion Insights Electric, an AI-based monitoring and predictive maintenance tool for electric axes and servo drives. The system is designed to reduce unplanned machine downtime by identifying wear and anomalies early. It supports improved reliability and operational efficiency in industrial environments. Motion Insights Electric enables maintenance teams to schedule tasks […]
Nidec expands TITAN motor line with new frame sizes and 2-pole extension
Nidec U.S. MOTORS has expanded its TITAN motor line with two additional weather-protected vertical frame sizes and a new totally enclosed fan-cooled 2-pole model. The new manufacturing process for the frames enables faster production. TITAN motors are used in applications such as water and wastewater systems, petroleum, chemical processing and electric power. The new Weather […]
EPC earns HUBZone certification from U.S. Small Business Administration
Encoder Products Company (EPC), a manufacturer of rotary incremental and absolute encoders, has been certified as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The certification supports EPC’s participation in federal contracting programs and contributes to economic development in designated HUBZone areas. EPC holds contracts with the United […]
PTDA grows network with new and returning manufacturers
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), an association representing the industrial power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, has added two new manufacturer members, Delta Rotating Solutions LLC and Macnaught USA, and welcomed back Carter Manufacturing Company Inc. Delta Rotating Solutions LLC provides flexible couplings and torque limiters for industrial power transmission applications in manufacturing, packaging, […]
BSA, PTDA add three categories to PIE platform
The Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) and the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) have added three new product categories—open gearing, enclosed gearing, and adjustable/variable speed drives—to the PIE Technology Platform (PIE). With these additions, PIE now includes 35 bearing and power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) product categories, strengthening its position as a central resource for managing and […]
Midwest Motion Products introduces compact 24V brushed DC gearmotor
Midwest Motion Products has introduced the D22-376D-24V GP52-014, a brushed 24V DC gearmotor designed for compact, durable motion control applications. The unit delivers up to 23 in-lbs of continuous torque and 61 in-lbs of peak torque at an output speed of 275 RPM. It features IP54 protection and a compact design under 2.5 inches in […]
Midwest Motion adds D22-376B-12V DC gearmotor with 1024 CPR encoder
Midwest Motion Products has added the D22-376B-12V GP52-408 EU-1024 to its motion control lineup. This 12V brushed DC gearmotor features an integral optical feedback encoder with 1024 CPR. It delivers a continuous torque of up to 402 in-lbs, a peak torque of 443 in-lbs and an output speed of 6.9 RPM, providing precise control for […]
PI introduces A-688 air-bearing rotary stage for precision motion
PI, a provider of precision motion control and air bearing motion systems, has introduced the A-688 rotary stage, a motorized, air-bearing rotation stage designed for high-precision, frictionless motion and long-term reliability in metrology, optics, photonics and semiconductor applications. Built with a frictionless air-bearing design, the A-688 rotation stage provides high accuracy, stability, and durability. Its […]
New Dart 65E PWM controller for 12–48V battery equipment
Dart Controls introduces the 65E, a high-performance Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller for 12 through 48-volt battery powered equipment. Rated for 10 to 20 amps continuous current, it features adjustable maximum speed, minimum speed, current limit, I.R. compensation, and acceleration, plus a quiet operating frequency of 18kHz. The updated Dart 65E includes a reversing option […]










