Chris Cooper, global director of product management at Kollmorgen, admits that implementing functional safety in linear motors can be challenging. The company recently announced an upgrade to its SafeMotion Monitor (SMM) firmware, SMM 3.0, with more functional safety support for linear motors and linear axes. The intention is to help machine builders implement functional safety […]
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PTDA Foundation opens 2026 student and employee scholarships
The PTDA Foundation is entering the third year of its student and employee scholarship program, which supports education and workforce development for the Power Transmission/Motion Control (PT/MC) industry. Last year, the program received 222 applications, up from 32 in its first year. This year, the Foundation increased student scholarships from five to eight and employee […]
MMP D22-376D-24V GP52-408 delivers 10-rpm DC motion
Midwest Motion Products has introduced the MMP D22-376D-24V GP52-408, a brushed 24V DC gearmotor designed for high-torque, low-speed applications. The gearmotor delivers up to 443 in-lb continuous torque at an output speed of 10 rpm. The model expands the company’s motion control product line and can be used in applications that require compact, geared DC […]
MMP D33-455F-36V GP81-068 brushed DC gearmotor introduced
Midwest Motion Products has introduced the MMP D33-455F-36V GP81-068, a brushed 36V DC gearmotor designed for high-torque applications. The gearmotor delivers up to 245 in-lb continuous torque and 1,079 in-lb peak torque at an output speed of 47 rpm. The model expands the company’s motion control product line and can be used in applications that […]
Schaeffler to show autonomous forklift, actuators at CES 2026
Schaeffler, the motion technology company, is showcasing its industrial automation solutions at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Jan. 6-9, at booth 7301 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company said its integrated mechanical, electromechanical and mechatronic technologies are intended to help address labor shortages and rising logistics demands by supporting […]
PI releases F-713 6-axis photonics aligner with new controller
PI (Physik Instrumente) has released the F-713, an updated version of its F-712 6-axis alignment system for photonics chips, fiber arrays and wafers. The F-713 retains the F-712 hybrid mechanical design based on a hexapod and piezo-scanner combination and adds a controller with increased capability and flexibility to support future photonics alignment requirements. The F-712 […]
Midwest Motion Products completes annual ISO 9001:2015 audit
Midwest Motion Products Inc. has completed its annual ISO 9001:2015 certification audit, marking its seventh consecutive year of certification. The company said quality management is a core part of its operations, with processes designed to support consistent product and service delivery. Continued ISO 9001:2015 certification indicates that the company’s quality management system meets established standards […]
Electromate adds Netzer VLP-13 miniature absolute encoder
Electromate has added the Netzer Precision VLP-13 to its catalog, a miniature absolute rotary encoder for space-constrained motion systems where size, precision and reliability are required. Why the VLP-13 Matters As demand increases for smaller, lighter and more precise motion control systems in robotics, aerospace, medical and automation sectors, the VLP-13 addresses a common design […]
NORD expands NORDAC drive electronics line for industry
Since the 1980s, drive electronics have been part of NORD DRIVESYSTEMS’ modular product line. By combining electronic control products with gear units and electric motors, the company offers complete drive systems from a single supplier. NORD’s drive electronics portfolio now includes a range of products intended for use across industrial applications. In selecting, configuring and designing drive […]
igus one-piece energy chain targets compact cable routing
igus has designed a one-piece, injection-molded energy chain in its E1 series for cable management in compact spaces. Designers often skip cable guides in small installations such as food vending machines, laboratory equipment or electric doors, which can lead to cable damage and higher maintenance costs. The new compact energy chain is intended for these […]
