Applied Motion Products announced the addition of NEMA size 23, 24 and 34 stepper motors with IP65 ratings for operation in severe environmental conditions. These new models, dust proof and resistant to low-pressure water jets, are ideal for applications in wet factory environments such as the food and beverage industry or outdoor use. Key features […]
AutomationDirect adds more high-resolution encoders
AutomationDirect has extended its series of Koyo medium duty encoders to include high PPR (Pulses Per Revolution) models. Available in Totem Pole (Push-Pull) or line driver (differential) configurations, the encoders feature a 50mm diameter body with a 35mm depth. Models are constructed with an 8mm diameter solid or hollow shaft and offer incremental resolutions of […]
HEIDENHAIN Encoders with Fanuc Interface
HEIDENHAIN’s product range of absolute rotary encoders of the 400 Series are now available with interface to Fanuc controls. These encoders are particularly suitable for use on servo axes and spindles in machine tools, and feature integral bearings and stator or separate shaft couplings. Designed specifically for direct connection to Fanuc controls with α and […]
Lenze Manager to Discuss Centralized and Decentralized Drive Options at Midwest Automation
Tom Jensen of Lenze Americas will present a Manufacturing/Packaging track session entitled Centralized or Decentralized: Application–Specific Drive Strategies at 3 pm, Tuesday, May 14th at The Automation Conference. The annual conference, produced by Summit Media Group, will be held May 14-15 in Rosemont, Illinois. Designed for automation professionals in the manufacturing, processing and packaging industries, […]
Portescap introduces the 10NS brush DC miniature motor
Portescap introduces the 10NS brush DC miniature motor. These brush DC motors deliver spectacular speed-to-torque performance, ensuring high nominal torque and high power up to 0.7W in a smaller envelope than motors with comparable performance attributes. This enables OEMs to build smaller, lighter, and higher performing machines and devices. It also eliminates the need to […]
Baumer MAGRES Sin/Cos Multiturn Encoders with Analog Interface
Baumer has introduced the MAGRES Sin/Cos Magnetic Absolute Multiturn Series of Encoders with high-reliability analog output. Ideal for for data transmissions commonly implemented on utility vehicles, cranes and industrial trucks, this new output variant with an analog interface simplifies system integration and facilitates diagnostic performance. Available with solid and blind-hollow shaft options, the encoders provide […]
Motion Controller for Precision Linear Positioners and Rotation Stages
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP is offering a new motion controller for closed-loop precision positioning systems. The C-884, 4-axis digital servo controller was designed to control motorized linear translation stages and rotary positioners with very high accuracy and repeatability. The high-speed encoder interface allows the use of the latest direct-metrology linear and angular scales with resolutions down […]
NorthStar SLIM Tach ST56 Encoder Launch
Dynapar announces a new addition to its compact and rugged NorthStar SLIM Tach family, the SLIM Tach ST56 Encoder. This redesigned magnetic digital tachometer shows its versatility in being able to provide reliable position and velocity feedback from electric motors in both industrial and harsh duty environments while being mechanically compact for space constrained applications. The […]
AMETEK Fans and Blowers Meet EU Energy Directives
AMETEK Precision Motion Control has taken the lead in achieving the required efficiency grades to meet the European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) Directive. The Directive, issued in 2009, establishes requirements for environmentally sound design of energy-consuming products and sets a 20-20-20 target of 20% energy reduction and 20% share of energy from renewable sources by […]
NTN Bearing Corporation Celebrates 50 Years in America
NTN Bearing Corporation of America is proud to reflect back on its fifty years of success in the United States, providing world-class products to a wide variety of industries. Incorporated on this day in 1963 by Shungi Iishino and “Lucky” Itoh, the Japanese-based company opened its first corporate office in Lincolnwood, IL. Now, fifty years […]
