Dual in-line package or DIP switches are manual electronic switches that, along with other switches in one package, form one unit. They usually mount on printed circuit boards through pins. Some common types of DIP switches include rotary, slider and rocker switches. Through them, end users configure circuit boards or controllers for the application at […]
FAQ: What are motion-control systems on a chip (SoCs) for stepper motor control?
A system on a chip is an integrated circuit that contains all the components of a computer. That is everything from processors, memory and power regulation to external inputs such as USB. For stepper drives, this means one chip combines all the stepper components that are traditionally separate parts. More specifically, the drive, indexer, computer, […]
Compact servo motors with MILE inductive encoders by maxon
MILE stands for “maxon’s Inductive Little Encoder.” The operating principle is based on the measurement of high-frequency inductive fields, which generate Eddy currents in an electrically conductive target disk. The advantages of a high-frequency inductive measuring method in comparison with classic encoders are: High robustness against dust or oil vapors. This means that no additional […]
FAQ: How do engineers typically integrate stepper drives?
Engineers can implement stepper motor drives in numerous ways. Companies often produce pre-packaged drives that can run with a variety of microprocessors and motors. This means that that drive is prefabricated and the engineer has many decisions on where and how to use it. Beyond this, some companies even offer complete off-the-shelf boards. These combine […]
Introducing maxon’s micro motor and gearhead
maxon motor introduces the EC4, a 4 mm diameter brushless DC motor and gearhead. The typical issue found with micro drives of this size is the output power is too low for the application requirements because of physical limitations. maxon increased the performance of this tiny motor using the latest winding technology along with the […]
New gearboxes from Bonfiglioli
Bonfiglioli’s 300 Series is a robust and versatile solution suited for harsh applications where shock loading and impacts are frequent. It features strong bearings to ensure a long lifespan. The new FDK and FZP versions feature an output hollow shaft that will make the series more effective and suitable for shaft mount assembly. This reduces the […]
FAQ: What are stepper drives and how do they work?
A stepper drive is the driver circuit that controls how the stepper motor operates. Stepper drives work by sending current through various phases in pulses to the stepper motor. There are four types: wave drives (also called one-phase-on drives), two-phase on, one-two phase-on drives and microstepping drives. Wave or one-phase-on drives work with only one […]
Compact, high-torque brush DC motors from Pittman Motors
Pittman Motors, a business unit of AMETEK Precision Motion Control, introduces the DC032A Series of brush DC motors, the latest addition to its broad range of DC brush and brushless motors. The DC032A series is a high torque density motor designed in a rectangular package. Its compact size and high-power density makes it especially suitable […]
Conveyor belt solutions for any situation from mk
mk North America is a supplier of low profile aluminum framed conveyors. Offering more than 20 standard conveyor platforms, mk has a solution for nearly every industrial, manufacturing or assembly conveyor requirement. mk can customize conveyors to any customers requirements. So when a global leader in automated material handling systems came to mk for handling […]
CleanMove Conveyors by mk now BISSC Certified
mk North America announces BISSC certification for many of their CleanMove sanitary stainless steel conveyors. BISSC is the Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee; it is wholly owned subsidiary of the American Institute of Baking (AIB) International. BISSC publishes “voluntary standards for the design and construction of bakery equipment which today are recognized as the definitive […]
