The new Series KTV7 Multi-Motor Controllers are the newest addition to Sprecher + Schuh’s KT7 family of motor controllers. The KTV7 series of self-protected combination motor controllers are ideal for use with variable frequency drives (VFDs) in multi-motor installations for industries that include food and beverage, material handling and factory automation. Designed for use with […]
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FAQ: What’s the difference between contouring and point-to-point motion?
The purpose of motion control is to move an axis, or multiple axes, to a specified position or through a predefined path. For the first case, some form of point-to-point positioning is used. For motion that must pass through a predetermined set of points, a method known as contouring is used. The choice between point-to-point or contoured […]
PCD46x1A line of Nippon Pulse controller chips to replace existing PCD line
Nippon Pulse has released a new line of PCD controller chips as an upgrade for the PCD46x1 series. The new PCD46x1A series includes updates and a few new features. The new series contains three chips: the single-axis PCD4611A, the two-axis PCD4621A and the PCD4641A, a four-axis chip. The chip package and terminal allocation of all […]
Improving safety design for machines
Safety design tools help optimize the design process to get machines safety-compliant and operational faster. George Schuster Rockwell Automation When it comes to specifying and designing machine safety systems, manufacturers and machine builders face a long list of challenges. They’re responsible for conducting risk assessments, determining which safety devices to use and which standards to […]
ABB announcements at Hannover Messe spotlight IoT, remote monitoring
Several announcements from ABB at this week’s Hannover Messe industrial trade fair in Hannover, Germany showcase the future of IoT, connectivity and remote monitoring. Two announcements in particular illustrate how these trends are shaping the development of Industry 4.0. The first is that ABB has extended its discrete automation offering to deliver more connectivity and […]
Compact EPOS4 position controller provides power for motion
maxon motor’s EPOS controllers are proven components, with more than 100,000 units installed worldwide since 2005. Now, the Swiss drive specialist has a new offering — EPOS4 next-generation positioning controllers. The first product in maxon’s new line is the high-performance EPOS4 module with detachable pin headers and two different power ratings. With a connector board, the modules can combine into […]
HMIs double as edge-of-network gateways
by Michael Sheldon and Ryan Kelley, Maple Systems Industrial networks can use operator terminals to handle communications and analytical duties associated with IoT tasks. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is here and it’s changing the way manufacturers think about business. These days, everyone wants to be wirelessly connected, synced up and remoted in. You […]
WITTENSTEIN free sizing software cymex 5 announced at Hannover Messe
This week at Hannover Messe 2016, WITTENSTEIN alpha is unveiling new cymex 5 sizing software. This multifunctional software helps engineers design drive trains more reliably, economically and energy efficiently. This is achieved through an optimization which identifies downsizing potential and thus guarantees the highest possible energy efficiency and power density throughout the drive train. More after […]
Embedded software enables IoT in today’s vehicles
by Anil Khanna, Andrew Patteron, Mentor Automotive IoT connectivity for next-generation automotive apps is made possible by new software devised with audio and video networking in mind. There’s a shifting landscape when it comes to today’s modern automobiles. Automakers face the challenge of satisfying consumer expectations for rich, multimedia experiences within the vehicle cabin. Meanwhile, […]
PI motion controller integrates multiple drive technologies in one unit
PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a new motion controller system, the C-885 PIMotionMaster, that lets users integrate different drive technologies from traditional servo and stepper motors to highly specialized piezo-ceramic motors, all via one interface and software suite. The C-885 is a modular system, available in two sizes, which can house 4 to 20 controller […]