With KSM™, Kollmorgen has launched a smart and expandable platform for machine builders to quickly and seamlessly integrate Safe Motion as part of Functional Safety-certified solutions. Safe Motion functionality allows machines to run in a safe manner when an operator is in the workspace, without stopping the machine by STO and causing unnecessary downtime, explains […]
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Low Current Encoder Ready IDEA Drive
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, a brand of AMETEK Precision Motion Control, has introduced the latest addition to the IDEA Drive™ line of sophisticated stepper motor controllers. The RoHS-compliant PCM4806E drive allows an encoder input to the controller for closed-loop position correction capability. This particular drive is optimized to regulate a low-current power stage suitable for […]
3-in-1 Motion Controller Combines EtherNet/IP and Rugged IP67 Rating
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), adds IP67 protection and rugged M12 connectors to their 3-in-1 integrated motion control package, providing exceptional durability. AMCI’s SMD23E incorporates a stepper motor, drive, and controller; simplifying installation and reducing cabling. This compact, low-cost, out-of-the-box motion control solution communicates with the host controller (PLC or PAC) via EtherNet/IP or Modbus-TCP, […]
James Fisher Nuclear Selects Moog Motion Control System
Moog Industrial Group has supplied a motion control system and engineering services to James Fisher Nuclear Ltd (JFN) for the ModuMan 100 Manipulator Arm which will be used for nuclear decommissioning. A manipulator is used to grasp and move materials without direct human contact. Typically a manipulator is an arm-like device with a number of […]
AMETEK MICROjammer Blower Upgraded To Include Full-Wave Electronic Controller
The MICROjammer Series of high-performance compact variable-speed brushless blowers from AMETEK Precision Motion Control (PMC) has been upgraded to include the latest state-of-the-art electronic controller. The upgrade to a full-wave electronic speed controller allows for greater functional control for the end user, while preserving the MICROjammer’s high performance and compact design. The full-wave commutating electronics […]
A first-timer’s look at NIWeek
This is my first time at NI Week and the first word that comes to mind is “impressive.” Throughout the morning keynote presentations on Tuesday, you could really tell that the NI staff, from marketing to product managers and design engineers, truly love what they do here and enjoy making the products that will, in […]
All Go for Regen Braking
by Mike Peterson, Roboteq, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ A progressive regenerative braking technique uses real-time speed sensing. One of the most interesting features of electric motors when used in drive train applications is that they can also behave as generators, recharging a vehicle’s battery while braking. Some motor controllers can be programmed to take advantage of […]
Keep an eye on operations with groov apps
Back in March of this year, Opto 22 introduced groov, a very easy-to-use program to build, deploy, and view simple, effective operator interfaces to monitor and control systems and equipment using computers, high-definition TVs, iPads, smart phones and other mobile devices that operate with iOS and Android platforms. More recently, the company released optional free […]
Program Connects Electromagnetics with Thermal Dynamics
CD-adapco has connected two leading simulation programs, SPEED and STAR-CCM+, to provide machine designers with the total machine design solution. It has combined the SPEED specialized design tool for motors, generators and alternators, with STAR-CCM+, a comprehensive heat transfer and thermal fluid flow program. Any machine design works on establishing a viable electro-magnetic design within […]
Trio Motion updates Motion Perfect v3 to include HMI
Trio Motion Technology has updated its Motion Perfect v3 (MPv3) application development, configuration and connectivity software for the MC4 Motion Coordinator range of multi-axis motion and machine controllers. The latest release, version V3.1.1, includes several new features and enhancements including single-point programming support for Trio’s new UNIPLAY HMI 7” and 10” operator interfaces, an updated […]