Electric motors are widely used across applications integral to modern life. Improvements in their efficiency and design integration are having huge impact. By Pramit Nandy | Microchip Technology Almost half of the electricity worldwide is consumed by applications incorporating electric motors and motor controls. So, electric-motor manufacturers are now mandated to adhere to energy-consumption and […]
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Schneider Electric SpecLive Collaborate streamlines specifications
Schneider Electric recently launched SpecLive Collaborate, a first-of-its-kind platform, to modernize and streamline product specification and content integration for professionals. Developed in partnership with RIB Software, SpecLive Collaborate represents the next generation of collaborative, prescriptive solutions and is the latest offer in the Schneider Electric Specifier toolkit. Developing specifications is often a disjointed, manual process […]
Centralized motor control center helps reduce manufacturing downtime
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has launched a new low-voltage motor control center (MCC) for IEC markets globally, the FLEXLINE 3500. With this motor control center, manufacturers can unlock production data and increase uptime and productivity through a portfolio of smart products. In manufacturing and processing operations, every production minute counts. Yet, it’s reported that the average […]
Combined PLC+HMI increases display size, I/O options
IDEC Corporation has expanded its SmartAXIS touch family with the new FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI. A compact all-in-one form factor combines built-in full function controller features and functions, both onboard and expandable I/O, and an advanced technology 7-in. touchscreen display, providing many advantages for a wide variety of industries. An all-in-one PLC+HMI is compact and […]
Compact, rugged PC built to connect industrial floor to cloud
Emerson’s new PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC) is a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a wide range of machine and discrete part manufacturing automation applications. The new solution is designed to serve manufacturing sites and OEM machine builders who need a ruggedized, compact, durable IPC to cost-effectively support their Industrial Internet of […]
Considerations for HMI in motion control
Open architecture HMI can provide benefits such as increased flexibility for motion control, leading to more efficient machine designs. Ramey Miller • Siemens Designing industrial machines with motion control for manufacturing is a critical aspect of modern industrial automation. These systems regulate the movement of mechanical components, such as motors, actuators, and conveyors, within industrial […]
c3controls introduces new line of dc miniature circuit breakers
c3controls, a leading manufacturer of industrial control products, has launched a new line of Direct Current (DC) Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs), specifically designed for higher voltage applications with DC currents. The new line of Series 1110 DC MCBs feature an industry-best rating of 250V DC per-pole, far greater than the highest per-pole ratings currently available […]
New EtherCAT controller modules from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added EtherCAT controller modules for the LS Electric XGB PLC family. These new modules work in conjunction with the new lineup of LS Electric iX7 EtherCAT servo systems for highly accurate multi-axis motion control functionality. Both 4-axis and 8-axis EtherCAT controller modules are available; up to two of these motion modules can be […]
How to do instantaneous mode switching with servo motors
Instantaneous mode switching can help smooth transitions between different servo motor control modes in complex motion applications. Charan Bhamra Mechatronics Engineer EZ Motion In closed-loop servo control systems, there are three essential control modes; torque, speed, and position. Each of these parameters can be individually controlled depending on the application. While a single control mode […]
Microchip AVR EB microcontrollers reduce vibration in BLDC applications
As electronic devices evolve, more motors are being used across consumer, automotive and industrial markets. Many designers select Brushless DC (BLDC) motors to increase device longevity and lessen Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH). Historically, getting these benefits necessitated sophisticated control algorithms and waveforms outside the capability of cost-optimized controllers. Microchip Technology has launched its AVR […]
