Fort Smith, AR — Baldor Electric Company (NYSE: BEZ) has launched a new plug-in motion/machine control module for its Ethernet-compatible Powerlink drives. The new controller module allows machine builders to eliminate the need for a separate external network controller, along with all of the cabling and panel space that would normally be required. As switching […]
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QuickSilver Solves Tightening Applications
The most common tightening applications are caps or nuts. These types of applications require accurate control of torque and position to avoid stripping, under tightening, over tightening, missing bottles, cross-threading, and mechanical jams. QuickSilver’s programmable single axis servo motor controller can be pre-loaded with the expected/nominal torque profile. If more or less torque is detected […]
PMD Prodigy® Motion Cards
Lincoln, Massachusetts, USA — Performance Motion Devices, Inc. (PMD) announces its latest advancement in the Prodigy family of motion cards, which now provides machine designers the capability to download and run motion programs directly on Prodigy cards. This new capability off-loads the PC host and increases the flexibility to distribute motion programs throughout the machine. […]
Beijer Electronics Launches HMI I/O Controller
Developed by Beijer Electronics, this new I/O module enables easy interfacing with Beijer Electronics’ HMI and allows the user to implement simple monitoring and automation tasks without the need of a PLC. The HMI I/O Controller is an easy-to-install and cost effective solution. The compact new HMI I/O Controller is specially developed for the plus […]
Advanced Motion Controls Boost Wafer Handling Efficiency
BlueShift Technologies recently debuted its QuickLink™ vacuum wafer-handling system. It is configured with linear, linkable architecture that provides OEMs a competitive edge over conventional radial systems. The system offers a common vacuum platform for a variety of tools and process applications. One of the greatest challenges in developing this wafer handling systems was testing and […]
JenCNC Introduces Automatic Master/Slave X-Axis Gantry Control
JenCNC is written specifically for Animatics SmartMotors™ providing true robust CNC control for the Automation Marketplace. JenCNC now provides control of X, Y, Z and A (rotary or auxiliary axis) and an additional X-Slave Axis. Often times, in wide X-Y axis gantry machines, it is more effective to have two X-Axis motors one on either […]
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms’ PACMotion™ Certified in Compliance with PLCopen
Charlottesville, VA – GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, announces that it has received certificates of compliance from PLCopen, the independent organization that focuses on the harmonization of control programming around IEC 61131-2. PLCopen represents various industries and seeks to drive more efficiency in industrial automation through creating specifications and implementations […]
Electroglas Introduces a Turn-Key Motion System
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Electroglas, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLS) today announced the release of its Motion Control for Advanced Technologies (MCAT). Optimized to reduce development costs and design cycle times for Value Added Resellers and Original Equipment Manufacturers, the Electroglas MCAT delivers the performance and reliability of a production semiconductor motion system as a turn-key platform for […]
The Future of Motion Control
SEMINARS – Power PMAC – The Future of Motion Control December 1st through December 9th 2008 Texas – Minneapolis – Detroit – Boston – New Jersey – Ohio Delta Tau, in partnership with their Distribution Channel, will tour the U.S. hosting six Motion Control Seminars. These free half-day seminars will offer insight into the most […]
Mitsubishi Electric Introduces Motion Controllers for the iQ Automation(TM) Platform
VERNON HILLS, Ill.–Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. introduced its Q172D and Q173D motion controllers for its leading-edge iQ Automation™ platform at PACK EXPO International 2008. These new controllers are engineered for simple to complex motion control applications including packaging, material handling, printing, semiconductor fabrication, solar panel movement, automotive manufacturing and all non-metal cutting applications. Source: Mitsubishi […]
