Torrance, CA — Varedan Technologies has introduced the VMC-3000 series single-axis motion controller module for their LA series linear servo amplifiers. The controller is a DSP based plug-in card that can be configured in a variety of modes including position mode, torque mode and a high-precision frequency locked velocity mode for systems requiring ultra-low jitter […]
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Opto 22’s “IO4AB” Seminar Tour
Temecula, CA — Opto 22 has extended its series of free technical seminars designed to educate engineers and other automation professionals on the company’s intelligent I/O for Allen-Bradley Logix Platforms (coined “IO4AB”). The seminar series began in October of 2008 and, due to popular demand, will continue throughout the U.S. with stops in Tampa, Nashville, […]
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 […]
Arcus Drivemax Series of Integrated Stepper Solutions
The DMX-K-SA-11 is the newest and most compact member of Arcus Technology’s single axis motion control solutions. The module features a stepper motor, a microstep driver, and motor controller in one small NEMA 11 package. The product belongs to the Arcus Drivemax series of integrated stepper solutions which are especially suited for medical, manufacturing automation, […]
Plug-in Motion/Machine Control Module
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 […]
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 […]
