The new WD42 compact wheel drive from Nanotec is a short drive unit for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and service robots. Each unit consists of a powerful brushless dc motor, a high-torque planetary gearbox, a magnetic encoder and an exchangeable wheel. All components are integrated directly at the wheel, which makes the drive only 103 […]
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Intelligent compact drives with extended fieldbus options
The intelligent PD6 compact drives from Nanotec are now available with Profinet and EtherNet/IP. They combine motor, controller, and encoder in a space-saving package that delivers maximum performance and flexibility. With its 80-mm flange and a rated power of 942 W, the PD6-EB is the most powerful brushless dc motor of this product family. The […]
AMC debuts new compact servo drive
Advanced Motion Controls (AMC) has released the FE060-25-IPM FlexPro series servo drive. This state-of-the-art drive is designed to provide advanced control and power in one compact package, making it the perfect choice for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. The FE060-25-IPM is equipped with IMPACT architecture, which combines exceptional processing capability and high-current […]
Bosch Rexroth to expand ctrlX DRIVE portfolio
At SPS 2023, Bosch Rexroth will present three new drive solutions which complement its ctrlX DRIVE portfolio. Bosch Rexroth is presenting new products geared to the automation toolkit ctrlX AUTOMATION with the focus being on openness. This is reflected in the operating system ctrlX OS and in new products such as the linear motion system […]
New Delta Line Leo B2000 servomotor controller
Delta Line has extended its Leo Drive family with the introduction of the new Leo B2000 drive. This new high-performance closed-loop servo drive controller is suitable for servo and BLDC motors. It has been designed with efficiency in mind and incorporates optimized control algorithms to provide the perfect trade-off between efficiency and performance. The Leo […]
TÜV SÜD available for meetings at 32nd Smart Production Solutions (SPS) tradeshow
The SPS show — to be held in Nuremberg November 14 to 16, 2023 — will feature TÜV SÜD participation. Located in Hall 4 at Stand 521, TÜV SÜD will be available to meet manufacturers, integrators, operators and service providers about Machinery Regulation, functional safety, cybersecurity, and the Radio Equipment Directive (RED). Guidance from the […]
2023 Design World LEAP Awards winners in Motion Control
The sixth annual LEAP Awards — celebrating leading engineering achievements in product design — was the largest yet. 2023 LEAP categories were divided across four the WTWH Media brands of Design World, Fluid Power World, Fastener Engineering, and EE World. These 12 categories include Additive Manufacturing • Connectivity • Embedded Computing • Hydraulics • Industrial […]
Filling in packaging operations
Power-transmission and motion-control components abound in packing-industry liquid and gel-filling machines. In fact, the motion systems built of such components serve to control, orient, organize and otherwise guide containers; shuttle them through filling carousels or linear stations; synchronize them with fill-head arrays that dispense the liquid product; and transport them onward to capping, sealing, and […]
New 460-Vac SureServo2 servo systems from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect now offers SureServo2 servo systems that accept 460 Vac three-phase input power. With output power from 400W to 15kW, these 12 new perfectly matched sets of servo motors, drives, cables and accessories have all the features of our existing SureServo2 servo systems: onboard motion controller with registration, electronic camming and event-based logic control, 24-bit […]
Kollmorgen expands series of stepper drives with closed-loop position control
Kollmorgen’s new P80360 stepper drive is the newest addition to the company’s flagship P8000 stepper platform. Like other drives in the series, the P80360 incorporates innovative stepless control technology to deliver smooth, quiet motion and optimal performance across the full speed range. The P80360 stepper drive also offers closed-loop position control and is fully programmable, […]