Aerotech Inc., has expanded its Automation1 XA4 PWM servo drive series. Designed to provide users with a high-performance, cost-competitive option, the XA4 series now includes single-, dual- and quad-axis configurations. These compact, economical solutions offer a high performance-to-price ratio while reducing overall system costs. “New Automation1 XA4 servo drive series ordering options make it possible […]
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Festo introduces innovative stepper motor for CMMT-ST DC servo drive
Festo has created a seamless product environment for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) designing servo-motion solutions for electronic light assembly, packaging, automated laboratory devices, pharma tablet handling, cannabis processing, and conveying. This one-stop shop includes the award-winning CMMT-ST multi-protocol DC servo drive, the innovative, new EMMT-ST stepper motor, a wide range of actuators, Automation Suite configuration […]
CIP Safety module for ABB drives
ABB has introduced its CIP Safety FSCS-21 Function Module compatible with its ACS380 (Machinery), ACS580 (General Purpose) and ACS880 (Industrial) series of drives. Certified by TUV, this easy-to-use, compact plug-in safety module enables seamless integration of ABB drives into a CIP Safety network with any CIP Safety PLC. The module features two built-in safety functions: […]
Trio adds safety functionality to flexible servo drive, increases voltage to 480 V
Trio Motion Technology has updated its DX3 EtherCAT servo drive with functional safety Safe Torque Off (STO), meeting safety levels SIL3 and PLe. The motion specialist has also increased voltage to 480 V for both the DX3 EtherCAT model as well as the additional DX3 Conventional model that supports pulse-and-direction, analog, as well as CANopen […]
Redex USA to showcase advanced machine tool drives at IMTS 2024
Redex USA has announced it will showcase its portfolio of high-performance drives for machine tool applications at IMTS Level 3, Booth 236016. The Redex machine tool lineup features preloaded rack & pinion solutions for linear axis drives, ring gear and pinion for rotary axis drives, and 2-speed spindle drive gearboxes providing constant power to the […]
What is a servo system, really?
The word servo has become synonymous with the words servomotor, servomechanism, and servosystem to indicate a closed-loop controlled system. By Hurley Gill • Senior applications and systems engineer | Kollmorgen, A Regal Rexnord Brand A servo is most simply defined as any driven mechanism dependent on feedback data yielded by the continuous monitoring of a […]
Avoiding common issues when tuning an inverter to an electric motor
A little knowledge of some key factors and potential issues can help smooth the process of tuning an inverter to an electric motor. Patrick Berkner, Systems Application Engineer Jonah Leason, Electrification Product Manager Kamal T. Wolly, Senior Systems Engineer Parker Hannifin With more companies attempting to electrify their equipment, a common challenge is properly tuning […]
New drive from Danfoss delivers high efficiency to low-voltage applications
Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its ePanda eDrive for low-voltage applications. Designed as a propel solution for mobile elevating work platforms, the ePanda eDrive is an integrated compact power system comprising an electric motor, microcontroller unit, and reduction gearbox that maximizes efficiency, reliability, and safety. The eDrive joins the ePowerpack in Danfoss’ ePanda series of […]
New compact, single-axis EtherCAT mini drive module from ACS
ACS Motion Control had debuted a new compact single-axis EtherCAT Mini Drive Module for OEM machine designers. The MDMst is the first member of the Mini-universal Drive Module (MDM) series of EtherCAT-based drives. Its small form factor allows OEMs with demanding motion control applications to develop even more compact machines. Controllable by any ACS SPiiPlus […]
Optimizing design footprint and performance with integrated motor controls
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 […]
