Lenze Americas introduces the EASY Explorer design program for fast selection of drive components early in the design phase of a new machine. The free web-based EASY Explorer tool analyzes basic user-entered data and automatically determines optimal inverter and geared motor combinations for user consideration. An entry ramp tool for early and effective planning, the […]
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Scanning the News in Motion Control: From Chip Level Hardware to System Design Software
If I had to make a list of the 2012 hot topics of the year in automation and motion control, energy efficiency would be high on that list. In fact, last month I wrote about some new tools from several automation suppliers aimed at improving energy efficiency of machines and motion systems. It turns out […]
Vacon receives Frost & Sullivan European Award
Frost & Sullivan announced Vacon as the recipient of the European Low Voltage (LV) Alternating Current (AC) Electric Drives Product Line Strategy Award for 2012. The accolade recognizes Vacon’s achievements in effectively optimizing strategies, processes and performance. To support its evaluation of best practices across multiple business performance categories, Frost & Sullivan employed a customized […]
Yaskawa Europe to Acquire Majority Shares of VIPA
The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. announces that Yaskawa Electric Corporation (“YASKAWA”) has signed an agreement between its European subsidiary, YASKAWA Europe GmbH (“YEU”) based in Eschborn, Germany, and VIPA Gesellschaft für Visualisierung und Prozessautomatisierung mbH (“VIPA”), based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, whereby YEU will acquire a majority of the shares of VIPA. […]
VACON 100 FLOW for pump and fan applications
Vacon is announcing the VACON® 100 FLOW, an AC drive specially optimized for pump and fan applications. The new AC drive offers versatile flow control for water & wastewater and building automation applications, further strengthening the wide range of the VACON 100 product family. VACON 100 FLOW combines the core design of VACON 100 with […]
Servo Drives Handle Stepper, DC, and Voice Coil Motors
Covina, Cal. – QuickSilver Controls Inc. has added the capability to operate DC motors and voice coil motors, with either incremental or analog feedback, to their SilverSterling™ controller line. The extension of capabilities allow a mix of motor types within the same system, sharing the communications and programming facilities as well as the advanced tuning […]
Vacon establishes high-power R&D center in N. Carolina
Vacon will establish an R&D center and lab for high-power AC drives in the Raleigh-Durham area, North Carolina, USA. Vacon has been developing energy-saving green technology for almost 20 years. The company’s product portfolio includes AC drives for controlling AC motors and their power consumption in the most optimal way. Vacon also offers groundbreaking electrical […]
The All-in-One Stepper Driver/Controller
The R356 is designed to help reduce overall design time and system cost for a wide array of step motor applications. Measuring at a mere 2.7″ in length and 1.03″ in height, the R356 is easily accommodated into most systems. It provides up to 3 amps peak of current, handles up to 40VDC, and is […]
Elmo to display advanced technology at SPS IPC Drives Germany
Elmo Motion Control will present its latest technology and expanded products for industrial applications at SPS IPC Drives (Nov. 27-29, 2012, booth 4-365). During the show, Elmo will launch its unique Gantry solution – a breakthrough alternative to traditional Gantry systems designed to improve customers’ efficiency and results. ‘Gantry, The Elmo Way’ is based on […]
Zero-Max Custom Variable Speed Drives
Zero-Max Custom Variable Speed Drives are used as a prime mover connected to a motor, or as a secondary drive connected to a shaft in the machine’s driveline. When used as a prime mover, the drive acts as a variable speed device. When used as a secondary drive, it becomes a variable ratio device. The […]