VT BOLT, Virginia Tech University’s entry to the 2012 all-electric TTXGP is a 100 percent electric racing motorcycle driven by a low voltage Kollmorgen AKM™ 74 AC permanent magnet motor and a Kollmorgen ACS80XL 80V Gen6 drive. The results have been impressive, with the AKM motor and ACS drive enabling VT BOLT to achieve top […]
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Build a More Compact and Cost-Effective Machine, Faster, with AKD™ BASIC Servo Drives from Kollmorgen
Kollmorgen introduces AKD™ BASIC servo drives. These Ethernet-based drives feature an integrated single axis motion controller, enabling OEMs to build a more compact and cost-effective machine than is possible with a separate drive and PLC configuration. The camming, s-curve and free-form motion profile capabilities delivered by the integrated motion controller, combined with the simplicity of […]
XPS-Qx universal motion controller/driver provides 10 KHz DAQ rates
Newport Corporation has unveiled a new series of ultra-high performance universal motion controller/driver that delivers 10 KHz DAQ rates — the XPS-Qx. Offered in 2- to 8-axis configurations, these easy-to-use controllers come with the latest firmware and dual core processor. Aside from that, the integrated motion controller/driver provides high-speed communication via 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, delivering […]
Kollmorgen’s AKD® PDMM expedites commissioning of complex systems
Kollmorgen has unveiled the AKD® PDMM — a device that enhances machine throughput while reducing development time. The AKD® PDMM combines a AKD® servo drive, a EtherCAT® master, a complete IEC61131-3 soft PLC and a high-performance multi-axis motion controller into a single compact package. This enables OEMs to increase system flexibility, scalability, and motion performance, […]
ABB launches well-equipped MicroFlex e150 Ethernet Servo Drives
ABB Inc. has unveiled a servomotor drive line-up with lots of features for the booming Ethernet-based machine automation market — the MicroFlex e150 Ethernet Servo Drives. The Ethernet Servo Drives are compatible with many industrial Ethernet protocols and provide local motion control programming, an integrated functional safety capability and a universal-encoder interfacing capability. This wide […]
Lenze High Efficiency Gear Motors and AC Drives Receive BNP Approval and Listing
UXBRIDGE, MA – Lenze Americas announces that its high efficiency gear motors and AC drives have achieved approval and listing with BNP Associates. BNP systematically tests and validates products for use in airport baggage handling systems. Lenze offers a portfolio of proven solutions for all airport baggage applications—from baggage check-in through reclaim. Gear motors and […]
Yaskawa America Inc. acquires Wermac Electric Ltd.
The Drives & Motion Division of Yaskawa America Inc. announce that it has acquired the business and operations of Wermac Electric Ltd. in Calgary, AB, Canada. Wermac is a 25-year partner with Yaskawa and has been an innovator and leader in applying Variable Speed Drives and Electrical Controls in the Oil & Gas industry. Wermac […]
High performance ACSM1 digital servo drive allows speed control of servo motors
Motion Control Products Ltd has released its flagship product, the ACSM1 digital servo drive, a series of high performance, brushless AC servo drives used for tough machinery applications such as controlling induction motors, high torque motors as well as synchronous and asynchronous servo motors with various feedback devices. The ACSM1 digital servo drive series uses […]
Lenze servo inverter drive system ideal for multi-axis application
The Servo Inverter i700 drive system from Lenze Americas delivers 32-bit signal resolution, extremely short cycle times and an overload capacity of over 200 percent. Specifically designed for multi-axis application, the i700 is ideal for simple positioning tasks as well as highly precise multi-axis application in packaging and handling machines or robot applications. Aside from […]
Elmo Motion Control will display its motion control solution for industrial applications at IMTS
Elmo Motion Control will display at IANA, IMTS 2012, Chicago its motion control solution for industrial applications. Elmo’s solution comprises the advanced, easy-to-use Gold Maestro multi-axis network controller that handles up to 100 axes and supports EtherCAT and CANopen; the multi-functional, user-friendly Elmo Application Studio (EAS) design environment that can program, tune, configure, optimize, set-up, […]