Beginning January 30th, visitors to the Intl. Production & Processing Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta will have three days to see the very best portfolio of drive products available. It can be found at Booth 6176 in Hall B, where NORD Drivesystems will present an array of established drive setups as […]
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Synchronous EMF torque motors: New alternative for elevators and more
20 years ago, engineer Michael Prokopp co-developed a type of new electric motor to outperform traditional motors. Now sold through startup EMF97 Gmbh, this synchronous torque motor reaches high torque at low speeds and is more efficient than many traditional motors. While leading manufacturers in this industry get 76% efficiency from comparable motors, the EMF motor […]
Connect with Bosch Rexroth’s latest automation innovations at ATX West 2018
Rexroth will demonstrate the Active Mover transfer system in booth 4201 at ATX West. Bosch Rexroth will showcase its most recent technology for connected automation in booth 4201 at ATX West 2018 in Anaheim, Calif., February 6 to 8. Featured demos show the benefits of connectivity throughout the factory, from manual to fully automated assembly. […]
Three Motion Industries service centers are now Rexnord certified
Motion Industries Inc. has announced that its service centers in Charleston, W. Va.; Pensacola, Fla; and Salt Lake City, Utah; have become certified Rexnord partners in Falk gear drive repair. These three Motion Industries service centers each passed an extensive facility and process audit to verify repair execution to Rexnord’s original OEM work standards. Ray […]
Interroll exhibiting conveyor solutions for hygienic food processing and dynamic storage
One of Interroll’s key exhibits at the IPPE will be the DM0080 drum motor platform. This innovative motor platform is to be predominantly used in modern conveyor belt systems in manufacturing, food and beverage, distribution centers and airports. It features a completely modular design and offers both synchronous and asynchronous drive solutions. Initially, motors with […]
ISL modification capabilities expands dc motor customization for OEM applications
ISL Products Intl. has announced the expansion of its brush and brushless dc motor and gearmotor modification capabilities for dc motor customization — to meet the exact specifications of virtually every specialized OEM application. Newly enhanced engineering capabilities target a broad range of low-energy designs requiring high efficiency and extremely low current. In addition to […]
Association for Advancing Automation expecting 625 attendees at upcoming Forum
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has announced the keynote speakers for its annual A3 Business Forum, taking place January 17-19, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. A highlight of this year’s event is a keynote from Physician, Scientist and 3D Innovator Dr. Julielynn Wong. Wong will be sharing with attendees how they can provide opportunities to […]
Drives aide in baggage handling system upgrade
Though passenger numbers and luggage volume at Victoria Airport in British Columbia, Canada, are nowhere near the numbers at large international hubs, it was exactly for this reason that the baggage handling system (BHS) posed major challenges to the handling system OEM. This airport did not have a lot of room to accommodate all the […]
Gilman Precision announces addition to sales force
Gilman Precision, manufacturer of customized linear and rotary motion systems, is pleased to announce the addition of Rich Olson to their sales force as a Business Development Specialist. Olson will oversee the Midwest territory in the U.S. Through a variety of means, he will play an important part in facilitating the connection between engineers and […]
Lenze — Board of Directors update
Lenze, a global leader and manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, is enlarging its board of directors by adding a fourth member to the current three. This decision firmly positions the company towards the implementation of its 2020+ growth strategy, which aims to fulfil Lenze’s strategic priorities and goals until […]