Mitsubishi Electric’s QD77MS simplifies programming of complex motion profiles, reduces engineering costs and minimizes learning curves. Other advantages of the QD77MS Simple Motion Module include: Programming and set up of both PLC and motion control using a single software program — GXWorks 2. Controller compatibility, assuring smooth migration to improved technology platforms using tools that […]
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Securing Your Industrial Control System
Not a day goes by without news of a new computer security threat. Whether it’s the Stuxnet virus, a hacker gaining access to consumers’ credit card numbers or social security numbers, or companies and government agencies reporting network security breaches, our increasingly interconnected world makes us more vulnerable to these kinds of threats. But the […]
New Software Offerings Aid Energy Savings for Manufacturers
As mentioned in a previous blog posting summarizing the news from the recent Pack Expo, there is an ongoing and renewed interest in energy consumption in manufacturing plants. Plant managers and engineers are looking beyond some of the more obvious starting points such as lighting to the machinery in plants, specifically the motors and systems packed […]
maxon motor launches configurable DC drives
The new maxon DCX program offers high power and can be configured and ordered completely online. On maxon’s microsite, you can find brushed DC motors, planetary gearheads and sensors and now in addition maxon has rolled out all new configuration software: DCX motors, GPX gearheads and ENX encoders can be configured and ordered online. “We […]
Pack Expo 2012 Show Summary
Despite Hurricane Sandy’s best efforts, Pack Expo in Chicago carried on with healthy attendance the two days I was there (one of which was an extra unexpected day due to a cancelled flight.) The show draws thousands from all over the world and is the premiere event for packaging equipment and processing with over 1,800 […]
Kollmorgen AKM™ Motor and ACS Controller Drive Virginia Tech’s BOLT Electric Motorcycle to Victory
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 […]
Siemens Acquires Kineo CAM, Motion and Path Planning Software Company
Continuing the trend of integrating the many aspects of design and manufacturing into one comprehensive solution, Siemens has recently acquired the French firm Kineo CAM, specializing in computer-aided motion software. This acquisition expands the company’s PLM software line by adding motion system design capabilities. Already, Kineo CAM provides some key components for Siemens’ PLM core […]
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 […]
Altra Brands to Exhibit at Pack Expo 2012
Altra Industrial Motion brands Warner Electric, Boston Gear, Bauer Gear Motor and TB Wood’s are exhibiting their latest product lines in booth 7742 at this year’s Pack Expo in Chicago. Altra’s broad product offering meets the specific power transmission and motion control requirements of food and beverage processing and packaging equipment while improving efficiency, productivity and […]
An IMTS 2012 Wrap Up
It’s hard to know where to even begin. Last week’s IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show) at Chicago’s McCormick Place had over 100,000 registrants and thousands of exhibitors, big and small, filling up each of McCormick Place’s four massive exhibition halls. Political rhetoric from a presidential election campaign season notwithstanding, all of the people I spoke with […]
