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Day 1: New technologies at Automate 2025

May 13, 2025 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

In addition to presentations and technical sessions, several dozen companies have announced new technologies at this year’s Automate Show. Some of these have been released in announcements: Festo Didactic to showcase workforce development at Automate Columbus McKinnon showcases conveyance systems at Automate 2025 Festo showing multi-axis positioning systems at Automate Automate 2025 builds on years […]

Filed Under: Controls, Drives + Supplies, Editor Blogs, Encoders, Featured, Industrial Automation, Industry News Tagged With: Beckhoff, Festo, Kübler

Festo showing multi-axis positioning systems at Automate

May 12, 2025 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Festo is showcasing at Automate 2025 its most innovative automation solutions, including multi-axis positioning systems. Festo positioning systems can be specified in minutes and after delivery installed and functioning in hours instead of weeks. This year, Festo celebrates the company’s 100th anniversary and is emphasizing its leadership in automation. On Wednesday, May 14, at 2:30, […]

Filed Under: Controls, Featured, Industry News, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: Festo

Several markets are spurring new innovation in motion systems

February 26, 2025 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Over the last year, Design World has tracked several persistent and emerging trends that build on the last decade’s innovations. With some notable exceptions, many of the core technologies employed in motion systems and automation are familiar. Yet, propelled by the radically increased capabilities of electronics and software, these core technologies have catapulted the design-engineering […]

Filed Under: Controls, Editor Blogs, Featured, Industrial Automation, Industry News

PTDA Foundation raises $148,000 during fund drive’s first phase

February 13, 2025 By Puja Mitra Leave a Comment

The PTDA Foundation has raised $148,000 in its 2025 Fund Drive to support recruitment and retention efforts for power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) employees through initiatives like the Building Awareness Campaign, scholarships, and other resources. “Our work is vital to global manufacturing, and the talent we attract drives its growth and success,” says Matt […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: PTDA (Power Transmission Distributors Association)

Bishop-Wisecarver acquires Symation Inc. to offer more automation solutions

January 14, 2025 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Bishop-Wisecarver, a provider of innovative linear and rotary motion solutions, has acquired Symation, a leader in motion control system integration. This strategic acquisition aligns with Bishop-Wisecarver’s mission to deliver diversity in mechatronic solutions. The integration of Symation’s extensive capabilities into Bishop-Wisecarver’s portfolio introduces Wisecarver Automation — a new level of expertise in mechanical, electrical, controls, […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News Tagged With: bishopwisecarver

Thomson adds encoder option to stepper motor linear actuator online selection tool

January 9, 2025 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Thomson Industries, Inc. has announced a significant upgrade to its stepper motor linear actuator (SMLA) online selector tool, adding the ability to include encoders in the design process. The new option streamlines the design and purchasing process for engineers and machine builders, making it even easier for them to weigh their options for incorporating position […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Industry News, Linear Motion, Stepper Motors Tagged With: thomson

The top motion control stories of 2024

December 26, 2024 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year again — time for everybody to look over the year (almost) gone by and add up, look over, and reflect on… well, whatever it is that one is interested in. Here at Design World, and more specifically at motioncontroltips.com, we’ve once again sifted through the data to see what you, […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industrial Automation, Industry News

Remembering Renishaw cofounder Sir David McMurtry

December 11, 2024 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Recently passed Sir David McMurtry founded Renishaw in 1973 with John Deer, a fellow Rolls-Royce engineer, to commercialize the 3D touch-trigger probe for co-ordinate measuring machines. He had invented the probe the previous year to solve measurement problems faced in the manufacture of the Olympus engines that powered the Concorde supersonic aircraft. A brilliant engineer, […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Renishaw

Power Transmission leaders gather at PTDA 2024 Industry Summit to broaden horizons

November 14, 2024 By Puja Mitra Leave a Comment

The PTDA 2024 Industry Summit, held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO, brought together over 425 power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry executives to explore the theme “Broadening Horizons. Elevating Excellence.” The event sparked fresh thinking and provided actionable insights for tackling key challenges within the PT/MC sector. Participants engaged in a series of forward-looking […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: PTDA (Power Transmission Distributors Association)

Announcing the 2024 LEAP Awards in motion control

October 31, 2024 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Now in its seventh year, Design World’s annual Awards in Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program highlights innovation and engineering achievements from around the globe. This year, the expert independent judging panel reviewed dozens of submissions to award gold, silver, and bronze winners across 10 categories. The following products were recognized in the 2024 LEAP Awards […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News, Uncategorized Tagged With: Advanced Motion Controls, CUI Inc., delta

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