The latest version of B&R’s SafeDESIGNER tool now makes it possible to process and compare safe INT and DINT signals in addition to linking them mathematically using basic arithmetic operations. Safety-oriented function blocks are also available for converting INT and DINT values in either direction. This expansion now rounds off the full range of numeric […]
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October 1st — Conveyor manufacturer mk North America celebrates 30 years
Leading conveyor system designer and manufacturer mk North America is celebrating 30 years in business. Check out the company’s new video detailing the company’s products and services to commemorate the occasion. As the U.S. subsidiary of the German machine builder Maschinenbau Kitz, mk began in 1988 when Andreas Tietje established the U.S. location in […]
New grinding machines increase quality and productivity at Nixon Gear
Two new grinding machines were recently added to production at Gear Motions’ Nixon Gear Division in Syracuse, NY. The Studer S121 is a 2-spindle universal cylindrical grinder capable of grinding IDs and faces. It was purchased to accommodate a program for a new customer with Nixon Gear. The machine adds new capabilities to grind small diameters […]
Galaxie Gearbox from WITTENSTEIN nominated as finalist for Germany’s Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2018
WITTENSTEIN’s Galaxie gearbox has been chosen as a finalist for the 2018 Federal President’s Award for Innovation in Science and Technology, recognized as “A radically new gearbox class – productivity leaps in the engineering industry”. The jury for the Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2018 announced the three finalists for this year’s award. Galaxie inventors Dr. Manfred Wittenstein […]
Danfoss acquires Finnish manufacturer of large electric motors
Danfoss has expanded its electrification capability with acquisition of world-leading expert in large electric motors and generators, AXCO-Motors. AXCO-Motors is a technology leader in large electric solutions (from 250 kW and up to 6 MW) for applications like maritime vessels and off-highway vehicles. Danfoss said it is responding to the growing customer demand for electric solutions […]
Carlyle Johnson Machine Company and Regent Controls; two businesses under one banner
The Carlyle Johnson Machine Company, a leading manufacturer of industrial clutches and brakes, earlier this year acquired Regent Controls, Inc., a manufacturer of clutch and brake controls, timers, relays, and custom control solutions. Carlyle Johnson’s purchase enhanced the company’s R&D and production capabilities with a new 15,000 square foot plant in Greenville, Rhode Island. Installation […]
Beckhoff opens new office in Laval, Quebec
Beckhoff Automation has increased its direct sales and support presence in Canada by opening a new office in Greater Montreal, located in Laval, Quebec. As the second Beckhoff Automation Ltd. office in Canada, the 2,223-square-foot facility sits within the country’s second largest metropolitan area, boosting the ability for Beckhoff to supply and support manufacturers, machine […]
PTDA: Growth in 1Q18, index remains above 5-year average
The first quarter 2018 Sales History & Outlook Report (SHOR) released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) indicates the average PTDA distributors’ index for total sales during 1Q18 was up 5.5% from the year-ago level and is growing at an accelerating pace. PTDA manufacturers’ average index for total sales had an even better result, up 8.4% from […]
Miki Pulley BXR-LE electric brakes for direct drive servo motors
Miki Pulley’s BXR-LE electric spring applied brakes are suitable for small and precise servo motor configurations. Their unique compact and lightweight design optimizes servo drive performance and efficiency. With accompanying voltage controller, the brake’s power consumption is stepped down to 7VDC after a split second of 24VDC for brake actuation. When compared to most other […]
New stepper drives from Applied Motion Products
Applied Motion Products has introduced a new series of stepper drives that support a range of industrial Ethernet and Fieldbus network protocols including EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, Modbus, Ethernet and RS-485, as well as a proprietary Serial Command Language (SCL) for efficient network communications over Ethernet (UDP or TCP) and RS-485. By accepting high-level commands via […]