In May 2015, Danfoss finalized the acquisition of global AC drives manufacturer Vacon. Today, Danfoss, through its business segment Danfoss Drives, is the world’s second largest manufacturer of variable speed drives, with more than 5,000 employees specializing in motor control, sales and service centers in more than 50 countries, and production and R&D operations in […]
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Baumer Ltd. hires new vision products western region sales manager
Mr. Greg Matherly has joined Baumer Ltd. as Western Region Sales Manager for industrial cameras and vision sensors. He comes to Baumer with over twenty-five years’ technology sales, sales management, and business development experience including tenure with a national distributor, several technology start-ups, and a Fortune 500 original equipment manufacturer. Mr. Matherly has held positions […]
Continental introduces power-transmission belt kit for North American market
Continental now offers an Elite branded Belt Product Display Kit for the North American market. “This product briefcase is for anyone who sells Continental Elite heavy-duty belts,” said Tom Lee, Continental’s marketing manager for North American aftermarket heavy-duty belts. “The tool kit contains automotive and heavy-duty belt samples that enables our sales associates, heavy duty aftermarket […]
Demo: Keyless-hub-to-shaft vs. setscrews at ATX West 2016
Custom Machine & Tools Co., Inc., will demonstrate the revolutionary patented keyless Concentric Maxi Torque (CMT) bushing in Booth 4142 at the ATX West Show in Anaheim. Engineers at Custom Machine & Tool Co., Inc. found that fasteners used to connect components to high-speed shafts had to have low inertia and few vibrations. They also […]
Neugart receives Festo Award for the third year running
Neugart, a worldwide manufacturer of planetary and custom gearboxes, has received the Festo Supplier Elite Award for its contribution to the high productivity levels of Festo’s automation equipment. Each year, the recipient of this award meets the company’s stringent quality, delivery and service criteria. This marks the third year in a row that Neugart received […]
Nexen Group announces partnership with Industri/Motion Inc.
Nexen Group Inc. announces a new partnership with Industri/Motion Inc., an experienced representative of premium manufacturers of power transmission and motion control products. Industri/Motion has a 35-year track record representing high-quality power transmission and motion control products. The company now provides expert coverage of all Nexen products in Chicago and northern Illinois. “We are pleased […]
The top 5 Motion Control Tips stories of 2015
A look back at the most-clicked posts of 2015 shows a range of interests among readers, from machine safety (which was the most clicked story) to news about the rare-earth magnet market, to selecting the best cable for VFD drives. If you missed any of these stories, here’s your chance to get caught up on them. […]
Motion systems application examples: Gearmotors
By Miles Budimir • Gearmotors are most common in applications that need a lot of force to move heavy objects. Most industrial gearmotors incorporate fixed-speed ac motors. However, some gearmotors use dc motors, which are common in automotive applications in adjustable side-view mirrors and automatic seat adjustments. Though it’s possible to combine many different motors […]
Lift and horizontal transfer-system maker SERAPID gets new logo
Lift and horizontal transfer-system provider SERAPID now has a new logo. “The world of manufacturing is changing, and SERAPID is evolving with it,” commented Said Lounis, President of SERAPID group. “Our business has grown and progressed, and we felt it was time for a change. We have redesigned our logo to reflect who we are today and […]
Gearsets in action — Real-world motion systems applications
Updated November 2018 by Lisa Eitel • Motion applications for gearing are as varied as the motors with which these power-transmission devices pair. Just consider how designs ranging from amusement rides to consumer-grade beard trimmers make use of spur gears. These mostly roll through meshing, so can be 98% or more efficient per reduction, though […]