Lenze, a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, announced that it will present on the Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO Las Vegas on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Lenze executives Doug Burns and Daniel Repp will focus on new software developments that can dramatically reduce machine development […]
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Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc. announces its 25 year anniversary
In 1990, Thomas Herrmann, the son of Walter Herrmann, who founded Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik GmbH in 1961, established Herrmann Ultrasonics Inc. in the Chicago area. Hermann Ultrasonics, Inc. is proud to recognize a milestone year in observance of their 25th anniversary. Herrmann Ultrasonics has been focused on providing ultrasonic welding technology for various markets such as […]
OMRON Corp. to acquire Delta Tau Data Systems Inc.
OMRON Corp. announced its entry into a stock purchase agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Delta Tau Data Systems, Inc. of California, which will result in Delta Tau becoming a member of the OMRON Group. The acquisition is subject to customary conditions to closing. Omron expects the acquisition to close in early September, 2015. […]
U.S. supply-chain growth has tiny mighty manufacturers to thank
U.S. manufacturing is experiencing supply-chain growth. Manufacturers have added 877,000 jobs over the last five years … for its first sustained job growth since the 1990s. What’s more, 230,000 small manufacturing firms have led this trend, adding the majority of new manufacturing jobs every year, while forming the backbone of U.S. supply chains. Here’s a PDF […]
Astonishingly small servo drive survives HALT for guaranteed life
One family of motor drives — tiny ultra-high-current Gold Bee drives from Elmo Motion Control — recently passed highly accelerated life testing (HALT) for accelerated temperatures, electrical cycles, thermal shocks and vibrations. The tests show that the small servo drive successfully withstands temperatures from -75° to +110° C and easily endures mechanical vibrations exceeding 30 […]
IP65 rating and what it means for your application
by Brian Taylor, Application Engineering Manager, Schneider Electric Motion IP ratings have very specific definitions. Here we explain exactly what kinds of water and dirt exposure IP65-rated motion components can withstand. Just like the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge, crop circles, who shot JFK, and what a self-respecting individual would actually do for a Klondike bar, some […]
Bimba announces acquisition of Intek Products
Bimba has announced the acquisition of Intek Products of Warrendale, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1999, Intek develops mechanical automation products and solutions for both single axis and multi-axis coordinated electric motion. Intek’s products are extensively used for linear positioning, robotic applications, pick & place mechanisms and gantry systems. Bimba Manufacturing was the first actuator company in […]
Arduinos and cheap controllers meet high-performance motion
It’s happening — Arduinos are finding use in high-performance motion applications … even those with industrial-grade motion controls. Recently, I got the chance to sit down and talk with Abe Amirana, director at Teknic Inc., and Teknic’s Brendan Flosenzier, applications engineer, about the evolution of Arduinos, Raspberry Pis, and other low-cost microcontrollers and minicomputers now finding use in industrial […]
Online Elmo software gives engineers remote machine control
Building sophisticated motion-control systems is now simpler with Elmo Motion Control’s new free Remote Practice System (RPS). The online software lets users configure, tune and run a motion control solution … quickly and easily. New RPS users register and then setup advanced motion control and servo technology (with EtherCAT or CANopen networking) for any of […]
Brother Gearmotors expands U.S. sales force
Brother Gearmotors, a division of Brother International Corporation has hired three new regional sales managers: Brad Brania, William (Bill) Fulton, and Cory Love. The sales managers are responsible for the growth and sales performance of their respective regions, while building a portfolio of direct OEM clients and distribution sales channels. Their focus is on prospecting […]