by Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor for Design World— “The driving forces in medical applications today can be reduced to three words: price, performance and reliability, with each being equally critical to the success of modern medical devices requiring any level of motion control,” said Chris Blake, president of maxon precision motors, inc. The move to […]
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Semiconductor trends: new materials, extreme precision — It’s a truism
by Miles Budimir, Senior Editor for Design World— It’s a truism that we live in the digital age characterized by easy electronic communication, both in our personal and professional lives. Cell phones, tablets, slim laptops and so many more consumer and business products all take advantage of the steady march of Moore’s Law which has […]
New technologies lead to more efficient aircraft
In a time of increased costs and environmental awareness, fuel efficiency is a primary driver of trends in the aerospace industry. One way engineers are achieving greater fuel efficiency is by reducing the weight of the components that go into an aircraft. Lighter components make for a lighter aircraft, which makes it more fuel efficient […]
Brushless DC HPHT motor rugged enough for oil drilling
BEI Kimco Magnetics now sells a rugged brushless DC (BLDC) motor to withstand harsh oil-exploration applications … as well as other severe-environment applications that can’t have failures. Called the DII15-60-200A High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) brushless dc motor, it’s tested to operate under continuous duty in temperatures up to 205º C and pressures to 30,000 psi. As oil extraction reaches greater depths, […]
Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) Updates
PTDA Canadian Conference for PT/MC industry Register now for the 14th annual PTDA Canadian Conference, to be held June 4 and 5 at the Four Seasons Vancouver. Participants will get $50 off their registration fee until May 1. The event—specifically designed for those who sell and manufacture power-transmission and motion-control products in Canada— will give members of the Canadian […]
Yaskawa’s new motion trifecta packs automation punch
Yaskawa America’s Drives & Motion Div. now sells three new motion-control products to improve automation systems and maximize effectiveness when used in combination. The MP3300iec machine controller makes automated equipment more responsive by boosting both processing speed and memory capacity, lifting both parameters to the highest levels in the motion control industry. In addition, MP3300iec has the ability to utilize […]
New software helps designers pick suitable enclosure cooling
Rittal now offers designers an app to calculate the right amount of cooling and fans required for electronic enclosures. The RiTherm app for Android and iPhones handles time-consuming calculations. Then it lets designers quickly and easily email results to colleagues for action or documentation. A user-friendly interface also lets users access the app from their smartphones to get […]
New for mobile motor designs: Battery-powered speed controllers
KB Electronics now sells two battery-powered speed controllers … dc/dc low-voltage motor speed controls. The KBBW Series of pulse-width-modulated (PWM) dc/dc motor speed controls respond dynamically to load variations. PWM produces an almost pure dc current to the motor for low noise and long brush life. Pulse-by-pulse current limit provides short circuit protection and prevents control […]
R.H. Murphy uses NOSTAT composite polymers to protect electronic ICs
R.H. Murphy Company uses NOSTAT Composite Polymers to manufacture JEDEC matrix trays, carriers, handling and packaging products with superior ESD and mechanical protection. Formulated with electrically conductive additives, the family of NOSTAT Composite Polymers safely shield sensitive devices from electro-static discharge and tribogeneration. Reinforcing elements in NOSTAT Composite Polymers maintain flatness and dimensional accuracy while […]
New website and selector tool for Harmonic Drive gearheads
Harmonic Drive LLC now has a new website for Quick Connect gearheads at harmonicdrivegearhead.com. The site features a Product Selector Tool, 360° images, and full specifications. It details Harmonic Planetary and Harmonic Drive Quick Connect HPN, HPG, HPGP, CSF-GH, CSG-GH, HPF and HPG-U1 gearheads … … and a quick way to choose the most suitable for a given application. There are PDF and DXF CAD […]