By Stefan Vorndran and Scott Jordan, PI, Physik Instrumente L.P. Ever-increasing requirements for more precise motion control has forced manufacturers of piezoelectric positioners to find ways to overcome their limitations, such as travel range and linearity, while preserving the unmatched speed, reliability and resolution capabilities of piezoelectric devices. Precision motion control in general, and nanopositioning […]
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New Brushless Motor Offerings from Applimotion
Applimotion is now offering interior permanent magnet (IPM) versions of their ULT, UTH, UTS, and UTO frameless motor kits, extending capabilities to new applications. The IPM frameless motor kits cover sizes from 44 mm to 533 mm diameter and torque outputs that exceed 1,000 Nm. The IPM designs provide a combination of higher continuous torque output, smooth […]
MICROMO Introduces the new FAULHABER 3890 CR DC Motor
MICROMO is pleased to announce the latest addition to the FAULHABER CR DC Motor series. Its graphite commutation, powerful neodymium magnet and particularly high copper content in the FAULHABER rotor winding provide the compact 3890 CR with an enormous amount of power. For drives in applications such as autonomous robot system and electro-mechanical orthotic systems […]
AutomationDirect adds small NEMA motor stepper gearboxes
AutomationDirect’s new SureGear™ PGCN series of stepper gearboxes is an excellent choice for stepper and other motion control applications requiring a NEMA-size input/output interface. Available in NEMA 17, 23, and 34 sizes and gear ratios of 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100:1, SureGear stepper gearboxes are designed with a nominal speed of 3,500 RPM and […]
Integrated Servo Motor Used to Test Critical KC-46 Aircraft Component
Engineers at Federal Industries Inc. in El Segundo, CA were tasked with developing a test protocol and supporting hardware for a complex planetary gear box that is at the heart of the centerline hose and drogue in-flight refueling (IFR) system for a new US Air Force tanker aircraft. As a subcontractor to Sargent Fletcher Inc., […]
Bodine Expands Parallel Shaft FX Gearmotors with AC Models
Bodine Electric Company announced that it has expanded its FX line of parallel shaft gearmotors to include AC models. The all-new 42R6-FX combines Bodine’s new, 3-wire reversible 42R frame AC induction motor with their completely redesigned and updated FX gearhead. The new gearmotor provides up to 40% more torque than previous E/F models. New synthetic […]
Parker releases the GVM: Standard, off-the-shelf vehicle traction motors
Parkers Electromechanical Automation Division, a supplier of vehicle motor and electronics technology, is pleased to announce the first phase of its traction motor launch: the GVM210. The GVM traction motor series is a highly advanced electric machine intended to be used in electric and hybrid electric vehicle traction applications. Pre-production units are being used and […]
maxon precision motors Introduces Motion Control Engineering Manager
maxon precision motors has announced that Biren Patel will lead its Electronics program. This is an evolving program and initiative designed to showcase maxon’s technical expertise and capabilities in the USA market for high precision motion control. Patel has been with maxon precision motors for 8 years as Applications Engineer servicing our customers with a […]
EMERF Announces Motor Research Grant Recipient
The Electric Motor Education and Research Foundation (EMERF) a 501 (c)(3) organization and the foundation of SMMA – The Motor and Motion Association (SMMA) is pleased to announce the selection of Texas A&M University as its 2013 grant recipient. EMERF formed a pre-competitive research group of SMMA member companies to review and provide input regarding […]
AutomationDirect’s White Paper on Top 10 Tips for Specifying VFDs
VFDs can significantly extend the life of motors and cut operating costs, but selecting the right unit is critical to achieving these benefits. AutomationDirect announces the release of a new White Paper, “Top 10 Tips: Specifying VFDs” that explains the steps needed to choose the right variable-frequency drive (VFD) to maximize energy efficiency and reduce […]