NKE Austria GmbH supplies a wide range of rolling bearings for electrical machinery, particularly motors and generators. The bearings manufactured by the specialist in Steyr are noted for their low running noise, efficient seals, high load ratings and long service life. Electric motors are the driving force behind most industries. In close cooperation with the […]
Motors
Exlar Expands SL Series Rotary Actuator Family
Exlar Corporation, a Curtiss-Wright company, announces the expansion of its SL Series rotary motors and gearmotors with a new 75 mm frame size. With torque to 36 lbf/in. continuous and 73 lbf/in. peak, the 75 mm delivers a small package with high power. Exlar’s SL Series brushless servomotor and gearmotor line offers the highest torque-to-size […]
A look ahead
We talked with a select group of motion control technology providers to learn what is in store for system integrators and designers in 2014. Users of motion control technologies can be assured of one thing: energy efficiency and integrated systems will continue to be a focus. And single cable solutions will be one way in […]
New High-Performance Timken® Encoder to Be Unveiled
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) plans to introduce the Timken® MPS512 Multiplying Encoder ASIC, featuring the companys latest magnetic encoder technology, at Westec 2013, Booth 1281, Oct. 15-17, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Westec showcases the latest innovations from leaders in manufacturing. The new Timken MPS512 Multiplying Encoder ASIC offers a compact design, combined […]
Beckhoff AM8500 Servo Motors with Extended Performance Range
In order to provide highly dynamic servo motor technology to a wider range of applications, Beckhoff Automation has released the new AM8500 series of servo motors. With an increased rotor moment of inertia, this advanced servo solution extends the performance range of Beckhoff servo motors. The AM8500 servo motor series is suitable for all applications […]
Low Current Encoder Ready IDEA Drive
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, a brand of AMETEK Precision Motion Control, has introduced the latest addition to the IDEA Drive™ line of sophisticated stepper motor controllers. The RoHS-compliant PCM4806E drive allows an encoder input to the controller for closed-loop position correction capability. This particular drive is optimized to regulate a low-current power stage suitable for […]
Kollmorgen Introduces the New Stainless Steel AKMH Servomotors
Kollmorgen will be introducing their new line of robust stainless steel AKMH servomotors based on the acclaimed AKM series in booth 3118 at Pack Expo 2013 in Las Vegas on September 23-25, 2013. Designed specifically to address the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), these IP69K rated synchronous servomotors feature a hygienic housing designed to meet […]
3-in-1 Motion Controller Combines EtherNet/IP and Rugged IP67 Rating
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), adds IP67 protection and rugged M12 connectors to their 3-in-1 integrated motion control package, providing exceptional durability. AMCI’s SMD23E incorporates a stepper motor, drive, and controller; simplifying installation and reducing cabling. This compact, low-cost, out-of-the-box motion control solution communicates with the host controller (PLC or PAC) via EtherNet/IP or Modbus-TCP, […]
James Fisher Nuclear Selects Moog Motion Control System
Moog Industrial Group has supplied a motion control system and engineering services to James Fisher Nuclear Ltd (JFN) for the ModuMan 100 Manipulator Arm which will be used for nuclear decommissioning. A manipulator is used to grasp and move materials without direct human contact. Typically a manipulator is an arm-like device with a number of […]
Developments in integrated motors
Updated November 2019 || Integrated motors are not a new concept; they’ve been around for a few decades now. But in that time, the separate components from which integrated motor are built have gotten smaller. So now integrated motors are smaller and more compact than ever. No wonder more motor manufacturers are releasing integrated motors […]