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Conveyors support the shift to just-in-case manufacturing

March 3, 2022 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

New investments in industrial and manufacturing conveying technologies could reach $65.1B by 2026. That’s according to a new report from researchandmarkets.com. Continued push to automate material handling, assembly, and distribution operations are key drivers. Another is the pressure from regulatory changes forcing adoption of conveyors sporting gearless and other energy-efficient motor designs. Still another is […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Editor Blogs, Featured, Industrial Automation, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: ABB

ABB expands severe duty motor line with Baldor-Reliance Severe Duty XT motor

May 18, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

motor

The Baldor-Reliance Severe Duty XT motor is a true severe duty motor that bridges the gap between the ABB’s Baldor-Reliance General Purpose and XEX premium severe duty motor lines. “When it comes to performance, the Severe Duty XT is a versatile option for what the industry expects as severe duty,” said Matt Rodebush, ABB’s NEMA […]

Filed Under: AC Motors, Motors Tagged With: ABB, Baldor of ABB

Costa to lead ABB’s global Mechanical Power Transmission Div./Dodge

November 5, 2020 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

ABB has named company veteran Roger Costa as president of its global Mechanical Power Transmission Division, also known as the Dodge business. “ABB’s recognition as a global leader in the mechanical business stems from a strong culture that focuses on customer experience,” Costa said. “I look forward to joining a team that values that culture. […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: ABB

ABB’s new AC motors offer power-dense, water cooled design

May 15, 2020 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

ABB’s AXW 5000 and 5800 motors offer more horsepower per pound than conventional totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) motors but with a smaller frame size. This helps save space, up to 8 in. in overall length in some cases, which enables more compact installations. Advantages of AXW motors include higher power densities, smaller overall footprint […]

Filed Under: AC Motors Tagged With: ABB

Above NEMA NXR 7100 motors offer power-dense design

April 3, 2020 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

ABB’s Above NEMA (ANEMA) NXR 7100 motors offer more horsepower per pound than conventional TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) motors, but with a smaller frame size in some power ratings. This helps save space, up to 8 in. in overall length in some cases, which enables more compact installations for industrial applications. The NXR 7100 […]

Filed Under: Motors Tagged With: ABB

UAFS, ABB introduce inaugural Youth Apprenticeship Program

June 14, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has partnered with ABB to introduce the first Youth Apprenticeship Program for advanced manufacturing in the state of Arkansas. The collaborative program was launched at the Fort Smith Area Chamber of Commerce Signing Day on May 3 when nine students from six local high schools officially joined ABB […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: ABB

New multi-touch control panel HMI for challenging installations

March 8, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

HMI

ABB’s new control panel portfolio expands upon the current CP600 platform to provide premium HMI for high-end applications and challenging installations. The new CP600-Pro ensures reliable operation within a wide environmental temperature range of -4 through 140 °F, and features a true glass touch-screen for clear information display and easy operation. Strong aluminum front frames […]

Filed Under: Controls, HMIs Tagged With: ABB

New ABB drives bring enhanced control to DC installations

March 4, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

DCS880-S frame size H1, no mirroring effect

ABB’s new series of dc variable speed drives (VSDs) allow users with a large installed base to get better performance from their existing systems. With the new DCS880 VSDs, customers who are heavily invested in a dc system have the option to continue using dc technology while better aligning with modern ac advancements. The dc […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies Tagged With: ABB

New low-voltage drive for North American market from ABB

November 28, 2017 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

drive

The ACS580 all-compatible general-purpose, low-voltage drive for the North American market is the newest entry in ABB’s low-voltage AC drive portfolio. The ACS580 drive provides user-friendly, energy-efficient motor and process control, keeping user systems running smoothly while saving time and money over the product lifecycle. It’s designed to control pumps, fans, conveyors, mixers and many […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies Tagged With: ABB

FAQ: What’s the learning curve for programming a PLC?

April 7, 2017 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

PLC

The answer is… it depends. For starters, it depends on one’s level of programming experience. Either past PLC programming or computer programming in general, as well as the types of programming environments (visual or textual, for instance) one is used to. Someone with a good bit of programming experience will probably find the process easier […]

Filed Under: FAQs + basics, PLCs + PACs Tagged With: ABB, Allen Bradley of Rockwell, Siemens

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