Moog’s family of programmable single- and multi-axis modular servo drives has been extended to include optional safety functions compliant with the EN 61800-5-2 safety standard. The new programmable servo drive also features Safety PLC capability that allows a complete safety solution to be implemented using the drive. This eliminates the need for external safety PLCs […]
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Dielectric Fluid Helps Downsize Controllers for Naval Use
Electronics are getting smaller and lighter. This is especially true in defense applications, where achieving high power density in small packages is almost always a given. Moog’s Naval Business Unit was recently given such a challenge, as it needed to fit fifteen times the amount of power without increasing volume into a controller. By refining […]
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 […]
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 […]
SmartMotor Delivers Benefits to Entertainment Industry through DMX Compatibility
Moog Animatics, a division of Moog Inc., has designed custom Class 5 SmartMotor firmware to accept DMX protocol – bringing the benefits of fully integrated motion control to the entertainment industry. DMX512 is a standard for digital communication that’s most often used in entertainment to control lighting and stage effects. A single DMX controller has […]
Class 5 SmartMotor upgrade simplifies spooling and winding applications
Moog Animatics, a division of Moog Inc., has released a firmware upgrade to their Class 5 SmartMotor (fully integrated servo motor) product line featuring innovative capabilities to simplify spooling and winding applications. Spooling is the most effective way to conveniently package materials of exceptionally long length such as thread, film, wire and thermoplastics. Typically, the […]
Moog Animatics Improves SmartMotor with Machine Builders in Mind
Moog Animatics, a division of Moog Inc., announced a significant improvement to their NEMA 23 frame SM23165D and SM23165DT model SmartMotorsTM based on machine builder recommendations. The –CDS option SmartMotor upgrade provides users the option of employing CAN communications through the D-Sub connector on the top of the motor instead of through the 5-pin connector […]
Moog Launches Maximum Dynamic Brushless Servo Motors
Moog Industrial Group launches its comprehensive range of Maximum Dynamic Brushless Servo Motors (MD Series). The MD Series Servo Motor addresses the evolving needs for higher dynamics through increased angular acceleration (ratio of peak torque to inertia) and higher performance in industrial applications. This servo motor series enables machine builders and end-users in industries such […]
Moog’s hybrid electric-hydraulic actuator offers efficiency and reliability
Moog (www.moog.com) presented a prototype hybrid electrohydrostatic actuator (EHA) that avoids the mechanical gearing and screws usually needed for purely electric actuators during the SPS/IPC/Drives show in Germany. The EHA, unlike conventional hydraulic actuators, needs no hydraulic piping, therefore improving reliability and cutting costs. The actuator uses Moog’s hydraulics and electrical expertise which are applied […]
Moog’s Modular Test Controller handles vast array of tasks
Moog (www.moog.com), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of precision control components and systems for space, aircraft and industrial applications, has announced the release of its latest test controller intended for complex and simple tests on materials, components and vehicles — the new Modular Test Controller. Together with the Portable Test Controller, the Modular Test […]
