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New distribution partnership between Nidec Motion Control and SDP/SI

January 26, 2021 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

Nidec Motion Control is pleased to announce a newly formed Distribution Partnership with Designatronics. Nidec Motion Control specializes in the development and manufacturing of power-dense, standard and custom servo motors, fractional and subfractional gearmotors, as well as a wide array of motor controllers. Designatronics, through its SDP/SI brand is a one-stop source for mechanical components, […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: nidec, SDP-SI (Stock Drive Products)

New module, software from Control Techniques boosts motion performance

December 15, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Control Techniques, part of the Nidec group, has launched the next generation of its Motion Made Easy servo control suite. The new PTi210 module, and accompanying software, are designed for use with Control Techniques’ Unidrive M and Digitax HD servo drive platforms. Integrating PTi210 enables designers to access the comprehensive, easy-to-use PowerTools Studio software interface. […]

Filed Under: Controls, Featured, Software Tagged With: Control Techniques, nidec

Unidrive DFS free-standing drives now available from Control Techniques

August 2, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Users of high-power drives can now receive pre-engineered ready-made drive enclosure systems in as little as one day for emergency breakdowns — via Control Techniques’ Drive Free Standing (DFS) Series. Mission-critical machines and project timelines are supported with rapid deployment capabilities of select factory stocked units, as well as industry best leadtimes across the power […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies, Featured, Industrial Automation, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: controltechniques, nidec

Robotics Summit in June: Attend for technology insights (and hero Tyler Shultz)

May 6, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

In a few short weeks, the 2019 Robotics Summit (focused on the design, development, manufacture, and delivery of commercial robotics) will take place in Boston. It will be co-located with the DeviceTalks event at the Seaport World Trade Center. Side note — and yes, we at Design World are quite excited about this one: DeviceTalks […]

Filed Under: Controls, Drives + Supplies, Featured, Industry News Tagged With: ifm, maxon, nidec, Renishaw

Motion Trends: New motor breeds are smart, connected, and compact

April 5, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

This year’s survey of trends in electric motors for motion control and automation revealed several trends and emerging developments in the use of synchronous ac motors; stepper motors, especially in closed-loop offerings; brushless motors of various types; and a smattering of specialty direct-drive offerings just making inroads. Proliferation of synchronous ac motors With construction and […]

Filed Under: AC Motors, Brushless Motors, DC Motors, Featured, Motors, Networking + IoT, Servo Motors, Stepper Motors Tagged With: appliedmotionproducts, isl, nidec

Control Techniques announces new servo drive

October 15, 2018 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

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Control Techniques, part of the Nidec group of companies, has revealed its new generation of advanced servo drive technologies. The new Digitax HD servo series delivers ultimate motor control performance and flexibility from a uniquely compact package. Targeting high axis count automation systems, Digitax HD provides all of the benefits of a modular system with […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News, Servo Drives Tagged With: conroltechniques, nidec

Nidec completes acquisition of Emerson Electric Co. motors, drives and power-generation businesses

February 15, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Nidec Corp. has now completed acquisition of Leroy-Somer and Control Techniques — Emerson Electric’s motors, drives, and generator businesses. The acquisitions broaden Nidec’s motor offering and product lineup … including variable speed drives. Nidec plans to accelerate Emerson Electric growth with synergies including complementary product fit with a full lineup of industrial products and geographic fit — and […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News Tagged With: nidec

Nidec introduces Answer Drives

August 1, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

With the introduction of new AD 1000 and AD 700E variable frequency drives, Nidec Motor Corporation is expanding its new ACCU- Series family of variable speed products that offer product compatibility for a true system solution.   The AD1000 is a high-performance variable frequency drive that can reduce energy consumption by automatically adjusting to changing […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies Tagged With: nidec

Nidec expands variable speed capabilities with U.S. MOTORS

June 14, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

As it continues to expand its variable speed capabilities in order to provide true system solutions, Nidec Motor Corporation (NMC) is launching U.S. MOTORS brand Hybrid Drives for commercial and industrialapplications. The 1-10 HP drives are part of NMC’s ACCU-Series line of variable speed and inverter duty products that form a system solution for maximum […]

Filed Under: Motors Tagged With: nidec

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