Applied Motion Products has released new Add On Instructions (AOI) for Rockwell Automation’s RSLogix 5000 software to better control industrial devices and motion control components over EtherNet/IP networks. The new Add On Instructions increase the capabilities of Applied Motion Products’ drives and integrated motors within the RSLogix 5000 environment, supporting a faster and easier integration […]
Motion-on-a-chip with ASICs, DSPs, FPGAs, and SoC?
Motion controllers come in many shapes, sizes and form factors. They can be stand-alone units that plug into control racks or PC-based controls that plug into a PC. Motion control functions can also reside on PLCs or PACs. But motion control functionality can also fit on a single chip, and this has been the case […]
New grinding machines increase quality and productivity at Nixon Gear
Two new grinding machines were recently added to production at Gear Motions’ Nixon Gear Division in Syracuse, NY. The Studer S121 is a 2-spindle universal cylindrical grinder capable of grinding IDs and faces. It was purchased to accommodate a program for a new customer with Nixon Gear. The machine adds new capabilities to grind small diameters […]
Pepperl+Fuchs launches rotary encoders with blue emitter LEDs
Pepperl+Fuchs’ newest innovation is the ENI58IL rotary encoder with BlueBeam Technology. For the first time, this technology equips industry-standard rotary encoders with the precision required for rotational speeds of up to 12,000 rpm. This is achieved by implementing a blue emitter LED and the corresponding receiver diodes. “Compared to the long-wave infrared light that is […]
Advanced manufacturing, materials yield new, efficient traction drives
Rolling Motion Industries (RMI) has released two high efficiency traction drives; the MAR-17-1-2.1 Traction Drive and the MAR-23-1-2.1 Traction Drive. These are 1-Way traction drives with only six moving parts and use an engineered traction fluid with a coefficient of friction of just 0.1 to 0.12. These traction drives typically last three times longer than […]
Washdown servo motors for industrial applications from KEB America
KEB America’s new STEEL IT epoxy coating for servo motors is now available for the North American market. When motors are used in applications that are exposed to moisture and chemicals – such as food and beverage processing – they require special design considerations to ensure they will withstand the environment. The new STEEL IT […]
Incremental encoders now with space-saving angled cable exit
IXARC incremental encoders from Posital Fraba are now available with a special housing that features a cable entry angled at 45° to the device’s axis. This compact design combines features of both axial and radial cable entries in a single unit, providing the installer with more flexibility when laying out the connection cable – a […]
Servo drives from Elmo Motion Control make for quick settling … for faster wafer testing
When semiconductor test-equipment manufacturer Proaut Technology GmbH began upgrading its PMA wafer-testing series, the goal was to reach a throughput of 40,000 components per hour. The company met its goal using high-efficiency servo drives from Elmo Motion Control. Recall that semiconductor fabrication relies on sophisticated and expensive equipment to move through complex sequences of time-consuming […]
NORD launches next generation two-stage bevel gear motors
NORD’s new SK 920072.1 two-stage helical bevel gear motor (mounted with a NORD motor) is a drive solution for a wide range of light duty conveying, processing and manufacturing applications. Identified by its high-strength and light-weight design, NORD’s newest aluminum gear motor is a cost-effective replacement for cast iron units. Two housing styles offer options […]
How to address leakage current from motor to ground?
All electric motors operate with inherent losses from a number of different areas. Some are inherently mechanical (think friction losses as heat) while others are electrical, from current in conductors, also known as I2R losses, to losses due to hysteresis and eddy currents in the iron components of a motor. One type of loss that […]
Advanced manufacturing and materials have made an highly efficient traction drive possible
Rolling Motion Industries (RMI) has released two high-efficiency traction drives — the MAR-17-1-2.1 Traction Drive and the MAR-23-1-2.1 Traction Drive. These are 1-Way traction drives with only six moving parts and use an engineered traction fluid with a coefficient of friction of just 0.1 to 0.12. These traction drives typically last three times longer than […]
AMK Automation showing smarter motion control solutions at PACK EXPO Chicago
AMK Automation Corp. will exhibit smart, versatile, efficient motion control technology to help solve many of the packaging industry’s most persistent challenges at PACK EXPO Chicago, October 14-17, 2018. The AMK Automation display will be at booth N-6129 in the North Building of the McCormick Place convention center. The AMK Automation motion control portfolio features […]
Galaxie Gearbox from WITTENSTEIN nominated as finalist for Germany’s Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2018
WITTENSTEIN’s Galaxie gearbox has been chosen as a finalist for the 2018 Federal President’s Award for Innovation in Science and Technology, recognized as “A radically new gearbox class – productivity leaps in the engineering industry”. The jury for the Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2018 announced the three finalists for this year’s award. Galaxie inventors Dr. Manfred Wittenstein […]
Danfoss acquires Finnish manufacturer of large electric motors
Danfoss has expanded its electrification capability with acquisition of world-leading expert in large electric motors and generators, AXCO-Motors. AXCO-Motors is a technology leader in large electric solutions (from 250 kW and up to 6 MW) for applications like maritime vessels and off-highway vehicles. Danfoss said it is responding to the growing customer demand for electric solutions […]
New Omron NX-Series safety network controller supports two industrial safety networks
Omron Automation Americas recently developed a new safety controller featuring both CIP Safety and Safety over EtherCAT. The CIP Safety networking protocol has gained popularity among industrial robot manufacturers thanks to its ability to enhance flexibility and facilitate advancements in the industrial internet of things (IIoT). This protocol is now supported by a new version […]
Festo Industry 4.0-Enabled technology and engineering productivity tools — and electric and pneumatic automation systems — at IMTS 2018
At IMTS this year, Festo is showing the Motion Terminal, a modular Industry 4.0 device – a single unit capable of replacing 50 different components through the download of various combinations of cloud-based apps. The Festo IMTS Booth is 134357 — in the East Building Level 3. The Motion Terminal seamlessly integrates computational algorithms and […]
New version of Parker Automation Manager debuts
Parker’s Electromechanical and Drives Division North America has released Automation Manager 1.4, an update that significantly expands Parker Automation Controller (PAC) features and functionality. While the PAC is Parker’s all-in-one machine controls solution that combines PLC, HMI, and motion control functionality into a single device, Parker Automation Manager (PAM) is the single integrated development environment […]
QTR Series torque motors from Tecnotion
The QTR motor family from Tecnotion, long known as “The Linear Motor Company,” entered the rotary torque motor market last year with a new design for torque motors. The new design means the magnetic design is optimized for maximum flux density and copper fill to provide high torque to volume ratios. Manufactured in volume, these […]
What are some different options for integrated servocontrols?
Integration in motion control is commonplace. Integrated servocontrols can refer to both the way in which the integration of the controller into a servo system (or motor) takes place as well as the control options and functions integrated into the controls themselves. By integrated here we mean that the controller is integrated into the motor. […]
Carlyle Johnson Machine Company and Regent Controls; two businesses under one banner
The Carlyle Johnson Machine Company, a leading manufacturer of industrial clutches and brakes, earlier this year acquired Regent Controls, Inc., a manufacturer of clutch and brake controls, timers, relays, and custom control solutions. Carlyle Johnson’s purchase enhanced the company’s R&D and production capabilities with a new 15,000 square foot plant in Greenville, Rhode Island. Installation […]
Frameless brushless dc motors in hybrid solid-state LIDAR Applications
Edited by Terry Persun || Use of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) in the automotive industry is growing exponentially. The two most common variations are solid-state LiDAR and hybrid spinning LiDAR. Solid-state LiDAR are non-spinning systems. Some employ a phased array to steer the laser beam sans moving parts; others include a tiny mirror to steer […]
Beckhoff opens new office in Laval, Quebec
Beckhoff Automation has increased its direct sales and support presence in Canada by opening a new office in Greater Montreal, located in Laval, Quebec. As the second Beckhoff Automation Ltd. office in Canada, the 2,223-square-foot facility sits within the country’s second largest metropolitan area, boosting the ability for Beckhoff to supply and support manufacturers, machine […]
New MD3 microstepping motor driver from US Digital
US Digital has released the new MD3 Programmable Microstepping Motor Driver, capable of driving motors from NEMA size 14 to 42. The MD3 accepts 9 to 50 Vdc power inputs and is rated for currents up to 7 A continuous duty. In addition to digital input controls, the MD3 can be configured and controlled using […]
Expanded precision rotary indexer line from Nexen now motor/gearbox-ready
Nexen’s Motor Ready Sealed (MRS) precision rotary indexer maintains the benefits of the company’s existing patented precision roller pinion drive design – zero backlash, high precision, high torque, and high acceleration – while delivering significant new benefits. A high roller pinion-to-gear ratio lets designers direct drive the system with the addition of a servo motor […]
Oriental Motor 60-mm DG II rotary actuator with AlphaStep AZ Series absolute encoder stepper motor
Oriental Motor is pleased to expand the DGII Series product lineup and AlphaStep hybrid control system with the introduction of the new 60 mm DGII rotary actuator. The DGII Series is a line of products that combine a high rigidity hollow rotary table with an AlphaStep absolute encoder AZ series closed loop stepper motor and […]