ABM Drives offers compact parallel-shaft motor and drive designs for small spaces and quiet running requirements. Precision-ground gearing provides for low noise and extended life. Tight-fitting housing covers and flanges prevent distortions that can amplify noise. Aluminum housings absorb harmonics and other vibrations better than cast iron. Typical applications include crane hoist travel drive units; […]
Switched-reluctance motors in new applications: CPT SRMs reduce emissions
Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and Austria’s Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) recently investigated 48-V mild-hybrid technology. Mild hybrids are cars that pair a traditional internal-combustion engine with an electric motor and generator in parallel to let the former turn off during vehicle stopping or coasting. Now, such setups are easier than ever with low-voltage electric […]
Differences between conventional belting and plastic modular belting for conveying
Plastic modular belting has transformed manufacturing. Understanding the differences between it and synthetic fabric belting can help engineers plan and determine the most suitable conveyor for a given application. By Kate Nadeau | mk North America Conveyors are a part of everyday life. They are seen at the grocery store, in the gym, at the […]
CANopen interface on precision magnetic encoders from POSITAL
POSITAL’s IXARC high-precision magnetic absolute rotary encoders are now available with CANopen interfaces. These new interface option is in addition to the previously announced SSI, EtherNet/IP, EtherCat, Powerlink, Profbus DP and Profinet interfaces. Together, this range of interface choices makes the rugged and compact IXARC encoders one of the most versatile devices of its type […]
Automation Federation hires industrial control systems cybersecurity expert Marty Edwards as incoming Managing Director
The Automation Federation has hired renowned industrial control systems cybersecurity expert Marty Edwards as its new Managing Director. Edwards, a 25-year industry veteran, is currently serving as Director of the Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT), an operational division of the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) in the Department of Homeland […]
FluxMotor software tool delivers fast visualization of electric motors
Altair now offers FluxMotor , a dedicated platform focusing on the pre-design of electric rotating machines. FluxMotor is part of Altair’s HyperWorks CAE Suite, which includes Flux the leading software for low frequency electromagnetic and thermal simulations. The software tool allows users to design and create machines from standard or customized parts, as well as […]
The Reshoring Initiative launches National Reshoring Award
The Reshoring Initiative, in conjunction with the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), invites companies that have successfully reshored parts or tooling made primarily by metal forming, fabricating or machining to apply for the first National Reshoring Award. There will be one award for buyers and one award for suppliers. To be eligible for the award, the […]
Dorner expands its international reach with acquisition of Mexico-based Sautem
Dorner Holding Company, the parent company of Dorner Mfg. Corp., has announced the acquisition of Sautem — a leading designer and supplier of process automation equipment in Mexico. Dorner Mfg. Corp. is an industry leader in the design, application, manufacturing and integration of precision industrial and sanitary conveyor systems. The addition of Sautem is the latest […]
Applied Motion Products expands SV200 servo drive offering into DC-powered applications
Applied Motion Products, Inc. has now expanded the SV200 Servo Drive offering with the release of new drives designed for use in DC-powered applications. Existing SV200 servo drives are designed for 120 or 220 VAC operation, while the new DC-powered drives are designed to operate on 24, 48 or higher DC voltages — up to 60 […]
HBM offers custom sensor technology to OEMs for myriad strain-gage measurements
HBM, Inc. sells a wide range of pressure, force, torque and load measurements to OEMs that need to incorporate strain gage-based sensors into their end products. HBM has a long history of OEM-based custom sensor design for applications in medical, agricultural, industrial vehicle, robotics and energy markets. For many specialized or demanding applications when off-the-shelf sensors are […]
Dynamic Inclination Sensor POSITILT PTK29 offers high accuracy and signal transmission with no delay
Inclination measurement in mobile machines is exposed to motion, shock and vibration. Under these influences normal inclinometers will give incorrect values affecting sensor accuracy. ASM Sensors introduces POSITILT® PTK29 inclination sensor that compensates dynamic influences to give correct values even when in motion. The sensor measures inclination between +/-180° with 1 axis or +/-60° with […]
What’s to know about analog and digital I/O for PLCs?
Common PLC input/output (I/O) can be analog and/or digital. An analog signal is one whose value continually varies over time. They are best represented as a continuous signal like a sine wave. Each point on the wave has a precisely defined value. For example, analog inputs for PLCs can include signals from pressure transducers and […]
Digitizing 100 years of application expertise: Rexnord launches Digital Productivity Initiative
Rexnord announces DiRXN — pronounced direction — its new digital productivity platform based on the integration of innovative Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and e-commerce technologies with its leading portfolio of tools, products and services. DiRXN directly connects customers to data and information that allows them to optimize productivity across all stages of their lifecycles. This […]
Current state of programmable automation controllers (PACs) for motion
Programmable automation controllers (PACs) excel in commanding complex automation setups that involve PC-based and HMI functions as well as process control (largely because of the way they handle I/O). PACs are also increasingly common in motion applications for machining or handling discrete product thanks to the flexibility and interoperability they offer machine designs. Today’s PACs […]
Parker Hannifin launches mPR Series stage
Parker’s Electromechanical and Drives Div.‒North America is pleased to announce the release of the mPR (miniature precision rotary) stage. The mPR series is a miniature, precision direct-drive rotary stage with integrated high-precision rotary bearing, high-resolution rotary encoder, and 3-phase AC servo motor. It has been engineered to deliver a combination of modularity, flexibility, and performance […]
Bonfiglioli wheel-traction drives improve precision, efficiency
Bonfiglioli has announced the development of wheel-traction drives of the 600 series specifically designed for Tigon Technology backhoe loaders manufactured by Huddig. Each of the special 4-wheel traction drives is capable of reaching an output torque of 40.000 Nm, and is driven by a liquid cooled 30kW electric motor. The independent control of each wheel […]
Unique servomotors improve packaging application
High-capacity manufacturing applications are leveraging servomotors and drives in their quest to achieve better efficiency with automation. This is because servomotors are one of the most commonly used motors for precision positioning and load-responsive motion. Servomotors power applications in a wide range of industries, though are most suited for controlling the movement of machines in packaging, […]
Raptor SS precision planetary gearhead from CGI is washdown-ready
The new Raptor SS precision planetary gearhead from CGI Inc. offers stainless-steel construction and IP65-rated sealing for a washdown-ready design that is suitable in food and beverage and other sanitary applications. The planetary gearhead also has high stiffness to withstand high loading — as well as high-torque gear geometry. Components are made of advanced materials that get specialty heat treatment for […]
Lenze Smart Automation teams up panel controller and frequency inverter
A global leader and manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, Lenze has introduced an intelligent automation solution package combining the Lenze p300 Panel Controller and the Lenze i500 Frequency Inverter. The smart solution integrates a PLC tooling interface to reduce engineering requirements and costly troubleshooting of automated machines and systems. […]
What you missed at MD&M West — and emerging technologies to watch
This year’s MD&M West finished strong with myriad new products for use in medical devices (or medical-device manufacture) announced. Here are some of the coolest things we saw in our final dash around the floor. Also come back to motioncontroltips.com in the coming weeks for Design World editorial that takes a more in-depth look at some of these most pioneering […]
Custom continuous-duty motors and drives from ABM Drives
ABM Drives’ comprehensive standard continuous-duty motors and drive product platform and flexible modular systems facilitate the design and manufacture of drives for almost every application. A modular design process allows for cost-effective, low-volume production runs. Helical gearboxes are the most commonly used continuous industrial gearboxes; they increase motor output torque and reduce output speed. High-grade helical […]
Highest-speed direct-drive rotary stage on the market from IntelLiDrives
The ACR-32UT precision rotation stage is the lowest profile rotary stage with high-speed direct-drive rotary servo motor on the market. A center aperture and lightweight construction makes this rotary stage suitable for semiconductor manufacturing and general automation applications. High precision from a rotary stage with high dynamics The ACR-32UUT has very wide dynamic speed range and can […]
ContiTech Sicon Enclosed Belt Conveyor System protects materials and environment in transport
ContiTech is showcasing here to the North American market, Sicon, a unique enclosed belt conveyor system designed to cover materials in applications where protection from the elements or transportation over challenging paths are required. “In addition to its inherent capability of protecting materials in transport, Sicon has the additional characteristic of extra-high flexibility which allows […]
ContiTech vertical conveyor belt systems designed to carry loads to new heights
ContiTech is showcasing to the North American market two conveyor belt products that can carry loads up a vertical incline as steep as 90 degrees both in above ground and underground applications. The belt systems, called Flexowell and Pocketlift, are designed to transport bulk materials from loading point to unloading point up steep inclined, vertical […]
Custom Machine & Tool Co. Inc. — New dynamic website
Custom Machine & Tool Co. Inc. (CMT) has just launched a New Interactive Website with more viewing options and content. “We are very pleased to see the results of our customers’ feedback implemented into a new dynamic interactive website. Visitors to the new site now have more viewing options, enjoy easy navigation, and fast access to […]