Koford Engineering introduces a 42 mm diameter x 65 mm long, high power density two pole slotless hall sensor brushless motor. Itfeatures a cog-free non saturating design with linear behavior and sine back EMF suitable for precision motion. The motor produces an output of 569 watts at 16,278 rpm and weighs only 425 g and…
Koford Engineering now offers 36-mm high-performance motor
Koford Engineering LLC has introduced a 36 mm diameter x 43.6 mm long, high power density four pole slotless hall sensor brushlessmotor. The motor produces an output of 260 watts at 6,753 rpm, weighs 198 g, and has a peak efficiency of 87%. Typical applications include surgical power tools or aerospace applications. The motor can…
Emerson’s new compact, rugged PC built to connect industrial floor to cloud
Emerson announces the new PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC), a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a wide range of machine and discrete part manufacturing automation applications. The new solution is designed to serve manufacturing sites and OEM machine builders who need a ruggedized, compact, durable IPC to cost-effectively support their Industrial Internet…
Dorner and Garvey combine their strengths on new AquaGard GT Stainless Steel conveyor
Dorner and Garvey are well-established brands with decades of proven success. But now, they are combining their strengths to write a new chapter together with the recent launch of its AquaGard GT Stainless Steel conveyor. This new line combines the best conveyance expertise of both brands to develop a platform with an attractive price point…
Beckhoff USA expands California operations with new LA office
Beckhoff Automation opened an office in Greater Los Angeles to further grow the company’s presence on the West Coast. With a spacious layout spanning more than 4,100 ft2, the new office will function as a collaborative workspace and a hub for events, seminars, and customer meetings. Los Angeles’ diverse ecosystem of high-tech industries offers opportunities…
Delta showcases wireless charging solutions and machine vision solutions for Smart Logistics at MODEX 2024
Delta, a provider of power management and IoT-based smart green solutions, is showcasing high-efficiency wireless charging systems and smart industrial automation solutions for AGVs, e-forklifts, and conveyors to foster autonomous logistics operations. Key features include a 30 kW Wireless Charging System, which offers up to 95% efficiency for a broad range of industrial logistics vehicles,…
Automation24 adds Norgren, a pneumatic motion and fluid control technologies company
Norgren air preparation products currently offered by Automation24 include regulators, filters, combination units (filter/regulator/lubricator), valves, and accessories. These proven air preparation products are built to overcome the common challenges of using compressed air. The Norgren Excelon Plus ¼-in. PTF combination unit, for example, combines several system-critical components: a 40 μm filter for particle and moisture…
Nearly $147K raised in first stage of PTDA Foundation’s fundraising campaign
The PTDA Foundation is off to a strong fundraising start in 2024, raising nearly $147,000 during the first three months of its 2024 Fund Drive campaign. Contributions support the PTDA Foundation in empowering PT/MC (power transmission/motion control) industry employers to be more successful in their recruitment and retention efforts. “Our industry plays a crucial role…
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS innovative DuoDrive is now UL/CSA certified
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS announces their innovative DuoDrive integrated gear unit and motor has received UL/CSA certification. This unit combines a high-efficiency IE5+ synchronous motor and single-stage helical gear unit into one compact housing with a smooth, easy-to-clean surface. This design concept delivers an extremely high system efficiency of up to 92% and offers a solution to…
Vision Research’s new high-speed camera, expands testing capabilities in demanding airborne applications
Vision Research, a manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, announces the release of its Phantom Miro C321 Air high-speed camera for airborne testing applications. This 2-megapixel camera leverages the rugged and field-proven design of the Phantom Miro C321 vehicle crash test camera to meet manned and unmanned airborne testing requirements. Specifically, its high frame rates…
AutomationDirect now offering affordable AchieVe PSA series power supplies
AutomationDirect has added AchieVe PSA series value power supplies which offer prices well below the competition and are suitable for price-sensitive users who require basic yet reliable DC power for general industrial applications. Their overcurrent protection is designed to operate in constant current mode, making the PSA series appropriate for inductive and capacitive loads. The…
Siemens expands its SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE for extra-low-voltage applications
Siemens is extending its drive portfolio in the extra-low-voltage range for 24–48 V EC motors with its new SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE. The new product line with UL and CE-marked components consists of the PDC (Profidrive Control) servo drive in conjunction with a flexible range of motors and connecting cables from product partners, along with the TM…
CDP honors Delta with double A scores for contribution to climate change and water security
Delta Electronics Inc, a global provider of IoT-based Smart Green Solutions, today announced it has achieved double “A” scores in the 2023 Climate Change and Water Security reports of CDP for the third time. This year’s double “A” score was granted to only 61 companies out of over 21,000 worldwide based on their superior contribution…
Anti-static ion air cannon is CE, UL, and RoHS certified
EXAIR’s Gen4 Ion Air Cannon eliminates static electricity and cleans at distances up to 15 ft, with no moving parts. It is suitable for bench-tops, machine mounting, and those “hard to reach” spaces that require a concentrated flow of static eliminating ions. This engineered product has undergone independent laboratory tests to certify it meets the…
Comau and Leonardo use cognitive robotics for inspection of mission-critical aeronautical structures
The increasing push for faster processes, better control, and higher quality in the aerospace industry necessitates a new generation of advanced automation designed to automate complex processes that, until a short time ago, could only be done manually. When it comes to testing critical structures such as helicopter blades, for example, the potential benefits of…
Eplan eStock gives faster access to device data
Eplan eStock gives companies access to centralized device management in the Eplan Cloud, simplifying collaboration and reducing coordination times and media discontinuities. Working with eStock has become even easier in the Eplan Platform 2024, meaning that users can automatically and quickly access the full range of more than 1.5 million device datasets in the Eplan…
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS attends MODEX with dynamic solutions for intralogistics
The MODEX 2024 exhibition will be open March 11–14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Global drive solutions manufacturer, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, will be in attendance to showcase their latest innovations for intralogistics applications. NORD has thousands of drives installed across the world and offers complete drive solutions specialized for intralogistics handling such as…
New mini lever actuated plunger saves time and space
Limited space should not mean limited quality. Experience quick and reliable actuation in a more compact package with Southco’s new 56 Mini Lever Actuated Plunger. This solution features the same lever-actuated operation as the full-size version for faster and easier latching and unlatching of electronic components. The 56 Mini Lever Actuated Plunger keeps the convenient…
Mitsubishi provides automated machine-tending solution tripling output for customer
TL Aerotek, a small job milling shop customer, experienced an influx of orders. They sought a solution to keep up with demand that would alleviate labor uncertainty and help to grow the business. TL Aerotek turned to their long-time supplier of milling machines for support, Expand Machinery. Expand discovered an opportunity to automate the process…
EXAIR’s new augmented reality web application helps improve customer experience
EXAIR provides customers with confidence when selecting the right product for their process. To continue facilitating a high-quality user experience, EXAIR.com has upgraded the resources available to users by adding Augmented Reality (AR) capabilities while visiting the site on a mobile device. Customers will now can not only view a 3D version of their selected…
PTDA welcomes three new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, welcomes three new members. PTDA Distributor Pacific International Bearing Inc. has been a leading supplier of bearings and related products to OEMs in the aerospace, miniature, commercial, military, and industrial sectors for more than 30 years. The company…
ABB launches next-generation MicroDrive specialized for HVACR systems
ABB introduces its next-generation MicroDrive, ACH180, that complies with UL standards, including UL61800-5-1 for drives and UL60335-2-40 for HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) equipment. As the newest addition to ABB’s HVACR drive portfolio, the ACH180 enables expert control of high-efficiency motors, while using a compact design for space savings, lower capital expenditure, and…
AutomationDirect now carries LUTZE Industrial Ethernet, Profinet, and Profibus cables
AutomationDirect has added Industrial Ethernet, Profinet, and Profibus Cables from LUTZE. The new LUTZE MOTIONFLEX continuous flexing shielded Ethernet cables with 4 twisted pairs, Cat5e or Cat6a standards, and an abrasion, sunlight, and oil-resistant TPE jacket are designed for harsh industrial environments and operating conditions with high noise levels. MOTIONFLEX cables are also Ecolab-certified for…
New LEMO product family portfolio simplifies selection process
LEMO, a manufacturer of high-performance interconnect solutions, announces the launch of its enhanced product family portfolio aimed at simplifying the selection process for customers. With a commitment to offering over 90,000 custom solutions tailored to meet specific requirements, LEMO continuously expands its product offerings to meet evolving market demands. Designed to streamline the presentation of…
Mitsubishi launches high-performance teach pendant for improved operability
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s new R86T6 Teach Pendant evolved from the conventional, high-performance teach pendant to deliver customizable and intuitive functions to OEMs and end users. The R86TB is designed with a 10.1-in. high-definition display so that any function can be easily visible and accessed from the customizable HOME screen or page list. Functions of…