ElectroCraft has announced the expansion of its Ann Arbor, MI facility. This investment supports ElectroCraft’s goal of enhancing U.S. manufacturing capacity, minimizing dependence on global supply chains, and improving lead times for customers. By increasing domestic production, ElectroCraft aims to produce motion control solutions more efficiently. The expanded facility is expected to improve operations, supporting…
AutomationDirect provides Schneider Electric Easy TeSys series IEC motor controls
AutomationDirect has added Schneider Electric Easy TeSys series manual motor protectors, contactors, thermal overload relays, and accessories to their lineup of motor control products. Schneider Electric Easy TeSys series IEC manual motor protectors are compact, easy to use, and cover the functions of disconnect, controller, thermal overload relay, and branch circuit protection in a single…
Inaugural PTDA Foundation employee, student scholarship recipients announced
The PTDA Foundation recognizes the urgent need for skilled professionals in the power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry. As such, it is committed to helping PT/MC employers further the education of current and upcoming talent with the introduction of two new scholarship programs. “We developed the PTDA Foundation scholarships to promote the study of…
Womack Machine Supply and Morrell Group rebrand as Evolution Motion Solutions
Womack Machine Supply and Morrell Group, leading providers of motion control solutions and subsidiaries of Womack Group, have rebranded as Evolution Motion Solutions. The company is introducing a new logo, website, and updated marketing and sales materials. This rebrand marks the next chapter in the company’s journey as it continues to drive innovation in hydraulic,…
Testing drive systems virtually
How will the drive actually behave in the real-life application? For brushless DC-motors from FAULHABER, this question can be answered without any hardware whatsoever. They were recently added as virtual modules to a library and can be integrated into modeled applications using the simulation software Simulink. The simulated behavior serves as an indicator for the…
Timken named one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for innovators in manufacturing
The Timken Company has earned a spot on Fast Company’s list of Best Workplaces for Innovators as a finalist in the manufacturing category. This recognition highlights companies across the globe that encourage employees throughout the organization to invent new and better ways of doing business. “Throughout our 125 years as a company, our employees have…
New CPBD-A-C remote control module for conveyor smart motors
Applied Motion Products introduced the CPBD-A-C remote control module that connects to the back of the CSM34 Conveyor Smart Motor and can be mounted where conveyor operators can easily access it. With the remote-control module, users can configure their motion profile, monitor system status, and manually jog the conveyor system to the desired position without…
EasyCMM to show retrofit CMM controller and mediator software at IMTS 2024
EasyCMM aims to transform the coordinate measuring machine (CMM) industry. At the 2024 IMTS show, the company will showcase its Chameleon retrofit CMM motion controller and Mediator CMM software at Booth No. 134750 in the East Building, Level Three at McCormick Place, Chicago. Visitors to the booth will witness the Chameleon controller in action, alongside…
igus to exhibit cutting-edge engineering and automation solutions at IMTS 2024
Visit igus at booths 236557 and 236230 igus, a maker of motion plastics, has announced its participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. The event will be held from September 9-14, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. This year, igus will showcase its latest advancements at two booths, highlighting its commitment to improving…
FAULHABER introduces the world’s smallest integrated motion controller
Integrated into the powerful brushless motors of the FAULHABER 22xx…BX4 family, the new Integrated Motion Controller 22xx…BX4 IMC impresses users with its extensive range of functions and outstanding performance. Extension in length compared to the motor alone is 18 mm only including a full-featured servo controller and a 12-bit encoder. To top this, the full…
WEG electric IEC safety contactors and motor controls from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added a wide assortment of quality WEG Electric contactors and motor control devices to their lineup of motor controls and safety equipment. The CWBS series IEC safety contactors provide a safe and reliable way to control electrical power in industrial and commercial applications. Available in ratings up to 80A, these contactors comply with…
DieQua’s PHCH Inline Planetary Reducer is designed for packaging machinery applications
DieQua Corporation, a manufacturer of mechanical integration solutions and components such as motion control reducers, power transmission solutions, screw jack systems and mechanical integration solutions, announces the release of its PHCH-Planetary Reducers designed for packaging machinery applications. DieQua’s new PHCH Planetary Reducers are: Backlash as low as ≤3 arcmin High efficiency ≥97% Low operating noise…
What is V/Hz control mode for AC drives?
AC motors are commonly paired with variable frequency drives (VFDs), which control motor speed by regulating the frequency of the supplied voltage. Depending on the application and level of…
Bryant pin and sleeve mechanical interlocks from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added Bryant pin and sleeve mechanical interlocks to their growing lineup of motor disconnects and controllers. These interlocks use pin and sleeve technology to conveniently connect and disconnect mobile equipment safely. By using matching Bryant pin and sleeve connectors with keyways, these interlocks safeguard against connecting devices of different amperage and voltage ratings…
Aerotech releases high-performance, compact linear servo drives
Aerotech, a manufacturer of precision motion control and automation, continues to develop new products and features for the Automation1 precision machine and motion control platform. The latest additions include new servo motor drives with integrated motion controllers and several advanced features. “Automation1 continues to excite the world of precision motion control,” said Aerotech’s controls product…
Siemens creates new vertical market dedicated to Intralogistics in the U.S.
Siemens recently announced the formation of the new Intralogistics vertical that brings best-in-class material handling thought leadership, hardware automation, software, and service solutions to customers in the United States. Siemens is leveraging its broad technology to address the market needs for digital transformation, cybersecurity, safety, and sustainability. This new group will operate both as a…
FactoryTalk Motion Analyzer helps simplifies sizing, selection of motion control components
Machine designers can save time and access the data they need to optimize their motion designs with the new FactoryTalk Motion Analyzer software. The software enables users to select, analyze and validate their system components using new intuitive workflows and comparison tools. It is now available for download on the Rockwell Automation website. FactoryTalk Motion…
Aerotech continues development of Automation1 motion control platform
Aerotech Inc., continues to develop new products and features for the Automation1 precision machine and motion control platform. Recent upgrades affect all parts of the Automation1 technology stack – from servo motor drive improvements to core motion control technology enhancements, new application features and programming API support. “Automation1 is the most exciting product to be…
Motion & Control Enterprises purchases RSA and Global Controls, fourth acquisition this year
Motion & Control Enterprises (“MCE”) has acquired RSA and Global Controls (collectively known as “RSA”). Based in St. Charles, Illinois, RSA was founded in 1966 and is a distributor of robotics, motion control, vision systems, PLC/HMI and safety products. Global Controls is a systems integrator that supports automation and motion control projects. The company has…
ACS Motion Control releases SPiiPlusCMxa EtherCAT motion controller
ACS Motion Control has released its SPiiPlusCMxa, the latest product in its SPiiPlus series of EtherCAT-based master motion controllers. Suitable for applications with micron to nanometer resolutions and demanding velocity control requirements, this device includes up to three integrated motor drives that leverage powerful servo control algorithms to maximize motion system performance. It is also…
SDP/SI launches brushless DC motors and motion control products series
The industrial world is facing many technological changes which increased the urgent demand for premium quality products and services that can only be supplied by a high level of productivity for engineering systems, automated manufacturing, and industrial automation. Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI), a leader in providing mechanical and electromechanical based design, engineering, and precision…
High-performance integrated motion control line from Emerson
Emerson has announced its new PACMotion servo motion control portfolio to offer an integrated automation solution for high-performance industrial applications. The portfolio includes a new motion controller that connects directly into the PACSystems RX3i programmable logic controller backplane for high-speed, high-precision, performance with synchronized motion for up to 40 coordinated axes, enabling end-users to scale…
How custom BLDC motors boost performance and lower costs
From packaging to communications, BLDC servomotors are gaining market share in a variety of industries — and for good reason. They deliver high torque and smooth rotation (with minimal torque ripple) and lend themselves well to cost-saving customization. By Ralph Adams • President | Orbex Group Design engineers typically rely on off-the-shelf brushless dc (BLDC) […]
Motor feedback systems for servo motors
Due to the increasing degree of automation and the ever more dynamic plants and machines, servo motors play an increasingly important role today and in the future. Due to their high performance and compactness, these motors are predestined to meet the requirements for higher dynamics, more efficiency with simultaneously decreasing energy costs and space savings.…
Part 5: Motion control + MQTT, OPC-UA, and other protocols for cloud services
In Part 4 of this series, we detailed edge computing and gateways for industrial machinery. Now consider the various protocols and communications leveraged in IIoT connectivity — for example, the SCADA, MES, and ERP architectures we already covered in Part 1 and 2 of this series. These are the most involved in IT/OT (operational technology) […]