Small dc micro drives bring dynamics into handling applications, such as swiveling-rotary modules Miniature drives and microdrives are used in virtually all areas of automation technology and have a correspondingly wide variety of applications. These range from medical technology and laboratory automation as well as general machine construction and intralogistics through to aerospace applications. In […]

Dorner and its partner company montratec are set to unveil its latest innovations in assembly technology in booth 1224 at Automate 2024, May 6-9, at McCormick Place in Chicago. With a focus on enhancing efficiency and reliability in production environments, both Dorner and montratec will present a lineup of demo conveyors designed to meet the…

Applied Motion Products introduces the MDX+ series, a family of low-voltage servo systems that integrate a servo drive, motor, and encoder into one package. Solutions with 100/200/400/550W power output are available. The MDX+ product line supports pulse train-based control methods (Pulse/Direction, CW/CCW, encoder following), RS-485, CANopen, and EtherCAT. It also offers packages with electromagnetic brakes…

Components from maxon are integral to the spaceMIRA surgical robot, which recently completed its first demo test surgeries in zero gravity on the International Space Station (ISS). The spaceMIRA, developed by Virtual Incision and researchers at the University of Nebraska, is a compact, lightweight surgical robot sent to the ISS on a SpaceX Falcon 9…

Miniature and microgearing with high precision and tight tolerances is used to deliver accurate low-backlash power transmission complementing small electric motors in: • Medical devices and surgical tools • Aerospace rovers and satellites • Small motorized electronics. Such gearing is most often paired with small dc motors that is either brushed or brushless — with […]

Frameless motors are rotor-and-stator subcomponent sets that aren’t prefixed in a traditional motor housing. Here we outline some of their benefits … along with those of torque motors. By Lisa Eitel | Executive editor Frameless motors don’t include a motor housing or output shaft (or shaft-support bearings) either. Instead, the OEM or design engineer works […]

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is returning to the 96th Annual AAAE Conference with its innovative solutions for the airport industry. This year’s exhibition takes place in Nashville, April 28– May 1, 2024. Drive solutions from NORD are characterized by their long service life, high efficiency, and quiet operation to transport baggage effectively and discretely from the check-in…

Nidec Drive Technology has added high-end models that feature low backlash, noise, and vibration, to the company’s lineup of the ABLE series, a group of servo motor-dedicated planetary reducers. “ABLE reducer” is the trade name of the group of servo motor reducers that Nidec Drive Technology sells. The latest models that the company has newly […]

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…

Kollmorgen, a provider of motion control systems, announces the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive. With the introduction of these new features, Kollmorgen has broadened its offerings to additionally support PROFINET IRT and Ethernet/IP with CIP Sync alongside CANopen*, EtherCAT*, and FSoE time-synchronized communication protocols. Each protocol is rigorously tested with several motion controllers…

Kollmorgen has announced the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive. With the introduction of these new features, Kollmorgen has broadened its offerings to additionally support PROFINET IRT and Ethernet/IP with CIP Sync alongside CANopen, EtherCAT, and FSoE time-synchronized communication protocols. Each protocol is rigorously tested with a variety of motion controllers and certified by […]

Digital transformation (DX) initiatives continue to make headlines. The buzzword is synonymous with improving automation, safety, and efficiency in the manufacturing industry. More facilities than ever are integrating Industry 4.0 technologies such as sensors, IoT, and robots, into their operations to enhance modernization efforts, increase efficiency, and reduce downtime. Here, wireless charging of equipment found…

In smart agriculture applications, companies are leveraging motion systems to improve reliability in their designs. Advances in automation technology as well as related advances in sensors, imaging, and communications have meant improvements to the kinds of motion control systems employed in agricultural applications as well as other off-highway uses. That means that the smart agriculture […]

The new Evolve Electric Servomotor Brake from Nexen Group, Inc., offers zero backlash up to the full holding torque in a rigid, easy to install product. The Evolve Electric Servomotor Brake line is spring engaged and electrically released, engineered with a double-sided friction interface for increased torque capacity. The double row angular contact bearing delivers […]

Bodine Electric Company introduces 12 new ac inverter-duty hypoid hollow shaft gearmotors. These type 42R-25H2 and 42R-30H3 geared motors combine an all-new ac inverter-duty, 230/460 Vac motor with two hypoid gearheads. When used with an ac inverter (VFD) control, these gear motors deliver maintenance-free, reliable high torque output. They are suitable for conveyors, gates, packaging […]

Electric motors are at the core of industrial motion control. From servo and stepper motors to various linear motor designs, demand for these motors across a wide range of applications is only expected to increase. The rise in automation and ongoing electrification calls for more efficient electric motors and more diversified and specialized designs to […]

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 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 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 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…

Motor operators in all industries are staying ahead of the curve in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship with ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 motors. ABB’s SP4 technology meets the NEMA Super Premium efficiency level in a standard AC induction motor design operating across the line, independently of a variable speed drive. SP4 is ABB’s solution for a […]

ABB today opened its refitted U.S. robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the U.S. and the Americas. The expanded facility reflects ABB’s commitment to long-term growth in the U.S. market, which is predicted to…

Many trends in general automation have impacted the packaging industry. Some of these include the multiple benefits of better efficiency and increased speed and accuracy of automation systems in general, leading to improved packaging machinery. At the same time, there is more concern with sustainable practices and design, which means more emphasis on biodegradable materials […]

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, 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…