At the end of May 2014, the Rosetta space probe moved into an orbit around the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko to map its surface and prepare for the landing of Philae. This ballistic lander, weighing 100 kg, landed successfully on the comet on Nov. 12, 2014. Landing on a comet—a maneuver that has never been performed before—is…
ESCON module 24/2 servo motor controller
maxon motor expands its offering of miniaturized controllers with its latest OEM plug-in module. This high-performance 4-quadrant PWM servo motor controller is designed to command permanent-magnet-activated brushed and brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to 48 Watt continuous output and 144 Watt peak output. Its features include: high usability, exceptional performance and power density…
The new DCX motors and GPX gearboxes
Now even stronger, more efficient and with yet more combination options: There are new additions to the maxon family of X drive products. Several long versions of brushed DC motors, with higher torques and more power, are being added to the product range, together with matching planetary gearheads. Each of the 3-stage versions can now…
RDEN DC input EMC filter is rated at 50A
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the DC input TDK-Lambda RDEN-048050 EMC filter to complement the existing R series of AC input EMC filters. The RDEN-048050 filter can accept an input voltage of up to 76VDC, and is rated for currents up to 50A. Enclosed in a metal case, connections are made via rugged M5…
DC motors boost battery life
Electrically powered unmanned aerial vehicles, remotely operated vehicles, and autonomous vehicles offer advantages over conventional fossil fuel, including reduced carbon footprint, noise, and emissions. Thus, the number of electric vehicles is growing in industries ranging from military and commercial to industrial. Other products use batteries as a primary or auxiliary power source, such as motorized…
Fast charging infrastructure to support new Soul EV
Kia Motors America has selected ABB to provide DC fast chargers to its dealer network to support the launch of the Soul EV model, hitting roads later this year. The chargers will be Terra 53 50kW models that accommodate Kia’s CHAdeMO fast charging inlet, capable of charging the new vehicle in 15-30 minutes. The latest…
Johnson Electric Launches Automotive HVAC Actuators
Johnson Electric announced an actuator platform for automotive HVAC air flow control. The Saia-Burgess™ HVAC platform offers the industry’s widest speed and torque range in DC and Stepper motor options. These actuator platforms are designed for the main HVAC functions, such as Air Inlet, Airflow distribution and Airflow mix. The Saia-Burgess HVAC actuators meet the…
OEM Diaphragm Liquid Pump Provides Twice the Flow, Half the Pulsation
KNF Neuberger announces the launch of the new NFB 100 diaphragm liquid pump, which boasts two pump heads driven by one motor. In parallel connection mode, the alternating operation of the pump heads results in smooth and level flow, reducing the need for additional dampening components for systems sensitive to pulsation. Operating in the individual…
ElectroCraft, Inc. Acquires Hansen Corporation
ElectroCraft, Inc., the fractional horsepower motor and motion solutions provider, announced that it will acquire Hansen Corporation, a manufacturer of a variety of DC Motors, Synchronous Motors, and Clock Movements. The acquisition of Hansen Corporation combined with the substantial ElectroCraft product lines and motion solutions portfolio presents comprehensive fractional and sub-fractional solutions to the motion…
Multi-stand pallet conveyor system
The solar industry has unique requirements for handling PV panels. Wafer-based solar module manufacturing processes are extremely sensitive, demanding smooth vibration-free, clean and efficient transport. The Glide-Line transfer system handles the high volume production needs of these projects. “Stress can cause almost invisible micro cracks in photovoltaic modules which, once installed, lead to a loss…
LVD Sercos III: High Performance Low Voltage Servo Drive
Servotronix introduces the LVD Sercos III, a compact, high-power and intelligent servo drive for low voltage 15‑48 VDC bus servo motion applications. The drive is ideal for driving small low voltage brushless, stepper or brushed DC motors. In the case of stepper motors, the control is done via a closed loop commutation with no step…
Get your custom conveyor fast
Designing a conveyor system to your specific application needs continues to get easier. Glide-Line ™, a developer of material handling equipment, offers a versatile multi-strand panel and pallet-handling…
Elmo’s Compact New Gold Duet Integrated Servo Drive and Motor
Elmo Motion Control will display the Gold Duet, its new generation of compact, integrated servo drives and motors, at SLAS 2014 San Diego (Jan 18-22, Stand 941). Elmo, a provider of comprehensive motion control solutions, will also show its versatile Gold Line series of servo drives for optimal control of mechanics, as well as the…
Highly Dynamic Brushless DC motors
In automation and robotics, many applications are characterized by high energy and high torque at the same time. Spatial restrictions also mean that drives must be short, have a long service life and be maintenance-free. The newly redesigned EC-i motors from maxon motors offer solutions that fit these requirements perfectly. These brushless DC motors have…
Hegel Holdings Makes Organizational Moves
American Control Electronics (ACE) is pleased to announce that as part of its strategic initiatives, it is making several organizational moves. These moves both recognize the significant contributions of the people directly involved, as well as, better position the organization structurally for future growth. These moves will all be effective October 1st. Dan Schnabel is…
Fairchild Semiconductor’s New Motion SPM 5 Series
Designers of motor control systems need solutions that optimize efficiency and ensure maximum reliability under harsh application conditions. To meet this challenge, Fairchild Semiconductor developed the SPM 5 smart power module series 3-phase MOSFET inverter solution, providing designers an AC induction motor (ACIM) and Brushless DC (BLDC) motor inverter solution for motors up to 200W including…
AMETEK’S Prestolite Motors Releases 2013 Motor Catalog
Prestolite Motors has announced the release of a new 32-page motor catalog that provides detailed information on its extensive line of high-quality motors used in hydraulic power packs,…
30mm DC motor from maxon
Haptic applications are well known in medical engineering, robotics, and aeronautics. For example: An active helicopter sidestick generates forces that provide tactile feedback to the pilot of a…
Parker Now Offers Hydraulic Coolers for the Mobile and Industrial Market
Parker’s Global Accumulator Division is now the Accumulator and Cooler Division Americas (ACDA), a division of Parker Hannifin Corporation. The new ACDA, a merge of the former Global…
Servomotors: More for Less
The hard-working servomotor is being asked to do ever more these days, and it’s stepping up to the challenge in a lot of different ways. The challenge isn’t…
PG Series of Planetary Gears from Applied Motion Products
Applied Motion Products is pleased to announce our new PG series of planetary gears. Custom designed for use with our new line of brushless DC motors, our first…
Soundless dc brush motors
DCmind Brush range of dc brush motors is soundless under full load; offers long service life and wide range of gearboxes and accessories. It is designed for applications in medical, laboratory, industrial and high performance printing industries. They can be used in other applications such as pumps and valves, railways, and aeronautics. Product range includes…
Small current sensor detects low dc levels
NK Technologies introduces DS1 DC Current Sensors. DS1 current sensors feature a compact and non-adjustable one-piece design to deliver reliable detection of very low DC current levels in a wide range of applications. Their compact and non-adjustable one-piece design simplifies installation, even in crowded control cabinets. DS1 current sensors can be powered by any DC
Maxon Motors develops a product line of DC drives
Maxon Motors has developed new gearheads and encoders for the DCX motors. The GPX22 gearhead consists of individually configurable gear stages and is now even quieter and even…Motion Control Tips
Crouzet Introduces new Generation of DC Brush Motors
Crouzet has introduced the DCmind Brush range of direct current brush motors. These soundless motors, even under full load, offer exceptional efficiencies, long service life, and a wide…Motion Control Tips