WITTENSTEIN is taking another important step towards internationalization. The official groundbreaking dig on October 31, 2023 marked the start of work on the group’s U.S. expansion in Bartlett, Illinois. This WITTENSTEIN subsidiary was originally founded in 1992, and since 2005 the German family-owned firm has been manufacturing gearboxes as well as mechatronic drive components and…
WITTENSTEIN North America brings XP+ production stateside
XP+ production comes to Bartlett, IL. Extremely compact and engineered for maximum performance, the XP+ establishes new standards for motion control. The XP+ features the highest torque density in the market – combined with maximum torsional rigidity and titling moment capacity. As part of WITTENSTEIN’s commitment to innovation and excellence, the XP+ is now produced…
New sensor technology for servo components helps deter line downs and optimize machine uptime
WITTENSTEIN SE has launched a new sensor technology, cynapse, designed as a new self-monitoring gearbox with built-in tracking of vibration, temperature, acceleration and mounting position of the gearbox. Designed to promote machine uptime and deter line downs, the high-precision servo gearbox with cynapse sensor technology consists of three significant features: Product Identification: The gearbox features […]
WITTENSTEIN releases new NPL-W corrosion-resistant gearbox
WITTENSTEIN alpha, a provider of high-precision servo gearboxes and drive systems, has launched a new corrosion resistant gearbox to support the increasing market demand for components that can withstand processing, overspray and cleaning environments. Ideal for food processing, bottling and packaging machines, NPL-W features a painted, corrosion resistant housing with no gaps, depressions, undercuts, dead […]
Electric motors, sensors, other motion components in off-highway and mobile robotics
Automated mobile equipment, which transports items in warehouses and freight centers as well as assembly operations, continues to boost demand for power-transmission and motion control systems. In fact, the worldwide mobile-robot market will reach nearly $15 billion by 2026, according to researchandmarkets.com. Almost all run off electric-motor drivetrains that are relatively expensive upfront but with […]
Winner announced for LEAP Awards in Mechanical category
Last night, at the inaugural LEAP Awards dinner gala in Costa Mesa, Calif., the winning company was announced in the Mechanical Category. The finalists created and incredible mix of mechanical component technology advances. In the category of Mechanical, the finalists were: CPC – Colder Products Company Ultra-Compact LQ2 Quick Disconnects R+W Coupling Technology World’s Largest Ball-Detent […]
Finalists announced for Mechanical category in LEAP Awards
Five finalists have been announced for the inaugural Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program (LEAP) Awards’ Mechanical Category. These finalists have created and incredible mix of mechanical component technology advances. The daunting task of judging this highly competitive category went to a panel of independent technical/engineering-oriented judges. Responsible for the Mechanical category were these four judges: Russ […]
Galaxie Gearbox from WITTENSTEIN nominated as finalist for Germany’s Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2018
WITTENSTEIN’s Galaxie gearbox has been chosen as a finalist for the 2018 Federal President’s Award for Innovation in Science and Technology, recognized as “A radically new gearbox class – productivity leaps in the engineering industry”. The jury for the Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2018 announced the three finalists for this year’s award. Galaxie inventors Dr. Manfred Wittenstein […]
WITTENSTEIN alpha CAD POINT smart catalog for gearbox configuration and selection
CAD POINT by WITTENSTEIN alpha helps engineers and motion control specialists access product information, data sheets, and CAD data in just a few clicks. This online smart catalog features the entire product portfolio for WITTENSTEIN gearboxes and actuators in conjunction with a database of more than 16,000 motors. CAD POINT makes it easy for users […]
Gearbox with near-full contact of meshing gears increases riveting rate for robotic fuselage assembly
The newest high-torque gearbox offering from WITTENSTEIN offers extreme torsional rigidity and the world’s first zero-backlash operation for applications that need superior precision in output motion. In contrast with other gear offerings that transmit power over lines of contact on gear teeth, meshing gears in the Galaxie make almost full-surface contact. This allows for tooth […]
Cyber dynamic linear actuators with integrated ball screw from WITTENSTEIN
Ideal for packaging, food & beverage, medical and semiconductor applications, the latest addition to the cyber® dynamic line from WITTENSTEIN cyber motor offers maintenance-free precision positioning in compact space. As part of its cyber dynamic line product series, WITTENSTEIN cyber motor has launched a new series of linear actuators designed with an integrated ball screw […]
High-performance Simmerrings seals increase industrial gearbox reliability
According to a comprehensive analysis by WITTENSTEIN, a specialist in mechatronics and drive technology, high-performance Simmerrings seals from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies make a considerable contribution to the reliability of industrial gearboxes. The seals in the investigation are manufactured from a wear-resistant elastomer and are used on the drive and output ends of high-end planetary and […]
WITTENSTEIN cyber® dynamic line servo motors get a boost in power
WITTENSTEIN cyber® motor has enhanced its cyber® dynamic line servo motors with proprietary advanced winding techniques and superior magnetic materials that increase output power by as much as 47%. This enhancement was achieved within the original dimensions of the motors, improving overall performance within the same small footprint that is a signature feature of the…
WITTENSTEN Alpha Launches the NEW Hygienic Design Gearhead
WITTENSTEIN alpha announces an entire new line of multi-level protection solutions to meet technical and washdown requirements in various industries. WITTENSTEIN alpha is offering one of the largest selections of hygienic and washdown solutions, tailored to our customer requirements, says Peter Riehle, President & CEO of WITTENSTEIN North America. WITTENSTEIN provides a wide range of…
WITTENSTEIN launches new line of miniature servo motors
cyber dynamic line is the name of a new motor family in an attractive, elegant design that enlarges the WITTENSTEIN cyber motor portfolio of powerful synchronous motors. The…
Inline Gearboxes
The LP+ Generation 3 precision gearhead for drive systems is economical. With the same space envelope requirements as the LP+, it is a drop-in replacement; yet, it has higher power, smoother running and more ratios. The design possesses up to 75% more torque. For servo applications in packaging, handling and automation systems, the output can…
Actuators
The TPM+/TPM+ High Torque sizes 300/500 actuators meet high requirements concerning torque, compactness and dynamics. Features include high rigidity and precision. Torque is up to 10,000 Nm. The compact design couples the alpha TP+ 300/500 gearbox and 220 series motors. Special gear housing is available for a stronger output bearing. Wittenstein www.wittenstein-us.com
Fluid-cooled Adapter Plate Reduces Heat
Significant heat removal from servomotor and gearbox combinations is now achievable with the alphaCool™ Adapter. The adapter plate connects the servomotor to the gearbox and allows maximum flow of fluid to better remove heat. In application, this water-cooled adapter can reduce output-bearing temperature by 50% as compared to the natural convective cooling. WITTENSTEIN www.wittenstein-us.com