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Fraunhofer and Industry Partners Work To Address Electric Motor Sustainability

Fraunhofer and Industry Partners Work To Address Electric Motor Sustainability

The Fraunhofer Institute and a group of collaborative industrial players are developing sustainable reuse and recycling strategies for electric motors, as well as developing new electric motor designs.


News Jan 28, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Eplan Updates Data Portal, Adding New Manufacturers and Components

Eplan Updates Data Portal, Adding New Manufacturers and Components

Software and service solutions provider Eplan has updated its data portal, which houses hundreds of thousands of components from hundreds of manufacturers.


News Jan 27, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
 Siemens and AWS Open Up Access to Generative AI in Software Development

Siemens and AWS Open Up Access to Generative AI in Software Development

Siemens and Amazon Web Services have been partners for over 10 years, and their latest collaboration aims to alleviate the strain of the skilled labor shortage through the use of generative AI.


News Jan 26, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
This is Nuts! Caterpillar and Flory Industries Debut Electrical Harvesting

This is Nuts! Caterpillar and Flory Industries Debut Electrical Harvesting

A partnership between Flory Industries, along with Caterpillar and CA’s Holt Cat dealer, has led to the launch of a new Li-ion battery-driven electric powertrain for nut harvesting.


News Jan 26, 2024 by David Peterson
Relays, Relays, and More Relays: 7 Kinds of Industrial Relays

Relays, Relays, and More Relays: 7 Kinds of Industrial Relays

Have you ever heard of a relay? Of course you have. There are many different kinds, plus hundreds of different trade lingo names. What are some of the most common, and how do we use them?


SMC Releases Flow Controller for Automatic Flow Rate Adjustment

SMC Releases Flow Controller for Automatic Flow Rate Adjustment

SMC's latest flow controller for air, the PFCA7 Series, is designed to bring precision, adaptability, and reliability to a wide range of industrial operations.


News Jan 25, 2024 by Austin Futrell
New KR FORTEC is a Dynamic Leap for KUKA Industrial Robotics

New KR FORTEC is a Dynamic Leap for KUKA Industrial Robotics

KUKA has released a reliable and cost-effective new industrial robot model, the KR FORTEC, that comes in a compact design for small-footprint but high-load applications.


News Jan 25, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
What is a Stepper Motor, and How Does it Work?

What is a Stepper Motor, and How Does it Work?

When the angle or distance of motion is more important than speed and power, certain motors shine brighter, like steppers, named for the individual steps they take when control voltage is applied.


Advantech’s WISE-2460 and WISE-2460P Make Vibration Sensing Easy

Advantech’s WISE-2460 and WISE-2460P Make Vibration Sensing Easy

Advantech’s new smart vibration sensors are designed for advanced detection of failures, well before an unplanned downtime event spirals out of control.


News Jan 24, 2024 by Seth Price
Precise Control in Harsh Conditions: Teknic Washdown Brushless Servo Motors

Precise Control in Harsh Conditions: Teknic Washdown Brushless Servo Motors

Teknic has released new IP66K and IP67-rated brushless servo motors with an integrated drive system, making servo motor applications more economical and durable for harsh environments.


News Jan 24, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
A Better Fit: Comparing Electrical Systems vs. Pneumatic Systems

A Better Fit: Comparing Electrical Systems vs. Pneumatic Systems

Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory floor. Why would someone choose pneumatic over electrical controls?


ABB Expands Smart Water Management Portfolio With Latest Acquisition

ABB Expands Smart Water Management Portfolio With Latest Acquisition

With the acquisition of Real Tech, a market leader in real-time water quality monitoring, ABB looks to expand its portfolio in the water management sector and address water infrastructure needs.


News Jan 23, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Thomson Releases Enhanced Linear Actuator with Rotary Encoder Integration

Thomson Releases Enhanced Linear Actuator with Rotary Encoder Integration

Thomson has recently released a rotating nut stepper motor linear actuator in a frame that includes a rotary encoder as a pre-installed standard feature.


News Jan 23, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Data Model and Functionality of Utility Data Warehouse | UDW Part 1

Data Model and Functionality of Utility Data Warehouse | UDW Part 1

Storing data long-term for recording and reporting purposes is the job of the utility data warehouse, quite different from data-collection processes that optimize systems and predict failures.


New Aircore EC Motors: Infinitum Eases Installation and Energy Burdens

New Aircore EC Motors: Infinitum Eases Installation and Energy Burdens

A recent innovation from Infinitum has seen the launch of the next generation of the Aircore EC motor lineup, with a PCB stator and greatly reduced weight for energy efficiency in motion industries.


News Jan 22, 2024 by David Peterson
Accurately Record Cable Cuts With Aufmaster and HELUKABEL

Accurately Record Cable Cuts With Aufmaster and HELUKABEL

HELUKABEL now offers the Aufmaster, a measurement tool that will digitize and track cable consumption in the office, warehouse, or on the job site.


News Jan 22, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Invertek Drives’ Optidrive P2 VFDs Optimize Demanding Mining Processes

Invertek Drives’ Optidrive P2 VFDs Optimize Demanding Mining Processes

The Optidrive P2 VFD from Invertek Drives has demonstrated its ability to improve efficiency and production while minimizing energy usage during operation at a hard rock mining site in Indonesia.


News Jan 20, 2024 by Seth Price
Siemens, Mitsubishi, RoboSense, and Shift Robotics | Latest Technology at CES 2024

Siemens, Mitsubishi, RoboSense, and Shift Robotics | Latest Technology at CES 2024

Explore some of the latest industrial innovations exhibited at the globally renowned tech event, CES 2024, where artificial intelligence is today’s buzzword within the industrial metaverse.


News Jan 19, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Festo’s New DHPL Parallel Gripper Offers Versatile EoAT Solution

Festo’s New DHPL Parallel Gripper Offers Versatile EoAT Solution

Festo announces the introduction of a new line of long-stroke parallel DHPL grippers, offering high torque and load in a compact, lightweight, and affordable product line.


News Jan 18, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
SMC Launches Latest Solutions: Vacuum Filters and a Wireless System with IO-Link

SMC Launches Latest Solutions: Vacuum Filters and a Wireless System with IO-Link

SMC has released a new series of vacuum filters to keep vacuum equipment running optimally. The company has also added IO-Link to its existing compact EXW1 wireless system.


News Jan 18, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich