Accelerating motors is a tricky topic, with profiles ranging from step inputs to polynomials. Which profile is the best choice, and why?
Accelerating motors is a tricky topic, with profiles ranging from step inputs to polynomials. Which profile is the best choice, and why?
The third-generation LM3S from SEW-Eurodrive adds up to 26 kN of force, strokes to 1,200 mm, flexible motor integration,…
The third-generation LM3S from SEW-Eurodrive adds up to 26 kN of force, strokes to 1,200 mm, flexible motor integration, and reduced routine maintenance.
Sanyo Denki's new Sanmotion F stepping drivers combine two- or four-axis control with EtherCAT, delivering up to 17% more…
Sanyo Denki's new Sanmotion F stepping drivers combine two- or four-axis control with EtherCAT, delivering up to 17% more torque and 20% less vibration.
Omron Automation’s M1 Inverter family targets general AC motor control applications, providing a flexible VFD solution…
Omron Automation’s M1 Inverter family targets general AC motor control applications, providing a flexible VFD solution with support for integrated safety and industrial protocols.
The MVC01 controller combines onboard kinematics modeling with built-in IMU gyro odometry to enhance AMR and AGV navigation.
The MVC01 controller combines onboard kinematics modeling with built-in IMU gyro odometry to enhance AMR and AGV navigation.
A single cable now carries power and encoder feedback between KEB S6 and F6 drives and TA and DL3 motors, simplifying…
A single cable now carries power and encoder feedback between KEB S6 and F6 drives and TA and DL3 motors, simplifying wiring on multi-axis machines.
Factory-programmed dGo motors combine brushless DC power with built-in motion control for repeatable applications such as…
Factory-programmed dGo motors combine brushless DC power with built-in motion control for repeatable applications such as conveyors, pumps, and cooling fans.
New motion-safety functions for NORDAC ON VFDs enable safe speed control, monitoring, and stopping while supporting…
New motion-safety functions for NORDAC ON VFDs enable safe speed control, monitoring, and stopping while supporting PROFIsafe and FSoE industrial Ethernet networks.
An overview of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drive with Ethernet/IP protocol: features, wiring diagrams,…
An overview of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drive with Ethernet/IP protocol: features, wiring diagrams, and parameterization methods.
ABB has updated its SD200 severe-duty motor platform with a high-efficiency version to comply with the U.S. Department of…
ABB has updated its SD200 severe-duty motor platform with a high-efficiency version to comply with the U.S. Department of Energy's upcoming 2027 motor efficiency requirements.
Ametek expands its GEMCO 953 series with the 953I, bringing IO-Link connectivity to linear position sensors built for…
Ametek expands its GEMCO 953 series with the 953I, bringing IO-Link connectivity to linear position sensors built for hydraulic cylinders in harsh environments.
The new ELGA-TB actuator operates in sub-zero conditions down to -30°C without requiring heated housing or bulky motor setups.
The new ELGA-TB actuator operates in sub-zero conditions down to -30°C without requiring heated housing or bulky motor setups.
Add controlled vertical motion to OVR and SCARA robots with Oriental Motor's EL Series electric lifting columns,…
Add controlled vertical motion to OVR and SCARA robots with Oriental Motor's EL Series electric lifting columns, available in four lift heights.
Installing a reversing contactor is only half the project; ensuring safety and reliable performance under load is a top…
Installing a reversing contactor is only half the project; ensuring safety and reliable performance under load is a top priority for motor control designs.
The company has added a Trapezoid Waveform Command to its RMC motion controllers, providing configurable cyclic position,…
The company has added a Trapezoid Waveform Command to its RMC motion controllers, providing configurable cyclic position, pressure, and force profiles for testing applications.
A single VFD family now supports motors from 0.33 to 200 hp, helping simplify machine design, commissioning, and…
A single VFD family now supports motors from 0.33 to 200 hp, helping simplify machine design, commissioning, and maintenance across applications.
The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of…
The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of supporting up to 256 axes.
When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is…
When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is useful in some cases, and take note of some necessary precautions.
Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system.…
Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system. Control.com talks to the experts at NORD, a motor specialist, to learn more.
Requiring multiple AC motors to start simultaneously is a common need for conveyors within manufacturing plants, but can…
Requiring multiple AC motors to start simultaneously is a common need for conveyors within manufacturing plants, but can we really reduce costs and panel space by eliminating redundant components?
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