Kollmorgen Essentials combines a servo motor, a servo drive, and a single combined power/data cable to deliver cost-effective, simple-to-set-up motion control.
Kollmorgen Essentials combines a servo motor, a servo drive, and a single combined power/data cable to deliver cost-effective, simple-to-set-up motion control.
C‑Motive demonstrated the capabilities of electrostatic motors at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas. The technology offers high…
C‑Motive demonstrated the capabilities of electrostatic motors at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas. The technology offers high torque, low heat, low noise, and magnet-free efficiency for packaging motion.
Most motion control relies on metal and proper lubrication, but igus presented a host of solutions that display the…
Most motion control relies on metal and proper lubrication, but igus presented a host of solutions that display the strength of plastic in motion components and robotic assemblies.
Fluid actuators and electrical controls are integrally mixed in today’s manufacturing environment. Festo presented both…
Fluid actuators and electrical controls are integrally mixed in today’s manufacturing environment. Festo presented both solutions, offering a wide range of products for the packaging industry.
Motors and motion control are among the most crucial components of any packaging automation solution. Maxon’s PACK EXPO…
Motors and motion control are among the most crucial components of any packaging automation solution. Maxon’s PACK EXPO booth delivered flexible, reliable motion devices for industry applications.
Floor-to-Cloud is a concept that includes all elements from sensing to control and includes analytical elements for…
Floor-to-Cloud is a concept that includes all elements from sensing to control and includes analytical elements for process optimization, of which Emerson provides a comprehensive solution set.
Oriental Motor highlighted motors, robots, and servo controllers at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas, showing how unified motion…
Oriental Motor highlighted motors, robots, and servo controllers at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas, showing how unified motion systems will be used to drive flexible and efficient packaging automation.
Keyence’s new SV3 series EtherCAT servo system features a 26-bit encoder resolution, 3.1 kHz response time, and…
Keyence’s new SV3 series EtherCAT servo system features a 26-bit encoder resolution, 3.1 kHz response time, and battery-free design for high-speed, reduced-maintenance motion.
Next-gen Ex9VF7 variable frequency drives provide energy efficiency, wide voltage support, and advanced communication…
Next-gen Ex9VF7 variable frequency drives provide energy efficiency, wide voltage support, and advanced communication protocols for OEMs.
Engineers gain faster, easier drive setup with Nidec’s Connect V3, offering step-by-step guidance, live tuning, and…
Engineers gain faster, easier drive setup with Nidec’s Connect V3, offering step-by-step guidance, live tuning, and centralized support tools.
The new XTS EcoLine motor module delivers 95% of the performance at just 55% of the cost, expanding access to intelligent…
The new XTS EcoLine motor module delivers 95% of the performance at just 55% of the cost, expanding access to intelligent linear transport technology.
Dunkermotoren’s dSafe technology outfits brushless DC motors with PROFIsafe and FSoE protocols to execute safety…
Dunkermotoren’s dSafe technology outfits brushless DC motors with PROFIsafe and FSoE protocols to execute safety functions such as safe torque off and safely limited speed.
What is the purpose of a variable frequency drive? How do they work? And why would we prefer using VFDs over basic motor…
What is the purpose of a variable frequency drive? How do they work? And why would we prefer using VFDs over basic motor starters for heavy loads?
QPT introduces MicroDyno, a 1-MHz GaN motor drive platform delivering true sine wave output, precision motion, and…
QPT introduces MicroDyno, a 1-MHz GaN motor drive platform delivering true sine wave output, precision motion, and scalable efficiency for cobots and beyond.
Check out our quick summary of the past month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around…
Check out our quick summary of the past month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.
Alignment is an often overlooked element in operations, leading to both energy efficiency and equipment longevity in…
Alignment is an often overlooked element in operations, leading to both energy efficiency and equipment longevity in rotating machinery.
The Baldor-Reliance SP4 motor lineup now includes a shaft ground variant for increased electrical discharge damage…
The Baldor-Reliance SP4 motor lineup now includes a shaft ground variant for increased electrical discharge damage protection, enhanced efficiency, and a longer motor life in variable speed drive (VSD) applications
Physik Instrumente has released a positioning system that delivers precise and repeatable nanoscale movements controlled…
Physik Instrumente has released a positioning system that delivers precise and repeatable nanoscale movements controlled in six axes for applications like metrology, photonics, and micro-assembly.
Oriental Motor has added two new SCARA robots to its existing OVR small robot series, bringing a full 360° range of…
Oriental Motor has added two new SCARA robots to its existing OVR small robot series, bringing a full 360° range of motion to applications needing precision and space efficiency.
Motion systems come in many forms. Hydraulic motion brings some unique problems, not seen in electric systems. This…
Motion systems come in many forms. Hydraulic motion brings some unique problems, not seen in electric systems. This article will focus on how to recognize prominent failures quickly and correctly.