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?
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.
Learn how electric actuators can replace fluid systems with SMC’s e-Actuator series, offering simple setup, clean…
Learn how electric actuators can replace fluid systems with SMC’s e-Actuator series, offering simple setup, clean operation, and accurate motion contro
Oriental Motor’s new 750 W (1 hp) brushless DC motors and gear motors pair IE5 efficiency with compact construction and…
Oriental Motor’s new 750 W (1 hp) brushless DC motors and gear motors pair IE5 efficiency with compact construction and VFD compatibility for advanced industrial motion control.
Welcome to Control Automation Day 2025—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to…
Welcome to Control Automation Day 2025—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!
In a few short video tutorials, Festo engineers show how fast and easy it can be to design electrical and fluid…
In a few short video tutorials, Festo engineers show how fast and easy it can be to design electrical and fluid automation systems using free online tools.
KEB’s size 04 permanent magnet brake delivers 3.5 Nm torque in a compact 28.6 mm package, ideal for robotics, medical,…
KEB’s size 04 permanent magnet brake delivers 3.5 Nm torque in a compact 28.6 mm package, ideal for robotics, medical, and servo systems.
Acromag's new NT2710 module enables the remote control of stepper motors with Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, or PROFINET…
Acromag's new NT2710 module enables the remote control of stepper motors with Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, or PROFINET interface. The module aims to enhance IIoT integration and flexible I/O expansion.
LS Electric has released its first IE5-rated “super high-efficiency” motor. The new motor is designed to meet the…
LS Electric has released its first IE5-rated “super high-efficiency” motor. The new motor is designed to meet the modern demands of energy efficiency, particularly in high-energy industries like cement and steel.
The PMG93 CAM is Baumer’s newest digital cam switch designed to simplify heavy duty hoist and winch applications. Users…
The PMG93 CAM is Baumer’s newest digital cam switch designed to simplify heavy duty hoist and winch applications. Users simply need a laptop with an Ethernet interface and a web browser.
SMC has updated its repairable round body cylinders, added FOUNDATION fieldbus to its air servo cylinders, and rounded…
SMC has updated its repairable round body cylinders, added FOUNDATION fieldbus to its air servo cylinders, and rounded out its collaborative robot grippers with two new tool changer types.
The newest motor platform from ABB combines a high-efficiency motor with a variable speed drive (VSD) for simplified installation.
The newest motor platform from ABB combines a high-efficiency motor with a variable speed drive (VSD) for simplified installation.
Electrak HD’s built-in sync eliminates external controllers, enabling coordinated motion across multiple actuators with…
Electrak HD’s built-in sync eliminates external controllers, enabling coordinated motion across multiple actuators with simplified setup and higher safety.
New Robotics & Motion Center provides a space for U.S. manufacturers to test and deploy Schneider’s advanced automation…
New Robotics & Motion Center provides a space for U.S. manufacturers to test and deploy Schneider’s advanced automation and control tech.
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