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LS Electric Launches “Super High-Efficiency” IE5-Rated Motors

LS Electric Launches “Super High-Efficiency” IE5-Rated Motors

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.


News Jul 29, 2025 by Seth Price
Baumer Releases Heavy Duty Digital Cam Switch for Hoists and Winches

Baumer Releases Heavy Duty Digital Cam Switch for Hoists and Winches

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.


News Jul 27, 2025 by Seth Price
SMC Expands Pneumatics, Updates Air Cylinders and Cobot Grippers

SMC Expands Pneumatics, Updates Air Cylinders and Cobot Grippers

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.


News Jul 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Rolls Out Plug-and-Play LV Titanium Variable Speed Motors

ABB Rolls Out Plug-and-Play LV Titanium Variable Speed Motors

The newest motor platform from ABB combines a high-efficiency motor with a variable speed drive (VSD) for simplified installation.


News Jul 18, 2025 by Seth Price
Thomson Adds Built-In Sync to Electrak HD Actuators

Thomson Adds Built-In Sync to Electrak HD Actuators

Electrak HD’s built-in sync eliminates external controllers, enabling coordinated motion across multiple actuators with simplified setup and higher safety.


News Jul 17, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Schneider Electric Launches Robotics Hub and Motion Platform

Schneider Electric Launches Robotics Hub and Motion Platform

New Robotics & Motion Center provides a space for U.S. manufacturers to test and deploy Schneider’s advanced automation and control tech.


News Jul 16, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Dunkermotoren’s Quasi Absolute Encoder for Absolute Positioning

Dunkermotoren’s Quasi Absolute Encoder for Absolute Positioning

Dunkermotoren’s new Quasi Absolute Encoder (QAE) software feature enables accurate positioning even during a power failure, all without the need for batteries.


News Jul 13, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Bosch Rexroth Unveils Compact Dual Belt Linear Axis for Heavy Loads

Bosch Rexroth Unveils Compact Dual Belt Linear Axis for Heavy Loads

Bosch Rexroth has added a dual belt linear axis to its portfolio of compact modules. The new axis can move two 385 kg loads with high speed, torque, and precision in compact industrial setups.


News Jul 10, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Smaller, Smarter, Tougher: JVL Rolls Out Compact Motion Control Solutions

Smaller, Smarter, Tougher: JVL Rolls Out Compact Motion Control Solutions

JVL has released the SMC66 stepper motor controller, a new modular closed-loop motion control system, and the MAC404 integrated servo motor to advance rugged, space-efficient motion control to meet modern automation demands.


News Jul 09, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Throwback: A Look at Electric Motors in the Early Days of Mining

Throwback: A Look at Electric Motors in the Early Days of Mining

Take a step back and check out a bit of the history of motors in the mining industry, from driving compressed air to generating various DC and AC voltages for mineral transportation.


Bosch Rexroth Rolls Out Heavy-Duty Electromechanical Cylinders

Bosch Rexroth Rolls Out Heavy-Duty Electromechanical Cylinders

Bosch Rexroth has expanded its existing line of electromechanical devices with the EMC-HP, an electric cylinder capable of a maximum force of 250 kN and a top speed of 0.83 m/s.


News Jun 19, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Oriental Motor Combines Robot Controller and Drivers Into Single Unit

Oriental Motor Combines Robot Controller and Drivers Into Single Unit

Oriental Motor has updated its MRCU series to be able to control up to eight axes from one compact unit that combines the MRC01 robot controller and AZ series drivers.


News Jun 11, 2025 by Seth Price
Tutorial: Single-Axis Motion Control with CMZ Drive, Part 2

Tutorial: Single-Axis Motion Control with CMZ Drive, Part 2

In this article, we continue our tutorial by designing a simple structured text motion program and downloading it to the onboard PLC.


Tutorial: Single-Axis Motion Control with CMZ Drive, Part 1

Tutorial: Single-Axis Motion Control with CMZ Drive, Part 1

In this article, we’ll explore the SBD drive series from CMZ, including setting up the motor, scaling and testing the axis, before creating a simple motion program in the onboard PLC.


Robotic Hand Features Human-Like Grasp Without Complex Programming

Robotic Hand Features Human-Like Grasp Without Complex Programming

Researchers have developed a robotic hand that features human-like dexterity without the need for complex programming, thanks to the use of compliant materials.


News Jun 07, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
SICK Releases an Absolute Encoder With PROFINET Interface

SICK Releases an Absolute Encoder With PROFINET Interface

SICK has launched ANS/ANM58 absolute encoders with PROFINET interface. The new encoders are designed for simple integration and precise, reliable measurement in a variety of motion control applications.


News Jun 06, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Tutorial: Mitsubishi FX PLC With VFD and HMI Controls

Tutorial: Mitsubishi FX PLC With VFD and HMI Controls

In this article, we will learn how to set up a Mitsubishi FX PLC to drive a FR-D700 3-phase VFD, including detailed parameter settings, wiring, and HMI integration.


Dunkermotoren Expands Motor Control Platform With Compact Solutions

Dunkermotoren Expands Motor Control Platform With Compact Solutions

Dunkermotoren has expanded its motor control platform to include the BG 75 dMove motor and the BGE 8060 dPro motor controller.


News Jun 01, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Automate Highlight Series: Igus Builds Motion Components and Communities

Automate Highlight Series: Igus Builds Motion Components and Communities

Complex motion systems cannot exist without proper bearings and flexible guidance for wires and cables. Igus introduced not only new products, but also a community dedicated to sharing expertise.


News May 26, 2025 by David Peterson
Automate Highlight Series: Güdel on the Move With Cobots and Air Power

Automate Highlight Series: Güdel on the Move With Cobots and Air Power

Güdel was all about motion at Automate, featuring the new CoboMover, a 7th-axis linear cobot track, and a set of incredible air bearings, which allowed one person to move a 6,300 lb robot easily!


News May 22, 2025 by David Peterson