AutomationDirect has added new models to its ProSense linear potentiometer catalog. Customers now have a wider range of linear sensing options for greater…
AutomationDirect has added new models to its ProSense linear potentiometer catalog. Customers now have a wider range of linear sensing options for greater flexibility in mounting and data collection.
JVL has upgraded its existing ServoStep integrated stepper motors to include dual analog outputs, built-in IO-Link…
JVL has upgraded its existing ServoStep integrated stepper motors to include dual analog outputs, built-in IO-Link communication, and the ability to synchronize up to 32 axes without a controller.
Learn in this detailed analysis about the performance of industrial PLC and a prototyping microcontroller to perform…
Learn in this detailed analysis about the performance of industrial PLC and a prototyping microcontroller to perform stepper motor motion control for an arc welding automation project.
Festo has released a starter kit for its multiprotocol servo drive family. The kit enables customers to get their hands…
Festo has released a starter kit for its multiprotocol servo drive family. The kit enables customers to get their hands on Festo’s CMMT-ST servo drive and EMMT-ST stepper motor at half the cost of sourcing individual parts.
Autonics’ new EP50S series single-turn absolute rotary encoders are designed to bring precision to position control…
Autonics’ new EP50S series single-turn absolute rotary encoders are designed to bring precision to position control applications. The 50 mm encoders are capable of resolutions up to 1024 divisions.
We know that PID stands for proportional, integral, and derivative, but have you ever seen exactly how the derivative…
We know that PID stands for proportional, integral, and derivative, but have you ever seen exactly how the derivative term affects the final output signal in a motion control system?
The ProMat trade show was filled with exciting technology, and it was all moving! Conveyors, AMRs, robots… Keeping the…
The ProMat trade show was filled with exciting technology, and it was all moving! Conveyors, AMRs, robots… Keeping the supply chain in motion with over 1000 exhibitors and demonstrations.
Highlights of the first days of the ProMat trade show in Chicago, including demonstrations from Murrelektronik, Yaskawa,…
Highlights of the first days of the ProMat trade show in Chicago, including demonstrations from Murrelektronik, Yaskawa, SEW-Eurodrive, and new products from Schneider.
Delta Motion has teamed up with Acontis Technologies to enhance the RMC200 motion controller, adding EtherCAT MainDevice…
Delta Motion has teamed up with Acontis Technologies to enhance the RMC200 motion controller, adding EtherCAT MainDevice capability for increased communication capabilities.
Baumer's new HOG800 encoders combine ruggedness with intelligent features, simplifying maintenance and boosting…
Baumer's new HOG800 encoders combine ruggedness with intelligent features, simplifying maintenance and boosting reliability in industrial settings.
Watch how each of the P and I terms influence the output of a motion control system. How do we explain and prevent terms…
Watch how each of the P and I terms influence the output of a motion control system. How do we explain and prevent terms like overshoot, error, and long settling time?
Catch up on the latest automation news from February 2025! New actuators, IPC speed boosts, AI-powered robotics, welding…
Catch up on the latest automation news from February 2025! New actuators, IPC speed boosts, AI-powered robotics, welding tools, and safety valves—stay informed!
Dynamic braking resistors stop motors more quickly by converting the rotational energy, but how do we select the correct…
Dynamic braking resistors stop motors more quickly by converting the rotational energy, but how do we select the correct one and configure a PowerFlex drive to utilize the resistor effectively?
The SP5+ motor from ABB offers IE5 efficiency and IP69 protection, making it ideal for food and beverage applications…
The SP5+ motor from ABB offers IE5 efficiency and IP69 protection, making it ideal for food and beverage applications with rigorous washdown and sanitation requirements.
Magnetic buffers, such as the SMC's ZP3B_M series, outperform spring buffers in automation due to consistent force,…
Magnetic buffers, such as the SMC's ZP3B_M series, outperform spring buffers in automation due to consistent force, cleanliness, and longevity.
Oriental Motor's new rotary encoders and enhanced DGII actuator compatibility offer greater precision and simplified integration.
Oriental Motor's new rotary encoders and enhanced DGII actuator compatibility offer greater precision and simplified integration.
Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s…
Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s team will work with universities and standards organizations to advance industrial automation.
When the blinking lights on automation devices stop blinking, the control cabinet is often the go-to troubleshooting…
When the blinking lights on automation devices stop blinking, the control cabinet is often the go-to troubleshooting culprit, but how do you make the best judgments for quickly locating the problem?
The Aircore Heavy Duty redefines heavy-duty motors with its efficient, reliable air-core design using a PCB stator…
The Aircore Heavy Duty redefines heavy-duty motors with its efficient, reliable air-core design using a PCB stator yielding savings in material and energy costs for high-output applications.
The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its energy conservation standards for expanded scope electric motors, effective…
The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its energy conservation standards for expanded scope electric motors, effective April 7, 2025, with compliance required by January 1, 2029.
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