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A Visit From Safety Nick

A Visit From Safety Nick

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: like you’ve (probably) never heard it before.


Less is More: ABB’s Baldor-Reliance Food Safe Motors Get an Upgrade

Less is More: ABB’s Baldor-Reliance Food Safe Motors Get an Upgrade

ABB introduces a new three-lead design to simplify the installation, maintenance, and setup of its Baldor-Reliance stainless steel motors.


News Dec 19, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Oriental Motor Introduces OVR Series of Small Industrial Robots

Oriental Motor Introduces OVR Series of Small Industrial Robots

Oriental Motor’s catalog now includes a series of small yet capable articulated, SCARA, and Cartesian industrial robots, as well as a new set of controllers and drivers.


News Dec 18, 2024 by Seth Price
Marvel Over DC Voltage: Permanent Magnet vs. Field Wound Motors

Marvel Over DC Voltage: Permanent Magnet vs. Field Wound Motors

Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the differences between various types of field-wound and permanent magnet DC motors.


Balluff Masters the Link for Smarter Industrial Communication

Balluff Masters the Link for Smarter Industrial Communication

Balluff's new IO-Link masters in Entry, Standard, and Advanced classes offer high performance, robust construction, and advanced features.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Rockwell Updates Edge Compute Module for ControlLogix

Rockwell Updates Edge Compute Module for ControlLogix

Rockwell has added a new update for the edge compute module, enhancing ControlLogix with support for multiple protocols.


News Dec 16, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
What are ‘Eddy Currents’ and Why Do They Matter to Motors?

What are ‘Eddy Currents’ and Why Do They Matter to Motors?

Electromagnetic devices like motors and transformers rely on electric currents that drive magnetic fields which, in turn, can drive current on their own. That’s not always a good thing.


Bringing Liquid Cooling to Servomotors: Beckhoff AM8300

Bringing Liquid Cooling to Servomotors: Beckhoff AM8300

Water cooling has been used for years to reduce heat in electronics and it’s being seen in more industrial applications, like the new AM8300 servomotors from Beckhoff.


News Dec 10, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
New Wheeled Encoder Simplifies Linear and Rotary Measurements

New Wheeled Encoder Simplifies Linear and Rotary Measurements

The new TRP Tru-TracPro from the Encoder Products Company drastically speeds up integration and data collection for rotating and product transporting motion systems.


News Dec 09, 2024 by Seth Price
Danfoss Upgrades Diagnostics and Coms for AutomationDrive VFD

Danfoss Upgrades Diagnostics and Coms for AutomationDrive VFD

New updates to the VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 VFD provide new communication protocols, condition monitoring and diagnostic functions, and algorithms for increasing energy efficiency.


News Dec 08, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Unlimited Power! Regenerative Unit From Beckhoff Recycles Unused Energy

Unlimited Power! Regenerative Unit From Beckhoff Recycles Unused Energy

Do you have excessive energy problems? Beckhoff has a solution for you: with their new AX8820, you can dump extra energy back into the electrical grid and save money every month.


News Dec 06, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Renesas Introduces Industry’s First One-Chip 9-Axis Motion Control MPU

Renesas Introduces Industry’s First One-Chip 9-Axis Motion Control MPU

The new RZ/T2H chip combines multiple cores, real-time control, Ethernet, and advanced security into a one-chip microprocessor.


News Dec 02, 2024 by Duane Benson
Move It! Introducing Beckhoff’s EtherCAT 6-Axis Motion Sensing Module

Move It! Introducing Beckhoff’s EtherCAT 6-Axis Motion Sensing Module

Beckhoff has just released their EP3751-0260 EtherCAT Box module featuring a built-in 6-axis MEMS sensor, which combines a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope, ideal for AGVs and robotics applications.


News Nov 27, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
WEG W51Xdb Motor: With Great Power Comes Great Efficiency

WEG W51Xdb Motor: With Great Power Comes Great Efficiency

WEG's newest flame-proof motor line, the W51Xdb, has been engineered for reliability and longevity; it adapts with variable speed drive and meets global standards like ATEX and CSA. The W51Xdb motor features a frame engineered to reduce noise, vibration, and bearing.


News Nov 25, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
The Banner R50C MDR Controller: 80% More Power in 60% of the Footprint

The Banner R50C MDR Controller: 80% More Power in 60% of the Footprint

Banner has developed a small yet powerful conveyor controller that combines control and feedback from sensors.


News Nov 18, 2024 by Seth Price
Schneider Electric Introduces All-New Automation Tech at SPS

Schneider Electric Introduces All-New Automation Tech at SPS

New technology at the show highlights Schneider’s advancements in control, I/O, motor and motion drives, robotics, and software platforms, aiding companies in the march toward IT/OT integration.


News Nov 14, 2024 by David Peterson
Pack Expo Wrap-up V2: The Future of Packaging Automation

Pack Expo Wrap-up V2: The Future of Packaging Automation

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies that solve problems in the packaging and handling industries.


News Nov 13, 2024 by David Peterson
Mitsubishi Electric Expands its Low-Cost Robot Series with the MELFA RV-12CRL

Mitsubishi Electric Expands its Low-Cost Robot Series with the MELFA RV-12CRL

Mitsubishi Electric Automation announced the launch of a new robot for their low-cost robot series: the MELFA RV-12CRL vertically articulated robot boasting the largest reach in their series.


News Nov 12, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Looking Back at Pack: The First Days at the Show

Looking Back at Pack: The First Days at the Show

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the hardware and software challenges surrounding the world of packaged goods.


News Nov 08, 2024 by David Peterson
The SIMOCODE M-CP Offers Flexibility and Scalability in Compact Form

The SIMOCODE M-CP Offers Flexibility and Scalability in Compact Form

A motor control center from Siemens offers efficient monitoring, data collection, and feedback, enabling more accurate control decisions.


News Nov 07, 2024 by Seth Price