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Automate 2025 Highlights: Schneider Shows a Schmooooth Experience

Automate 2025 Highlights: Schneider Shows a Schmooooth Experience

Schneider Electric's Automate booth highlighted user experience and the smooth connection of everything from sensors and actuators to full plant control with integrated hardware and software.


News May 20, 2025 by David Peterson
Elmo Delivers Multi-Axis Motion Control With New Titanium Maestro

Elmo Delivers Multi-Axis Motion Control With New Titanium Maestro

Elmo Motion Control has launched the Titanium Maestro, a motion controller engineered to deliver fast, scalable multi-axis motion control with real-time EtherCAT communication for demanding industrial applications.


News May 02, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Mitsubishi Releases FR-D800 Series Compact, Next-Generation Inverters

Mitsubishi Releases FR-D800 Series Compact, Next-Generation Inverters

The FR-D800 series inverters aim to save users time, power, and physical space across applications. The inverters support both induction and permanent magnet motors and feature a USB-C connection so users can set parameters with ease.


News Apr 30, 2025 by Seth Price
Baumer Introduces EB260 Encoders for Compact, Precise Motion Control

Baumer Introduces EB260 Encoders for Compact, Precise Motion Control

Baumer has released the EB260 bearingless rotary encoder with proprietary LowHarmonics signal processing technology, which enables auto calibration to eliminate signal errors caused by physical inconsistencies.


News Apr 23, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Motion Control Tutorial: Cyclic Actions Using the Record Table

Motion Control Tutorial: Cyclic Actions Using the Record Table

Learn how to configure a single motion axis and perform some basic cyclic action using Festo’s Automation Suite and a simple electric linear axis.


Kollmorgen Debuts SFD-M Encoder for Multi-Turn Absolute Feedback

Kollmorgen Debuts SFD-M Encoder for Multi-Turn Absolute Feedback

The new battery-free Kollmorgen SFD-M encoder delivers high-resolution, multi-turn absolute feedback for servo system motion control at the same cost as previous SFD single-turn models.


News Apr 17, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Oriental Motor Expands Rotary Encoder Lineup for Precision in Motion Control

Oriental Motor Expands Rotary Encoder Lineup for Precision in Motion Control

Oriental Motor has added 40 mm models to its incremental rotary encoders. The new encoders feature a wide resolution range and are available in round or hollow shaft options to fit a variety of automation needs.


News Apr 16, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Next-Gen Motor Control: Rockwell Launches M100 With POW Switching

Next-Gen Motor Control: Rockwell Launches M100 With POW Switching

Rockwell’s new M100 motor starter enhances industrial safety, simplifies wiring, and improves motor efficiency with POW switching and flexible configurations.


News Apr 15, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Schneider Electric Rolls Out TeSys Deca Advanced Contactors

Schneider Electric Rolls Out TeSys Deca Advanced Contactors

The new TeSys Deca Advanced contactors made their debut at ProMat 2025. The contactors are designed for simple installation and increased efficiency and reliability in motor management.


News Apr 04, 2025 by Seth Price
AutomationDirect Expands ProSense Linear Potentiometer Catalog

AutomationDirect Expands ProSense Linear Potentiometer Catalog

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.


News Apr 03, 2025 by Seth Price
JVL ServoStep Integrated Stepper Motors See New Upgrades

JVL ServoStep Integrated Stepper Motors See New Upgrades

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.


News Apr 03, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Practical Comparison: Microcontroller vs. PLC for Arc Welding Control

Practical Comparison: Microcontroller vs. PLC for Arc Welding Control

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 Now Offers a Developer’s Kit for CMMT-ST Multiprotocol Servo Drives

Festo Now Offers a Developer’s Kit for CMMT-ST Multiprotocol Servo Drives

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.


News Mar 29, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Precision and Reliability: Autonics Releases EP50S Rotary Encoders

Precision and Reliability: Autonics Releases EP50S Rotary Encoders

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.


News Mar 27, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Understanding the Derivative Term in PID Control

Understanding the Derivative Term in PID Control

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?


Delta Partners with Acontis to Enhance EtherCAT for Motion Control

Delta Partners with Acontis to Enhance EtherCAT for Motion Control

Delta Motion has teamed up with Acontis Technologies to enhance the RMC200 motion controller, adding EtherCAT MainDevice capability for increased communication capabilities.


News Mar 06, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Rockwell to Advance Industrial Automation With Prague Research Lab

Rockwell to Advance Industrial Automation With Prague Research Lab

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.


News Feb 20, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Tricks of the Trade: Troubleshooting Industrial Control Cabinets

Tricks of the Trade: Troubleshooting Industrial Control Cabinets

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?


Beijer and Festo Collaborate to Bring HMI to Motion Controls

Beijer and Festo Collaborate to Bring HMI to Motion Controls

Beijer Electronics partners with Festo to integrate WebIQ into an upcoming series of motion controllers, offering a low-code HMI/SCADA solution for monitoring pneumatic and electrical systems.


News Feb 13, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
SMC Updates Valve Manifold and Rotary Actuator Series

SMC Updates Valve Manifold and Rotary Actuator Series

SMC has updated its existing CRB rotary actuator series to include double vane types. The company’s JSY1000-E valve manifold series has also been updated to include new features and added protocol compatibility.


News Feb 13, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich