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KEB Automation has added new functionalities to its F6 drive controllers and S6 servo drives. The enhancements include…

KEB Automation has added new functionalities to its F6 drive controllers and S6 servo drives. The enhancements include hardware and software-based updates focused on efficiency and usability.

Festo has added a new stepper motor series to its light-duty servo motion solutions. The series rounds out the company's…

Festo has added a new stepper motor series to its light-duty servo motion solutions. The series rounds out the company's one-stop shop that enables customers to tailor purchases to their application needs.

The new RSGT soft starter lineup from Carlo Gavazzi is designed to improve the start-up performance of IE3 premium…

The new RSGT soft starter lineup from Carlo Gavazzi is designed to improve the start-up performance of IE3 premium efficiency 3-phase motors up to 75 horsepower.

Hexgen HEX150-125HL hexapod positioner from Aerotech makes precision linear and angular positioning possible for the…

Hexgen HEX150-125HL hexapod positioner from Aerotech makes precision linear and angular positioning possible for the semiconductor, aerospace, and optics industries.

Electrical grounding is used to accomplish several different tasks, but none more important than for the safety of users…

Electrical grounding is used to accomplish several different tasks, but none more important than for the safety of users and equipment while maintaining strict adherence to regulations.

ABB and Komatsu shake hands on an electrifying agreement that seeks to advance electrification and decarbonization…

ABB and Komatsu shake hands on an electrifying agreement that seeks to advance electrification and decarbonization solutions in the mining industry.

Yaskawa has expanded its GA800 variable speed drive product line to include drives and configured packages with power…

Yaskawa has expanded its GA800 variable speed drive product line to include drives and configured packages with power capabilities up to 1000 HP in a reduced footprint.

Many online sources explain how to reverse a 3-phase motor; this article will discuss the electrical principles that…

Many online sources explain how to reverse a 3-phase motor; this article will discuss the electrical principles that define why it works and how the phase relationships determine the rotation direction.

Oriental Motor has added a 24 VDC 400 W driver to its BLV Series R Type brushless motor offerings, providing users with a…

Oriental Motor has added a 24 VDC 400 W driver to its BLV Series R Type brushless motor offerings, providing users with a new unified, battery-powered speed control system.

To foster the next generation of skilled labor in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, FANUC has established…

To foster the next generation of skilled labor in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, FANUC has established a $1 million endowed scholarship fund in partnership with the SME Education Foundation.

Akribis Systems utilizes its existing rod motor series in its new, linear axis designed for high speed and precision in…

Akribis Systems utilizes its existing rod motor series in its new, linear axis designed for high speed and precision in the electronics, semiconductor, and battery production industries.

Nidec’s Control Techniques has launched the SI-BACnet IP add-on module for new and existing HVAC drives to help…

Nidec’s Control Techniques has launched the SI-BACnet IP add-on module for new and existing HVAC drives to help communicate between devices and create a connected automated building.

The latest update to Aerotech's Automation1 platform delivers enhanced support for laser scan heads and drives, with key…

The latest update to Aerotech's Automation1 platform delivers enhanced support for laser scan heads and drives, with key updates including tools for faster development, 3D data visualization, and enhanced scanner control.

The new UMI-B7 series of VFDs from Unitronics has an added Ethernet connection and tighter closed-loop control for more…

The new UMI-B7 series of VFDs from Unitronics has an added Ethernet connection and tighter closed-loop control for more precise speed, torque, and position.

Gefran’s new G-Start motor controllers offer digital I/O and monitoring features normally only found on inverters, all…

Gefran’s new G-Start motor controllers offer digital I/O and monitoring features normally only found on inverters, all housed in a compact package for more simple control scenarios.

The accuracy and reliability of the AiC-MT series of stepper motor systems have been expanded with the addition of…

The accuracy and reliability of the AiC-MT series of stepper motor systems have been expanded with the addition of Ethernet-based Modbus TCP communications and software for parameter adjustment.

The new DM160 motors are highly configurable and offer users an efficient space-saving design providing up to 36 kW with…

The new DM160 motors are highly configurable and offer users an efficient space-saving design providing up to 36 kW with IP65 ratings for many different industrial applications.

Don’t blink — you might miss the new speed record set by a Mitsubishi robot when solving a Rubik’s Cube, an…

Don’t blink — you might miss the new speed record set by a Mitsubishi robot when solving a Rubik’s Cube, an achievement verified by the Guinness World Records administration.

Building on a robust history of microcontroller (and now PLC) design, Arduino has launched a new robot, introducing…

Building on a robust history of microcontroller (and now PLC) design, Arduino has launched a new robot, introducing learners to coding and sensor interfacing with adaptable and expandable hardware.