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Part 1 of a 2-part series. A practical look at the failures that plague motor drive systems, even those that are rated to…

Part 1 of a 2-part series. A practical look at the failures that plague motor drive systems, even those that are rated to be fail-safe.

A practical look at how 2NO/2NC contactors and auxiliary contacts can clean up command, feedback, and fault logic in…

A practical look at how 2NO/2NC contactors and auxiliary contacts can clean up command, feedback, and fault logic in motor circuits.

This guide shows you how to set up RS-485 communication between the FX3U PLC and the FR-D700 inverter with the…

This guide shows you how to set up RS-485 communication between the FX3U PLC and the FR-D700 inverter with the FX3U-485-BD. You can control speed and monitor the system using ladder logic.

Mobility, inventory tracking, and efficient operations were the central themes of the recent trade show, focusing on…

Mobility, inventory tracking, and efficient operations were the central themes of the recent trade show, focusing on supply chain automation at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Turck placed a spotlight on decentralized control concepts, highlighting several product lines at MODEX: MDR controls,…

Turck placed a spotlight on decentralized control concepts, highlighting several product lines at MODEX: MDR controls, multiprotocol fieldbus, and RFID inventory tracking solutions.

The GA501 microdrive for AC motors supports six different industrial protocols and is available for induction, permanent…

The GA501 microdrive for AC motors supports six different industrial protocols and is available for induction, permanent magnet, and synchronous reluctance motor operation up to 40 HP.

Motor speed control can be a tricky process, due to the variety of options. In a VFD, speed can be controlled using fixed…

Motor speed control can be a tricky process, due to the variety of options. In a VFD, speed can be controlled using fixed values, digital or analog signals, or communication networks.

Kyntronics’ mission is to combine servo control with hydraulic actuators to form hybrid motion control. Our engineering…

Kyntronics’ mission is to combine servo control with hydraulic actuators to form hybrid motion control. Our engineering team posed a few questions in hopes of learning more about this technology.

KUKA, Leuze, and Dunkermotoren preview new robotics, sensor, and drive technologies ahead of their intralogistics…

KUKA, Leuze, and Dunkermotoren preview new robotics, sensor, and drive technologies ahead of their intralogistics demonstrations at LogiMAT 2026.

The latest IE5+ motor from Nord adds a larger frame size to support higher power while maintaining high efficiency across…

The latest IE5+ motor from Nord adds a larger frame size to support higher power while maintaining high efficiency across varying speeds and loads.

Learn about precharge circuits, inrush current, and understand why VFD and servo drives may trip during power-up.

Learn about precharge circuits, inrush current, and understand why VFD and servo drives may trip during power-up.

The Palladio stepper drives feature on-machine installation to simplify wiring, reduce electrical noise, and enhance…

The Palladio stepper drives feature on-machine installation to simplify wiring, reduce electrical noise, and enhance positioning in motion-control applications that require reliability and precision.

The iC7 HVACR portfolio unifies motor control, harmonic mitigation, and predictive monitoring in a single platform for buildings.

The iC7 HVACR portfolio unifies motor control, harmonic mitigation, and predictive monitoring in a single platform for buildings.

The AKME servo motors feature ATEX and IECEx certifications for use in hazardous environments, while the SafeMotion…

The AKME servo motors feature ATEX and IECEx certifications for use in hazardous environments, while the SafeMotion Monitor 3.0 firmware expands functional safety for Kollmorgen’s linear motors and axes.

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the…

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.

Teknic’s ClearPath-IP brushless servo motor integrates an EtherNet/IP vector servo drive and high-resolution encoder…

Teknic’s ClearPath-IP brushless servo motor integrates an EtherNet/IP vector servo drive and high-resolution encoder into a single unit. Units are available from 1/8 to 7.7 hp.

Coordinating motion in three or more axes is a difficult manual process. For more advanced gantry or articulated robots,…

Coordinating motion in three or more axes is a difficult manual process. For more advanced gantry or articulated robots, this motion type solves the complex calculation of a set of related joints.

New software, pro-series precision gearboxes, and integrated linear motion solutions highlight Neugart’s push toward…

New software, pro-series precision gearboxes, and integrated linear motion solutions highlight Neugart’s push toward more dynamic, efficient drive systems.

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.