Servo motors are common in all kinds of motion control applications for various industries, but what are these devices, and what makes them different from…
Servo motors are common in all kinds of motion control applications for various industries, but what are these devices, and what makes them different from standard AC or DC motors?
Danfoss has released a new family of smart, compact variable frequency drives to replace its existing VLT Micro Drive…
Danfoss has released a new family of smart, compact variable frequency drives to replace its existing VLT Micro Drive product line. The new drives are suitable for HVAC and general-purpose applications.
In a first for the industry, one aspect of a Siemens controller has been certified by UL Solutions using a digital twin…
In a first for the industry, one aspect of a Siemens controller has been certified by UL Solutions using a digital twin representation This may pave the way for new methods of product verification.
This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter…
This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter configurations, including direct online, reversing, and star-delta.
Aerotech now offers a new line of servo motor drives designed for precision motion control. The single and multi-axis…
Aerotech now offers a new line of servo motor drives designed for precision motion control. The single and multi-axis servo drives are built for machine design and automation across industries.
Siemens delivers brand-new software and hardware updates to the flagship SINAMICS S210 servo motor and drive system to…
Siemens delivers brand-new software and hardware updates to the flagship SINAMICS S210 servo motor and drive system to increase precision, safety, and compatibility features.
SMC has recently announced the addition of a series of new electric grippers, specifically intended to be used along with…
SMC has recently announced the addition of a series of new electric grippers, specifically intended to be used along with UR collaborative robot applications.
A partnership between Flory Industries, along with Caterpillar and CA’s Holt Cat dealer, has led to the launch of a new…
A partnership between Flory Industries, along with Caterpillar and CA’s Holt Cat dealer, has led to the launch of a new Li-ion battery-driven electric powertrain for nut harvesting.
When the angle or distance of motion is more important than speed and power, certain motors shine brighter, like…
When the angle or distance of motion is more important than speed and power, certain motors shine brighter, like steppers, named for the individual steps they take when control voltage is applied.
Teknic has released new IP66K and IP67-rated brushless servo motors with an integrated drive system, making servo motor…
Teknic has released new IP66K and IP67-rated brushless servo motors with an integrated drive system, making servo motor applications more economical and durable for harsh environments.
A recent innovation from Infinitum has seen the launch of the next generation of the Aircore EC motor lineup, with a PCB…
A recent innovation from Infinitum has seen the launch of the next generation of the Aircore EC motor lineup, with a PCB stator and greatly reduced weight for energy efficiency in motion industries.
The Optidrive P2 VFD from Invertek Drives has demonstrated its ability to improve efficiency and production while…
The Optidrive P2 VFD from Invertek Drives has demonstrated its ability to improve efficiency and production while minimizing energy usage during operation at a hard rock mining site in Indonesia.
Compete wiring diagram guide for 3-wire, 6-wire, 9-wire, and 12-wire three-phase motors used for industrial automation.
Compete wiring diagram guide for 3-wire, 6-wire, 9-wire, and 12-wire three-phase motors used for industrial automation.
Controlling the startup of a motor not only reduces the wear on the motor, but eases the burden on the electrical supply,…
Controlling the startup of a motor not only reduces the wear on the motor, but eases the burden on the electrical supply, reducing infrastructure demands and the running cost of industrial loads.
Delta Motion RMC controllers offer a replacement to solve the upcoming discontinuation of Rockwell Automation’s…
Delta Motion RMC controllers offer a replacement to solve the upcoming discontinuation of Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix analog modules for hydraulic and servo motion control systems.
Beijer Electronics has recently added 200 kW and 250 kW power inverter models to the existing BFI-P2 and BFI-H3 product…
Beijer Electronics has recently added 200 kW and 250 kW power inverter models to the existing BFI-P2 and BFI-H3 product lines for large pump, fan, and motor applications.
KEB Automation has launched the DL4, an 8-pole AC servo motor in three frame sizes with torque ratings from 11 to 520 Nm…
KEB Automation has launched the DL4, an 8-pole AC servo motor in three frame sizes with torque ratings from 11 to 520 Nm and power ratings up to 77 kW for the largest models.
When we need to change the speed of an industrial motor, whether to control a process or save energy costs, we turn to…
When we need to change the speed of an industrial motor, whether to control a process or save energy costs, we turn to the variable frequency drive, better known simply as a VFD.
KEB Automation has introduced a new ‘2-in-1’ motor/inverter combo to alleviate cabinet space concerns and create an…
KEB Automation has introduced a new ‘2-in-1’ motor/inverter combo to alleviate cabinet space concerns and create an efficient, high-performance solution with easy installation.
FAULHABER recently released a new incremental encoder with an impressive resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution…
FAULHABER recently released a new incremental encoder with an impressive resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution using the latest interpolative chip technology.