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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.

Synchronized motion has become an industry standard with robots, gantries, and pick and place automation. Follow along…

Synchronized motion has become an industry standard with robots, gantries, and pick and place automation. Follow along this three-part series as we discuss methods of synchronizing servo motors.

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective,…

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective, high-performance industrial PC, and a highly flexible six-axis robot.

Lenze’s IE5/IE6 motor drive system pairs the i650 motec inverter drive with the m550/m650 synchronous motor to deliver…

Lenze’s IE5/IE6 motor drive system pairs the i650 motec inverter drive with the m550/m650 synchronous motor to deliver high energy efficiency, encoderless positioning, and up to 300% starting torque.

New AX Motion Insights Pneumatic detects wear before failure, while CMMT-AS servo drives add built-in safety functions,…

New AX Motion Insights Pneumatic detects wear before failure, while CMMT-AS servo drives add built-in safety functions, diagnostics, and easier integration.

Explore the top hardware and software reveals from Rockwell Automation Fair 2025, including new drives, controllers,…

Explore the top hardware and software reveals from Rockwell Automation Fair 2025, including new drives, controllers, security tools, and smart-factory technologies.

ABB has been busy adding communication technology to existing products, releasing new variable speed motors, and…

ABB has been busy adding communication technology to existing products, releasing new variable speed motors, and collaborating with an AI startup for motor-drive selection software.

Managing the climate inside a building is critical for both people and infrastructure. Managing the climate is the job of…

Managing the climate inside a building is critical for both people and infrastructure. Managing the climate is the job of HVAC control systems, but what’s inside an HVAC system, and how do they work?

A new brand structure brings ABB and Baldor-Reliance together, simplifying product lines while honoring both companies’…

A new brand structure brings ABB and Baldor-Reliance together, simplifying product lines while honoring both companies’ manufacturing heritage.

Servo drives interact with hardware axes, but there are many ways to configure the motion. I/O signals allow connections…

Servo drives interact with hardware axes, but there are many ways to configure the motion. I/O signals allow connections of sensors and switches for functions like homing and setting travel limits.

The packaging industry can’t operate without a backbone of reliable control systems for motion and visualization.…

The packaging industry can’t operate without a backbone of reliable control systems for motion and visualization. Unitronics was in full force at PACK EXPO to showcase the Unistream automation system.

With a $17 million investment, ABB has expanded LV motor production to India, launching the country's first locally made…

With a $17 million investment, ABB has expanded LV motor production to India, launching the country's first locally made IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors.

KEB displayed a wide range of motors, drive units, and controllers at PACK EXPO, with key demos combining motion…

KEB displayed a wide range of motors, drive units, and controllers at PACK EXPO, with key demos combining motion solutions that boost speed and flexibility for modern packaging automation.