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The AiC-MT series combines the precise positioning of a servo system with the high-holding torque of a stepper motor. The…

The AiC-MT series combines the precise positioning of a servo system with the high-holding torque of a stepper motor. The system can control up to 254 axes with Modbus TCP.

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.

The MT series from Ever Motion Solutions features UL-certified hybrid stepper motors designed for accurate positioning…

The MT series from Ever Motion Solutions features UL-certified hybrid stepper motors designed for accurate positioning and high torque applications.

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.

Conveyor technology is rapidly advancing thanks to the close integration of mechanical machines and electrical controls,…

Conveyor technology is rapidly advancing thanks to the close integration of mechanical machines and electrical controls, but it’s important to understand how feedback improves that relationship.

Cam profiles are a great way of strictly controlling two servo axes to follow a predefined path. Follow along as we dive…

Cam profiles are a great way of strictly controlling two servo axes to follow a predefined path. Follow along as we dive into setting up and programming an electronic cam profile.

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.

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.

A new 1500-W integrated servo from JVL brings cabinet-free motion control to higher-power 48-V systems with embedded…

A new 1500-W integrated servo from JVL brings cabinet-free motion control to higher-power 48-V systems with embedded control, Ethernet networking, and flexible I/O.

The newest additions include IP65-rated rotary encoders for wet and dusty conditions and single-phase options for the BMU…

The newest additions include IP65-rated rotary encoders for wet and dusty conditions and single-phase options for the BMU and BLE2 series of brushless motor drivers.

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.

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.

The new W22 water-cooled motor line uses liquid cooling to deliver high power density, low noise, and reliable operation…

The new W22 water-cooled motor line uses liquid cooling to deliver high power density, low noise, and reliable operation in space-constrained and harsh environments.

The new flat type stepper motors feature a slim, lightweight design and a built-in magnetic encoder for accurate…

The new flat type stepper motors feature a slim, lightweight design and a built-in magnetic encoder for accurate positioning and speed control in tight spaces.

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?