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Festo Adds Pneumatic Health Monitoring and Safer Servo Drive Technology

Festo Adds Pneumatic Health Monitoring and Safer Servo Drive Technology

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


News Nov 27, 2025 by Seth Price
Ethernet-APL Flowmeters, Vector-Duty Motors, and AI Motor-Drive Selection

Ethernet-APL Flowmeters, Vector-Duty Motors, and AI Motor-Drive Selection

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.


News Nov 22, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Keeping Cool. WEG’s New Water-Cooled Motors Take the Heat Off

Keeping Cool. WEG’s New Water-Cooled Motors Take the Heat Off

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.


News Nov 13, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Oriental Motor Adds Flat Type Stepper Motors to PKP Series

Oriental Motor Adds Flat Type Stepper Motors to PKP Series

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.


News Nov 07, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
What Is an HVAC System and What Role Do Control Systems Play?

What Is an HVAC System and What Role Do Control Systems Play?

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?


Methods of Precision Alignment: Mechanical, Laser, and Vibration Analysis

Methods of Precision Alignment: Mechanical, Laser, and Vibration Analysis

Alignment procedures for pulleys and shafts are a key to preventing costly breakdowns. An effective strategy pairs alignment with vibration analysis to both prevent and predict these downtime events.


Power in Unity: Baldor-Reliance and ABB Reignite Their Spark

Power in Unity: Baldor-Reliance and ABB Reignite Their Spark

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


News Oct 21, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
How Do You Stack Up? A Look Into Robotic Palletizing

How Do You Stack Up? A Look Into Robotic Palletizing

Explore the art of automated palletizing and the different ways you can accelerate the packaging process using PLC and robotic controls.


Understanding Inputs and Outputs for Servo Drives

Understanding Inputs and Outputs for Servo Drives

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.


Unitronics Positions UniStream Lineup for Simpler Packaging Automation

Unitronics Positions UniStream Lineup for Simpler Packaging Automation

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.


News Oct 15, 2025 by David Peterson
ABB Boosts India’s Energy Efficiency with New IE5 Motors

ABB Boosts India’s Energy Efficiency with New IE5 Motors

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.


News Oct 15, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
KEB Spotlights Drive, Motor, and Controller Innovation at PACK EXPO

KEB Spotlights Drive, Motor, and Controller Innovation at PACK EXPO

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.


News Oct 06, 2025 by David Peterson
NORD Features Smart, Efficient Drives and Analytics at PACK EXPO

NORD Features Smart, Efficient Drives and Analytics at PACK EXPO

NORD Drivesystems exhibited IE5+ motors, NORDAC drives, and condition monitoring at PACK EXPO, highlighting connectivity across motion solutions as the next advancement of packaging systems.


News Oct 05, 2025 by David Peterson
C‑Motive Presents Electrostatic Motor Innovation at PACK EXPO

C‑Motive Presents Electrostatic Motor Innovation at PACK EXPO

C‑Motive demonstrated the capabilities of electrostatic motors at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas. The technology offers high torque, low heat, low noise, and magnet-free efficiency for packaging motion.


News Oct 02, 2025 by David Peterson
Maxon Highlights Modular Drive Systems for Food, Bev, and Material Handling

Maxon Highlights Modular Drive Systems for Food, Bev, and Material Handling

Motors and motion control are among the most crucial components of any packaging automation solution. Maxon’s PACK EXPO booth delivered flexible, reliable motion devices for industry applications.


News Oct 02, 2025 by David Peterson
Keyence Launches Battery-Free Servo System With EtherCAT Support

Keyence Launches Battery-Free Servo System With EtherCAT Support

Keyence’s new SV3 series EtherCAT servo system features a 26-bit encoder resolution, 3.1 kHz response time, and battery-free design for high-speed, reduced-maintenance motion.


News Sep 24, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Dunkermotoren Integrates Functional Safety Into Brushless DC Motors

Dunkermotoren Integrates Functional Safety Into Brushless DC Motors

Dunkermotoren’s dSafe technology outfits brushless DC motors with PROFIsafe and FSoE protocols to execute safety functions such as safe torque off and safely limited speed.


News Sep 12, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) In Motor Control

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) In Motor Control

What is the purpose of a variable frequency drive? How do they work? And why would we prefer using VFDs over basic motor starters for heavy loads?


QPT Ushers in AI-Ready GaN Motor Drives to Transform Cobots

QPT Ushers in AI-Ready GaN Motor Drives to Transform Cobots

QPT introduces MicroDyno, a 1-MHz GaN motor drive platform delivering true sine wave output, precision motion, and scalable efficiency for cobots and beyond.


News Sep 08, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
ABB Releases Baldor-Reliance SP4 Shaft Ground Motors

ABB Releases Baldor-Reliance SP4 Shaft Ground Motors

The Baldor-Reliance SP4 motor lineup now includes a shaft ground variant for increased electrical discharge damage protection, enhanced efficiency, and a longer motor life in variable speed drive (VSD) applications


News Sep 01, 2025 by Seth Price