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Oriental Motor Expands Brushless Motor Solutions With 24 VDC Driver

Oriental Motor Expands Brushless Motor Solutions With 24 VDC Driver

Oriental Motor has added a 24 VDC 400 W driver to its BLV Series R Type brushless motor offerings, providing users with a new unified, battery-powered speed control system.


News Aug 22, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Balluff Creates New Flat Magnetic Targets for Angle Measurement Systems

Balluff Creates New Flat Magnetic Targets for Angle Measurement Systems

Balluff’s latest absolute encoder features a low-profile design and highly accurate measurement to facilitate its use in compact motor angle measurement systems.


News Aug 20, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
FANUC To Support Next Generation of Skilled Workers With $1 Million in Scholarships

FANUC To Support Next Generation of Skilled Workers With $1 Million in Scholarships

To foster the next generation of skilled labor in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, FANUC has established a $1 million endowed scholarship fund in partnership with the SME Education Foundation.


News Aug 15, 2024 by Seth Price
Beckhoff’s New Compact Multi-I/O EtherCAT Interface: The EL8601-8411

Beckhoff’s New Compact Multi-I/O EtherCAT Interface: The EL8601-8411

Beckhoff recently introduced a new compact EtherCAT multi-I/O interface. This versatile and tiny 12-channel terminal can accommodate up to nine different signal types.


News Aug 15, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Comau Releases End-To-End Manufacturing Solution for Hairpin Stators

Comau Releases End-To-End Manufacturing Solution for Hairpin Stators

In response to the automotive industry's growing demand for electric motors, Comau has launched a catalog of advanced, fully automated machines specifically designed for the production of hairpin stators.


News Aug 07, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Oriental Motor’s Mini Drivers Now Feature Ethernet-based Modbus TCP/UDP Connectivity

Oriental Motor’s Mini Drivers Now Feature Ethernet-based Modbus TCP/UDP Connectivity

Ethernet-based Modbus TCP/UDP connectivity has been added to Oriental Motor's αSTEP AZ Series mini drivers, which can be controlled using a programming language like Python with the use of a desktop or single-board computer.


News Aug 02, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
SCANTECH Advances Flexible Automated Inspection with AM-CELL C

SCANTECH Advances Flexible Automated Inspection with AM-CELL C

The AM-CELL C, a robot-agnostic, dynamic, optical automated 3D measurement system by SCANTECH, enhances autonomous inspection in industrial environments.


News Aug 01, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Delta Motion Expands RMC200 Controller Capabilities with EtherCAT

Delta Motion Expands RMC200 Controller Capabilities with EtherCAT

The RMC200 Controller series from Delta Motion now integrates an EtherCAT communication module allowing more communication flexibility for automation.


News Jul 26, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Durable, Available, Reliable: The EN580C Optical Encoder from Baumer

Durable, Available, Reliable: The EN580C Optical Encoder from Baumer

The Baumer EN580C is designed for easy integration and low maintenance, promising reliable performance in sensing object location, making it a versatile option.


News Jul 24, 2024 by Seth Price
Akribis Systems Launches Rod Motor Positioning Modules With Repeatable, Submicron Accuracy

Akribis Systems Launches Rod Motor Positioning Modules With Repeatable, Submicron Accuracy

Akribis Systems utilizes its existing rod motor series in its new, linear axis designed for high speed and precision in the electronics, semiconductor, and battery production industries.


News Jul 24, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
SMC Releases Actuator, Double-Acting Cylinder, and Stopper Cylinder

SMC Releases Actuator, Double-Acting Cylinder, and Stopper Cylinder

SMC’s HF2A-LEY actuator, C55/CD55 compact cylinder, and LEB electric stopper offer efficiency, durability, and safety compliance for robust industrial actuator performance.


News Jul 23, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Introducing Beijer Electronics’ New, Codesys-Based Motion Controller

Introducing Beijer Electronics’ New, Codesys-Based Motion Controller

Beijer Electronics has expanded its existing line of Nexto Xpress controllers with the addition of the BCS-XP350. The XP350 is specifically designed for controlling single-axis and multi-axis applications with onboard I/O.


News Jul 23, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
New Facility, Endorsement, and Award: Schneider Electric Doubles Down on Digital Infrastructure

New Facility, Endorsement, and Award: Schneider Electric Doubles Down on Digital Infrastructure

Schneider Electric has opened up a data center integration facility, collaborated with the U.S. Department of Energy, and maintained a commitment to energy efficiency with its long-time partner, HMS Networks.


News Jul 20, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Rotary Club: Oriental Motor Announces Several High-Precision Rotary Encoders

Rotary Club: Oriental Motor Announces Several High-Precision Rotary Encoders

Expanding its encoder offerings, Oriental Motor has manufactured four accurate, high-speed rotary encoders to detect belt deflection more quickly.


News Jul 18, 2024 by Seth Price
AutomationDirect Releases New AC Drives, Line Reactors, and VFD Filters

AutomationDirect Releases New AC Drives, Line Reactors, and VFD Filters

AutomationDirect has recently expanded its product lineup to include new AC drives, line reactors, and VFD output filters, giving its customer base a wider range of options for its automation needs.


News Jul 17, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Rockwell Automation Upsizes the iTRAK Conveyor System with Larger Units

Rockwell Automation Upsizes the iTRAK Conveyor System with Larger Units

Rockwell Automation expands the iTRAK servo conveyor catalog with models designed for high-payload applications while still including all of the features of existing units.


News Jul 16, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
New Three-Phase, Dual-Stage EMI Filter Products From EMIS

New Three-Phase, Dual-Stage EMI Filter Products From EMIS

EMIS, a global supplier of electrical filters, has released a line of high-attenuation filters for the industrial automation motion control industry offering both standard voltage and high voltage models.


News Jul 15, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Faster Connections! Push-In Terminal Blocks From Phoenix Contact

Faster Connections! Push-In Terminal Blocks From Phoenix Contact

Wiring is a major part of the industrial automation journey. New styles of push-in connectors from Phoenix Contact promise to reduce the time and frustration associated with most traditional wiring.


News Jul 11, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Introducing Autonics’ New Series of Linear Position Sensors: The LPD

Introducing Autonics’ New Series of Linear Position Sensors: The LPD

Measuring the position of objects is commonly done with sensor arrays or linear encoders. The new LPD from Autonics offers a simpler method of position detection with analog and IO-Link connections.


News Jul 11, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Recent Collaborative Ventures Spur Highly-Capable Robotic Dexterity

Recent Collaborative Ventures Spur Highly-Capable Robotic Dexterity

Learn about two of the latest collaborative partnerships concerning the design, development, and training of robotic hand technologies with potential medical and industrial applications.


News Jul 06, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida