Latest Motors & Motion Controls News

Control Techniques recently added to the existing line of Commander general-purpose VFDs with a drive designed to…

Control Techniques recently added to the existing line of Commander general-purpose VFDs with a drive designed to maximize the efficiency of a sensorless permanent magnet AC motor.

Atlanta was buzzing with technology, demonstrations, and innovative supply chain solutions from over 1000 individual…

Atlanta was buzzing with technology, demonstrations, and innovative supply chain solutions from over 1000 individual exhibitors at MODEX 2024, March 11-14 at the GA World Congress Center.

Flow controllers, sensors, AI, motors, conveyors… Check out the Control editorial team's top picks for news and…

Flow controllers, sensors, AI, motors, conveyors… Check out the Control editorial team's top picks for news and headlines from the world of robotics and control automation over the past few weeks!

Balluff has released a brand-new fast, accurate positioning system, dubbed the Balluff Inductive Rapid (BIR) Positioning…

Balluff has released a brand-new fast, accurate positioning system, dubbed the Balluff Inductive Rapid (BIR) Positioning System, with IO-Link, analog, and SSI communication options.

Danfoss has announced the next generation of HVAC programmable controllers to upgrade an already extensive portfolio in…

Danfoss has announced the next generation of HVAC programmable controllers to upgrade an already extensive portfolio in building management and control solutions for heating and cooling.

ABB has released a liquid-cooled motor that reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO) by greatly increasing efficiency,…

ABB has released a liquid-cooled motor that reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO) by greatly increasing efficiency, reducing weight, and adding flexibility to automation system design.

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.

Igus has released a new line of double-shaft stepper motors. The motors are designed to save users money and space with…

Igus has released a new line of double-shaft stepper motors. The motors are designed to save users money and space with the ability to drive two linear actuators in a single, compact device.

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.

KUKA.MixedReality Assistant helps engineers visualize robotic motions before programming or deployment in order to…

KUKA.MixedReality Assistant helps engineers visualize robotic motions before programming or deployment in order to accelerate robot start-up, one of the hardest parts of automation.

IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge…

IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge success, showcasing many exciting tech displays from hundreds of companies.

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.

ATX West is in full swing in Anaheim. Control Automation is checking out the action and visiting with many exciting…

ATX West is in full swing in Anaheim. Control Automation is checking out the action and visiting with many exciting companies sharing stories of incredible innovations that have happened in 2023.

Adding to its linear solutions, Dunkermotoren has released its latest linear motor series. The new motors are designed to…

Adding to its linear solutions, Dunkermotoren has released its latest linear motor series. The new motors are designed to deliver high performance in demanding applications across industries.

To address the growing demand for efficient and sustainable motors, Weg has released a lineup of synchronous electric…

To address the growing demand for efficient and sustainable motors, Weg has released a lineup of synchronous electric motors that promise ultra-premium efficiency.

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.

They said California’s is the place you oughtta spend time, so they loaded up the bots and they drove to Anaheim.…

They said California’s is the place you oughtta spend time, so they loaded up the bots and they drove to Anaheim. Convention Center, that is. Automation cells, medical manufacturing…

The Fraunhofer Institute and a group of collaborative industrial players are developing sustainable reuse and recycling…

The Fraunhofer Institute and a group of collaborative industrial players are developing sustainable reuse and recycling strategies for electric motors, as well as developing new electric motor designs.