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B&R Integrates Torque Determination Into Servo Drives

B&R Integrates Torque Determination Into Servo Drives

Safety is necessary for servo motor applications. How is B&R integrating more safety functions into its newest servo drive?


News Jan 21, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
POSITAL Debuts New Products Including Encoders and Measurement Devices

POSITAL Debuts New Products Including Encoders and Measurement Devices

POSITAL recently added to their encoders, measurement display, and Wiegand sensors for implantable devices.


News Dec 15, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
FAULHABER’s Latest Stepper Motor Runs up to 10,000 RPM

FAULHABER’s Latest Stepper Motor Runs up to 10,000 RPM

Learn about the latest line of stepper motors from FAULHABER and how they could potentially help engineers with more accurate positioning tasks.


News Dec 03, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Toyota and Partners Develop New Solutions to Increase Motor Efficiency on the Factory Floor

Toyota and Partners Develop New Solutions to Increase Motor Efficiency on the Factory Floor

Motors are one of the biggest loads for electrical energy used in manufacturing operations. How are these companies working to increase motor efficiency?


News Oct 25, 2021 by Seth Price
Rockwell Automation Expands Their Allen-Bradley Line of Motor Protection Products

Rockwell Automation Expands Their Allen-Bradley Line of Motor Protection Products

Allen-Bradley, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rockwell Automation, announced a new line of space-saving circuit breakers.


News Oct 22, 2021 by Seth Price
Laird Thermal Systems Expands Performance Chiller Line with New Thermoelectric Coolers

Laird Thermal Systems Expands Performance Chiller Line with New Thermoelectric Coolers

What are the new solid-state thermoelectric coolers from Laird Thermal Systems and how could they help control temperature in harsh industrial environments?


News Oct 13, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
HEIDENHAIN’s New Encoders Aim to Provide Motor Feedback and Position Measurement in a Single Device

HEIDENHAIN’s New Encoders Aim to Provide Motor Feedback and Position Measurement in a Single Device

What are rotary encoders, and how can they be a critical component in industrial applications? 


Sumitomo Utilizes Intelligent Motion Control in New Automated Packing Machine

Sumitomo Utilizes Intelligent Motion Control in New Automated Packing Machine

Sumitomo recently debuted introduced a smaller version of its popular packing machine, the El-Exis SP 250.


News Sep 27, 2021 by Seth Price
University Researchers Develop Octopus-inspired Robotic Arm That Moves Without a Motor

University Researchers Develop Octopus-inspired Robotic Arm That Moves Without a Motor

Borrowed from origami techniques, researchers utilize magnets and magnetic fields to control a robot arm for omnidirectional movement.


News Sep 15, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
GE’s Digital’s Proficy CSense Industrial Analytics Software Aims to Better Analyze and Collect Data

GE’s Digital’s Proficy CSense Industrial Analytics Software Aims to Better Analyze and Collect Data

How is GE's Proficy CSense software making complex algorithms easier to navigate?


News Sep 04, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Allen-Bradley’s New Motor Control Cabinet Aims to Increase Worker Safety

Allen-Bradley’s New Motor Control Cabinet Aims to Increase Worker Safety

What are some features of Allen-Bradley's new control cabinet and how is it designed to promote safety in industrial applications?


News Sep 01, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Bosch Rexroth Expands Factory Automation Capabilities With New Control Components

Bosch Rexroth Expands Factory Automation Capabilities With New Control Components

Learn about some of the latest automation technology and updates to Bosch's industrial components including their robots and security platforms.


News Aug 30, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Nook’s Linear Actuators and Product Selection App Aim to Help Engineers With Motor Control

Nook’s Linear Actuators and Product Selection App Aim to Help Engineers With Motor Control

Linear motor manufacturer, Nook, recently expanded their latest line of explosion-proof actuators and developed a new web-based app for product selection. 


News Aug 19, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
NORD Redesigned Small Parallel Gear Line for Increased Power and Torque

NORD Redesigned Small Parallel Gear Line for Increased Power and Torque

Learn about the latest parallel gear line from NORD and how engineers can utilize this technology in their manufacturing operations.


News Aug 17, 2021 by Seth Price
Pilz Launches New Controllers to Promote Safe Motion Monitoring

Pilz Launches New Controllers to Promote Safe Motion Monitoring

What is safe motion monitoring and why is it important to protect your machine?


News Aug 16, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Set to Acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics

ABB Set to Acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics

ABB plans to acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group to provide a complete autonomous mobile robot portfolio to its customers and expand sales globally.


News Aug 08, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
New Servo Motors Designed to Withstand Severe Temperature Ranges

New Servo Motors Designed to Withstand Severe Temperature Ranges

Teknic’s entire range of motors is now certified to operate at extremely low and high temperatures.


News Jul 28, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Beckhoff Releases New Linear Motors to Help Industrial Motor Control Techniques

Beckhoff Releases New Linear Motors to Help Industrial Motor Control Techniques

Learn about the new AL8000 range of linear motors and how can it help with future industrial motor control and design techniques.


News Jul 24, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
B&R’s Latest Control Software Could Advance Soft-start Technology for Electric Motors

B&R’s Latest Control Software Could Advance Soft-start Technology for Electric Motors

B&R has recently released their new mapp Temperature control software to help manufacturers get their machinery up to temperature in a controlled manner.


News Jul 15, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
IDEC Releases a Safety Commander for Industrial HMIs

IDEC Releases a Safety Commander for Industrial HMIs

IDEC’s Safety Commander holds industrial HMIs and includes safety features such as a switch and emergency stop button.


News Jul 12, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich