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FAULHABER Unveils “World’s Smallest” Integrated Motion Controller

FAULHABER recently announced the latest addition to its product line, a new family of brushless motors with an integrated controller and encoder, all in an impressively small form factor.

15 hours ago by Bob Odhiambo

Control Looks Ahead to the Future of Industrial Tech at Automate 2024

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May, enjoying the sights and sounds of Automate 2024.

20 hours ago by David Peterson

Baumer Sensor Suite Promises Solutions for Engineering Smart Encoders

Baumer has recently announced the release of the Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) that facilitates faster engineering timeframes for Baumer encoders equipped with IO-Link and CANopen protocols.

23 hours ago by Damond Goodwin

News from Hannover Messe: Rockwell’s Motor, Drive, and Edge Solutions

Rockwell Automation’s display at the Hannover Messe trade show in Germany has revealed new solutions for motor control centers, FactoryTalk edge IoT, and analytics for variable frequency drives.

one day ago by David Peterson

Experience the Efficiency of Kollmorgen’s Updated AKD2G Servo Drive

Kollmorgen, a company in motion control systems, has recently unveiled the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive, marking a significant expansion in its offerings.

3 days ago by Austin Futrell

Applied Motion Products Launches Low-voltage Integrated Servo System

Applied Motion Products has released a compact, low-voltage integrated servo system that can run on standard control voltage. The system combines a servo drive, motor, and encoder into a single unit.

About 5 days ago by Shawn Dietrich

Siemens Debuts Updated PLC: The S7-1200 G2

The S7-1200 is Siemens’ flagship small form factor PLC, upgradable with signal boards and modules. The new update, the S7-1200 G2, demonstrated at Hannover Messe, contains an array of new features.

April 16, 2024 by David Peterson

Big Boxes? No Problem With Festo’s New Heavy-Duty Palletizing Gantry

Festo has eased the jobs of OEMs and engineers by releasing a new heavy-duty palletizing gantry with a 400-pound pick capacity and online tools to reduce design time to as little as 20 minutes.

April 09, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell

Precise Motion With New Servos and Drive Units From Oriental Motor

Oriental Motor recently released the new AZX series of servo motors and drives, designed to deliver higher speeds and torque than the previous product line.

April 02, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich

KEB Automation Adds Functionally Safe Encoders to DL4 Servos

Safety is a top priority in the fast-paced manufacturing world. Brusatori Electric Motors, part of the KEB Automation brand group, has integrated functional safety features into its DL4 motor series.

March 23, 2024 by Austin Futrell

Two Newcomers in the World of Motion Control From Dunkermotoren and Baumer

Two new encoders have hit the industrial market: Dunkermotoren has released a high-precision encoder, and Baumer has developed a rugged encoder for mobile equipment.

March 20, 2024 by Damond Goodwin

Control.com: Feeling The Supply Chain Mojo at MODEX 2024

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.

March 16, 2024 by David Peterson

Fast, Accurate, and IIoT Ready: Balluff’s New Rapid Positioning System

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.

March 11, 2024 by Austin Futrell

Redefining HVAC Efficiency: Danfoss Introduces Alsmart Universal Controller

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.

March 08, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo

ATX West 2024: Robots, Vision, and Machine Building Innovation

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.

February 12, 2024 by David Peterson

Aerotech Introduces Single- and Multi-Axis Servo Drives for Precise Motion Control

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.

February 08, 2024 by Seth Price

Dunkermotoren Launches High-performance Linear Motor Series

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.

February 06, 2024 by Austin Futrell

Siemens Expands Existing SINAMICS Servo Drive Product Family

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.

January 31, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich

SMC Releases the LEHR Gripper Specialized for Collaborative Robots

SMC has recently announced the addition of a series of new electric grippers, specifically intended to be used along with UR collaborative robot applications.

January 30, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo

This is Nuts! Caterpillar and Flory Industries Debut Electrical Harvesting

A partnership between Flory Industries, along with Caterpillar and CA’s Holt Cat dealer, has led to the launch of a new Li-ion battery-driven electric powertrain for nut harvesting.

January 26, 2024 by David Peterson