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WEG adds an axial flux motor to its extensive portfolio of electric motors and a new gearbox that uses both bevel and…

WEG adds an axial flux motor to its extensive portfolio of electric motors and a new gearbox that uses both bevel and worm gears to produce high torque in a small package.

ABB introduces a new three-lead design to simplify the installation, maintenance, and setup of its Baldor-Reliance…

ABB introduces a new three-lead design to simplify the installation, maintenance, and setup of its Baldor-Reliance stainless steel motors.

Water cooling has been used for years to reduce heat in electronics and it’s being seen in more industrial…

Water cooling has been used for years to reduce heat in electronics and it’s being seen in more industrial applications, like the new AM8300 servomotors from Beckhoff.

New updates to the VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 VFD provide new communication protocols, condition monitoring and…

New updates to the VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 VFD provide new communication protocols, condition monitoring and diagnostic functions, and algorithms for increasing energy efficiency.

WEG's newest flame-proof motor line, the W51Xdb, has been engineered for reliability and longevity; it adapts with…

WEG's newest flame-proof motor line, the W51Xdb, has been engineered for reliability and longevity; it adapts with variable speed drive and meets global standards like ATEX and CSA. The W51Xdb motor features a frame engineered to reduce noise, vibration, and bearing.

New technology at the show highlights Schneider’s advancements in control, I/O, motor and motion drives, robotics, and…

New technology at the show highlights Schneider’s advancements in control, I/O, motor and motion drives, robotics, and software platforms, aiding companies in the march toward IT/OT integration.

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies…

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies that solve problems in the packaging and handling industries.

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the…

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the hardware and software challenges surrounding the world of packaged goods.

Aerotech has expanded its existing Automation1 XA4 PWM servo drive series. The new drives are configurable and can…

Aerotech has expanded its existing Automation1 XA4 PWM servo drive series. The new drives are configurable and can control up to four axes with coordinated motion — all in one compact, space-saving design.

The new multi-axis stepper motor controls are designed for two and five-phase motors, with an accuracy down to 0.15 μm…

The new multi-axis stepper motor controls are designed for two and five-phase motors, with an accuracy down to 0.15 μm and compatibility with high-speed EtherCAT communication systems.

CoreTigo and Siboni continue to collaborate through the release of the new PL4 servo motor series, a new lineup of motors…

CoreTigo and Siboni continue to collaborate through the release of the new PL4 servo motor series, a new lineup of motors and drive systems with the latest in communication technology.

Motion controllers are becoming more popular in automation due to their fast communication, quick computing, and…

Motion controllers are becoming more popular in automation due to their fast communication, quick computing, and integrated programming abilities. Check out Kollmorgen's latest motion controller, the PCMM2G.

KEB Automation has added new functionalities to its F6 drive controllers and S6 servo drives. The enhancements include…

KEB Automation has added new functionalities to its F6 drive controllers and S6 servo drives. The enhancements include hardware and software-based updates focused on efficiency and usability.

Festo has added a new stepper motor series to its light-duty servo motion solutions. The series rounds out the company's…

Festo has added a new stepper motor series to its light-duty servo motion solutions. The series rounds out the company's one-stop shop that enables customers to tailor purchases to their application needs.

New variable frequency drives from Rockwell can power motors up to 500 hp while retaining panel-mount capability. They…

New variable frequency drives from Rockwell can power motors up to 500 hp while retaining panel-mount capability. They are programmed with Studio 5000 and offer predictive maintenance with FactoryTalk.

The new RSGT soft starter lineup from Carlo Gavazzi is designed to improve the start-up performance of IE3 premium…

The new RSGT soft starter lineup from Carlo Gavazzi is designed to improve the start-up performance of IE3 premium efficiency 3-phase motors up to 75 horsepower.

ABB has expanded and upgraded the safety capability of flagship VFDs with an Ethernet/IP CIP plug-in module capable of…

ABB has expanded and upgraded the safety capability of flagship VFDs with an Ethernet/IP CIP plug-in module capable of sending safe torque off (STO) and safe stop signals without additional wiring.

Catch up on all the news from your favorite companies. We cover all the latest innovations in motors, sensors, robots,…

Catch up on all the news from your favorite companies. We cover all the latest innovations in motors, sensors, robots, networking, and even some exciting company development news!

ABB and Komatsu shake hands on an electrifying agreement that seeks to advance electrification and decarbonization…

ABB and Komatsu shake hands on an electrifying agreement that seeks to advance electrification and decarbonization solutions in the mining industry.