Motors and Drives
Products use mechatronic design for manufacturing systems
Beckhoff Automation XTS modular linear motion control system integrates with industrial PC, TwinCAT 3, and delta-robot doing pick and place. » more
Software wizard provides easy embedded motion controller setup
Product Exclusive: PMD Pro-Motion software offers axis wizard and support for digital amplifiers and embedded motion development, providing easy setup of embedded motion controllers. » more
Dual robot controller
The MLX100 Robot Gateway by Yaskawa Motoman offers a PLC and robot integration that programs through the same PLC ladder logic code used for machines and conveyors. » more
Integrated steppers and stepper motors
Applied Motion Products' NEMA size 23, 24 and 34 stepper motors with IP65 ratings and size 24 integrated steppers are designed for severe environmental conditions and wet factory environments. » more
Valve actuator and controls extended
FieldQ by Emerson Process Management diagnostics help simplify work practices and improve efficiency by allowing users to categorize and prioritize alarms. » more
Updated drive solution designer helps with drive optimization
Lenze's updated version of drive dimensioning software boasts user enhancements and a specific motion designer for precision dimensioning and drive optimization in winding applications. » more
Products used in unified robotics platform for packaging
Rockwell Automation programmable automation controllers (PACs), I/O modules, motors, servo drives, ac drives, and operator interfaces help packaging systems provider Cama Group standardize its... » more
Medium duty encoders, solid or hollow shaft
The Koyo medium duty encoders now include PPR models and are available in push-pull or differential configurations. » more
Drives and motion accelerator toolkit wizard
Rockwell's DMAT now has a system development wizard designed to simplify the machine-design process and guides users through a step-by-step process that includes input about machine requirements and... » more
Simulation and modeling software
MSC Software’s Adams and Easy5 Simulation software models and simulates motion control systems to improve machine performance. » more
Servo drive for networkability
The CMMP-AS-…-M3 servo drive offers Ethernet IP, ProfiNet, EtherCat, Profibus, and DeviceNet networkability. » more
Washdown AC motors are designed for rugged conditions
The WSS stainless steel AC motors from Omega Engineering are dipped and cured in polyester insulating varnish and are designed for rugged conditions like water treatment and machine shops. » more
Cable technology for servo motors
The Topserv Hybrid PVC and PUR cables by Helukabel combine power and feedback cables and combine power conductors and break pairs with an encoder cable element. » more
Motorized rotary stages
AGR series motorized rotary stages by Aerotech provide a worm-gear-drive designed for positioning in industrial and labortory use with a stage base that can be used in multi-axis arrangements and... » more
Compact AC drive for open- and closed-loop applications
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex525 AC drive by Rockwell Automation is designed for a number of applications including material handling and compressors. It also has several motor control options for open-... » more
Valveless pump for gearbox lubrication
The PDS-100 by FMI provides metering high viscosity grease at low pressure for precision lubrication of industrial robot gearboxes. » more
Statue of Liberty rescue elevator project information
The Statue of Liberty rescue elevator project, part of a $30 million renovation, included the following project participants and product components. » more
Robots perform highly dexterous, complex operations
F-series industrial robots from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. are designed for extremely dexterous, complex operations, including coordinated motion and automatic collision avoidance. » more
Products used: Automaker changes gears without changing grippers
Original equipment manufacturer Moore Controls used Festo HGPLE electric grippers to help an automaker’s transmission operations eliminate costly changeovers. » more
Packaging machinery module
The Pic-N-Place module is designed to pick products efficiently thanks to a color-coded docking station and it can operate on a continuous basis without interruption. » more
Keeping CNC machines profitable
Mitsubishi Electric Technical Services & Support Group helps keep machines in production and profitable. » more
Solid-state cylinder switch
The SMT-8M-A solid-state cylinder switch by Festo features a supplemental on-board LED for proper field commissioning and is designed for T-slot applications on pneumatic drives. » more
CNC advances: Monitor CNC wirelessly via tablets; CNC industrial PC HMI touch panel; motion control
Tablet devices monitor Fanuc Series 30i/31i/32i-Model B CNCs; Fanuc 19-in. industrial PC with touch panel provides fast, reliable, secure interface and control for machining; and Fanuc Power Motion... » more
CNC advances: accuracy, precision for entry level, mid-range machines; advanced operator panels
Advances in CNC technologies include a Siemens Sinumerik 808D CNC for entry-level milling and turning machines, the Siemens Sinumerik 828D Basic for milling and turning machines in the mid-range job... » more
Products use mechatronic design for manufacturing systemsBeckhoff Automation XTS modular linear motion control system integrates with industrial PC, TwinCAT 3, and delta-robot doing pick and place. » more
Software wizard provides easy embedded motion controller setupProduct Exclusive: PMD Pro-Motion software offers axis wizard and support for digital amplifiers and embedded motion development, providing easy setup of embedded motion controllers. » more
Dual robot controllerThe MLX100 Robot Gateway by Yaskawa Motoman offers a PLC and robot integration that programs through the same PLC ladder logic code used for machines and conveyors. » more
Integrated steppers and stepper motorsApplied Motion Products' NEMA size 23, 24 and 34 stepper motors with IP65 ratings and size 24 integrated steppers are designed for severe environmental conditions and wet factory environments. » more
Valve actuator and controls extendedFieldQ by Emerson Process Management diagnostics help simplify work practices and improve efficiency by allowing users to categorize and prioritize alarms. » more
Updated drive solution designer helps with drive optimizationLenze's updated version of drive dimensioning software boasts user enhancements and a specific motion designer for precision dimensioning and drive optimization in winding applications. » more
Products used in unified robotics platform for packagingRockwell Automation programmable automation controllers (PACs), I/O modules, motors, servo drives, ac drives, and operator interfaces help packaging systems provider Cama Group standardize its... » more
Medium duty encoders, solid or hollow shaftThe Koyo medium duty encoders now include PPR models and are available in push-pull or differential configurations. » more
Drives and motion accelerator toolkit wizardRockwell's DMAT now has a system development wizard designed to simplify the machine-design process and guides users through a step-by-step process that includes input about machine requirements and... » more
Simulation and modeling softwareMSC Software’s Adams and Easy5 Simulation software models and simulates motion control systems to improve machine performance. » more
Servo drive for networkabilityThe CMMP-AS-…-M3 servo drive offers Ethernet IP, ProfiNet, EtherCat, Profibus, and DeviceNet networkability. » more
Washdown AC motors are designed for rugged conditionsThe WSS stainless steel AC motors from Omega Engineering are dipped and cured in polyester insulating varnish and are designed for rugged conditions like water treatment and machine shops. » more
Cable technology for servo motorsThe Topserv Hybrid PVC and PUR cables by Helukabel combine power and feedback cables and combine power conductors and break pairs with an encoder cable element. » more
Motorized rotary stagesAGR series motorized rotary stages by Aerotech provide a worm-gear-drive designed for positioning in industrial and labortory use with a stage base that can be used in multi-axis arrangements and... » more
Compact AC drive for open- and closed-loop applicationsAllen-Bradley PowerFlex525 AC drive by Rockwell Automation is designed for a number of applications including material handling and compressors. It also has several motor control options for open-... » more
Valveless pump for gearbox lubricationThe PDS-100 by FMI provides metering high viscosity grease at low pressure for precision lubrication of industrial robot gearboxes. » more
Statue of Liberty rescue elevator project informationThe Statue of Liberty rescue elevator project, part of a $30 million renovation, included the following project participants and product components. » more
Robots perform highly dexterous, complex operationsF-series industrial robots from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. are designed for extremely dexterous, complex operations, including coordinated motion and automatic collision avoidance. » more
Software for multidisciplinary engineering
CD-adapco Star-CCM+ v8.02 is described as an easier-to-use release of integrated software for multidisciplinary engineering problems, including more productivity tools for simulation and automation... » more
CD-adapco Star-CCM+ v8.02 is described as an easier-to-use release of integrated software for multidisciplinary engineering problems, including more productivity tools for simulation and automation... » more
Products used: Automaker changes gears without changing grippersOriginal equipment manufacturer Moore Controls used Festo HGPLE electric grippers to help an automaker’s transmission operations eliminate costly changeovers. » more
Packaging machinery moduleThe Pic-N-Place module is designed to pick products efficiently thanks to a color-coded docking station and it can operate on a continuous basis without interruption. » more
Keeping CNC machines profitableMitsubishi Electric Technical Services & Support Group helps keep machines in production and profitable. » more
Solid-state cylinder switchThe SMT-8M-A solid-state cylinder switch by Festo features a supplemental on-board LED for proper field commissioning and is designed for T-slot applications on pneumatic drives. » more
CNC advances: Monitor CNC wirelessly via tablets; CNC industrial PC HMI touch panel; motion controlTablet devices monitor Fanuc Series 30i/31i/32i-Model B CNCs; Fanuc 19-in. industrial PC with touch panel provides fast, reliable, secure interface and control for machining; and Fanuc Power Motion... » more
CNC advances: accuracy, precision for entry level, mid-range machines; advanced operator panelsAdvances in CNC technologies include a Siemens Sinumerik 808D CNC for entry-level milling and turning machines, the Siemens Sinumerik 828D Basic for milling and turning machines in the mid-range job... » more