Motors and Drives
Multi-axis drive control unit provides more functionality at lower cost
Drive control unit manages up to six high performance servo or vector axes per control unit; for standard applications, up to 12 V/Hz axes can be operated from one unit. The enhanced processor... » more
Industrial Ethernet: SERCOS III
Specialized fieldbus systems were used for simplified networking of machine drives, I/O, PLCs and other devices, but fast Ethernet technology replaces these systems, and offers advantages. SERCOS III... » more
Pneumatic air supply pressure regulation and filtration products
Pneumatic products are designed to work in stand-alone applications, but modular design enables field assembly for combining additional components. » more
Video: Mitsubishi Electric Interview at IMTS with Sloan Zupan
Sloan Zupan from Mitsubishi Electric speaks with Peter Welander about the technological advances in machining control at the International Manufacturing Technology Show at McCormick Place Convention... » more
Recycling Robots
An engine plant discovers how easy it is to recycle and repurpose existing robots when manufacturing demands change. See table, photo. » more
Sizing software ensures proper thermal management of enclosures
The Java-based PSS application for server room cooling units, enclosure blowers, cabinet heaters, and outdoor cooling units guides users through the sizing process, step-by-step. » more
IMTS 2010: SME acquires Tooling U to expand training outreach
Association president says new training arm will "enable us to offer comprehensive learning and work force development solutions to help companies combat this increasing talent shortage." » more
IMTS 2010: Show opens with focus on workforce development
NIMS Student Summit expected to draw 10,000 attendees during IMTS show » more
Electromagnetic Linear Encoders to the Rescue
Automated motion control beyond traditional robotic applications requires non-traditional linear encoders. Electromagnetic encoders are the answer. Control Engineering feature article; see diagrams. » more
Motion controller with Ethernet, takes encoder inputs up to 15 MHz
Enhancements to this motion controller, the latest product in a series, includes Ethernet 100Base-T, a USB 2.0 port, higher speed performance, larger program memory, and more. It can close a loop in... » more
CNC machines push linear encoder limits
The bleeding edge limitation for CNC accuracy and reproducibility involves thermal expansion. One solution is to provide a second, shorter, encoder axis at right angles to the main axis. Here's how. » more
Video: Festo talks steady growth in the manufacturing industry
Plant Engineering content manager Bob Vavra and Festo group manager Frank Langro discussed the signs of steady growth in the industry. » more
Festo Codesys controller integrates drives, pneumatics, I/O
An embedded controller uses Codesys programming to integrate control of electric drives, pneumatics and I/O connections, the Festo CPX-CEC. This is a Control Engineering August 2010 North American... » more
Safe acceleration: Automating the world’s largest and fastest machine
Global Perspectives: The CERN accelerator and its safety is controlled and monitored by 130 control systems featuring ‘hardened’ automation technology. » more
Piezo motors, actuators streamline medical device performance
For the execution of precise movements with medical equipment, the latest piezoceramic motors and actuators are more compact, require lower voltage, deliver higher torque, have shorter response time,... » more
Basic piezo technologies for motion control applications
The most common piezo actuators and motor types are “simple” piezo actuator, flexure-guided, piezo actuator, ultrasonic friction motors, piezo stepping motors, and Ultrasonic transducers. Different... » more
11 ways piezoelectric motors improve equipment performance
Piezoelectric Motors Help Equipment Performance: Ten reasons to consider piezoelectric motors for motion control application follow, along with one more point that many motion system or product... » more
Machine safety: B10s at work for machine guarding
Get beyond, "Is it safe?" Here's a sneak preview of a few of the new requirements transforming machine guarding in the U.S. from a qualitative approach to a quantitative approach and more similar to... » more
Multi-axis drive control unit provides more functionality at lower costDrive control unit manages up to six high performance servo or vector axes per control unit; for standard applications, up to 12 V/Hz axes can be operated from one unit. The enhanced processor... » more
Industrial Ethernet: SERCOS IIISpecialized fieldbus systems were used for simplified networking of machine drives, I/O, PLCs and other devices, but fast Ethernet technology replaces these systems, and offers advantages. SERCOS III... » more
Pneumatic air supply pressure regulation and filtration productsPneumatic products are designed to work in stand-alone applications, but modular design enables field assembly for combining additional components. » more
Video: Mitsubishi Electric Interview at IMTS with Sloan ZupanSloan Zupan from Mitsubishi Electric speaks with Peter Welander about the technological advances in machining control at the International Manufacturing Technology Show at McCormick Place Convention... » more
Recycling RobotsAn engine plant discovers how easy it is to recycle and repurpose existing robots when manufacturing demands change. See table, photo. » more
Sizing software ensures proper thermal management of enclosures The Java-based PSS application for server room cooling units, enclosure blowers, cabinet heaters, and outdoor cooling units guides users through the sizing process, step-by-step. » more
Control Engineering Digital Edition, September 2010, North American issue
Control Engineering Digital Edition, September 2010, North American issue, is available at www.controleng.com/archive. Find past issues HTML articles using the search box atop of the site or by... » more
Control Engineering Digital Edition, September 2010, North American issue, is available at www.controleng.com/archive. Find past issues HTML articles using the search box atop of the site or by... » more
IMTS 2010: SME acquires Tooling U to expand training outreachAssociation president says new training arm will "enable us to offer comprehensive learning and work force development solutions to help companies combat this increasing talent shortage." » more
Now showing day 2: The International Manufacturing Technology Show 2010
Manufacturing industry professionals are gathered at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, held at Chicago’s McCormick Place, Sept. 13-18. On display are more than 15,000 new... » more
Manufacturing industry professionals are gathered at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, held at Chicago’s McCormick Place, Sept. 13-18. On display are more than 15,000 new... » more
IMTS 2010: Show opens with focus on workforce developmentNIMS Student Summit expected to draw 10,000 attendees during IMTS show » more
Electromagnetic Linear Encoders to the RescueAutomated motion control beyond traditional robotic applications requires non-traditional linear encoders. Electromagnetic encoders are the answer. Control Engineering feature article; see diagrams. » more
Motion controller with Ethernet, takes encoder inputs up to 15 MHzEnhancements to this motion controller, the latest product in a series, includes Ethernet 100Base-T, a USB 2.0 port, higher speed performance, larger program memory, and more. It can close a loop in... » more
CNC machines push linear encoder limitsThe bleeding edge limitation for CNC accuracy and reproducibility involves thermal expansion. One solution is to provide a second, shorter, encoder axis at right angles to the main axis. Here's how. » more
NEMA: Electrical Equipment Manufacturers, August outlook
Manufacturers of electrical equipment tell NEMA their outlook is less confident in August. Despite the decrease in confidence, more than half of panelists participating in the survey expect an... » more
Manufacturers of electrical equipment tell NEMA their outlook is less confident in August. Despite the decrease in confidence, more than half of panelists participating in the survey expect an... » more
Video: Festo talks steady growth in the manufacturing industryPlant Engineering content manager Bob Vavra and Festo group manager Frank Langro discussed the signs of steady growth in the industry. » more
Festo Codesys controller integrates drives, pneumatics, I/OAn embedded controller uses Codesys programming to integrate control of electric drives, pneumatics and I/O connections, the Festo CPX-CEC. This is a Control Engineering August 2010 North American... » more
Safe acceleration: Automating the world’s largest and fastest machineGlobal Perspectives: The CERN accelerator and its safety is controlled and monitored by 130 control systems featuring ‘hardened’ automation technology. » more
Piezo motors, actuators streamline medical device performanceFor the execution of precise movements with medical equipment, the latest piezoceramic motors and actuators are more compact, require lower voltage, deliver higher torque, have shorter response time,... » more
Basic piezo technologies for motion control applicationsThe most common piezo actuators and motor types are “simple” piezo actuator, flexure-guided, piezo actuator, ultrasonic friction motors, piezo stepping motors, and Ultrasonic transducers. Different... » more
11 ways piezoelectric motors improve equipment performancePiezoelectric Motors Help Equipment Performance: Ten reasons to consider piezoelectric motors for motion control application follow, along with one more point that many motion system or product... » more
Machine safety: B10s at work for machine guardingGet beyond, "Is it safe?" Here's a sneak preview of a few of the new requirements transforming machine guarding in the U.S. from a qualitative approach to a quantitative approach and more similar to... » more
751 of 898