Motors and Drives
Robotic intelligence expected to improve with faculty grant
Faculty members at the University of Arizona received a $3 million grant for the next five years to expand research on a self-teaching robot. » more
Energy-efficient sensorless motor control, variable speed motor control
Sensorless speed control motor and variable speed motor control technology are key energy-saving technologies. » more
Universal input express card
The Aaxeon Technologies MSC-208C is designed for universal compatibility with new and legacy devices for increased flexibility. » more
Helmuth Ludwig named industry sector CEO
Siemens announced that Ludwig would be in charge of all business activity and executive management for North America. » more
Machine guarding: Category 4 versus reliability
When is a Category 4 solution ineffective in a machine guarding application? Is your machine safety risk assessment looking at the right things? Is this your accident waiting to happen? Consider this... » more
Explosion proof hollow shaft encoder
BEI Sensors' Model HS52 is capable of operating directly in environments where flammable gases, vapors or liquids or likely to exist » more
Machine guarding and economic value: Wired safety versus safety automation
Over the past 10 years machine safety has experienced probably the greatest transformation since the advent of machine control technology. In my opinion, the recent adoption of “safety automation”... » more
EEMODS '11—efficient motor systems conference: standards, new technologies
Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems (EEMODS)—a notable international conference on electric motors, drives, and numerous related systems—drew some 150 attendees from industry, academia,... » more
EEMODS '11—successful 1st U.S. staging of efficient motor systems conference
The latest edition of Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems (EEMODS)—a notable international conference on electric motors, drives, and associated systems—had the objective to explain and promote... » more
Miniature linear positioning stage
Aerotech's MPS50SL is designed for accurate measurement and testing in space-constrained applications. » more
Modular IO Cuts Wiring Time 20%
RRR Development reduces machine wiring time by 20%, helps tire manufacturers decrease maintenance woes. Time to market increases, boosts sales by $2.5 million a year. » more
Machine guarding and the hierarchy of measures for hazard mitigation
Do you know the five levels of hazard mitigation? Machine guarding isn’t completed task that’s checked off a list. Eliminate, isolate, add engineering, implement controls, and use PPE, then repeat. » more
Back to Basics: Limit switches for conveyors
Process monitoring and control improves with proper application of limit switches in conveyor applications. See diagram. » more
Traversing drive assembly operates automatically
Amacoil/Uhing's level winding drive doesn't require programming or electronic control. » more
Compact industrial camera includes PoE
IDS GmbH released the UI-5480CP industrial camera, which is reportedly one of the smallest to have PoE as a feature. » more
2012 Engineers’ Choice nomination deadline is Oct. 19, 2011
Deadline extended until Oct. 19: Automation industry vendors may submit Engineers’ Choice Award product nominations until by noon Oct. 19, 2011 (Wednesday), extended from Oct. 14, 2011 (Friday). With... » more
FAA uses electrohydraulic controls for runway testing
Programmable closed-loop motion controllers make hydraulic-actuated testing more flexible and precise, saving time and money, according to test engineers at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)... » more
Pneumatic air cylinders, heavy duty
AutomationDirect Nitra D-Series pneumatic, heavy-duty air cylinders are designed for applications with abusive conditions. » more
Accreditation for WPI, first U.S. robotics engineering undergraduate degree program
Four years after the program's launch, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) said it is the only university in the nation with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in robotics engineering. » more
Online learning events: Automation Summit, pump efficiency, fieldbus, industrial Ethernet
Multiple online learning events are available through CFE Media publications, including industrial Ethernet installation optimization, the Manufacturing/Automation Summit, webcast on pump and process... » more
Yaskawa tops 1 million inverters manufactured
Company calls it 'a major milestone' to have made 1 million inverters in the U.S. » more
AC low-voltage motors revenues to triple in China by 2016
IMS Research forcasts that low-voltage motors, even with the mandatory transition from IE1 to the more expensive IE2, will triple in revenues thanks to the growing economy. » more
PLC-controlled robotic case packing, unpacking
Intelligrated demonstrates Alvey Robotics operating on industry-standard PLC controls for improved line integration. » more
Robotic intelligence expected to improve with faculty grantFaculty members at the University of Arizona received a $3 million grant for the next five years to expand research on a self-teaching robot. » more
Energy-efficient sensorless motor control, variable speed motor controlSensorless speed control motor and variable speed motor control technology are key energy-saving technologies. » more
Universal input express cardThe Aaxeon Technologies MSC-208C is designed for universal compatibility with new and legacy devices for increased flexibility. » more
Control engineers shift roles?
Use control engineering to positively contribute to the business goals of the organization to improve job satisfaction. » more
Use control engineering to positively contribute to the business goals of the organization to improve job satisfaction. » more
Helmuth Ludwig named industry sector CEOSiemens announced that Ludwig would be in charge of all business activity and executive management for North America. » more
Machine guarding: Category 4 versus reliabilityWhen is a Category 4 solution ineffective in a machine guarding application? Is your machine safety risk assessment looking at the right things? Is this your accident waiting to happen? Consider this... » more
Explosion proof hollow shaft encoderBEI Sensors' Model HS52 is capable of operating directly in environments where flammable gases, vapors or liquids or likely to exist » more
Machine guarding and economic value: Wired safety versus safety automationOver the past 10 years machine safety has experienced probably the greatest transformation since the advent of machine control technology. In my opinion, the recent adoption of “safety automation”... » more
EEMODS '11—efficient motor systems conference: standards, new technologiesEnergy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems (EEMODS)—a notable international conference on electric motors, drives, and numerous related systems—drew some 150 attendees from industry, academia,... » more
EEMODS '11—successful 1st U.S. staging of efficient motor systems conferenceThe latest edition of Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems (EEMODS)—a notable international conference on electric motors, drives, and associated systems—had the objective to explain and promote... » more
Exoskeletal arm support reduces risk
The X-Ar is an exoskeletal arm support designed to provide additional support for difficult manual tasks. » more
The X-Ar is an exoskeletal arm support designed to provide additional support for difficult manual tasks. » more
Miniature linear positioning stageAerotech's MPS50SL is designed for accurate measurement and testing in space-constrained applications. » more
Modular IO Cuts Wiring Time 20%RRR Development reduces machine wiring time by 20%, helps tire manufacturers decrease maintenance woes. Time to market increases, boosts sales by $2.5 million a year. » more
Machine guarding and the hierarchy of measures for hazard mitigationDo you know the five levels of hazard mitigation? Machine guarding isn’t completed task that’s checked off a list. Eliminate, isolate, add engineering, implement controls, and use PPE, then repeat. » more
Back to Basics: Limit switches for conveyorsProcess monitoring and control improves with proper application of limit switches in conveyor applications. See diagram. » more
Traversing drive assembly operates automaticallyAmacoil/Uhing's level winding drive doesn't require programming or electronic control. » more
Compact industrial camera includes PoEIDS GmbH released the UI-5480CP industrial camera, which is reportedly one of the smallest to have PoE as a feature. » more
2012 Engineers’ Choice nomination deadline is Oct. 19, 2011Deadline extended until Oct. 19: Automation industry vendors may submit Engineers’ Choice Award product nominations until by noon Oct. 19, 2011 (Wednesday), extended from Oct. 14, 2011 (Friday). With... » more
FAA uses electrohydraulic controls for runway testingProgrammable closed-loop motion controllers make hydraulic-actuated testing more flexible and precise, saving time and money, according to test engineers at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)... » more
Pneumatic air cylinders, heavy dutyAutomationDirect Nitra D-Series pneumatic, heavy-duty air cylinders are designed for applications with abusive conditions. » more
Accreditation for WPI, first U.S. robotics engineering undergraduate degree programFour years after the program's launch, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) said it is the only university in the nation with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in robotics engineering. » more
Online learning events: Automation Summit, pump efficiency, fieldbus, industrial EthernetMultiple online learning events are available through CFE Media publications, including industrial Ethernet installation optimization, the Manufacturing/Automation Summit, webcast on pump and process... » more
Yaskawa tops 1 million inverters manufacturedCompany calls it 'a major milestone' to have made 1 million inverters in the U.S. » more
AC low-voltage motors revenues to triple in China by 2016IMS Research forcasts that low-voltage motors, even with the mandatory transition from IE1 to the more expensive IE2, will triple in revenues thanks to the growing economy. » more
PLC-controlled robotic case packing, unpackingIntelligrated demonstrates Alvey Robotics operating on industry-standard PLC controls for improved line integration. » more
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