Motors and Drives
Lab teaches robot to put down objects properly
Cornell University researchers, using a 3D camera, have taught a robot how to put down simple household objects accurately in office and home scenes. » more
High power AC drive market expects strong growth
ARC Advisory Group predicts strong market growth through 2015 thanks to demand from emerging and growing economies like the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries. » more
Dual channel brushless DC motor control
Roboteq's HBL2350 is capable of driving two brushless DC motors at 75 Amps and can accept commands from analog/pedal, R/C radio, USB or RS232 interface. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, August 2011
Most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during August 2011 included process and machine safety, wind power automation, plant performance, process control terms, rare-earth magnets, salary survey,... » more
Industrial-grade adaptive gripper for robotics
Motoman Robotics offers an adaptive gripper from Robotiq with three articulated fingers and four operation modes, for robotic machine tending, fixture load/unload, high-mix part handling and kitting,... » more
Integrated servomotor actuator
Tolomatic's IMA55 integrated motor-actuator is capable of delivering up to 3,000 pounds of force and is designed for use in high-duty-cycle industrial applications. » more
Control Engineering August 2011 Digital Edition
Did you see the Control Engineering digital edition for August 2011? In addition to the monthly North American print edition, CFE Media offers a digital edition, with... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, July 2011
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during July 2011 included videos on improving plant performance and cyber security, salary survey, direct-drive wind turbines, and advancing... » more
Technology Update: Low-power solenoid valves
For point-to-point and bus-based configurations, new low-power solenoid valves offer economies for PLCs, DCSs, and other control devices and use of easier, less expensive, smaller gage wiring. They... » more
Robotic case and layer picking system for beer, other applications
RMT Robotics' new gantry-based case and layer picking system for the beverage industry will be introduced at the 2011 National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) in Las Vegas. See example diagram... » more
Sensor mounting fastener improvements
Balluff is finding new ways to improve mounting fasteners for sensors to adapt to a variety of new situations for OEMs and system integrators. » more
AC drive with Ethernet capabilities
AutomationDirect's GS-EDRV Ethernet drive functions as an Ethernet link, allowing greater connectivity to many control system architectures. » more
Reduce Energy Consumption: Cement Production
How conducting manufacturing energy assessment can help identify a wide range of changes to help reduce consumption. Metering, power quality, load shedding, motor management, power factor, and energy... » more
Tiny linear servomotor is piezo application replacement
Nippon Pulse America's Linear Shaft Motor, which is 4 mm in diameter, is reportedly designed to be a replacement in piezo-type applications. » more
Lab teaches robot to put down objects properlyCornell University researchers, using a 3D camera, have taught a robot how to put down simple household objects accurately in office and home scenes. » more
High power AC drive market expects strong growthARC Advisory Group predicts strong market growth through 2015 thanks to demand from emerging and growing economies like the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries. » more
Mechatronics a main focus at Pack Expo 2011
Bosch Rexroth is emphasizing automation technology to enable modular, safe and energy efficient packaging machinery at Pack Expo 2011 in Las Vegas. Technologies include open control motion software,... » more
Bosch Rexroth is emphasizing automation technology to enable modular, safe and energy efficient packaging machinery at Pack Expo 2011 in Las Vegas. Technologies include open control motion software,... » more
Dual channel brushless DC motor controlRoboteq's HBL2350 is capable of driving two brushless DC motors at 75 Amps and can accept commands from analog/pedal, R/C radio, USB or RS232 interface. » more
Magnet motor line uses permanent magnets
Marathon Electric SyMax motor line uses a permanent magnet design to improve energy efficiency. » more
Marathon Electric SyMax motor line uses a permanent magnet design to improve energy efficiency. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, August 2011Most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during August 2011 included process and machine safety, wind power automation, plant performance, process control terms, rare-earth magnets, salary survey,... » more
Industrial-grade adaptive gripper for roboticsMotoman Robotics offers an adaptive gripper from Robotiq with three articulated fingers and four operation modes, for robotic machine tending, fixture load/unload, high-mix part handling and kitting,... » more
Integrated servomotor actuatorTolomatic's IMA55 integrated motor-actuator is capable of delivering up to 3,000 pounds of force and is designed for use in high-duty-cycle industrial applications. » more
Chinese wage inflation opens market for linear motion products
With wages increasing in China, Chinese factories are turning more to automation to keep costs down and increase productivity » more
With wages increasing in China, Chinese factories are turning more to automation to keep costs down and increase productivity » more
Rotary encoders add profile for robotics and production
Heidenhain increased Profibus rotary encoders' functionality, supporting a profile used for robot control and production technology. » more
Heidenhain increased Profibus rotary encoders' functionality, supporting a profile used for robot control and production technology. » more
Integrated process and motor controls help extract oil from Grizzly Oil Sands
steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) technology lowered Canadian oil sands production costs using Rockwell Automation's PlantPAx process automation system, motor controls, and variable frequency... » more
steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) technology lowered Canadian oil sands production costs using Rockwell Automation's PlantPAx process automation system, motor controls, and variable frequency... » more
Control Engineering August 2011 Digital EditionDid you see the Control Engineering digital edition for August 2011? In addition to the monthly North American print edition, CFE Media offers a digital edition, with... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, July 2011Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during July 2011 included videos on improving plant performance and cyber security, salary survey, direct-drive wind turbines, and advancing... » more
Technology Update: Low-power solenoid valvesFor point-to-point and bus-based configurations, new low-power solenoid valves offer economies for PLCs, DCSs, and other control devices and use of easier, less expensive, smaller gage wiring. They... » more
Robotic case and layer picking system for beer, other applications RMT Robotics' new gantry-based case and layer picking system for the beverage industry will be introduced at the 2011 National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) in Las Vegas. See example diagram... » more
Sensor mounting fastener improvementsBalluff is finding new ways to improve mounting fasteners for sensors to adapt to a variety of new situations for OEMs and system integrators. » more
AC drive with Ethernet capabilitiesAutomationDirect's GS-EDRV Ethernet drive functions as an Ethernet link, allowing greater connectivity to many control system architectures. » more
Linear actuators for Lockheed Martin
Exlar Corporation receives contract from Lockheed Martin to provide linear actuators for target acquisitions systems for the U.S. military. » more
Exlar Corporation receives contract from Lockheed Martin to provide linear actuators for target acquisitions systems for the U.S. military. » more
Reduce Energy Consumption: Cement ProductionHow conducting manufacturing energy assessment can help identify a wide range of changes to help reduce consumption. Metering, power quality, load shedding, motor management, power factor, and energy... » more
Tiny linear servomotor is piezo application replacementNippon Pulse America's Linear Shaft Motor, which is 4 mm in diameter, is reportedly designed to be a replacement in piezo-type applications. » more
Low power AC drives study: investments, energy savings
ARC Advisory Group's study said low-power AC drives will see grow due to increased emphasis on energy savings and more investments in energy efficiency. "These drives offer quick payback periods due... » more
ARC Advisory Group's study said low-power AC drives will see grow due to increased emphasis on energy savings and more investments in energy efficiency. "These drives offer quick payback periods due... » more
Motion systems, components at CPP Expo
Kollmorgen will be presenting at the Converting + Package Printing Expo Pavillion from Sept. 26-28 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, co-located with Pack Expo. » more
Kollmorgen will be presenting at the Converting + Package Printing Expo Pavillion from Sept. 26-28 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, co-located with Pack Expo. » more
Mechatrolink membership continues growth
The Mechatrolink Members Association (MMA), a group of product developers that use and promote Mechatrolink, reached its 900th member. 50 firms in North America are currently members. Mechatrolink is... » more
The Mechatrolink Members Association (MMA), a group of product developers that use and promote Mechatrolink, reached its 900th member. 50 firms in North America are currently members. Mechatrolink is... » more
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