Motors and Drives
Stepper motor driver delivers high torque
Stac5 step motor driver from Applied Motion Products provides up to 5 amps per phase, 84 to 1700 ounce-inches of holding torque. » more
ServoWire Drives, XD-Indexer Drives integrate on common system, reduces project costs
Network of ServoWire drives can be expanded beyond 16 ServoWire drives to more than 100. » more
4-axis 750 W servo drive for Ethernet motion controllers
Galil adds to multi-axis drive family, the packaging of multio-axis drives with motion controllers saves cost, space, wiring. » more
Jazz robot puts mobile telepresence on display
CeBIT featured more than the normal fare of conference attendees – Gostai brought its mobile telepresence robot along. » more
Robotics help manufacturing operations: a robotic cell for the blind
Pre-Tec offers customizable robotics solutions, including a robotic work cell for blind operators. » more
EEMODS motor and drive conference set to make U.S. debut
The Energy Efficiency in Motor Drive Systems Conference, scheduled for Sept. 12-14, 2011, near Washington, DC, will present the latest developments on the impact of electrical motor systems on... » more
GPA motor features power, design attributes essential for powering stacking machines
Bosch GPA motor features enough power for powering positioning arms of mobile, stationary stacking machines. » more
How can robots get our attention?
Research helps robots function more in tune with human coworkers by picking up on nonverbal cues: Georgia Institute of Technology. Smarter software and machine vision could make industrial robots... » more
Certified Technical Training robotics courses at Fox Valley Technical College
ABB Robotics and Fox Valley Technical College, in Appleton, Wis., united with the 2010 installation of ABB robots in FVTC robotic training facility; ABB continues plan to establish regional training. » more
Motor Summit 2010: Comparative standards, regulations
The third edition of Motor Summit drew experts from research, government, and the private sector to focus on the latest technological innovations, current state of market penetration, and strategies... » more
Electric motor efficiency needs to extend to the system: Motor Summit 2010
Energy-efficiency conference presentations went well beyond electric motor topics to the system level. A meaningful approach to motor system efficiency must extend to associated equipment, such as... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2011
Most visited Control Engineering articles during February 2011 included “world’s fastest” PLC, advanced control at a steel mill, 2011 Engineers’ Choice Awards, help with engineering contracts,... » more
Nidec continues integrating 5 major Emerson motor brands
Nidec Motor continues to integrate two Emerson motor businesses and five Emerson motor lines after the October 2010 purchase. Even as opportunities increase for motor sales related to energy... » more
Ivy Tech Community College robotic programming boost
Ivy Tech Community College is now a Motoman Endorsed Robotics Instructor Training (MERIT) center, bringing Motoman training to Indiana region. » more
How to select a DC electric motor
Bosch Industrial Motors' Kenn Langosch discusses how to select a DC electric motor for an industrial task. To start, consider motor power, speed, shaft configuration. Then ... » more
White Paper: Easy Arm White Paper by Gorbel
Gorbel’s Easy Arm Intelligent Lifting Device has helped a turbine motor overhaul improve their work flow, decrease injuries, and increase their productivity by 25%. » more
Motor series for compact and higher performing machines
Kollmorgen’s AKM 8 Servomotors allow OEMs to specify the exact servomotor solution with superior performance, reduced time to market, competitive pricing. » more
Global Perspective: Hyper-Secured PLC…and other curious combinations
To make life easier for automation engineers, and less costly for OEMs and end-user companies to build control systems, clever companies are converging previously separate products, observes Control... » more
2011 Engineers’ Choice Awards - Spotlight on Innovation
Cover story: Best automation, control, and instrumentation products in 30 categories. » more
Active Contact Flange can simplify complex assembly applications
Touch sensitive automation allows for precise buffing, polishing, surface processing, gentle material handling. Keba's Active Contact Flange combines highly sensitive sensor, positioning and control... » more
Stepper motor driver delivers high torqueStac5 step motor driver from Applied Motion Products provides up to 5 amps per phase, 84 to 1700 ounce-inches of holding torque. » more
ServoWire Drives, XD-Indexer Drives integrate on common system, reduces project costsNetwork of ServoWire drives can be expanded beyond 16 ServoWire drives to more than 100. » more
4-axis 750 W servo drive for Ethernet motion controllersGalil adds to multi-axis drive family, the packaging of multio-axis drives with motion controllers saves cost, space, wiring. » more
Chargers cut time to power up electric fleet at Geneva Motor Show
ABB’s portfolio of charging solutions for electric cars include a fast charger that reportedly expands the range of electric vehicles by recharging them at more than 10 times the speed of a standard... » more
ABB’s portfolio of charging solutions for electric cars include a fast charger that reportedly expands the range of electric vehicles by recharging them at more than 10 times the speed of a standard... » more
Jazz robot puts mobile telepresence on displayCeBIT featured more than the normal fare of conference attendees – Gostai brought its mobile telepresence robot along. » more
Robotics help manufacturing operations: a robotic cell for the blindPre-Tec offers customizable robotics solutions, including a robotic work cell for blind operators. » more
EEMODS motor and drive conference set to make U.S. debutThe Energy Efficiency in Motor Drive Systems Conference, scheduled for Sept. 12-14, 2011, near Washington, DC, will present the latest developments on the impact of electrical motor systems on... » more
GPA motor features power, design attributes essential for powering stacking machinesBosch GPA motor features enough power for powering positioning arms of mobile, stationary stacking machines. » more
How can robots get our attention?Research helps robots function more in tune with human coworkers by picking up on nonverbal cues: Georgia Institute of Technology. Smarter software and machine vision could make industrial robots... » more
Yaskawa names Ogawa as CEO; Kudo retired
Masahiro Ogawa has been named Chief Executive Officer of Yaskawa America Inc. The company is headquartered in Waukegan, Ill. Ogawa replaces Gen Kudo who retired. » more
Masahiro Ogawa has been named Chief Executive Officer of Yaskawa America Inc. The company is headquartered in Waukegan, Ill. Ogawa replaces Gen Kudo who retired. » more
Certified Technical Training robotics courses at Fox Valley Technical CollegeABB Robotics and Fox Valley Technical College, in Appleton, Wis., united with the 2010 installation of ABB robots in FVTC robotic training facility; ABB continues plan to establish regional training. » more
Motor Summit 2010: Comparative standards, regulations The third edition of Motor Summit drew experts from research, government, and the private sector to focus on the latest technological innovations, current state of market penetration, and strategies... » more
Electric motor efficiency needs to extend to the system: Motor Summit 2010Energy-efficiency conference presentations went well beyond electric motor topics to the system level. A meaningful approach to motor system efficiency must extend to associated equipment, such as... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, February 2011Most visited Control Engineering articles during February 2011 included “world’s fastest” PLC, advanced control at a steel mill, 2011 Engineers’ Choice Awards, help with engineering contracts,... » more
Nidec continues integrating 5 major Emerson motor brandsNidec Motor continues to integrate two Emerson motor businesses and five Emerson motor lines after the October 2010 purchase. Even as opportunities increase for motor sales related to energy... » more
Ivy Tech Community College robotic programming boostIvy Tech Community College is now a Motoman Endorsed Robotics Instructor Training (MERIT) center, bringing Motoman training to Indiana region. » more
How to select a DC electric motor Bosch Industrial Motors' Kenn Langosch discusses how to select a DC electric motor for an industrial task. To start, consider motor power, speed, shaft configuration. Then ... » more
White Paper: Easy Arm White Paper by GorbelGorbel’s Easy Arm Intelligent Lifting Device has helped a turbine motor overhaul improve their work flow, decrease injuries, and increase their productivity by 25%. » more
Motor series for compact and higher performing machinesKollmorgen’s AKM 8 Servomotors allow OEMs to specify the exact servomotor solution with superior performance, reduced time to market, competitive pricing. » more
Global Perspective: Hyper-Secured PLC…and other curious combinationsTo make life easier for automation engineers, and less costly for OEMs and end-user companies to build control systems, clever companies are converging previously separate products, observes Control... » more
Honorable mentions for 2011 Engineers' Choice Awards
HONORABLE MENTIONS - click on the link for each product to learn more. » more
HONORABLE MENTIONS - click on the link for each product to learn more. » more
2011 Engineers’ Choice Awards - Spotlight on InnovationCover story: Best automation, control, and instrumentation products in 30 categories. » more
Active Contact Flange can simplify complex assembly applicationsTouch sensitive automation allows for precise buffing, polishing, surface processing, gentle material handling. Keba's Active Contact Flange combines highly sensitive sensor, positioning and control... » more
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