Motors and Drives
Robotic sports: What is going on?
FIRST Robotics district competition, Logo Motion, will be at Central High with 40 teams, March 4 and 5, in a competition designed to inspire young people to choose careers in Science, Technology,... » more
Compact controller extends to larger robots, bringing small footprint functionality
The IRC5 Compact controller is now available on six models, including four 6-axis robots for arc welding, material handling and assembly applications. » more
Compact 6-contact guard lock safety door switch
Omron Scientific Technologies combines simple, flexible installation with robust operation to satisfy the varying safety needs of today’s door access applications. » more
Class 5 smart motor offers fast communication speeds
Animatics’ Class 5 SmartMotor allows more than 100 servos to link together over CAN, speeds up to 115.2 kBaud, with Animatics’ Combitronic technology. It integrates an internal brushless motor,... » more
ADAM mobile robot RAPs
RMT Robotics implement audio playback to make working with ADAM robotics safer, informative. » more
Single phase motor starter thermally protects motors up to 1 HP
Flexible, easy-to-use single-phase motor starter is building automation ready, features overload protection. » more
Compact pneumatic air cylinders
AutomationDirect adds to its NITRA pneumatic product line, featuring series of compact stainless steel cylinders » more
ABB acquires Baldor Electric Company
ABB announced it completed acquisition of Baldor Electric Co. in a $4.2 billion transaction today, including $1.1 billion in debt. ABB said the move advances its strategy to become a leader in the... » more
Rotary actuators with class I, division 2 option for hazardous locations
Exlar features rotary actuators with Class I, division 2 certification, suited for operating quarter turn, multi turn valves. » more
Event-driven motion control: Flexible profile offers more machine motion benefits
Technology Update: Integrating event-driven strategies into motion control schemes may optimize automation systems beyond what’s possible with traditional electronic cams or motion profiles. » more
Siemens’ newest distribution center in Mississippi
Siemens adds central distribution center to operations in efforts to reducing costs associated with distribution, split shipments. » more
Video helps with servo motor tuning
Viewers now can learn to use the Galil Motion Control GalilTools scope to help tune a servo motor. View and measure the system step response and adjust the PID tuning parameters until optimum... » more
Steel-housed Dodge HD spherical roller bearing
Baldor produces the Dodge Steel-Housed S-2000 HD spherical roller bearing, available in multiple configurations. » more
Alabama Robotics Technology Park to Educate in Emerging Robotics, Automation Technologies
Three-phase project will provide in-depth training on all aspects of robotics, including safety, with safety solutions provided by Omron STI. » more
HVAC VFDs, bypass panels
Danfoss' VLT HVAC variable frequency drive (VFD) and bypass panels have passed rigorous seismic testing, and are now listed as components with Special Seismic Certification Preapproval through the... » more
Spring-engaged rail brakes feature large, adjustable friction facing area
Spring-engaged rail brakes made by Nexen feature large, adjustable friction facing area, minimizes rail wear, for broad range of linear motion control applications. » more
Servo gearbox available in high speed, hollow shaft versions
Wittenstein offers the alpheno servo gearbox, power density up by 130 percent compared to previous models, available in multiple versions. » more
FIRST Robotics Team 3767: Competition, scoring, and awards
Here's what counts in the FIRST Robotics 2011 event and scoring. See also a list of 28 award categories. Link to other posts giving an inside view of FIRST Robotics Team 3767. » more
Linear drives features high thrust option, doubles thrust without increasing drive size
Linear Drives by Amacoil-Uhing now available with extra bearing options, increases axial thrust capacity without having to upgrade to larger model » more
Robotic sports: What is going on?FIRST Robotics district competition, Logo Motion, will be at Central High with 40 teams, March 4 and 5, in a competition designed to inspire young people to choose careers in Science, Technology,... » more
Compact controller extends to larger robots, bringing small footprint functionalityThe IRC5 Compact controller is now available on six models, including four 6-axis robots for arc welding, material handling and assembly applications. » more
Compact 6-contact guard lock safety door switch Omron Scientific Technologies combines simple, flexible installation with robust operation to satisfy the varying safety needs of today’s door access applications. » more
Class 5 smart motor offers fast communication speedsAnimatics’ Class 5 SmartMotor allows more than 100 servos to link together over CAN, speeds up to 115.2 kBaud, with Animatics’ Combitronic technology. It integrates an internal brushless motor,... » more
ADAM mobile robot RAPsRMT Robotics implement audio playback to make working with ADAM robotics safer, informative. » more
Single phase motor starter thermally protects motors up to 1 HPFlexible, easy-to-use single-phase motor starter is building automation ready, features overload protection. » more
Compact pneumatic air cylindersAutomationDirect adds to its NITRA pneumatic product line, featuring series of compact stainless steel cylinders » more
ABB acquires Baldor Electric Company ABB announced it completed acquisition of Baldor Electric Co. in a $4.2 billion transaction today, including $1.1 billion in debt. ABB said the move advances its strategy to become a leader in the... » more
Rotary actuators with class I, division 2 option for hazardous locationsExlar features rotary actuators with Class I, division 2 certification, suited for operating quarter turn, multi turn valves. » more
ABB buys 89% of Baldor common stock in tender offer
ABB Ltd (NYSE: ABB), provider of power and automation technology, and Baldor Electric Company (NYSE: BEZ), provider of industrial motors, announced successful completion of the cash tender offer for... » more
ABB Ltd (NYSE: ABB), provider of power and automation technology, and Baldor Electric Company (NYSE: BEZ), provider of industrial motors, announced successful completion of the cash tender offer for... » more
White Paper: Robust Tracking Control of Mobile Robot Formation with Obstacle Avoidance
In this paper, we suggest a robust formation tracking scheme for a team of constrained wheeled mobile robots (WMRs) in the environment with obstacles. Our first main result is that the problem of... » more
In this paper, we suggest a robust formation tracking scheme for a team of constrained wheeled mobile robots (WMRs) in the environment with obstacles. Our first main result is that the problem of... » more
White Paper: Intelligent Hybrid Control Strategy for Trajectory Tracking of Robot Manipulators
We address the problem of robust tracking control using a PD-plus-feed forward controller and an intelligent adaptive robust compensator for a rigid robotic manipulator with uncertain dynamics and... » more
We address the problem of robust tracking control using a PD-plus-feed forward controller and an intelligent adaptive robust compensator for a rigid robotic manipulator with uncertain dynamics and... » more
White Paper: Comparative Study of Some New Hybrid Fuzzy Algorithms for Manipulator Control
In this paper, an attempt has been made to do a comparative study of some hybrid fuzzy control schemes. We have tried to combine some well-established conventional and adaptive controllers with a... » more
In this paper, an attempt has been made to do a comparative study of some hybrid fuzzy control schemes. We have tried to combine some well-established conventional and adaptive controllers with a... » more
Event-driven motion control: Flexible profile offers more machine motion benefitsTechnology Update: Integrating event-driven strategies into motion control schemes may optimize automation systems beyond what’s possible with traditional electronic cams or motion profiles. » more
Siemens’ newest distribution center in Mississippi Siemens adds central distribution center to operations in efforts to reducing costs associated with distribution, split shipments. » more
Video helps with servo motor tuningViewers now can learn to use the Galil Motion Control GalilTools scope to help tune a servo motor. View and measure the system step response and adjust the PID tuning parameters until optimum... » more
Steel-housed Dodge HD spherical roller bearingBaldor produces the Dodge Steel-Housed S-2000 HD spherical roller bearing, available in multiple configurations. » more
Alabama Robotics Technology Park to Educate in Emerging Robotics, Automation Technologies Three-phase project will provide in-depth training on all aspects of robotics, including safety, with safety solutions provided by Omron STI. » more
HVAC VFDs, bypass panelsDanfoss' VLT HVAC variable frequency drive (VFD) and bypass panels have passed rigorous seismic testing, and are now listed as components with Special Seismic Certification Preapproval through the... » more
Power, Propulsion System orders for deep water drill ships won by ABB
ABB won marine orders worth $35 million to provide power, propulsion, drive systems to provide top operating reliability, efficiency for new deep sea drill ships » more
ABB won marine orders worth $35 million to provide power, propulsion, drive systems to provide top operating reliability, efficiency for new deep sea drill ships » more
Spring-engaged rail brakes feature large, adjustable friction facing areaSpring-engaged rail brakes made by Nexen feature large, adjustable friction facing area, minimizes rail wear, for broad range of linear motion control applications. » more
Servo gearbox available in high speed, hollow shaft versionsWittenstein offers the alpheno servo gearbox, power density up by 130 percent compared to previous models, available in multiple versions. » more
FIRST Robotics Team 3767: Competition, scoring, and awardsHere's what counts in the FIRST Robotics 2011 event and scoring. See also a list of 28 award categories. Link to other posts giving an inside view of FIRST Robotics Team 3767. » more
Linear drives features high thrust option, doubles thrust without increasing drive size Linear Drives by Amacoil-Uhing now available with extra bearing options, increases axial thrust capacity without having to upgrade to larger model » more
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