Motors and Drives
Motor control system with servo
The MCS by Potomac Electric is designed for easy customization in the OEM market and is used for applications like precision conveyors, centrifuges and pumps. » more
Drives enhanced to enable Profinet and EtherCAT
The 8400 motec frequency inverter drive by Lenze Americas has been enhanced ton enable plug-and-drive communication via real-time Ethernet networks for plants covering large areas. » more
Angle encoder for metrology systems
The ERO 6000 by Heidenhain has two design types with line counts of 9,000 and 18,000 and are designed for high dynamic applications like air bearing spindles and laser trackers. » more
Bionic grippers for automation
The NanoForceGripper by Festo is modeled off of the gecko and birds to improve accuracy and durability for better robotic product or part handling. » more
Motion controllers target 2‐servo or 3‐stepper and 4‐servo or 5‐stepper applications
Trio Motion has expanded its Motion Coordinator offerings with two new motion and machine controllers based on the latest 533 MHz ARM11 processor. Motion controllers are said to flexibly and... » more
Efficiency needs a system approach, depends on individual applications
Energy-efficient motion control: To identify the most energy-efficient pneumatic and electric automation, a technology-neutral comparison is required. After considering different alternatives, a... » more
Machine tool controllers, HMIs add efficiency
Inside Machines: Human-machine interface and controller advancements enhance machine tool productivity by combining highly advanced graphics and open architecture of the CNC to render animated... » more
2015 legislation impacts variable speed drives market now
After watching the initial adoption of the ErP directive in the motors market, the question arises “how will the traditionally strong variable speed drives market be affected as these products are... » more
Machine Safety: Does a risk assessment need to be updated for a minor machine modification?
We’ve made some minor changes to several machines over the past six months but none of these modifications included the safety system. Our engineer said that there was no change in operator safety.... » more
Digital servo drives for embedded applications
Servo2Go.com announces the release of the Dzralte Series of High Performance Digital Servo Drives from Advanced Motion Controls of Camarillo, CA, which are engineered to conquer the most demanding... » more
Technologies used in the Ulmer Automation application
Festo PositioningDrives engineering software helps with appropriate component selection and sizing to optimize mechanical drive and transmission components and motors and to prevent duplication of... » more
Go below the surface to monitor motor temperature
Using a digital infrared thermometer to check motor bearing temperature can help monitor winding temperature. » more
HANNOVER MESSE: Extended transport drive system
Beckhoff's XTS drive system combines rotary and linear systems for mechanical engineers. » more
Machine vision: Focus on design
A well-designed machine vision system enables manufacturers to improve product quality, enhance process control, and increase manufacturing efficiency while lowering the total cost of ownership. A... » more
The possibilities, limits of VFDs
The scope of product use has expanded beyond energy efficiency. » more
Machine Safety: Functional safety and the steps to be compliant in the U.S.
Who has the steps identified for anyone considering moving their machine safety compliance to functional safety for their organization? Let’s assume for this discussion that functional safety means... » more
Machine Guarding: Trouble shooting old systems is doomed with iPad skills
Do today's new hires have what it takes? Over the past 10 years machine safety has experienced probably the greatest transformation since the advent of machine control technology, which sets the... » more
Pocket motion controller
The DMC-30017 motion controller combines a single-axis motion controller and a 6A microstepping drive for operating a two-phase bipolar stepper motor. » more
Video: Integrated system benefits, screwdriver leads to design changes
By integrating systems, designs can be less complex and more energy efficient. Here are examples. Also learn how a screwdriver resulted in design changes that decrease downtime later. » more
Plant tour: Gaining efficiencies in mechanical drives
Look for operating and energy efficiencies and how to add customer value throughout the product lifecycle. These were among bits of advice for manufacturers gleaned from Siemens Mechanical Drives... » more
Factory tour advice
Think Again: Recent factory tours offer critical advice to help manufacturers gain efficiency, quality, and more. » more
Motor control system with servoThe MCS by Potomac Electric is designed for easy customization in the OEM market and is used for applications like precision conveyors, centrifuges and pumps. » more
Drives enhanced to enable Profinet and EtherCATThe 8400 motec frequency inverter drive by Lenze Americas has been enhanced ton enable plug-and-drive communication via real-time Ethernet networks for plants covering large areas. » more
Angle encoder for metrology systemsThe ERO 6000 by Heidenhain has two design types with line counts of 9,000 and 18,000 and are designed for high dynamic applications like air bearing spindles and laser trackers. » more
Ametek completes Dunkermotoren acquisition for $320 million
Ametek buys Dunkermotoren GmbH, a manufacturer of advanced motion control solutions for a wide range of industrial automation applications. It joins Ametek as part of Ametek Precision Motion Control,... » more
Ametek buys Dunkermotoren GmbH, a manufacturer of advanced motion control solutions for a wide range of industrial automation applications. It joins Ametek as part of Ametek Precision Motion Control,... » more
Bionic grippers for automationThe NanoForceGripper by Festo is modeled off of the gecko and birds to improve accuracy and durability for better robotic product or part handling. » more
Motion controllers target 2‐servo or 3‐stepper and 4‐servo or 5‐stepper applicationsTrio Motion has expanded its Motion Coordinator offerings with two new motion and machine controllers based on the latest 533 MHz ARM11 processor. Motion controllers are said to flexibly and... » more
Efficiency needs a system approach, depends on individual applicationsEnergy-efficient motion control: To identify the most energy-efficient pneumatic and electric automation, a technology-neutral comparison is required. After considering different alternatives, a... » more
Machine tool controllers, HMIs add efficiencyInside Machines: Human-machine interface and controller advancements enhance machine tool productivity by combining highly advanced graphics and open architecture of the CNC to render animated... » more
2015 legislation impacts variable speed drives market nowAfter watching the initial adoption of the ErP directive in the motors market, the question arises “how will the traditionally strong variable speed drives market be affected as these products are... » more
Intelligent servo motor size reduced 25%, retains full power
Dunkermotor reduces size of its 45mm iBLDC (Intelligent Brushless) motors with integral 4-quadrant speed controls by 25%, while maintaining power, torque, efficiency. » more
Dunkermotor reduces size of its 45mm iBLDC (Intelligent Brushless) motors with integral 4-quadrant speed controls by 25%, while maintaining power, torque, efficiency. » more
Machine Safety: Does a risk assessment need to be updated for a minor machine modification?We’ve made some minor changes to several machines over the past six months but none of these modifications included the safety system. Our engineer said that there was no change in operator safety.... » more
Digital servo drives for embedded applicationsServo2Go.com announces the release of the Dzralte Series of High Performance Digital Servo Drives from Advanced Motion Controls of Camarillo, CA, which are engineered to conquer the most demanding... » more
Technologies used in the Ulmer Automation applicationFesto PositioningDrives engineering software helps with appropriate component selection and sizing to optimize mechanical drive and transmission components and motors and to prevent duplication of... » more
Go below the surface to monitor motor temperatureUsing a digital infrared thermometer to check motor bearing temperature can help monitor winding temperature. » more
HANNOVER MESSE: Extended transport drive systemBeckhoff's XTS drive system combines rotary and linear systems for mechanical engineers. » more
Machine vision: Focus on designA well-designed machine vision system enables manufacturers to improve product quality, enhance process control, and increase manufacturing efficiency while lowering the total cost of ownership. A... » more
The possibilities, limits of VFDsThe scope of product use has expanded beyond energy efficiency. » more
Machine Safety: Functional safety and the steps to be compliant in the U.S.Who has the steps identified for anyone considering moving their machine safety compliance to functional safety for their organization? Let’s assume for this discussion that functional safety means... » more
Machine Guarding: Trouble shooting old systems is doomed with iPad skillsDo today's new hires have what it takes? Over the past 10 years machine safety has experienced probably the greatest transformation since the advent of machine control technology, which sets the... » more
2012 Automation Summit, June 25-28, Washington, D.C.
Siemens' 2012 Automation Summit, which will take place June 25-28 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington D.C., will feature Lt. Col. Rob Waldman, an Air Force vet, as the keynote speaker. » more
Siemens' 2012 Automation Summit, which will take place June 25-28 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington D.C., will feature Lt. Col. Rob Waldman, an Air Force vet, as the keynote speaker. » more
Pocket motion controllerThe DMC-30017 motion controller combines a single-axis motion controller and a 6A microstepping drive for operating a two-phase bipolar stepper motor. » more
Video: Integrated system benefits, screwdriver leads to design changesBy integrating systems, designs can be less complex and more energy efficient. Here are examples. Also learn how a screwdriver resulted in design changes that decrease downtime later. » more
Plant tour: Gaining efficiencies in mechanical drivesLook for operating and energy efficiencies and how to add customer value throughout the product lifecycle. These were among bits of advice for manufacturers gleaned from Siemens Mechanical Drives... » more
Factory tour adviceThink Again: Recent factory tours offer critical advice to help manufacturers gain efficiency, quality, and more. » more
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