Motors and Drives
Dual Ethernet expansion card isolate machine level network
Red Lion’s Xcenet dual Ethernet expansion card for the Data Station Plus and Modular Controller series products allows operators to isolate machine level network traffic from the enterprise level... » more
Variable speed drive to reduce panel space, maximize performance
Ultra-Slim Altivar 32 Drive from Schneider Electric optimizes panel space, reduces wiring, adds functionality to save time and money » more
Smart power management system chip for automotive applications
The austriamicrosystems AS8650 smart power management System Basis Chip, combines a dc-dc converter and a high-speed transceiver on one chip. » more
Absolute angle encoders
New absolute angle encoders from Heidenhain offer simple mounting and high accuracy, greater mounting tolerances, and optimized new scanning. » more
ABB to acquire Baldor Electric Co. in a $4.2 billion transaction
ABB and Baldor announce a recommended offer for ABB to acquire Baldor for $63.50 per share, an overall transaction value of $4.2 billion, including net debt of $1.1 billion. (See photos and links to... » more
Product Exclusive: Baldor drives withstand dirty duty
Baldor Dirty Duty NEMA 4X VS1 SP and VS1 GV ac drives are designed to perform in the most challenging of applications. » more
Motion controller with IEC 61131-3 functionality
Yaskawa motion controller extends advanced control, monitoring and communications functionality to 1 and 1.5 axis applications. » more
Application Update: What’s the cost, ROI, of a robotic cell?
Thinking of robotics? Here are the metrics needed to make a smart return-on-investment decision about a robot purchase. » more
Encoder options for all angles of stepping motors
Oriental Motor is providing customers purchasing stepping motors with more options. » more
Digital isolators for hazardous area applications
Weidmuller’s new high density digital isolators for hazardous locations include modules to convert and isolate digital signals. » more
Severe duty motors deliver operational performance, lower GHG emissions
GE’s X$D Ultra 841 IEC extra severe duty motors reportedly deliver operational performance and lower GHG emissions » more
High-inertia servomotors for high, variable loads
Siemens Industry Inc. 1FK7 servomotor provides highly robust control response suitable for high- and variable-load inertia applications, such as feed and auxiliary axes on machine tools, and winders... » more
Mechatronics: Trajectory planning with electronic cams
Is the mechanical engineer or the electrical engineer most responsible for understanding motion? Electronic cams can help mechatronic designs. » more
How to select a VFD
These guidelines dispel the confusion about matching variable frequency drives (VFD) and motors to fans and pumps that are typically encountered in commercial building applications. While the... » more
Leaders Under 40, Control Engineering class of 2010
Meet the next generation of manufacturing automation and controls leaders. Control Engineering highlights 19 young professionals from around the globe who are making their marks in everything from... » more
Dual Ethernet expansion card isolate machine level networkRed Lion’s Xcenet dual Ethernet expansion card for the Data Station Plus and Modular Controller series products allows operators to isolate machine level network traffic from the enterprise level... » more
Soft start/soft stop motor controller
New Enclosed Altistart 22 soft start/soft stop motor controller by Schneider Electric offers advanced performance and reliability in a packaged starter. » more
New Enclosed Altistart 22 soft start/soft stop motor controller by Schneider Electric offers advanced performance and reliability in a packaged starter. » more
Variable speed drive to reduce panel space, maximize performanceUltra-Slim Altivar 32 Drive from Schneider Electric optimizes panel space, reduces wiring, adds functionality to save time and money » more
Top Control Engineering articles, November 2010
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during November 2010 included new motor technology, the Engineers’ Choice Award nomination and voting page, patent help, acquisition news, and Leaders... » more
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during November 2010 included new motor technology, the Engineers’ Choice Award nomination and voting page, patent help, acquisition news, and Leaders... » more
Smart power management system chip for automotive applicationsThe austriamicrosystems AS8650 smart power management System Basis Chip, combines a dc-dc converter and a high-speed transceiver on one chip. » more
Absolute angle encodersNew absolute angle encoders from Heidenhain offer simple mounting and high accuracy, greater mounting tolerances, and optimized new scanning. » more
ABB to acquire Baldor Electric Co. in a $4.2 billion transactionABB and Baldor announce a recommended offer for ABB to acquire Baldor for $63.50 per share, an overall transaction value of $4.2 billion, including net debt of $1.1 billion. (See photos and links to... » more
Product Exclusive: Baldor drives withstand dirty dutyBaldor Dirty Duty NEMA 4X VS1 SP and VS1 GV ac drives are designed to perform in the most challenging of applications. » more
Motion controller with IEC 61131-3 functionalityYaskawa motion controller extends advanced control, monitoring and communications functionality to 1 and 1.5 axis applications. » more
Application Update: What’s the cost, ROI, of a robotic cell?Thinking of robotics? Here are the metrics needed to make a smart return-on-investment decision about a robot purchase. » more
Encoder options for all angles of stepping motorsOriental Motor is providing customers purchasing stepping motors with more options. » more
Digital isolators for hazardous area applicationsWeidmuller’s new high density digital isolators for hazardous locations include modules to convert and isolate digital signals. » more
Severe duty motors deliver operational performance, lower GHG emissionsGE’s X$D Ultra 841 IEC extra severe duty motors reportedly deliver operational performance and lower GHG emissions » more
High-inertia servomotors for high, variable loadsSiemens Industry Inc. 1FK7 servomotor provides highly robust control response suitable for high- and variable-load inertia applications, such as feed and auxiliary axes on machine tools, and winders... » more
Mechatronics: Trajectory planning with electronic camsIs the mechanical engineer or the electrical engineer most responsible for understanding motion? Electronic cams can help mechatronic designs. » more
How to select a VFDThese guidelines dispel the confusion about matching variable frequency drives (VFD) and motors to fans and pumps that are typically encountered in commercial building applications. While the... » more
Leaders Under 40, Control Engineering class of 2010Meet the next generation of manufacturing automation and controls leaders. Control Engineering highlights 19 young professionals from around the globe who are making their marks in everything from... » more
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