Motors and Drives
Servo drive with Multi-Ethernet
With a Multi-Ethernet interface the IndraDrive Mi from Bosch Rexroth simplifies the realization of varied automation structures with one type of hardware. » more
Oil, gas industry leads the charge for medium-voltage motor drives
IMS Research discusses growth potential in the medium-voltage market and its impact on manufacturing worldwide with CFE Media. » more
OEM Sustainability: Better design, controls make OEM greener
Original equipment manufacturer promotes green initiatives. Automation and smarter machine design help bottle packing equipment use less plastic, less heat, and produce less scrap. » more
Integrated, open PLC and motion programming for packaging
IndraMotion for Packaging from Bosch Rexroth is designed to reduce the amount of engineering by implementing all PLC and motion programming tasks in the same same programming language. » more
Vision and motion hardware added to controller platform
A reconfigurable Camera Link frame grabber for embedded vision and a motion module were added to the CompactRIO controller platform from National Instruments. » more
Motion control market up 19% in 2011
A report by the Motion Control Association (MCA) indicates industry growth and recovery, but at a slower pace overall. » more
Multistage, enclosed surge protection devices
The OVR NE12 is an enclosed surge protection device (SPD) designed to protect valuable equipment connected to the network for critical power, renewable energy, water, and other commercial... » more
Semi-conductor soft starters
The SR33 semi-conductor soft starters are designed to control three-phase ac induction motors. » more
Machine Safety: Are you using planning and execution tools?
Machine guarding has clearly entered the technology world with integrated safety systems. But, are you still using 1970s approaches for planning and executing? Scotty didn’t beam colleagues to the... » more
Speed Product Development
Application Update: Tap the expertise of suppliers for help in selecting and specifying dc motors and other complex components can lead to significant time and cost savings. » more
Energy management at Rockwell Automation fair
Online energy savings calculator offered for free download. » more
System Integration Case Study: 5,000 hp Robotic Birds
Giant dancing birds at a Singapore resort help define the limits of synchronized, large-scale motion control. Mega-scale robotic animatronics system guides two large steel crane structures, each... » more
More than 5000 gearmotors for solar thermal plant in France
The Nord Drive System is being installed for a solar thermal plant. A total of 2,650 mirrors equipped with 5,300 gearmotors are being supplied. » more
Frequency inverter with Powerlink
The ACOPOSinverter P84 has an integrated Powerlink interface and a performance range of 0.37 to 500 kW. » more
Machine automation controller provides motion, logic, vision
Omron Industrial Automation's Sysmac NJ-Series machine automation controller is designed to provide motion, logic, and vision on one unit to simplify use and increase efficiency. » more
Touch-safe ring lug terminal blocks
The ST Ring Lug Terminal Block Series has been expanded with three touch-safe terminals, the ST5 N, ST6 and ST25. » more
Motion controller for demanding applications
Galil Motion Control’s PCI BUS Econo Motion Controller, The DMC-1417, is designed to handle demanding applications. » more
NYC Tunnel Boring
Automation Integrator Case Study: Communications network, variable frequency drives, and controllers integrate miles-long underground tunneling and motion control project. » more
Diagnostics for machine tool monitoring
An open modular architecture diagnostic system is designed for machine tool condition monitoring, as reported by Control Engineering Poland. » more
Siemens sees acceleration in global markets
Company rebrands motors line, focuses on security and productivity. » more
Machine Guarding: Do I need to follow codes and regulations like NFPA?
What is the purpose of so many codes and regulations? I work in panels all the time. Sure, I take risks every day but do “I” need regulations to keep “me” safe? Bah humbug on the regulations. I know... » more
Servo IO terminal for motor control
The EL7201 integrates a servo drive for motors up to 200 W into a 12mm I/O terminal housing for the EtherCAT terminal system. » more
Medium voltage market powered by oil and gas industry
A report by IMS Research indicates that the high price of oil in 2010 and 2011 will increase investment for production capacity expansion » more
A report by IMS Research indicates that the high price of oil in 2010 and 2011 will increase investment for production capacity expansion » more
Servo drive with Multi-EthernetWith a Multi-Ethernet interface the IndraDrive Mi from Bosch Rexroth simplifies the realization of varied automation structures with one type of hardware. » more
Oil, gas industry leads the charge for medium-voltage motor drivesIMS Research discusses growth potential in the medium-voltage market and its impact on manufacturing worldwide with CFE Media. » more
OEM Sustainability: Better design, controls make OEM greener Original equipment manufacturer promotes green initiatives. Automation and smarter machine design help bottle packing equipment use less plastic, less heat, and produce less scrap. » more
Motor circuit analysis
During routine operation of a coal-fired steam plant within a corn milling facility, a 100-hp motor that drives one of the two coal pulverizers was tripping offline shortly after start-up. » more
During routine operation of a coal-fired steam plant within a corn milling facility, a 100-hp motor that drives one of the two coal pulverizers was tripping offline shortly after start-up. » more
Integrated, open PLC and motion programming for packagingIndraMotion for Packaging from Bosch Rexroth is designed to reduce the amount of engineering by implementing all PLC and motion programming tasks in the same same programming language. » more
Vision and motion hardware added to controller platformA reconfigurable Camera Link frame grabber for embedded vision and a motion module were added to the CompactRIO controller platform from National Instruments. » more
Motion control market up 19% in 2011A report by the Motion Control Association (MCA) indicates industry growth and recovery, but at a slower pace overall. » more
Multistage, enclosed surge protection devicesThe OVR NE12 is an enclosed surge protection device (SPD) designed to protect valuable equipment connected to the network for critical power, renewable energy, water, and other commercial... » more
Semi-conductor soft startersThe SR33 semi-conductor soft starters are designed to control three-phase ac induction motors. » more
Machine Safety: Are you using planning and execution tools?Machine guarding has clearly entered the technology world with integrated safety systems. But, are you still using 1970s approaches for planning and executing? Scotty didn’t beam colleagues to the... » more
Speed Product DevelopmentApplication Update: Tap the expertise of suppliers for help in selecting and specifying dc motors and other complex components can lead to significant time and cost savings. » more
Energy management at Rockwell Automation fairOnline energy savings calculator offered for free download. » more
System Integration Case Study: 5,000 hp Robotic Birds Giant dancing birds at a Singapore resort help define the limits of synchronized, large-scale motion control. Mega-scale robotic animatronics system guides two large steel crane structures, each... » more
More than 5000 gearmotors for solar thermal plant in FranceThe Nord Drive System is being installed for a solar thermal plant. A total of 2,650 mirrors equipped with 5,300 gearmotors are being supplied. » more
Frequency inverter with PowerlinkThe ACOPOSinverter P84 has an integrated Powerlink interface and a performance range of 0.37 to 500 kW. » more
Machine automation controller provides motion, logic, visionOmron Industrial Automation's Sysmac NJ-Series machine automation controller is designed to provide motion, logic, and vision on one unit to simplify use and increase efficiency. » more
Touch-safe ring lug terminal blocks The ST Ring Lug Terminal Block Series has been expanded with three touch-safe terminals, the ST5 N, ST6 and ST25. » more
Motion controller for demanding applicationsGalil Motion Control’s PCI BUS Econo Motion Controller, The DMC-1417, is designed to handle demanding applications. » more
NYC Tunnel Boring Automation Integrator Case Study: Communications network, variable frequency drives, and controllers integrate miles-long underground tunneling and motion control project. » more
Diagnostics for machine tool monitoringAn open modular architecture diagnostic system is designed for machine tool condition monitoring, as reported by Control Engineering Poland. » more
Siemens sees acceleration in global marketsCompany rebrands motors line, focuses on security and productivity. » more
Machine Guarding: Do I need to follow codes and regulations like NFPA?What is the purpose of so many codes and regulations? I work in panels all the time. Sure, I take risks every day but do “I” need regulations to keep “me” safe? Bah humbug on the regulations. I know... » more
Servo IO terminal for motor controlThe EL7201 integrates a servo drive for motors up to 200 W into a 12mm I/O terminal housing for the EtherCAT terminal system. » more
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