Motors and Drives
EtherNet/IP servo drive
The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 300 EtherNet/IP indexing servo drive from Rockwell Automation provides machine builders and end users with the ability to standardize on a single communication network for... » more
The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 300 EtherNet/IP indexing servo drive from Rockwell Automation provides machine builders and end users with the ability to standardize on a single communication network for... » more
Panasonic FP-X PLC: 2-channel RTD
Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America introduces a new addition to the set of analog, digital I/O, and communication cassettes available for the Panasonic FP-X series programmable logic... » more
Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America introduces a new addition to the set of analog, digital I/O, and communication cassettes available for the Panasonic FP-X series programmable logic... » more
Linear bearing advantages
Back to Basics: Linear crossed bearings can deliver more precise motion control than spherical bearings, along with higher loads and greater rigidity. » more
Back to Basics: Linear crossed bearings can deliver more precise motion control than spherical bearings, along with higher loads and greater rigidity. » more
2-axis motion control card
Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the PCI-1220U, a 2-axis motion control card for stepping and pulse-type servo motors. Hardware controlled linear and circular axis interpolation... » more
Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the PCI-1220U, a 2-axis motion control card for stepping and pulse-type servo motors. Hardware controlled linear and circular axis interpolation... » more
Cemex USA and Ford receive EPA Energy Star recognition
Cemex USA, an Energy Star partner since 2004, is receiving the Energy Star Partner of the Year award for strategic energy management and a commitment to save energy across its entire operation that... » more
Cemex USA, an Energy Star partner since 2004, is receiving the Energy Star Partner of the Year award for strategic energy management and a commitment to save energy across its entire operation that... » more
Feed through terminal blocks
Omega Engineering YBK feed through terminal blocks have tension clamp connections for fast wire termination and reliable secure connection. The DIN rail mountable blocks are available in gray, blue,... » more
Omega Engineering YBK feed through terminal blocks have tension clamp connections for fast wire termination and reliable secure connection. The DIN rail mountable blocks are available in gray, blue,... » more
ABB robots take the stage with Bon Jovi
A primary component of this Bon Jovi concert tour is five ABB IRB 7600 industrial robots positioned toward the back of the stage, each with a 6 ft x 9 ft LED video panel attached to their articulated... » more
A primary component of this Bon Jovi concert tour is five ABB IRB 7600 industrial robots positioned toward the back of the stage, each with a 6 ft x 9 ft LED video panel attached to their articulated... » more
Sensorless Control of Permanent Magnet Motors
Precise speed control of AC motors is typically accomplished with a variable frequency drive (VFD) connected to a speed or position feedback sensor. In certain situations, however, it's possible to... » more
Precise speed control of AC motors is typically accomplished with a variable frequency drive (VFD) connected to a speed or position feedback sensor. In certain situations, however, it's possible to... » more
FR-D700 variable frequency drive from Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Electric FR-D700 variable frequency drive allows adjustable speed control of an ac induction motor. » more
Mitsubishi Electric FR-D700 variable frequency drive allows adjustable speed control of an ac induction motor. » more
Sustainability tips: How manufacturing can become more energy efficient
Manufacturers should consider energy as a cost component of manufacturing production, measure where and how energy is used, and create an implementation plan for using energy more efficiently. » more
Manufacturers should consider energy as a cost component of manufacturing production, measure where and how energy is used, and create an implementation plan for using energy more efficiently. » more
Panasonic FP0R Series Micro PLC, Panasonic Electric Works
FP0R Series micro PLC from Panasonic Electric Works has 0.08 micro sec step processing speed and many motion functions of dedicated motion controllers. » more
FP0R Series micro PLC from Panasonic Electric Works has 0.08 micro sec step processing speed and many motion functions of dedicated motion controllers. » more
Motor efficiency requirements come December 2010. Are you ready?
Dec. 19, 2010, is the next major compliance deadline for the U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). Baldor Electric explains what that means for machine builders and end users. » more
Dec. 19, 2010, is the next major compliance deadline for the U.S. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). Baldor Electric explains what that means for machine builders and end users. » more
Power protection: Up-Link fuseholder from Littelfuse
Littelfuse touts its Up-Link fuseholder as the next generation of plant maintenance technology. » more
Littelfuse touts its Up-Link fuseholder as the next generation of plant maintenance technology. » more
Siemens to provide hardware, software, and services for U.S. Navy power monitoring project
The company will supply advanced electrical power meters, WinPM.Net energy monitoring software and implementation engineering services for the Navy's Southwest Advanced Metering Infrastructure... » more
The company will supply advanced electrical power meters, WinPM.Net energy monitoring software and implementation engineering services for the Navy's Southwest Advanced Metering Infrastructure... » more
How to choose air conditioners for industrial enclosures: Rittal
Rittal white paper discusses selection criteria for industrial enclosure air conditioners. » more
Rittal white paper discusses selection criteria for industrial enclosure air conditioners. » more
ProSense motor monitoring relays: AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect's expanded proSense line includes phase monitoring, alternating and pump seal failure relays. » more
AutomationDirect's expanded proSense line includes phase monitoring, alternating and pump seal failure relays. » more
Pentair Technical Products offers Hoffman brand Fusion G7 Global Wall-Mount Enclosures
Hoffman Fusion G7 Global Wall-Mount Enclosures from Pentair Technical Products have an advanced, scalable design with a host of internal component mounting provisions and options. » more
Hoffman Fusion G7 Global Wall-Mount Enclosures from Pentair Technical Products have an advanced, scalable design with a host of internal component mounting provisions and options. » more
Emerson considering sale of motor divisions
Report says Emerson is considering possible sale of two motor businesses. » more
Report says Emerson is considering possible sale of two motor businesses. » more
AT&T becomes principal customer for Ford electric vehicles
AT&T has agreed to purchase two of the first Ford Transit Connect electric vans. » more
AT&T has agreed to purchase two of the first Ford Transit Connect electric vans. » more
Baldor delivers motor energy calculator via iPhone app
BE$T software conveniently shows potential savings when single or grouped motors are changed to energy-efficient designs. » more
BE$T software conveniently shows potential savings when single or grouped motors are changed to energy-efficient designs. » more
Japanese automakers establish electric car group
Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi and others set up group to promote electric vehicles, charging standard. » more
Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi and others set up group to promote electric vehicles, charging standard. » more
Bright Automotive to apply electric drive technology to postal service vehicles
Postal delivery vehicle with integrated electric drive train expected to be placed into real-world testing this summer in Washington, D.C. » more
Postal delivery vehicle with integrated electric drive train expected to be placed into real-world testing this summer in Washington, D.C. » more
Lexium 32 servo drive range with servo motors
Schneider Electric's Lexium 32 servo drives reduce cabinet space, simplify interoperability, and improve machine performance. » more
Schneider Electric's Lexium 32 servo drives reduce cabinet space, simplify interoperability, and improve machine performance. » more
Motion control: EtherNet/IP servo drive enables single network solution
Machine builders can eliminate need for dedicated motion control network with this Rockwell Automation drive. » more
Machine builders can eliminate need for dedicated motion control network with this Rockwell Automation drive. » more
Denso Robotics protocol allows control of robot by PC or PLC
New b-CAP Ethernet TCP/IP control protocol allows use of familiar interfaces and programming languages, extends control to vision systems and smart phones. » more
New b-CAP Ethernet TCP/IP control protocol allows use of familiar interfaces and programming languages, extends control to vision systems and smart phones. » more
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