Motors and Drives
PLC-controlled robotic case packing, unpacking
Intelligrated demonstrates Alvey Robotics operating on industry-standard PLC controls for improved line integration. » more
Variable frequency drives, inverters for open, closed loop control
Hitachi America Ltd. Industrial Components and Equipment Division, among offerings at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011, showed the L700 Series of Industrial ac variable frequency drives and inverters. » more
Inverter, Powerlink industrial Ethernet, IP67 bus controller, PC touchscreen controls machine
B&R Industrial Automation offers the Acoposinverter P84 with an integrated Powerlink interface from 0.37 to 500 kW; Ethernet Powerlink is widely used for hard-real-time motion applications; B&R's new... » more
Ultra compact I/O terminal for servo motor control
Beckhoff Automation introduced an ultra compact I/O terminal for servo motor control. The “revolutionary EL7201 Terminal permits direct connection of a servomotor and resolver to a 12 mm EtherCAT... » more
Automation enables modular, safe, energy efficient packaging machinery
Mechatronic innovations help machine builders engineer more safely and efficiently, Bosch Rexroth said at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011. » more
Drive system adds Ethernet connectivity; motion control software; 128 axes motion controller
Siemens expanded Sinamics S120 drive system to include Ethernet connectivity to Profinet, Ethernet TCP/IP, and EtherNet/IP, upgraded its Simotion Scout motion control software, and extended the... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2011
HMI, safety system bypass, control engineering technologies save the world, using smartphones as a HART handheld, video on plant performance, direct drive for wind turbines, industrial Ethernet,... » more
Robotic educational package for schools: Robot, controller, software
ABB Robotics' package includes the IRB 120, the company's smallest robot, the IRC5 Compact Controller, and 50 licenses for RobotStudio. » more
Mechanical relay modules switch to higher loads for energy management
Opto 22's Snap-OMR6-A and Snap-OMR6-C mechanical relay modules fill a need for engineers, plant managers, technicians, and others seeking a way to switch higher voltages and currents without the need... » more
Torque measurement system with digital telemetry
Honeywell's TMS 9250 uses non-contact digital telemetry technology for improved accuracy in measurement data and performance. » more
NEMA 1 inverter drives in 40 hp, 50 hp, 60 hp
Lenze SMVector NEMA 1 inverter drives ramp-up to 60 horsepower; new drives are said to be compact and cost-effective. The drives are among Lenze technologies at Pack Expo 2011, booth S5360, in Las... » more
Industrial Networks: Speed Delivers High-Performance Networking
Many demanding industrial applications require millisecond updates and jitter at a microsecond or less. High-speed protocols and appropriate network design can deliver determinism. » more
EtherCAT fieldbus option in servo drives
EtherCAT motion-bus network is available in Parker Compax3 servo drives. » more
Robots meet, show off advanced capabilities
ABB Robotics Technology Days, Oct. 12 and 13 in Auburn Hills, Mich., will feature scores of robots giving 40 demonstrations. Humans also are expected to gather to learn and participate in various... » more
Increased expectations for linear motion products industry, robotics
IMS Research reports that Foxconn's intentions to increase industrial robots in Chinese factories up to 1 million by 2013 is expected to provide an immediate boost for manufacturers in industrial... » more
Wind turbine at manufacturing plant has hydraulic tip-up tower
Wago Corporation installed a Renewegy VP-20 Wind Turbine capable of generating 20 kW for its Wisconsin headquarters. Hydraulics raise and lower the tower; Wago components are used. » more
Standardized packages of motor and gear units
ABB Robotics standardized packages of motor and gear units help system integrators create external axis systems. » more
Slotless brushless DC servo motors
Ametek's Pittman family of slotless, brushless DC servo motors come in three frame sizes and incorporate 3-phase slotless stators, 4-pole rotors, and neodymium magnets. » more
Inside Machines: Reduce servomotor instability
Motor instability, uncontrolled and unintended motion at the motor shaft, can occur at low or high frequencies and often cause growling at higher frequencies. Effectively reduce or eliminate servo... » more
PLC-controlled robotic case packing, unpackingIntelligrated demonstrates Alvey Robotics operating on industry-standard PLC controls for improved line integration. » more
Variable frequency drives, inverters for open, closed loop controlHitachi America Ltd. Industrial Components and Equipment Division, among offerings at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011, showed the L700 Series of Industrial ac variable frequency drives and inverters. » more
Inverter, Powerlink industrial Ethernet, IP67 bus controller, PC touchscreen controls machineB&R Industrial Automation offers the Acoposinverter P84 with an integrated Powerlink interface from 0.37 to 500 kW; Ethernet Powerlink is widely used for hard-real-time motion applications; B&R's new... » more
Ultra compact I/O terminal for servo motor controlBeckhoff Automation introduced an ultra compact I/O terminal for servo motor control. The “revolutionary EL7201 Terminal permits direct connection of a servomotor and resolver to a 12 mm EtherCAT... » more
Automation enables modular, safe, energy efficient packaging machinery Mechatronic innovations help machine builders engineer more safely and efficiently, Bosch Rexroth said at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011. » more
Drive system adds Ethernet connectivity; motion control software; 128 axes motion controllerSiemens expanded Sinamics S120 drive system to include Ethernet connectivity to Profinet, Ethernet TCP/IP, and EtherNet/IP, upgraded its Simotion Scout motion control software, and extended the... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2011HMI, safety system bypass, control engineering technologies save the world, using smartphones as a HART handheld, video on plant performance, direct drive for wind turbines, industrial Ethernet,... » more
Robotic educational package for schools: Robot, controller, softwareABB Robotics' package includes the IRB 120, the company's smallest robot, the IRC5 Compact Controller, and 50 licenses for RobotStudio. » more
SoftStep microstepping technology
Testra Corporation's SoftStep technology for microstepping allows for quieter and more efficient motion, even at high speeds. » more
Testra Corporation's SoftStep technology for microstepping allows for quieter and more efficient motion, even at high speeds. » more
Network safety protocol certified
The motion control network by Mechatrolink received certification by TÜV Rheinland for complying with IEC61508 safety integrity level SIL3. » more
The motion control network by Mechatrolink received certification by TÜV Rheinland for complying with IEC61508 safety integrity level SIL3. » more
Mechanical relay modules switch to higher loads for energy managementOpto 22's Snap-OMR6-A and Snap-OMR6-C mechanical relay modules fill a need for engineers, plant managers, technicians, and others seeking a way to switch higher voltages and currents without the need... » more
Three-phase brushless motor pre-driver
Texas Instruments DRV8301 brushless motor provides improved thermal performance and greater efficiency in BLDC and PMSM applications. » more
Texas Instruments DRV8301 brushless motor provides improved thermal performance and greater efficiency in BLDC and PMSM applications. » more
Torque measurement system with digital telemetryHoneywell's TMS 9250 uses non-contact digital telemetry technology for improved accuracy in measurement data and performance. » more
4-quadrant positioning motion controller
Dunkermotoren USA's motion controller is designed to control brushless and brushed DC motors through CANopen networks or as a standalone with digital and analog I/O. » more
Dunkermotoren USA's motion controller is designed to control brushless and brushed DC motors through CANopen networks or as a standalone with digital and analog I/O. » more
NEMA 1 inverter drives in 40 hp, 50 hp, 60 hpLenze SMVector NEMA 1 inverter drives ramp-up to 60 horsepower; new drives are said to be compact and cost-effective. The drives are among Lenze technologies at Pack Expo 2011, booth S5360, in Las... » more
Industrial Networks: Speed Delivers High-Performance NetworkingMany demanding industrial applications require millisecond updates and jitter at a microsecond or less. High-speed protocols and appropriate network design can deliver determinism. » more
EtherCAT fieldbus option in servo drivesEtherCAT motion-bus network is available in Parker Compax3 servo drives. » more
Robots meet, show off advanced capabilitiesABB Robotics Technology Days, Oct. 12 and 13 in Auburn Hills, Mich., will feature scores of robots giving 40 demonstrations. Humans also are expected to gather to learn and participate in various... » more
Simplified Safety: Risk assessment improves reliability, performance, and compliance
Performing risk assessments regularly throughout the equipment life cycle is the best way to minimize costs, and keep people safe. » more
Performing risk assessments regularly throughout the equipment life cycle is the best way to minimize costs, and keep people safe. » more
Increased expectations for linear motion products industry, roboticsIMS Research reports that Foxconn's intentions to increase industrial robots in Chinese factories up to 1 million by 2013 is expected to provide an immediate boost for manufacturers in industrial... » more
Wind turbine at manufacturing plant has hydraulic tip-up towerWago Corporation installed a Renewegy VP-20 Wind Turbine capable of generating 20 kW for its Wisconsin headquarters. Hydraulics raise and lower the tower; Wago components are used. » more
Standardized packages of motor and gear unitsABB Robotics standardized packages of motor and gear units help system integrators create external axis systems. » more
Slotless brushless DC servo motorsAmetek's Pittman family of slotless, brushless DC servo motors come in three frame sizes and incorporate 3-phase slotless stators, 4-pole rotors, and neodymium magnets. » more
Motor Driven Systems Conference schedule
The MDS conference, November 9 and 10, will focus on motor driven systems important to the United Kingdom and European Union. » more
The MDS conference, November 9 and 10, will focus on motor driven systems important to the United Kingdom and European Union. » more
Inside Machines: Reduce servomotor instabilityMotor instability, uncontrolled and unintended motion at the motor shaft, can occur at low or high frequencies and often cause growling at higher frequencies. Effectively reduce or eliminate servo... » more
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