November 20, 2024 ABB has launched the ACS8080, its newest medium voltage air-cooled drive. The new drive represents an evolution, building on over 50 years of experience in delivering drives to industrial applications and bringing reliability, performance, and flexibility to the next level thanks to innovative motor control, versatile design, and digital capabilities. The converter…
November 15, 2024 Sean Hickey, President of Lafert North America Retires After 33 years, Sean Hickey, president of Lafert North America has retired. Sean is a proud past chairman of both the EASA Manufacturing Council and past Manufacturing Chairman of PTDA. His leadership has had a profound impact on Lafert NA and the people within…
November 11, 2024 The Drives and Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Burnside to the position of Drives Group Vice President. Burnside replaces long-time Drives Group Vice President Mark Bernicky, who will be taking on a new role for Yaskawa, focused on strengthening customer relationships. Prior to…
November 5, 2024 SmartD Technologies has engineered the Clean Power variable frequency drive combining features that are normally found separately in multiple different products. They do this all while keeping product cost lower and product volume much smaller than a conventional drive. SmartD Technologies Inc. produces advanced motor control products based on 3 core technologies…
November 4, 2024 Advanced Compact Motors and Gearheads for High-Performance Robotics Electromate, one of Canada’s premier distributors of motion control solutions, is proud to announce the release of maxon’s EC Frameless DT50 Motor and ECX Flat Series DC Motors and Gearheads, designed to meet the demands of modern robotics and automation systems. The EC and…
October 30, 2024 Retrofit in Sewage Treatment Plants Sewage treatment plants clean up tons of waste water every day. Technical problems or even system failures cannot be tolerated. At every purification stage of your sewage treatment plant, use drive technology that is individually tailored to your requirements, prevents failures, and lowers energy costs. Watch this…
October 30, 2024 Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the new RSGT Series Soft Starters, an easy-to-use product range for AC 3-phase induction motors up to 75Hp / 55kW. To maximize the ease of use without compromising performance, only three settings are required (FLC, ramp-up, ramp-down). The self-learning algorithm adjusts the soft starter’s parameters to work…
October 28, 2024 OnFILTER, a California-based company, presents its complete line of DIN rail EMI filters suitable for UL508-A electrical panels. Filters cover wide range of applications: AC, DC, ground, motion control (servo/VFD/steppers), power line communication (PLC), and 4…20mA data, helping to improve error-free uninterrupted operation. Patented filters offer high performance in small packages. All…
October 28, 2024 Littelfuse launched its newest motor protection relay in the MP8000 series Littelfuse launched its newest motor protection relay in the MP8000 series. This new model—MP8010—offers a new 24 V power supply option. Instead of a nominal 120 V power supply for ac, you can now get a 24 V dc power supply…
October 23, 2024 • Independent survey commissioned by ABB highlights the critical role that energy efficiency now plays in the sustainability agenda for global businesses with 91 percent saying this influences their choice of electric motors • 94 percent of companies surveyed are already investing, or planning to invest, in sustainability initiatives, and have adopted…
October 21, 2024 Genesis Packaging Technologies moved from a customized to a standardized automation platform, which reduced lead and build times while increasing output by 300%. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. prides itself on its servo motors and amplifiers portfolio, known for its high-performance capabilities, flexibility, and versatility for various applications. When an OEM of vial…
October 21, 2024 Servo Motors Growing Smarter and More Efficient Than Ever with IO-Link Wireless Enhancements In a significant advancement for the industrial automation sector, Siboni and CoreTigo are proud to announce their continued cooperation, utilizing CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless technology, within Siboni’s servo motors. By integrating CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless technology, Siboni created the PL4 series,…
October 15, 2024 Siemens AG has successfully closed the sale of Innomotics to KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) for €3.5 billion (enterprise value). On May 16, 2024, the company had announced plans to sell this world-leading supplier of electric motors and large-drive systems to KPS. “I am delighted that the sale of Innomotics to KPS has…
October 15, 2024 Understanding Motor Power Rating and VFD Ratings: The Reality Behind Normal Duty and Heavy Duty Selections When it comes to selecting a VFD for a motor, many professionals start with the values provided for Normal Duty (ND) and Heavy Duty (HD). It seems straightforward — these ratings supposedly help match a drive…
October 10, 2024 The new Harmonic Drive® HPF Series has quickly become a go-to choice for engineers requiring high-torque solutions in compact spaces. Its precision gearing, reliability, and versatility make it ideal for robotics, automation, and other high-performance applications that require exact motion control. Key Applications: The HPF series has already seen widespread adoption across…
October 1, 2024 The PCMM2G programmable controller / multi-axis master delivers industry-leading performance and flexible support for both Kollmorgen and third-party systems. Full-featured and simple to use, this compact, multi-axis motion controller scales easily to handle everything from small, simple machine modules to large, highly complex automation environments. High Performance The PCMM2G uses a 1.5…
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