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Nidec Drive Technology Develops Smart-FLEXWAVE, the World’s First Precision Reducer with Multiple Built-in Sensors, They Claim

December 4, 2023 Nidec Drive Technology Corporation, a member of Nidec Corporation’s group companies, announced that it has developed Smart-FLEXWAVE, the world-first product that combines FLEXWAVE, an existing precision control reducer for robots and machine tools, with built-in torque, temperature, and angle sensors. FLEXWAVE, the currently available precision reducer with a wave gear mechanism, is…

ABB Acquires Innovative Optical Sensor Company to Expand Smart Water Management Offering
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ABB Energy Appraisals of Industrial Electric Motors Reveal Potential 2.1 Twh Lifetime Savings

November 23, 2023 From June to September 2023, ABB analyzed more than 2,000 industrial electric motors under its Energy Appraisal service and has identified an average energy saving of 31 percent • Audits of more than 2000 motor-driven systems found an average energy-saving potential of 31 percent per motor• Total lifetime energy savings are equivalent…

ABB Industrial Drives Diverse Range
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ABB Industrial Drives Diverse Range

November 9, 2023 ABB’s advanced drive solutions. As an authorized distributor, Proax is proud to showcase ABB’s industrial drive offerings such as the ACS880, ACS1000, DCT 880 Cabinets, and DCS880-S. These products stand at the forefront of industrial electrification, delivering custom control and heightened efficiency to elevate your operations. Join us as we delve into…

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Nidec Instruments Develops New Gas Water Heater Pump

November 6, 2023 Nidec Corporation has announced that Nidec Instruments Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has newly developed a compact low-vibration and -noise pump for water heaters. Nidec Instruments’ Latest Water Heater Pump Recent years have witnessed a growing demand for water heater pumps to be not only light and compact, but…

New ABB ACS180 All-Compatible Machinery Drives Offer Reliability in a Compact Footprint
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New ABB ACS180 All-Compatible Machinery Drives Offer Reliability in a Compact Footprint

Optimized for Compact Machines Up to 30Hp October 30, 2023 ABB is introducing the ACS180 machinery drive to the Canadian market. The newest entry in ABB’s low voltage AC drives portfolio, the ACS180 provides user-friendly, reliable, and energy-efficient motor and process control, keeping systems running smoothly while saving time and money over the product’s lifecycle….

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ABB VFDs for Machinery ACS180/ACS380

October 3, 2023 ABB Drives is a global technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world-class drives, drive systems and packages. They help their customers, partners, and equipment manufacturers to improve energy efficiency, asset reliability, productivity, safety and performance. More Information ABB Drives Related Video ABB Access – Your 24/7 Self-Service for ABB…

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New 460 VAC SureServo2 Servo Systems

October 2, 2023 This lineup of SureServo2 servo systems now includes systems which accept 460 VAC three-phase input power.  With output power from 400W to 15kW, these 12 new perfectly matched sets of servo motors, drives, cables and accessories have all the features of their existing SureServo2 servo systems: on-board motion controller with registration, electronic…

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Galil Achieves Prestigious UL/CSA Certification for its Range of Controller Series

September 27, 2023 Galil Motion Control, a renowned industry leader in the motion control market, is proud to announce the successful attainment of UL/CSA certification for several of its premier controller series. This milestone exemplifies Galil’s undying commitment to advancing safety, reliability, and quality in the products it delivers to customers globally.  The prestigious certifications…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches Next Iteration of MELSERVO-J5 Flagship Servo Product Platform

September 22, 2023 The MELSERVO-J5 portfolio of servo motors and amplifiers has been expanded to include two new servo types The MELSERVO-J5 portfolio of servo motors and amplifiers has been expanded to include two new servo types, additional “High-Speed” motor models, and a number of new features and functions for enhanced capabilities and unparalleled performance…

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Kollmorgen Introduces the P80360 Stepper Drive with Closed-Loop Position Control

September 19, 2023 The newest drive in the P8000 stepper drive platform offers real-time position correction and versatile programming capabilities. Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, has introduced the P80360 stepper drive, the newest addition to the company’s flagship P8000 stepper platform. Like other drives in the series, the P80360 incorporates innovative stepless…

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Nidec Control Techniques’ Commander S Has Gone On to Win the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Achievement Silver Award

September 7, 2023 Launched in April 2022, Commander S has gone on to win multiple awards in its short lifespan, and Nidec is pleased to announce that their reliable, easy-to-use and cost-effective electric drive has triumphed again. Breaking away from the traditional method of drive interaction, Commander S is the world’s first micro drive with…

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WEG Electric IEC Safety Contactors and Motor Controls from AutomationDirect

September 5 2023 WEG Electric IEC Safety Contactors and Motor Controls from AutomationDirect AutomationDirect has added a wide assortment of quality WEG Electric contactors and motor control devices to their lineup of motor controls and safety equipment. The CWBS series IEC safety contactors provide a safe and reliable way to control electrical power in industrial…

Omron Enhances Information Security with IEC 62443-4-1 Certification
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Omron Enhances Information Security with IEC 62443-4-1 Certification

August 24, 2023 Omron Development Team in Japan is now certified by the IEC 62443-4-1 guidelines and requirements for establishing a secure development lifecycle for its Programmable Logic Controller products. An industry-leading automation solutions provider, Omron Automation Americas, takes a significant stride towards bolstering information security for customer factories and production equipment. The company now…

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Digistart D4-D5, the New Generation of Electronic Controllers for Fixed Speed Applications

August 22, 2023 The Nidec Leroy-Somer Digistart soft starter has been upgraded and brings fresh features with the D4 and D5 ranges. The new series are designed to better meet the productivity needs of fixed-speed equipment, and incorporate the latest control and protection technologies as well as embedded intelligence functions. The new starters not only…

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Noark Electric Explains How Motor Contactors Work: A 101 Guide

August 22, 2023 Motor contactors are electrical switches used as means of control, connecting or disconnecting electric motors and other load devices to the power supply. They are typically designed for normally open contacts, which ensures the load disconnects whenever the coil of the contactor de-energizes. Because this interrupts heavy motor currents, arcing must be…