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A Study of Motor Dynamics and Motor Dynamism: Basic to Advanced Concepts

February 28, 2023 Motor dynamics and motor dynamism are essential topics in the field of electromechanical systems, which deal with the study of the behavior and performance of electric motors. The study of motor dynamics and motor dynamism is crucial for the design and analysis of motion control systems, as well as for the control…

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ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring for Rotating Equipment – How it works

February 28, 2023 ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring The ABB Ability™ Smart Sensor, a key element of the Digital Powertrain, converts traditional motors and general machinery, such as pumps, into smart, wirelessly connected devices. More Information ABB Canada Related Product ABB Access – Unlocking Your Drives, Motors, and PLCs With ABB Access, you can unlock all…

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Omron 1SA Servo System Demo | Enable Automation Risk Reduction With Advanced Safety Features

February 14, 2023 The advanced motion safety functions included in the 1SA servo system enable a risk reduction strategy or reduction in machine downtime while improving maintenance and changeover efficiency. This video serves as a short introduction to the operation of an Omron demo machine featuring the 1SA servo system and includes brief notes on…

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Danfoss Power Solutions to Showcase Products “Powering the Future of Machine Performance” at IFPE 2023

February 10, 2023 Danfoss Power Solutions will showcase its range of hydraulic, fluid conveyance, and electrification products and services at the 2023 International Fluid Power Exposition, March 14-18, in Las Vegas, Nevada. At its booth, S80515, Danfoss will demonstrate how the company is “Powering the future of machine performance.” “Autonomy, electrification, connectivity, and digitalization aren’t…

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Compact Extra-Low Voltage Drives from SEW-Eurodrive

February 9, 2023 The new compact extra-low voltage drives are absolutely at home in the materials handling technology used in warehousing systems. They offer your applications high running smoothness, overload capacity and flexibility. They have a diverse range of potential uses, and they fit like a glove into even small installation spaces. For changing requirements…

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Nidec-Shimpo Launches Drive Modules for AGVs and AMRs

February 8, 2023 Nidec-Shimpo Corporation has announced that is has newly added direct-current (DC), 24V modules to its product lineup of drive modules for automated guided vehicles (“AGVs”) and autonomous mobile robots (“AMRs”) currently on sale. As demand increases for automated and labor-saving warehouses in logistics, manufacturing, and other industries, the AGV and AMR business…

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Appleton PlexPower Reduces Total Cost of Ownership of Industrial Motor Starters

PlexPower™ motor starters are faster to install, require less maintenance, and easier to operate than traditional cast motor starters January 30, 2023 The Appleton PlexPower is a cost-effective, easy-to-install, and simple-to-operate alternative to traditional cast and bolted motor starters. Appleton PlexPower motor starters deliver savings of up to 73% compared to the total cost of ownership of…

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Lafert North America: The Ultra Compact Range For the Most Advanced Robots

January 23, 2023 Lafert North America: The Ultra Compact Range For the Most Advanced Robots. The Lafert Group have developed the most ultra compact suitable motors for anthropomorphic robots installed all over the world. They have developed a range of ultra compact servo motors fully UL certified for export to North America and with mechanics…

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The HPF Series: New High-Performance Hollow Shaft Gear Unit from Harmonic Drive

High Torque Outputs and Flexible Installation Options for Heavy-Duty Industrial Applications January 23, 2023 Harmonic Drive, a leading provider of precision motion control solutions, is proud to announce the release of its HPF series of hollow shaft gear units. Designed for heavy-duty industrial applications, these advanced gear units offer high torque outputs and flexible installation…

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More WEG CFW500 High-Performance and Washdown Duty AC Drives from AutomationDirect

January 20, 2023 AutomationDirect has extended its line of WEG CFW500 high-performance AC drives to include more horsepower options. With this addition, the high-performance horsepower ratings have been expanded all the way up to 150hp. Also added are new higher current high-performance 10hp drives as well as 10hp washdown rated IP66/NEMA 4X models. A full…

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PowerXL Series DM1 Variable Frequency Drive from Eaton

Next-generation drives for today’s demands January 18, 2023 PowerXL Series DM1 Variable Frequency Drive. The DM1 and DM1 Pro microdrives are part of Eaton’s next generation PowerXLE Series of adjustable frequency drives specifically engineered for today’s more demanding commercial and industrial applications. The power unit makes use of the most sophisticated semiconductor technology and a…

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Generation Xe – Helical Gear Units / Bevel-Helical Gear Units

January 17, 2023 With 23 finely graduated sizes, the helical and bevel-helical gear units of the Xe series cover the torque range from 6.8 to 475 kNm. The extensive modular program and the large number of predefined additional equipment and options offer a high degree of flexibility for adaptation to the application situation. Regardless of…

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Conserving Power and CO2 Emissions with Premium Efficiency Motors

Saving the environment and thousands of dollars a year with premium efficiency motors January 17, 2023 New motor efficiency vs your installed motors Premium efficiency motors. How much power consumption aka money are you spending that you do not have to? Take a minute while having your coffee to see if you can save money….

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Tackling Costly Cavitation Challenges with The Anti-Cavitation Solution in ABB Drives

Cavitation causes damage to pump and pumping systems which increases maintenance costs. It can also destroy the product, resulting in lost revenue. In industries such as food and beverage and water treatment pumps are used to move liquids from one point to another January 16, 2023 Cavitation can occur when the inlet pressure of the…

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Nidec-Shimpo Launches a Lineup of Servo Motor VR Series Reducers for Food Machinery

Nidec-Shimpo Corporation announces that it has launched a lineup of its VR Series reducers for servo motors, for food machinery January 12, 2023 As public awareness of food safety is on increase in recent years amid food poisoning, norovirus, and other incidents, safety is required for food machinery (confectionery and bakery equipment, meat processing machinery,…