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Distributed Drive Systems for Control Cabinet-Free Machine Concepts

January 23, 2025 What is distributed drive technology? In recent years, distributed drive technology has become a key part of automation and drive technology. It offers significant advantages over traditional centralized approaches, especially in terms of flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. Distributed drive technology moves drive components, such as servo drives or stepper motor terminals, out…

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FLEXLINE 3500 Motor Control Centers — A Global Motor Control Solution Meeting IEC Standards

January 22, 2025 FLEXLINE 3500 Motor Control Centers from Rockwell Automation The FLEXLINE low voltage MCC solution integrates motor control, power distribution and electrical switchgear into a centralized package. Built for global markets, this smart control solution meets IEC standards 61439. Power your production with unparalleled flexibility and better visibility. A FLEXLINE™ 3500 low voltage motor…

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Rockwell’s Three Smart Factory Trends that Pay Big Dividends

January 22, 2025 Networked motor control center technology accelerates ROI, productivity, savings & safety. Rockwell Automation has seen manufacturers around the globe investing billions of dollars in smart manufacturing and production plants. Industry experts project the demand for smart factories will double by 2032 to $322 billion because of the increased return on investment. At the…

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Festo Servo Drives Starter Kit CMMT-ST-MP-SK

January 21, 2025 The CMMT-ST multi-protocol drive is the latest addition to the Festo servo drive lineup. This small and powerful DC servo drive is easy to integrate with your PLC of choice. Standard function blocks make programming and control simple, and every CMMT servo drive includes these common industrial fieldbus protocols: Order your CMMT-ST…

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LOVATO Electric’s New General Catalogue 2024-2025 Is Now Available

January 13, 2025 The new general catalogue 2024-2025 edition is a true showcase of the LOVATO Electric world and its offers for industrial automation and energy management. Our offer in a simple and comprehensive format. The LOVATO Electric product range is even wider and now consists of 21,000 items divided into 36 product families. There…

NETCO's Virtual Reality Motor Control Training Launches After Successful Completion of Train-the-Trainer
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NETCO’s Virtual Reality Motor Control Training Launches After Successful Completion of Train-the-Trainer

January 10, 2025 By Krystie Johnston The National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO), a collaboration between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canada and the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association (CECA), has taken a major step in standardizing electrical training across Canada with the launch of its VR Motor Control Training. This innovative program is the…

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Tolomatic Introduces Drive Integration Tool to Streamline Servo Linear Actuator Commissioning

January 7, 2025 Tolomatic Inc., an industry leader in innovative linear motion systems, introduces its online Drive Integration Tool that streamlines the selection and commissioning process to seamlessly match a drive system to a servo linear actuator. Tolomatic’s new Drive Integration Tool combines the motor, drive, feedback and connection information across a wide range of…

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Rockwell’s Medium-Voltage Drive Technology Helps West Fraser Reduce Annual Energy Bill

January 9, 2025 Industrial applications that run things like pumps, fans, conveyors, and compressors are responsible for more than 50% of the world’s total electricity consumption. One option to dramatically reduce that drag on resources is variable frequency drives (VFDs). These devices can adjust the frequency and voltage of the power supply, which can help improve the…

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Introducing the S4 Frame from SmartD: More Power, More Efficiency

January 7, 2025 SDB-1-2450-A | 3~480V 45kW-60 HP Clean Power Variable Frequency Drive, input 3x 480V, rated output 82A, IP20, embedded AFE. Description The SmartD Clean Power Variable Frequency Drive is a compact AC drive utilizing SmartD’s patented own algorithms combined with WBG transistor technology. Producing a clean and pure sine wave to power and…

ABB Adds Variable-Speed, Multi-Motor and Additional Features to its NEMA Motors Energy Savings Calculator
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ABB Adds Variable-Speed, Multi-Motor and Additional Features to its NEMA Motors Energy Savings Calculator

January 2, 2025 In response to customer feedback, to add additional features and outputs and to provide a more user-friendly experience, ABB has developed and released phase 2 of its NEMA motors Energy Savings Calculator. The online tool was launched earlier this year to help motor operators better understand the performance, financial and environmental benefits of…

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Kollmorgen Expands P8000 Series with P80360 Stepper Drive

January 2, 2025 Kollmorgen has announced the launch of the P80360 stepper drive, the latest addition to its P8000 series. This new drive brings advanced functionality to the series, including closed-loop position control and full programmability, combining the precision of servo systems with the reliability and simplicity of stepper technology. Key Features of the P80360…

Webinar: Harmonics Behind the Wave: Making Sense of VFD Impacts
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Webinar Thursday, Jan 30, 2025 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST: Harmonics Behind the Wave: Making Sense of VFD Impacts

Unpack the mysteries of harmonics in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). From what harmonics are to why utilities care, this webinar dives into overlooked aspects like high-order harmonics, “base harmonics,” and system impacts. Get clear insights into this often misunderstood topic with practical guidance and expert analysis. Join Simon Leblond, who is an innovation enthusiast, and…

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ABB Optimizes Baldor-Reliance Food Safe Stainless Steel Motors with Three-Lead Design

December 11, 2024 ABB, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of NEMA motors, has elevated its Baldor-Reliance® Food Safe stainless steel motor product portfolio with a streamlined three-lead electrical connection design, delivering a superior experience for food and beverage processing operations. This new motor solution is engineered to simplify installation, enhance reliability and improve workplace safety –…

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ABB ACS180 Machinery VSD Drives | Proax Canada Official Distributor

December 4, 2024 Introducing the ABB ACS180 Variable Speed Drive – Now Available at Proax! As an official ABB distributor in Canada, Proax Technologies is excited to present the ACS180 – your go-to compact VSD solution for applications up to 22 kW. Key Features of the ACS180 Variable Speed Drive: Whether you’re upgrading existing equipment…

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Trapezoidal vs Sinusoidal Servo Brushless Amplifiers

December 4, 2024 Servo brushless amplifiers are critical components in motion control systems, providing precise regulation of brushless motors for torque, velocity, and position. The two most common types of brushless amplifiers, trapezoidal and sinusoidal, differ significantly in their operation and performance characteristics. This paper provides an in-depth comparison of these amplifier types, outlines their…

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Servo Amplifiers PMC SI6 and PMC SC6 with Safe Motion

December 3, 2024 Safe Motion, maximum machine output! With drive-integrated Safe Motion, our servo amplifiers PMC SC6 and SI6 achieve safety up to Performance Level PL e, with all common motor feedback systems. This means you have a flexible, scalable safety solution by individually combining all the safety functions your application requires. Plant downtimes are reduced and, despite the different safety requirements of the machine…