Vention is proud to introduce its AI-enabled automation controller: MachineMotion AI.
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Entering the Post-PLC Era: Introducing MachineMotion AI

September 24, 2024 By Quinn Harker Vention is proud to introduce its AI-enabled automation controller: MachineMotion AI.  MachineMotion AI, powered by NVIDIA technology, is the first-of-its-kind AI-enabled automation controller. With its launch, Vention officially marks the beginning of the post-PLC era. Say goodbye to traditional custom-made control cabinets, manual integration with pigtail wires and terminal…

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Festo Introduces One-Stop Shop for Servo Drive Tech, with CMMT-ST Multi-Protocol DC Drive, New Stepper Motor 

September 17, 2024 Festo has created a seamless product environment for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) designing servo-motion solutions for electronic light assembly, packaging and conveying applications, laboratory automation devices and much more. This one-stop shop includes the award-winning CMMT-ST multi-protocol DC servo drive, the innovative, new EMMT-ST stepper motor, a wide range of actuators, Automation…

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Self-Learning 3-Phase RSGT Series Soft Starters for Motors up to 75Hp / 55kW

September 10, 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…

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ABB Motion, CIP Safety™ Module Enables ABB Drives

September 9, 2024 ABB introduces its CIP Safety™ FSCS-21 Function Module compatible with its ACS380 (Machin-ery), ACS580 (General Purpose) and ACS880 (Industrial) series of drives. Certified by TUV, this easy-to-use, compact plug-in safety module enables seamless integration of ABB drives into a CIP Safety™ network with any CIP Safety™ PLC. The module features two built-in…

Highly functional and incredibly energy-efficient thanks to silicon carbide
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Highly Functional and Incredibly Energy-Efficient Thanks to Silicon Carbide

August 27, 2024 AX8000 multi-axis servo system extended by SiC axis module The AX8000 multi-axis servo system from Beckhoff is renowned for its high functionality and has now been expanded to include an axis module with silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors instead of the conventional IGBTs. These SiC semiconductors set new standards in switching voltage and…

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SEW-Eurodrive: Sustainable Thinking. Modular Drive.

August 19, 2024 When the name SEW-Eurodrive is mentioned, one of the first things people are quick to mention is “electric motors”. That is right, as electric motors formed the beginnings of their company. In the meantime, however, the SEW-Eurodrive name stands for much more, and their range of products and services has grown significantly….

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Yaskawa America, Inc. Expands GA800 AC Drive Product Line 

August 12, 2024 GA800 Drives and Reduced Size Configured Packages Now Available up to 1000 HP  Since its introduction in 2019, Yaskawa’s GA800 variable speed drive has proven itself as the ultimate combination of power, ease of use, flexibility, and performance. Designed to control traditional and emerging motor technologies, the GA800 handles applications ranging from simple…

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RS Offers MEAN WELL’s Energy-Saving VFD Series Motor Drives

August 12, 2024 MEAN WELL’s compact, fanless variable frequency drives (VFDs) are engineered for use with energy-efficient three-phase motors and designed to help industrial customers improve energy efficiency, decrease energy costs, and achieve ESG goals. RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial…

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ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 Motors Represent the Latest Evolution of Motor Efficiency

August 7, 2024 • NEMA Super Premium efficiency• Reduced energy consumption and costs• Longer motor life Motor operators in all industries are staying ahead of the curve in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship with ABB Baldor-Reliance® SP4™ motors. ABB’s SP4 technology meets the NEMA Super Premium® efficiency level in a standard AC induction motor design…

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ABB’s Expanded Baldor-Reliance SP4 Technology Now Available in Severe-Duty Enclosures

August 7, 2024 ABB continues to help companies increase motor efficiency by as much as 20% by expanding the ABB Baldor-Reliance® SP4 motor™ line. The development of the new cast-iron totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) severe duty motor marks the second phase of ABB’s SP4 technology launch. This model is uniquely designed for applications in hazardous environments with…

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Discover NEMA Motor Upgrade Potential with ABB’s Energy Savings Calculator

August 7, 2024 Forty-five percent of the world’s electricity is used to power electric motors in buildings and industrial applications.1 By 2030, this cost is projected to reach $900 billion annually.2 Lowering CO₂ emissions and increasing energy efficiency is critical for our planet, but also for ensuring stable and productive industry operations, lowering operating costs and total costs…

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SEW-Eurodrive Is Your Complete Source for Motion Control

August 6, 2024 By Krystie Johnston SEW-Eurodrive specializes in custom, scalable drive solutions that focus on meeting the needs of customers today – and into the future. SEW-Eurodrive’s decentralized variable frequency drives combine power, communications, integration, and support all-in-one, saving you time and money. They have this and so much more to offer. SEW-Eurodrive has…

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Unlocking SiC MOSFETs in Variable Frequency Drives While Meeting EMC Standards

August 6, 2024 Harnessing SiC MOSFETs for EMC-Compliant VFDs SmartD Technologies, a leading innovator in the field of power electronics, is pushing the boundaries of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) design with its groundbreaking clean power VFD. This state-of-the-art device utilizes Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs as power component output, replacing the traditionally used Insulated Gate Bipolar…

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Vanco Electrical Supplies Ltd. Rebrands to Vanco Electrical Solutions

August 1, 2024 Vanco is thrilled to announce their rebranding from Vanco Electrical Supplies Ltd. to Vanco Electrical Solutions Ltd. This change is not just a shift in name but a reflection of their evolving mission and dedication to their clients. Why the Change? Vanco Electrical Supplies Ltd. has been a trusted name in the…