November 15, 2024 For applications requiring especially high speeds and dynamics, Beckhoff offers the water-cooled AM8300 servo series with standstill torques three times greater than conventional options With the AM8300 servomotor series, Beckhoff expands its drive technology portfolio to include modular motors with integrated water cooling. Compared to conventional convection-cooled motors, these devices support higher…
November 14, 2024 Danfoss Drives A/S, a world-leading manufacturer of low-voltage drives, and Innomotics GmbH, a global leader in motors and medium voltage drives, are pleased to announce their intention to enter into a cooperation. By combining their complementary strengths, the two companies aim to increase competitiveness and provide customers with comprehensive product portfolio and…
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 6, 2024 ABB announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase Aurora Motors. This acquisition provides a well-regarded product portfolio, a longstanding customer base in 30 countries and an experienced customer-centered sales structure, as well as solid partnerships with strategic suppliers. Aurora Motors is a $4 million U.S. Vertical Pump Motors provider, with engineering…
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 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 24, 2024 By Vladimir Kraz/OnFILTER vkraz@onfilter.com Semiconductor manufacturing is largely fully automated. The only time any device – from the wafers to the packaged ICs – is handled manually is when these components are already “dead.” The same is largely true for automated PCB assembly (PCBA) with some exceptions for manually inserted components, rework,…
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…
September 26, 2024 In the quest for superior motor protection, MTE has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation: the dV Sentry® dv/dt filter. Designed to revolutionize motor protection in even the most challenging environments, the dV Sentry® combines advanced technology with unparalleled performance to offer the ultimate solution for safeguarding your motors. The Next Generation in Motor…
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…
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…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
