Electric motors are at the core of industrial motion control. From servo and stepper motors to various linear motor designs, demand for these motors across a wide range of applications is only expected to increase. The rise in automation and ongoing electrification calls for more efficient electric motors and more diversified and specialized designs to […]
Advances beget advances in laboratory automation
According to Global Market Insights, laboratory automation’s market size was 6.7 billion (USD) in 2023. The site also reported an expected CAGR of over 6.7% between 2024 and 2032. What’s expected to account for this growth? What specific trends will act as the catalyst for bringing the laboratory automation sector into the double-digit billions? We…
Motion controllers: design from scratch or buy ready-made?
We take a look at existing controller options and introduce Commander core, a hybrid IC that provides the best of both worlds By Jerame Chamberlain, Manufacturing Engineer Manager The main job of any motion controller is to control the movement of a mechatronic assembly, including motors and mechanical components. Choosing the right motion controller can…
Nippon Pulse introduces new high-resolution, high-torque miniature AC servomotors
Nippon Pulse America, Inc. is pleased to introduce its new series of high-performance micro direct-drive (MDD) AC servomotors. The new MDD motors will join Nippon Pulse’s existing line of Linear Shaft Motor servomotors. Each compact MDD motor comes with a built-in high-performance encoder (either absolute or incremental) that enables direct fine positioning. The motors are […]
What are the four torque characteristics associated with stepping motors?
When choosing a stepper motor, it is important to understand four torque characteristics: ■ Pull-out torque is the maximum torque that can be delivered without losing steps. It reaches its maximum at the lowest frequency or speed, and decreases as frequency increases. If the load on the stepping motor during rotation increases beyond the pull-out…
How to Choose a Servo Controller for Your Application
Sponsored content by Nippon Pulse In automation there are many things to consider during the design phase: there are mechanical criteria that can dominate the design approach, as the forces and motion profiles are at the forefront of what drives the outcome of automation. The motion control electronics also need to be considered at the…
Nippon Pulse debuts new bipolar rotary hybrid stepper motors
Nippon Pulse has introduced its new PJE series of bipolar hybrid stepper motors, which are available in sizes from 20 to 86 mm in diameter (NEMA sizes 8 to 34). These new motors round out the company’s hybrid motor line, joining the existing PJP unipolar hybrid motor series. The PJE series provides high torque in […]
Linear Stages for Quick and Easy System Integration
Nippon Pulse has taken much of the work of integrating a linear motor into a system with its SCR and SLP linear stages. Both are built around Nippon Pulse’s Linear Shaft Motor. Both the SCR and SLP series stages come with integrated bearings and encoders to reduce cost and simplify integration into your application. The […]
Nippon Pulse Pcs1110 Electric Cam Chip, Replaces Mechanical
Nippon Pulse has introduced the PCS1110 control chip, an 80-pin electronic cam TQFP designed to replace mechanical cams. By making the switch to the PCS1110 electronic cam chip, users are able to program up to 128 unique points (per rotation of the master axis) on the ‘slave’ axis, a far greater number than can be…
Hygienic Green Drive Linear Actuator from Nippon Pulse
Radford, Va. – Nippon Pulse’s new Hygienic Green Drive, a stainless steel linear actuator, is suitable for integration into food grade and pharmaceutical applications as well as applications in cleanroom environments. The Hygienic Green Drive has an IP69K rating and is ideal for harsh and washdown environments. It features FDA food grade certified guides. Like […]
S605 Linear Shaft Motor from Nippon Pulse
Nippon Pulse’s S605 Linear Shaft Motor offers up to 3100N of acceleration force and a continuous force of 780N. The S605 Linear Shaft Motor is ideal for industrial applications requiring high force, high precision, energy efficiency, and/or high precision. The motor, because of the simple nature of its structure can achieve sub-micron resolution. Available with…
Troubleshooting step motors: part 2
Jeramé Chamberlain, Sales Engineer – Nippon Pulse America The last part of this series focuses on troubleshooting the electronics of step motors. To drive a stepper you need four main parts: a CPU, controller, sequencer, and a driver (figure 1). The CPU will coordinate all functions of the device. The controller will take commands from…
Integrated Microstepping Driver and NEMA 17 Hybrid Motor
Nippon Pulse America introduces PRO Series NEMA 17 integrated motor/drivers. The drives are ideal for machine designs where an incorporated motor/driver helps conserve space. A 42 mm Hybrid motor with attached drive electronics, yields a compact, RoHS compliant package. PRO Series hybrid stepper motors are precision designed for medical technologies and semiconductor manufacturing applications. They…