Bodine Electric Company has introduced 12 new brushless dc hypoid hollow shaft gearmotors. The type 42B-25H2 and 42B-30H3 geared motors combine a brushless dc, 130 Vdc motor with two hypoid gearheads. When used with a brushless dc motion control these gear motors deliver maintenance-free performance with high starting torque and linear speed-torque characteristics. They are […]
Touchless angle sensors feature CAN SAE J1939 interface
Novotechnik, U.S. has added the CAN J1939 interface to the RFC4800 Series of touchless angle sensors measuring angular position up to 360°, turn direction, turns, speed and operational status. The RFC 4800 can provide one or two output channels and can take the place of an optical encoder but with longer life and robustness. The […]
The uEye XS camera weighs just 12 grams and fits into almost any application
The uEye XS from IDS Imaging Development Systems weighs just 12 grams and fits into almost any application with its size of just 26.4 x 23 x 21.7 mm. Thanks to its autofocus and 5 MP CMOS sensor, it delivers consistently sharp images and videos from a distance of just 10 cm — for example…
New compact, single-axis EtherCAT mini drive module from ACS
ACS Motion Control had debuted a new compact single-axis EtherCAT Mini Drive Module for OEM machine designers. The MDMst is the first member of the Mini-universal Drive Module (MDM) series of EtherCAT-based drives. Its small form factor allows OEMs with demanding motion control applications to develop even more compact machines. Controllable by any ACS SPiiPlus […]
Optimizing design footprint and performance with integrated motor controls
Electric motors are widely used across applications integral to modern life. Improvements in their efficiency and design integration are having huge impact. By Pramit Nandy | Microchip Technology Almost half of the electricity worldwide is consumed by applications incorporating electric motors and motor controls. So, electric-motor manufacturers are now mandated to adhere to energy-consumption and […]
Schneider Electric SpecLive Collaborate streamlines specifications
Schneider Electric recently launched SpecLive Collaborate, a first-of-its-kind platform, to modernize and streamline product specification and content integration for professionals. Developed in partnership with RIB Software, SpecLive Collaborate represents the next generation of collaborative, prescriptive solutions and is the latest offer in the Schneider Electric Specifier toolkit. Developing specifications is often a disjointed, manual process […]
NORD’s heavy-duty, reliable drive systems tackle tough industrial applications
NORD’s industrial automation solutions include MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units, UNICASE parallel shaft gear units, UNICASE helical bevel gear units, IE3 – IE5+ high-efficiency electric motors, and NORDAC variable frequency drives. These solutions are engineered to work in unison for ultimate performance in demanding, heavy industrial environments. Industrial gear units from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS are used for…
New robot series for applications requiring heavier payload, longer reach
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has added a new series of robots to its broad selection of models. The new RV-35/50/80FR series of robots is ideal for handling large workpieces and heavy objects to expand automation opportunities for OEMs and end users alike. Mitsubishi Electric industrial robots are equipped with class-leading speed and precision to meet […]
NORD’s heavy-duty, reliable drive systems tackle tough industrial applications
NORD’s industrial automation solutions include MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units, UNICASE parallel shaft gear units, UNICASE helical bevel gear units, IE3 – IE5+ high-efficiency electric motors, and NORDAC variable frequency drives. These solutions are engineered to work in unison for ultimate performance in demanding, heavy industrial environments. Industrial gear units from Nord Drivesystems are used for…
Progress is Faulhaber Micromo’s driving force
In 1961, Faulhaber decided to venture into the North American market — a big step for the business with the small drives. This decision has proven its worth and resulted in a successful company. Founded as Micromo in Cleveland, Ohio, the company moved to Clearwater, Florida, in the early 1990s. An important part of the…
High precision dual-axis elevator-rotary stages from OES
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) has introduced the ATR-V-60-60 Series (-01 thru -04) of dual-axis elevator-rotary stages. These compact, elevator-rotary stages feature a high stability elevator stage with 120 x 80 mm table and 60 mm +/- 2 mm of vertical travel and a load capacity of 5.0 kg. A 60 mm diameter rotary stage […]
Mitsubishi demonstrates new robots and robotic solutions at robot roadshow event
Mitsubishi Electric Automation hosted its first-ever Robot Roadshow in late April 2024 to bring newly launched robots and robotic solutions to the Midwest. The two-day event was held at the Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America office in Mason, Ohio, and brought in over 75 OEMs, System Integrators, Distributors, End-Users, engineers, education partners, and Mitsubishi Electric Automation…
piCOBOT Electric breaks the barriers of cobot arm movement
Fully electric, slim design, and absence of air-tubing and cabling. The new piCOBOT Electric heads towards another success for Piab’s piCOBOT program. “This is the most versatile and energy-efficient electric pump unit on the market for cobot applications”, said Madeleine Sheikh, Global Product Manager at Piab Group. It is a fact that the piCOBOT program…
QC Conveyors unveils heavy-duty AS80 conveyor system
QC Conveyors, a manufacturer of conveyor systems, announces the launch of its latest innovation, the AS80 heavy-duty conveyor system. Engineered with precision and designed for versatility, the AS80 maximizes efficiency in several material handling applications. Boasting the widest, longest, and strongest aluminum frame in QC Conveyors’ lineup, the AS80 conveyor system is engineered to meet…
DevOps tools deliver source code quality control to industrial automation
Industrial engineers spend a lot of time writing code for programs that will run machines in the plant, on the packaging line, or in a warehouse. The problem is, however, there’s no standard best practices for version control or disaster recovery. Copia Automation, a four-year-old start-up, is changing that by applying IT-based DevOps to the…
Akribis announces compact rod motors for effective linear thrust generation
Akribis Systems announces a new addition to its varied motion control product line: RDM-A Series rod motors for space-constrained applications requiring high motor forces and smooth linear motion. RDM-A Series rod motors are compact and feature a tubular design to distribute magnetic flux evenly along the circumference of the stator. With this approach, they achieve…
Bio-Food Grade E.P. Grease outperforms synthetics and assures food safety
Renewable Lubricants’ patented biodegradable Bio-Food Grade E.P. Grease is specifically engineered for demanding food processing and packaging applications. Stabilized HOBS (High Oleic Base Stocks) provide a high viscosity index that enhances thermal shear stability and load capacity. These NSF H1-certified greases are effective in various operating temperatures and offer water resistance, rust, and oxidation inhibition.…
Trim‐Lok showcases RV slide-out seal system and seamless corner installation in new video
Trim‐Lok, a provider of trims and seals for the RV and specialty vehicle market, announces the release of its new video showcasing the All‐in‐One RV Slide Out Seal System and the All‐in‐One Wipe Seal patented seamless corner installation method. Nick Godfrey showcases Trim‐Lok’s All‐in‐One line of RV slide‐out seals in an engaging presentation. This comprehensive…
Hinged Screw Cap Cover offers streamlined installation and dual functionality
Trim‐Lok, a provider of premium extruded plastic and rubber solutions, unveils the Hinged Screw Cap Cover. In a captivating video presentation, Nick Godfrey from Trim‐Lok introduces this groundbreaking family of products designed to revolutionize the industry. The Hinged Screw Cap Cover Parts come in multiple sizes and profiles, with the main variants being the belt…
Trim‐Lok Midwest launches virtual video tour of state‐of‐the‐art manufacturing facility
Trim‐Lok, a family‐owned company with over five decades of industry expertise, announces a virtual video tour showcasing its newest manufacturing facility: Trim‐Lok Midwest. Specializing in premium extruded plastic and rubber trims and seals, Trim‐Lok is renowned for industry‐leading innovation, engineering, and quality control. It is distinguished as an ISO and IATF Certified Automotive grade parts…
Coherix, EMU partner on factory of the future technology program
Michigan-based Coherix is working with Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in Ypsilanti to develop “factory-of-the-future” manufacturing and assembly technology. The three-year program at the university’s GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology is focused on precision-manufacturing applications in the growing field of adhesive-dispensing technology and is supported by a $385,000 grant from Coherix. Mohamad Qatu, dean of […]
Emerson’s new compact, rugged PC built to connect industrial floor to cloud
Emerson today announced the new PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC), a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a wide range of machine and discrete part manufacturing automation applications. The new solution is designed to serve manufacturing sites and OEM machine builders who need a ruggedized, compact, durable IPC to cost-effectively support their Industrial…
Doosan Robotics unveils ‘PRIME-SERIES’ of collaborative robots at Automate 2024
Doosan Robotics Inc., has unveiled its newest and most powerful P-SERIES (PRIME-SERIES) at Automate 2024, bringing to the world of robotics the longest-reaching cobot to date. Today’s P-SERIES announcement by Doosan Robotics was marked by a show floor unveiling of the new P3020 – the world’s most powerful cobot for palletizing in existence. The P3020…
ABB expands modular large robot portfolio
ABB Robotics is continuing the expansion of its modular large robot portfolio with the introduction of the new IRB 7710 and IRB 7720. The new robots, combined with recently launched IRB 5710-IRB 5720 and IRB 6710-IRB 6740, offer a combined total of 46 different variants capable of handling payloads between 70 kg to 620 kg…
WEG rolled steel motors and brake motors from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added more WEG Electric S series premium efficiency motors to its expanding portfolio of AC motors. This addition includes several general-purpose 3-phase motors from 1-1/2 to 20hp and 3-phase brake motors from 3 to 20hp. The new rolled steel motors are available with speeds of 1200, 1800, and 3600 rpm, while brake motors…