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Motion
Cable Design Considerations for Dynamic Applications
Answers to questions about the types of industrial cables used in a variety of automation applications.
Take5
Advances in Conveyance Technology
Take Five Video: An assortment of flexible conveyance options available on the market today can allow manufacturers to more precisely position products, achieve energy efficiency gains, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
Motion
The Rise of Flexible Feeding System Technology
Why flexible feeding systems, which incorporate robotics, vision, and motion technologies are beginning to replace the vibratory bowl feeders that have long been used sort small parts for assembly and packaging.
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Water and dustproof to IP68 when mated with compatible connector
900 Series Buccaneer - Our most high powered circular connector in the Buccaneer range capable of up to 32A, 600V ac/dc ratings.
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Motors and Drives Come Together for Motion Efficiency, Performance, Reliability
Beyond the advances made to both motors and drives in terms of energy efficiency, safety, cleanability, and more, suppliers emphasize the importance of how they work together in a complete motion system.
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Performance Motion Devices: Ultra-Compact Motion Controller
ION®/CME N-Series Digital Drives are compact, PCB-mountable intelligent motion control amplifiers that feature full programmability, 1 KW output capacity, support for quadrature, sin/cos and BiSS-C encoders, and more.
Motion
Motor Selection Insights
A look at the factors that come into play when deciding between general purpose and inverter duty-rated motors for industrial applications.
Sponsored
Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots
Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.
Motion
OEM Redesigns Equipment to Incorporate XPlanar Floating Movers
The levitating material handling technology from Beckhoff is being used by Plasmatreat in its equipment to position materials beneath spray nozzles for plasma pre-treatment and coating.
Motion
Technology Matters: Beckhoff's XPlanar System
This video is an excerpt from Automation World's 'Technology Matters' video series in which Beckhoff's XPlanar technology debut at PACK EXPO Connects is highlighted.
Supplier News
Motion Industries Acquires Motion Control and Automation Company
Motion
Integrated Motion Technologies
A trio of new servo drive products highlight the integration of multiple motion control components to provide more compact size, higher power, and ease of installation.
Communication
OPC Foundation Joins APL Project; Announces OPC UA Motion
Highlighting its role in the development of new industrial process and discrete communications, the OPC Foundation has joined the advanced physical layer for industrial Ethernet project group and is working with ODVA and Sercos on a new motion technology.
Motion
High-Efficiency IE5 Motor and VFD
Nord Gear showcases its newest high-efficiency motor and variable frequency drive combination to deliver operating cost savings regardless of the motor's speed and load.
Control
When the Drive Becomes the Controller
Determining when to use intelligent variable frequency drives without an external programmable logic controller is a matter of balancing costs, utility, and practicality.
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Flexible Production Makes Roche’s HIV Test Innovation a Success
Roche designed a plasma separation card that greatly simplifies blood sampling and transport. Beckhoff Automation made production of the card cost-effective with its flexible, compact eXtended Transport System.
