Lenze is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology. As a global specialist in Motion Centric Automation, we offer our customers products, drive solutions, complete automation systems, engineering services and tools from a single source. We are a leading provider of automation solutions to the packaging industry, and our other focus industries include automotive, material handling and logistics, robotics, and commercial pumps/fans. With a global network of engineers, sales representatives, and manufacturing facilities, Lenze is well-positioned to meet the motion control needs of customers worldwide. Lenze Americas, the American subsidiary of Lenze SE of Germany, is headquartered in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, with an assembly and logistics center in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Corporate global headquarters are in Hamelin, Germany. Visit www.Lenze.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn,Google+ and YouTube for more information.
The c250-S safety controller from Lenze enables engineers to program all of a machine’s safety needs using just one engineering tool based on the PLCopen standard.
The 3200 C Controller from Lenze delivers precision motion control in dynamic, multi-axis applications, including gantry and other robot cells, conveyors, feeders and other machines...
An EtherNet/IP communication module is now available for the Lenze 8400 Series StateLine, HighLine and TopLine control cabinet devices in addition to the 8400 motec and protec...
At Modex 2022, Lenze showcased its hardware and software portfolio designed to integrate with third-party technologies and shorten OEM equipment development time.
Highlights of several new automation technologies showcased at PACK EXPO Connects, including Lenze's new i950 servo drive, Omron's HD-1500 autonomous mobile robot & FH 3D vision...
Servo motor efficiently delivers great starting torque and can be programmed from a smart phone via Near Field Communication. The constant speed of the Smart motor can be set ...
This video presentation from The Automation Conference 2013 explores the issue of centralized versus decentralized drive strategies for mechatronic system design. This discussion...
Lenze’s Centralized and Decentralized Drive Options | At The Automation Conference 2013, Lenze highlighted its centralized motion controller that comes with logic and motion built...
Lenze announced €100 million earmarked for future-related investments and detailed the importance of digitalization in its strategy for the next 70 years.
Displays by Lenze and Beckhoff at Hannover Messe highlighted the trend toward enabling field-level devices to send data directly to the cloud for analysis.
Lenze’s new i500 inverter series is the latest example of the trend toward readying automation products for Industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
A new type of automation application software is appearing on the scene, and it’s designed to ease the process of machine design engineering. Here’s how these machine design functionali...
One of the more powerful presentations at The Automation Conference 2013 focused on a decision by academics in the mid 1950s that has impacted the U.S. engineering education system...
Lenze’s new facility represents one facet of the company’s focus on investment designed to take advantage of the current boost in North American manufacturing, particularly in...
A Packaging Industry Survey, initiated by Lenze Americas (www.lenzeamericas.com), shows rising demand for motor control innovation—and overall positive expectations for industry...
Alongside an attention-grabbing ball-toss demo, Lenze focused on reduced commission time via demonstrations packed into short timeframes of three, five or seven minutes.
Expanding its FAST application toolbox, Lenze adds standardized and reusable robotics software modules that don’t require previous knowledge of robotics for users to be able to...
Leading global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, Lenze Americas has announced the launch of its updated corporate website...
Lenze Americas a leading global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office...
To demonstrate how the engineering time needed to develop automated machines can be significantly reduced, Lenze showcased its FAST application software at PackExpo 2014.
More than 230 attendees enjoyed Day One of The Automation Conference 2013, the second annual gathering of manufacturing, process plant and packaging professionals interested in...
Leading global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, Lenze Americas introduces the EASY Explorer design program for fast ...
A recent meeting of the OMAC Packaging Working Group’s PackML and PackSpec committees concentrated on clarifying and simplifying its standard to bolster increased acceptance and...
Machine builders can use the Nupano cloud-based platform to create new machine related digital services and revenue streams through the ability to remotely and securely update...
The new i950 servo drive from Lenze features three modes, providing flexibility to OEMs to use the drive in multiple standard and custom-configured packaging machine applications...
Gathering more data from machines doesn’t necessarily mean adding more sensors. Lenze highlights how manufacturers can use data from existing drives for applications such as condition...
In this first installment of an Automation World series exploring automation technology developments, we take a closer look at motors, which are finding new ways to reach better...
As automation projects become increasingly complex, integrators are taking different approaches to help manufacturers navigate the terrain. They can help bridge technology and...
The automation industry is evolving and gaining tremendous value from the Industrial Internet of Things, laying the groundwork for the next era in smart manufacturing.
The convergence of information technology and operation technology on the plant floor is igniting the need for a new skillset that combines computer science and plant engineering...
A manufacturer of label converting and finishing equipment reduced design time and costs with Application Templates that lead to software modules so modular in nature that they...
A tour of Germany’s interpack 2014 show reveals what’s next for high-speed, mechatronic, servo-based machinery. Hint: Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things will figure prominently...
Motor manufacturers are some of the most useful experts to consult if you need to size motors for a difficult application. Many also provide software to aid in motor sizing. Automation...
Many engineers do it, but does the practice of oversizing motors “just in case” do more harm than good? An exclusive Automation World survey reveals both sides of the debate.
Today’s faster and more complex machines place new demands on motion control, particularly in the area of communication. While rivalries persist among automation vendors over ...
Today’s functional approach to industrial safety can yield significant benefits for machine builders and users, but commitment and knowledge are required to reap them.
Deciding that the precision of a servo motor was overkill for a motion control project at BC Place in Vancouver, engineers chose a combination of an AC gear motor with brake and...
Although automation vendors tend to urge users to consider decentralizing drives and distributing as much intelligence as possible throughout their machinery, most readily admit...
Power conversion and control/communication issues drive the choice for distributed motion control. But is this popular approach right for all machine builders and every application...
Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is being used with increasing frequency in the packaging industry. The reason for its popularity lies in the fact that the metric is easy...
Companies are finding an increasing number of common sense reasons for employing the mechatronics approach to design; ultimately, though, the most compelling reason may simply...
Lenze Americas, a leading global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross today to...
Lenze's Chuck Edwards provides a look at the 8400 Motec product that includes the gearbox, AC motor and Inverter all in one compact design. This product is suited for materials...
The non-cyclical packaging industry loves a big show and Pack Expo International 2012 did not disappoint. The devastating storm on the East Coast presented some challenges for...
Lenze Americas, a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, officially debuts its 100,000 square foot assembly and logistics...
See it at PACK EXPO Both #N-4141! Lenze’s new compact panel controller p500 is a powerful hardware platform for machine-oriented visualization and control applications, comes ...
See it at PACK EXPO Booth #4141! Lenze Americas’ Servo Inverter i700 drive system, designed for multi-axis applications, provides extremely short cycle times, 32-bit signal resolution...
Martin Grosser, Technology Manager for Functional Safety at Lenze, provides an update and overview of the impact of current and pending machine safety standards on OEMs and manufacturin...
Lenze Americas, a leading global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, has announced two strategic promotions that will align...
Lenze Americas, a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, is pleased to announce the opening of a new facility in ...
Research firm Frost & Sullivan (www.frost.com) has recognized Lenze Americas (www.lenzeamericas.com), a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control...
Motor runaway conditions not only increase expenses, but can also create dangerous situations. The incorporation of a Velocity Limited Torque Mode function on a servo system can...
Summit Media Group’s newest event – developed for users of industrial automation technology – takes place May 22-23 in suburban Chicago and will include a first-of-its-kind panel...
Lenze Americas, a leading global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gene Wood...