Motion Control

Articles

These next-generation frameless motors deliver high torque density in a compact, lightweight electromagnetic package with standard sizing for harmonic gearing and a scalable design.

The Case for Frameless Motors in High-Performance Applications

Deciding between a conventional housed motor and a frameless design hinges on several factors, including space constraints, performance requirements and environmental conditions. Understanding the components and advantages of frameless motors can guide engineers in making an informed choice.

From motor selection and troubleshooting to energy management and standards, these factors should be major determinants in your industrial motor purchases and application decisions...

Siemens Set to Acquire Industrial Drive Business

With the planned acquisition of ebm-papst, Siemens see growth in intelligent, battery-powered drive technologies.

Close the Stepper Motor Linear Actuator Feedback Loop

Lindsey Brimage

How optical rotary encoders can provide real-time motion feedback on motion applications using stepper motor-driven linear actuators.

JR Automation Uses Beckhoff’s XTS in its Modular Assembly Platform

James Figy, Beckhoff Automation

The FlexChassis system from JR Automation, which enables manufacturers to scale assembly applications in multiple industry verticals, features Beckhoff’s XTS intelligent transport...

BMW Uses 3D Printing to Manufacture Powertrain Components

ExOne’s Exerial binder jet 3D printing systems are used for high-speed, accurate creation of sand cores that are filled with molten aluminum to manufacture engine parts for BMW...

Motor Energy Appraisals Reveal Significant Savings

ABB’s energy reviews of industrial electric motors indicate potential 2.1 TWh lifetime savings.

Mitsubishi Electric’s lineup of MR-J5 servo technologies.

How Servo Drives Help Manufacturers Meet Competitive Digitalization Goals

Tom Burke

By delivering accurate and precise control over position, speed and torque, servo drives meet exacting industry requirements while embracing the latest innovations to enable the...

Products

Servo Motors

Two 12.7mm stroke linear voice coil motors—the LVCM-013-019-02M (metric) and the LVCM-013-019-02 (imperial)—are brushless high-speed linear servo motors with a high...

Valve and Actuator

Emerson

Emerson has introduced the new ASCO Series 148/149 safety valve and motorized actuator designed for industrial fuel oil burner recirculation and safety shutoff applications. The...

Servo Drive

Electromate

Kollmorgen has announced the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive that includes support for Profinet IRT and EtherNet/IP with CIP Sync alongside CANopen, EtherCAT and FSoE time...

Flow Meter

EGE

EGE-Elektronik’ new flow measurement system—ST 55 S—has a separate evaluation unit and an IO-Link interface. The ST 55 S sensor detects flow velocities from ...