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| Featured Articles |
Position Encoder Deep Dive
Automation.com, December 2010
By Chuck Lewin, Performance Motion Devices
This article provides a survey of encoder types and the just-as-important subject of data formats that are used to carry and encode position information.
Don't allow motor repair practices to degrade motor efficiency
Plant Services, December 2010
By Howard W Penrose, Dreisilker Electric Motors
Be sure your repair shop can meet the minimum requirements of IEEE 1068-2009.
The Machine of 2020
Control Design, December 2010
By Jim Montague
Ten years seems like a long time, but many machine builders have begun to think about the next generation of machine design.
Motor Starters Don't Slow Down
Control Design, December 2010
By Jim Montague
Motor starters are getting smaller, even less costly due to better designs, even more reliable, and more globally standardized and accepted.
Selecting the right high-powered variable frequency drives
What’s New in Process Technology, November 2010
By Schneider Electric
VSDs have evolved into reliable controllers that are commonly used across most industries. Traditionally, VSDs have been used for the control of pumps, fans, conveyors. etc, but with the rising cost of power and the increased efficiency and reliability of modern VSDs, many applications can be found on the basis of power savings alone.
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| Product Announcements |
_thumb.jpg) Siemens introduces Sinamics G110D distributed drive
Sinamics G110D is suitable for installation in close proximity to motors located throughout facilities where dust and water ingression are a concern.
Other Product Announcements
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| Resources |
WAGO releases free Solar Positioning Function
SPFB increases concentrated solar arrangement efficacy by enabling dynamic solar mirrors to track the sun’s arc within +0.02° via WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM.
Zero-Max publishes Drives Brochure
The brochure contains new product models, new technical application data, drawings, and photos of Adjustable Speed Drives, Right Angle Gear Drives, and Linear Actuators.
AutomationDirect Industrial Automation Product Reference Catalog
Desk Reference contains detailed product descriptions complemented by plenty of technical illustrations, step-by-step procedures for selecting various PLC hardware and software, PC-based control, operator interface, motor contactors, drives, sensing equipment, connection systems, and much more.
Guidelines for Safe Machinery
By SICK
Six steps to a safe machine. Your guide through the jungle of North American safety standards. This new guide leads you step by step through the process of designing a safe machine.
Exlar publishes 2011 Motion Control catalog
The catalog covers linear and motion control products, including linear actuators, rotary motors and gearmotors, as well as products rated for use in hazardous locations.
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| Application Stories |
Nord Drivesystems installed in Chronopost´s parcel hub
More than 1000 Nord Drivesystems geared motors with decentralised inverters have been installed in Chronopost´s main European hub, to the south of Paris.
Bio-ethanol: motors process wheat and beet syrup
International Power Engineer, December 2010
WEG motors help BioWanze in Belgium process wheat and beet syrup to produce bio-ethanol. With this innovative system, BioWanze intends eventually to provide half the amount of the bio-fuel consumed in Belgium.
Urban Outfitted
Engineered Systems, December 2010
Chicago’s Michael A. Bilandic Building paired modular chillers and hydronic gas boilers with pumps and VFDs to conquer some upgrade challenges, bring the mechanical system into the 21st century, and knock 15% off the tower’s measured energy use.
Motion Controller Perfects Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
Process and Control Today, December 2010
Western Mechanical Handling developed a new technology for depositing Yorkshire pudding batter into baking moulds. Using peristaltic pumps and a Mitsubishi Q170M motion controller running on a Q series PLC, the batter delivery is now accurate to +/- 0.1g.
Retrofitting BWR Recirculation Pumps with Adjustable-Speed Drives
Power, November 2010
By James W. Morgan, ILD, and Timothy Gode, Exelon Nuclear
Exelon Nuclear recently replaced the original motor-generator sets for its boiling water reactor (BWR) recirculation pumps at its Quad Cities Generating Station Unit 1 with adjustable-speed drives. Here are the actual energy savings, motor-starting characteristics, control accuracy and stability, and motor and cable thermal behavior of this retrofit project.
Upgrade of legacy control system can improve productivity
Plant Services, November 2010
By Michael Deitz, Graham Packaging
Graham Packaging upgraded controls with a new touchscreen HMI, Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley on-machine PLC, two Allen-Bradley VFDs/encoders, and remote monitoring so senior management could see the process variables. By upgrading, they saved four hours to six hours of downtime each month in nuisance problems.
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| White Papers |
Motion Control Components and System Architecture
By Erlendur Kristjansson, Performance Motion Devices
This 24-page paper compares how motion control solutions based on chips, cards, and drives fit into different machine requirements, and how they affect the outcome of a machine design. This paper also examines motion system architectures to illustrate the design trade-offs. Examples discussed include medical/biotech equipment, a 3D printer, and an industrial paper-cutting machine.
Design and Verification of Motion Control Algorithms using Simulation
By Douglas Eastman, et al, The MathWorks,
Simulation allows verification of system performance in the development process, making it possible to identify problems early and optimize system level behavior to meet the design requirements. In this paper, Model-Based Design is applied to a motion control application where a load must be precisely positioned through a flexible shaft.
Mechatronics Machine Design Guide
By National Instruments
With this comprehensive machine design guide, learn step-by-step best practices for designing your next machine. Throughout the guide, in-depth application examples illustrate the approaches successful designers have implemented.
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| Company & Organizational News |
Manufacturing technology consumption up 82.7%
With a year-to-date U.S. manufacturing technology consumption total of $2,792.58 million, 2010 is up 82.7% compared with 2009. These numbers are based on the totals of actual data reported by companies participating in the USMTC program.
SERCOS releases FDT specification for SERCOS III
The FDT/DTM specification for SERCOS III was developed by a joint working group of SERCOS International and the FDT group.
ABB to acquire Baldor Electric Company
ABB will acquire Baldor in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.2 billion, including $1.1 billion of net debt.
Machine Safeguarding Trounced in Global Recession
ARC says the worldwide market for Machine Safeguarding Solutions declined in 2009, but a strong rebound has begun in the second half of 2010.
Kollmorgen signs Heason Technology as distributor in UK
Kollmorgen Europe signed UK-based motion control distributor and systems integrator Heason Technology into its 'Sales Partner Program.
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| Project News |
ABB to control steel mill in India
ABB will supply a System 800xA integrated with drives, motors, and other electrical equipment to maximize productivity and equipment reliability in the Rourkela Steel plant in India.
Fertig Motors to build motors for Beckhoff Automation
Fertig Motors, in a joint venture with the Beckhoff Group, will co-develop and produce Beckhoff servomotors.
ABB to supply gearless mill drive systems in Kazakhstan
ABB will supply three gearless mill drive systems for Kazakhmys PLC's Bozshakol copper project, located near the town of Ekibastuz in north eastern Kazakhstan.
ABB to supply gearless mill drive to Minera Escondida
ABB will supply an entire 15.7 megawatt GMD system for a 26 ft ball mill, including transformers, ring motor and a complete electrical room.
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| Featured Training |
Principles of Web Handling
February 23, 2011
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
This seminar focuses on the fundamentals and process know-how needed to handle any web handling issue. From exploring the theoretical to understanding practical applications, participants will be able to diagnose and treat existing problems and also accurately identify the specifications needed for new webs.
PROFINET One-day Training Class
February 24, 2011
Location: Houston, TX, USA
This class prepares the student to apply PROFINET in his own project. Technical details of the technology are provided along with practical demonstrations.
PROFINET Certified Network Engineering Class
March 28, 2011 - April 1, 2011
Location: Johnson City, TN, USA
In this hands-on training you will dive into the installation, operation and maintenance of PROFINET products and networks. This course is an intensive, four-day training program.
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| Featured Events |
ATX West
February 8, 2011
Location: Anaheim, CA, USA
Plan now to attend ATX West February 8-10, 2011 where leading automation suppliers showcase the latest lean manufacturing, cost reduction, and enhanced productivity products and technologies, including: Custom Automation; Robotics; Control Software/Hardware; Assembly Systems and much more! Register today and find complete details at ATXwest.com
Motor, Drive & Automation Systems 2011
March 1, 2011 - March 2, 2011
Location: San Antonio, TX, United States
Motor, Drive & Automation Systems 2011 is an industry-leading conference focused on the latest economic trends and technical advancements impacting motor, drive and automation systems. Join peers and potential business partners and discover how new technologies are improving performance, energy efficiency and providing cost savings in a variety of applications.
Hannover Messe 2011
April 4, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Hannover, Germany
With its line-up of 13 leading international trade shows, HANNOVER MESSE 2011 will be at full strength and will underline its global importance as a showcase for tomorrow's technologies and ideas. No other event presents as many ground-breaking innovations and integrated solutions. France is the partner country for 2011.
AUTOMATICON
April 5, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Warsaw, Poland
AUTOMATICON is the most important trade fair for automation, control, measurement and robotics in Poland. The Fair is always accompanied by series of seminars, lectures and presentations which attract hundreds of specialists from all over the country.
IMTOS 2011
May 5, 2011 - May 8, 2011
Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA
IMTOS 11, held in New Delhi, India, provides a look at the new innovations and opportunities for that vast industrial segment comprising of power, including machine tools, motion control, instrumentation, and more.
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