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		Dynomax announces Dynospindles Website - 12/30/11 Dynospindles.com website streamlines the ordering of custom and standard machine tool spindles and related accessories.

		Servomotor Sizing and Application - $125.00 The book breaks the motor sizing process into its elementary topics and covers each in depth. It then brings it all back together with detailed examples. Topics include kinematics, duty cycles, inertia, friction, and mechanics.

		Motors & Drives: A Practical Technology Guide - $99.00 The author of this practical reference introduces engineering concepts of motors and drives in a way that can be easily understood by both engineers unfamiliar with the technology and technicians who are technically literate but not accustomed to complex theory and mathematics.

		Machine & Process Safety Engineering Guide Omron Scientific Technologies introduces the 2011-2012 Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding. The guide also highlights Omron STI’s Safety Library with access to educational resource material including fully-illustrated articles on safety regulations and directives, risk assessment, types of protective measures and background on safety technologies.

		Gotcha Stick - Safe Distance Scale for Machine Guarding Is that Hard-Guard Adequately Protecting your Machine Operators? Based on revised anthropometric data, the "Gotcha Stick" from STI is a three-segment safe distance scale used to verify that openings in machine hard-guards will not allow the point-of-operation to be accessed by the operator.


		Advantech product selection guides, solution or product catalogs, case studies Advantech offers a number of solution guides, product selection guides, catalogs and case studies - many are available in PDF format. The eAutomation Solutions Catalog introduces a full range of products, focusing on the following vertical sectors: Machine Automation, Power & Energy, Building Automation, Environment Monitoring Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Facility Management Systems.

		AutomationDirect Releases 2012 Catalog - 05/08/12 The two-volume edition features PLCs, PACs, touch screen monitors, AC and DC motors, text panels, sensors, encoders, pushbuttons, switches, drives, and more.

		Pittman Motors updates Website - 05/01/12 The web site covers customized DC brush motors, brushless motors, and gear motors.

		Sercos releases diagnostic tool for Sercos III - 04/26/12 The diagnostic tool allows a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the data traffic in Sercos III networks.

		Ingenia updates online tool for Servo drives customization - 04/25/12 Enhancements in Servo Drives a la Carte tool include Different Core controls, Power stages and Motor types.

		Kollmorgen updates machine control website - 04/24/12 Website helps machine builders quickly and easily find the motion and machine automation information they need to build machines with a competitive advantage.

		Phoenix Contact updates website - 04/22/12 The homepage highlights new products, upcoming events and other current information, with links to information about the company, its products and services.

		Exlar publishes Tritex II Actuators Brochure - 04/17/12 Brochure highlights the actuators’ functionality, communication protocols and application compatibility.

		Aerotech publishes motion control catalog - 04/17/12 The 72-page, illustrated Motion and Automation for Test, Measurement and Inspection catalog includes examples of real-life motion control challenges and successful solutions for each.

		Sercos publishes Sercos III Specification Update V1.3 - 03/28/12 V1.3 specification broadens the functionality and the range of applications of the international Sercos real-time standard, while considering new trends in machine and plant construction.

		Bosch Rexroth introduces IndraMotion MTX micro Trainer software - 03/28/12 The training software offers realistic operation and programming capabilities for milling, turning and drilling sequences, independent of any machine tool hardware.

		Mechatrolink Members Association Updates Web Site - 03/14/12 The web site has improved graphics and an updated layout, making it easier to use. A new search engine on the product page provides easier access to updated technical and product information.

		WITTENSTEIN announces Motor-to-Gearbox Online Configurator - 03/12/12 The tool combines technical criteria in gearbox selection-for designers who know their application requirements-and finishes with CAD and technical data options.

		Bosch Rexroth releases GoTo Products iPad App - 02/19/12 App combines all GoTo Focused Delivery Program catalogs onto the Apple iPad for faster, easier access to GoTo product information.

		ABB makes BIM Modeling available for HVAC drives - 02/08/12 Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Revit MEP HVAC drives equipment is available to architects and engineers during the design phase.

		Siemens releases Online Energy Savings Estimator - 01/31/12 Energy Savings Estimator gives customers using drives, motors, couplings and gearboxes the ability to estimate potential energy savings across an entire drive train.

		Stock Drive Products publishes D810 Inch Catalog - 01/25/12 Catalog contains more than 87,000 components such as timing belts, pulleys, timing belt clamps, clamp kits, foot mounts, bearings, gearheads, couplings and vibration mounts.

		FIPA publishes vacuum cups catalog - 01/24/12 Vacuum cups catalog covers more than 2,100 different vacuum suction cups arranged clearly according to industry, applications and series.

		Les industries de Thomson annonce le site Web en français - 01/22/12 Le site Web de la compagnie est maintenant entièrement traduit et fonctionnel en français.

		Cone Introduces AccuMate Servo Gearhead Selection Program - 01/18/12 AccuMate will select the correct gearhead for an application based on a number of variables provided by the engineer - size, speed, etc.

		Dunkermotor Releases Servo Motor Catalog - 01/12/12 The catalog in-cludes detailed specifications on custom configurable BLDC motors, controls, gearheads, brakes, encoders and accessories.

		MISUMI Introduces Online EZ Product Finder - 01/04/12 The application, accessible through the MISUMI Web site, provides design engineers with a visual index to all of the company’s Factory Automation components.

		Nexen publishes spring-engaged brake brochure - 01/03/12 The ten-page brochure, complete with application examples, highlights Spring-Engaged Brakes for Rotary and Linear Applications.

		OMEGA publishes automation catalog - 12/21/11 Catalog contains 100 full color pages of products from Omega’s automation line: PLCs, smart relays, enclosures, process measurement and control devices, motion control sensors, HMIs and more.

		igus puts product details on EPLAN - 12/19/11 igus provides device data and linking CAE and production configurations on EPLAN.

		Rockwell Automation announces Energy-Saving Calculator app - 11/21/11 App lets users compare conventional methods, such as valves for pump control and dampers for fan control, to variable frequency drives, to see estimated cost savings.

		Kollmorgen enhances MOTIONEERING software - 11/18/11 Updates in Version 6.2.0 of the motion system sizing and selection software include the company’s AKM, AKM8, and VLM servomotors.

		Nexen publishes Motion Control Catalog - 11/14/11 The catalog covers Roller Pinion System (RPS) products, designed to provide high-accuracy linear positioning with no backlash, as well as expanded gear offerings.

		Rexroth announces eBook Catalog for Mobile Devices - 11/09/11 The GoTo eBook contains the same information as the print catalogs: product descriptions, photos, system specifications and other data needed to select and specify required products.

		Bison Gear publishes Catalog - 10/09/11 99 page catalog features a complete line of FHP Gear motors, Motors and Reducers and Controls.

		Thomson introduces web-based ball and lead screw sizing tool - 09/15/11 Linear MOTIONEERING sizing and selection tool simplifies machine design by quickly identifying the best ball and lead screw options for application requirements.

		Servo2Go announces Motion Control Textbook & Video Library - 08/25/11 Focusing on Motion Control Technology & Embedded Systems, the library has 10 Teaching Textbooks & Videos.

		Rockwell publishes EtherNet/IP guide for machine builders - 08/25/11 The guide provides detailed design guidance, recommendations and best practices to help control-system engineers use EtherNet/IP.

		Bosch Rexroth publishes brochure on Automation for Photovoltaics - 08/11/11 Brochure describes Nosch's automation solutions for the manufacturing process of solar cells and modules.

		Thomson publishes Mechanical Motion Solutions Brochure - 08/10/11 The brochure provides an overview of key product features and specifications for the company’s complete family of mechanical and electromechanical motion solutions.

		January 1, 2012 deadline approaches for machine builders - 08/02/11 Omron STI has resources available to help machine builders and integrators successfully make the transition to EN ISO 13849-1:2008.

		GAMBICA offers free VSD energy savings calculator - 07/31/11 Free calculator estimates the energy savings that installing a variable speed drive (VSD) on a relevant application can achieve.

		Thomson website goes multilingual - 07/26/11 Motion control site is available in English, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish. Il ne parle pas de français.

		Free Online rolling bearing friction calculator - 07/21/11 BEARINX-online Easy Friction helps users identify and maximise the potential for energy efficiency savings within a machine or system.

		Tolomatic publishes brochure on linear motion solutions - 07/20/11 Brochure describes Tolomatic linear motion solutions for food and beverage processing and packaging automation.

		Thomson publishes Lead and Ball Screws Catalog - 07/12/11 90+ page resource guide provides helpful technology overviews and selection guides, along with detailed information and technical specifications on the company’s products.

		Web-based Configuration Tool Customizes Machined Shafting - 06/28/11 Thomson's web-based configuration tool enables users to quickly and easily configure Thomson 60 Case LinearRace shafting based on size, material, tolerance class, coating and special machining requirements.

		Haydon Kerk provides CAD Downloads for Linear Actuator Systems - 06/12/11 CAD downloads include motorized and non-motorized SplineRails with the flexibility to modify features such as linear actuator length, screw resolution, motor step angle, motor voltage, and other design parameters.

		PI publishes Nanopositioning Systems Catalog - 06/07/11 The 160-page catalog focuses on piezo flexure based nanopositioning systems capable of repeatedly moving distances as small as the diameter of an atom.

		Bodine publishes Standard Products Catalog - 05/25/11 Catalog covers gear motors, motors and variable speed motion controls.

		Thomson Publishes Guide to Food Processing Motion - 05/18/11 The guide provides specific illustrated examples of motion solutions in bread robot, skewer/assembly, food vending, food press and de-boning applications.

		NORD provides decision tree for new motor efficiency rules - 05/17/11 From June 16, 2011, only motors fulfilling IE2 efficiency requirements can be used for certain types of applications within the EU market.

		WITTENSTEIN publishes alpha gearbox catalog - 05/15/11 Catalog contains alpha inline gearboxes and right-angle gearboxes as well as rack and pinion systems, couplings and sensor technology.

		Rexroth publishes Linear Motion Technology selection guide - 05/15/11 The guide helps engineers determine which linear motion products meet their application requirements.

		Excel offers gear/gearbox optimization software - 05/10/11 Excel-Lent software will calculate the number of teeth in the pinion and gear, DP or Module, face width etc. required to transmit power.

		NORD Drivesystems publishes electric motor catalog - 04/28/11 The catalog provides an overview of NORD's asynchronous low-voltage motors, and addresses in detail the implications of the switch to IE2.

		Animatics publishes Motion Control and Servo Motors catalog - 04/25/11 The catalog features Class 5 SmartMotor products, cables and connectors, and motion control products.

		BEI Sensors publishes Online eCatalog on Position Sensors - 04/21/11 The eCatalog covers rotary and linear potentiometers, rotary Hall effect sensors and panel control sensor lines.

		ASM publishes Sensors and Encoders catalog - 04/19/11 Catalog covers rotary position sensors as well as single and dual axis inclinometers.

		ORMEC releases Library of Motion Control Videos - 04/14/11 The videos cover the XD-Indexer, a single axis integrated controller and servo drive and its MotionSet table based software.

		Parker SSD publishes AC/DC Drives Catalog - 04/14/11 Product catalog covers AC and DC adjustable speed drives and accessories, as well as services.

		sercos/IP Library Released as Open Source Software - 04/10/11 The driver software is available for download in C# source code without any license fees or usage limitations.

		Thomson announces Online Solution Center - 04/07/11 Solution Center online interactive knowledge base answers questions on the selection, application, installation, maintenance and general use of motion components and systems.

		BEI Sensors releases Position Sensor Selection Guide - 03/10/11 The new eight page guide allows engineers to locate the ideal position sensor at a glance. Easy-to-read charts summarize the most critical specification criteria side-by-side, which allows for quick comparison and part selection.

		igus publishes cable carrier catalog - 03/08/11 The latest edition features a completely revamped, easy-to-use layout and a number of either new or expanded product lines.

		AutomationDirect Technical Product Reference AutomationDirect’s volume 13 catalog offers thousands of industrial automation products for a wide range of applications. The latest two-volume edition features product descriptions, technical data, and photos for PLCs, touch screen monitors, AC and DC motors, sensors, switches, drives and more.

		DSPRobotics & LynxMotion launch ‘FlowArm’ robot software for education - 03/03/11 FlowArm open source robot arm control software was produced with the revolutionary new graphical programming language for Mechatronics called FlowStone.

		Schneider Electric offers 3D CAD drawings for automation products - 03/02/11 Customers can access and search the catalog directly from the Schneider Electric U.S. website and download the drawings into their designs, allowing shorter design time and faster time to market.

		Dynapar updates Web Site - 02/17/11 Web site covers encoders, resolvers and accessories for motion feedback control.

		HSE issues guidance on safety of hand-fed platen presses - 01/27/11 The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is urging users of hand-fed platen (die cutting) machines in the UK to follow revised operating and safeguarding guidance in order to reduce the risk of serious crush injuries and even death.

		Haydon Kerk publishes Linear Motion Catalog and Design Guide - 01/19/11 The 230 page catalog and design guide illustrates a wide range of products engineered to be used as building blocks in sophisticated linear motion assemblies.

		AMCI opens Web Store for Resolvers and Encoders - 01/11/11 Web store is a direct online source for purchasing size 11 resolvers and size 15 magnetic encoders.

		Zero-Max publishes Drives Brochure - 01/05/11 The brochure contains new product models, new technical application data, drawings, and photos of Adjustable Speed Drives, Right Angle Gear Drives, and Linear Actuators.

		WAGO releases free Solar Positioning Function - 01/05/11 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.

		Guidelines for Safe Machinery - 12/16/10 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 - 12/06/10 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.

		Baseblock Software offers free Modbus RTU test software - 11/22/10 Free utility for Windows XP, VISTA and 7 allows users to test and troubleshoot modbus RTU device communication over serial and Ethernet networks.

		Piezo Mechanisms Catalog - 11/07/10 The 400-page catalog presents PI’s complete spectrum of piezomechanic components and motion systems.

		NAG Library available for Robotics and Automation Engineers - 10/29/10 The NAG Library for .NET provides the algorithms in areas such as optimization, curve and surface fitting, FFTs, interpolation, linear algebra, wavelet transforms, etc.

		Bison Gear releases motion control demo Video - 10/27/10 Video demonstrates how ServoNOW motion control system can go from out of the box to running in less than 5 minutes.

		Excel Gear releases Excel-lent gear/gearbox optimization software - 10/19/10 The key calculations performed are the AGMA power rating and load calculations, including bending strength geometry factor (J) and pitting resistance geometry factors (I).

		Posital publishes position sensor brochure - 10/19/10 Brochure describes rotary encoders, inclinometers and draw-wire linear motion sensor products.

		Thomson publishes Guide to Motion Solutions for Clean Energy - 10/19/10 Guide reviews how to use linear actuators to maximize the reliability, accuracy and efficiency of solar panel and wind energy machines.

		Bosch Rexroth publishes Rodless Cylinders Catalog - 10/13/10 The SC-200.15 catalog is 56 pages of technical and ordering information on the Series RTC (Rodless Thrust Cylinder).

		Exlar updates motion control products Website - 10/12/10 Website provides easy access to information on the company’s motoin control products, as well as technical information, industry and application descriptions, and contact information.

		SERCOS publishes Planning and Installation Guide - 10/07/10 This guide supports engineers and electricians during the planning and installation phase of a SERCOS III network.

		FIPA publishes Vacuum Components catalog - 09/23/10 292 page catalog contains more than 100 new products.

		Linear Motion Resource Center - 09/16/10 The Bosch Rexroth site features product configuration tools, technical documents, product updates and other useful information.

		Industrial Controls publishes controls catalog - 09/01/10 The 1,200 page full color catalog covers HVAC Controls, Actuators, Pressure Gauges, Humidity Sensors, Temperature Assemblies, Analytical Instruments, Combustion Controls, and Automation Systems.

		Techno Offers free LabVIEW Drivers - 08/29/10 Drivers allow direct control through LabVIEW of the Techno motion controller for pick and place, dispensing, assembly, testing, drilling, routing, welding, inspection and general automation.

		Electromate announces YouTube Channel for Motion Control - 08/26/10 The channel is populated with 80 product videos, training webinars and much more.

		BEI Releases Second Edition of Industrial Encoders for Dummies - 08/18/10 This edition features new sections including in-depth explanations of resolution vs. accuracy, natural binary vs. gray code, and how to choose an encoder.

		NORD Drivesystems releases hygienic drives site - 08/11/10 Site describes geared motors which are 100% oil-tight, hygienic, and reliable.

		Nexen publishes brakes and clutch catalog - 07/29/10 Catalog provides product information and images of brakes, clutches, clutch/brakes, tension control clutches and brakes, servomotor brakes, torque limiters and web tension controls.

		Haydon Kerk provides CAD models for RGS linear rail systems - 07/27/10 CAD downloads provide the flexibility to change/modify such features as rail length, number of carriages, screw resolution, motor step angle, motor voltage, and other parameters.

		Physik Instrumente publishes Flexure Actuators brochure - 07/08/10 The brochure presents a number of new applications along with a variety of low-cost flexure actuators for OEMs.

		Nexen updates motion control Website - 06/29/10 Website details product offerings with interactive product demonstrations, product pictures, specs, CAD drawings, product literature, manuals and more.

		AMCI and Rockwell Automation publish brochure - 06/29/10 Brochure describes AMCI product lines that are referenced in the Rockwell Automation Encompass Partners Program.

		ABB announces Parts Fingerprint service - 06/17/10 Parts Fingerprint is a spare parts management optimization service for ABB process automation systems and products.

		EtherCAT Group adds CANopen to Drive Profile - 05/20/10 The EtherCAT Slave Sample Code now includes the CANopen drive profile according to the ETG implementation guideline.

		Wittenstein publishes alpha Gearbox Catalog - 05/17/10 Catalog contains all standard servo gearbox technical information as well as information for rack and pinion systems, servo couplings and sensor technology.

		SME releases sixth edition of “Fundamentals of Tool Design” - 05/06/10 Manufacturing practitioners, designers, educators, and students have been using “Fundamentals of Tool Design” for more than 40 years.

		Kollmorgen enhances MOTIONEERING software - 05/04/10 Enhancements in MOTIONEERING 6.1.0 motion system sizing and selection software include product updates and and Windows 7.0 compatibility.

		NEMA publishes MG 1-2009 Motors and Generators standard - 05/04/10 MG 1 is the standard for practical information concerning performance, safety, testing, construction, and manufacture of alternating-current and direct-current motors and generators.

		Cabling Guide for SERCOS III - 04/26/10 Guide is intended to support engineers and electricians during the planning and installation phase of a SERCOS III network in order to guarantee a trouble-free operation of machines and systems.

		ISA publishes Online ISA Directory of Automation - 04/11/10 This valuable resource—the top purchasing guide in the automation field—is available to ISA’s members from a link on the ISA homepage.

		Thomson publishes Lead Screw, Ball Screw and Ball Spline Catalog - 03/17/10 Catalog details the company’s family of lead screws, inch and metric series ball screws, and ball splines, including all relevant product specifications and performance attributes.

		Bodine expands online product support tools - 03/16/10 Visitors to the Bodine web site can now find product information, accessories, and replacement parts by simply entering a Bodine product serial number.

		SERAPID updates its web site - 03/14/10 Web site covers horizontal and vertical motion through the use of its Rigid Chain Technology.

		Automation, Systems, and Instrumentation Dictionary No technical library is complete without this comprehensive dictionary covering the entire vocabulary of automation, systems, and instrumentation. This authoritative fourth edition contains the latest trends in industrial instrumentation and automation. References relevant to ISA and IEC standards are included throughout, along with illustrations to enhance the definitions of more difficult terminology. With CDROM.

		ISA publishes book on Reasoning Machines in Factory Automation - 03/07/10 The authors predict future production platforms will adapt to market changes with a minimum of human involvement. The book targets reasoning machines that are able to collaborate and automatically reconfigure themselves.

		Flexible Assembly offers free torque calculator app for the iPhone - 02/26/10 The torque app converts torque measurements such as Ft Lb to In Lb, In Oz, Nm and other torque measurements. It's free for a limited time at the Apple App store on iTunes.

		PI publishes catalog on piezo technology and nanopositioning - 02/24/10 The 560 page digital publication contains extensive tutorials on piezo motion technology, the fundamentals of nanopositioning, micropositioning and nanometrology.

		Thomson publishes Guide to Industrial Linear Actuators - 02/24/10 The guide provides an overview of applications that can benefit from electric actuation, and non-commercial information on the benefits of converting manual, hydraulic or pneumatic applications to electromechanical motion.

		Siemens announces Converting Toolbox automation tools - 02/15/10 Converting Toolbox is a set of standardized automation tools for the integration of various machine components that previously had to be performed individually.

		Bosch Rexroth updates drives and controls website - 02/15/10 The site covers CNC, PLC and Motion Control technologies for manufacturing automation.

		Yaskawa motor software available on iTunes - 02/01/10 Savings Predictor software is now available on Apple iTunes for iPhone (OS 3.1.2 or later) and iPod touch. It estimates energy savings when using a Variable Frequency Drive.

		SERCOS III test system available - 01/20/10 Test system ensures that SERCOS III slave implementations from different manufacturers are compatible and interoperable.

		Zero-Max updates its web site - 01/13/10 Website covers motion control products such as shaft couplngs, torque limiters, mechanical drives and bushings.

		Misumi offers CD-ROM with CAD models of mechanical components - 12/09/09 3D CAD Model library in CD-ROM format is available free of charge, to machine builders, automation system designers and product design engineers.

		Sterling Instrument releases catalog on CD-ROM - 11/12/09 CD-ROM catalog contains technical information, specifications and photos on linear motion systems, hardware, right angle drives, gearheads, gearmotors and other machine control products.

		ABB Start-Up and Commissioning Services brochure - 10/26/09 Brochure provides an overview of ABB's start-up and commissioning services.

		Rockwell publishes Consultant Catalog for water and wastewater industry - 10/19/09 Water and Wastewater Consultant Resource Catalog (CRC) helps consulting engineers specify automation and control products and solutions more easily.

		Exlar publishes Motion Control Product catalog - 10/14/09 Catalog details solutions for linear and rotary motion control applications, including integrated actuator and motor designs, explosion proof designs, force tube actuators, and servo motor and gearmotors.

		Thomson publishes Guide to Motion Solutions for Packaging Applications - 10/14/09 Covers pick-and-place/palletizing, label printing/scanning, stretch wrapping, carton packing, PET bottle manufacturing and filling machines.

		Paper describes Reliability of Piezo Actuators - 10/06/09 By Physik Instrumente Paper describes the development and lifetime tests of PI's ceramic encapsulated actuators in comparison with conventional polymer coated piezo actuators. Several graphs enable the quick calculation of lifetime under different operational and environmental conditions.

		Thomson upgrades Linear Motion website - 09/29/09 Website covers actuators, ball screws and lead screws, clutches and brakes, linear bearings and guides, linear motion systems, precision balls and planetary gearheads.

		Misumi publishes 2009 single axis actuator catalog - 09/21/09 Catalog has new products plus an extensive array of actuators, specifications and technical information to aid in the selection process.

		Portescap publishes guide to Miniature Motion Solutions - 09/16/09 Catalog details Portescap brushless and brush DC motors, TurboDisc, CanStack, CanStack vector and hybrid stepper motors, gearheads and encoders, as well as drives and electronics.

		SICK STEGMANN updates Encoder Selection Guide - 09/10/09 Latest Selection Guide for Encoders is designed to help users quickly select the appropriate incremental, absolute, wire draw or linear encoder for their application.

		Thomson publishes Profile Rail Linear Guides catalog - 09/08/09 Catalog contains a 36 page profile rail engineering guide that includes educational information on sizing, selection and life load calculations, deflection vs. applied load, and other factors.

		Infoteam's OpenPCS PLC software available for free - 08/30/09 Version 6.2.1 of OpenPCS IEC 61131-3 automation suite is free of charge and needs no registration.

		UEI publishes Short-form Product Catalog - 08/25/09 Catalog covers Ethernet I/O systems, standalone data loggers, Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs), Simulink targets, and Modbus TCP slaves.

		QTC pulblishes Metric Gear catalog on CD-ROM - 08/19/09 CD-ROM contains a 528-page metric gear catalog Q420 and eStore Interactive links to over 3,700 products.

		Zero-Max publishes Overload Safety Coupling catalog - 08/06/09 Catalog covers safety couplings that disengage motor drives for overload protection.

		ServoSoft database adds gear motors - 07/23/09 The gearbox shaft loads form adds new charts for axial, radial and tilting moment loads, clearly showing the maximum and nominal ratings as well as the application profiles.

		Parker publishes guide to linear slides and micrometer stages - 07/07/09 The 144-page guide covers manual ball slides, crossed roller slides, micrometer stages, and micrometer-driven rotary stages.

		igus publishes continuous-flex cables catalog - 06/28/09 Catalog has an easy-to-use quick reference guide, application examples from a wide range of industries, and details on the latest Chainflex cables.

		Nol-Tec offers emergency service for industrial controls and systems - 06/23/09 Nol-Tec’s 24/7 Emergency Service provides around the clock support when a machine, process or production line is down.

		Thomson offers web-based gearhead sizing and selection tool - 06/21/09 MOTIONEERING helps machine builders quickly specify the right gearhead to satisfy specific application performance requirements.

		Animatics publishes Motion System catalog - 06/18/09 Catalog includes eight product segments detailing SmartMotor specifications, Fieldbus protocols, brake options, connectivity, peripherals, power supplies, Gearheads and software.

		Rexroth adds podcasts to Lean Production Resource Kit - 06/17/09 Each podcast episode presents guest experts and information to help manufacturers and OEMs understand and apply lean principles and practices in their businesses.

		SICK publishes Guide for Safe Machinery - 06/17/09 The 116-page, illustrated guide contains safety requirements and guidelines for North America to ensure the safety of machinery and people.

		PI opens Piezo Basics online store - 05/21/09 The store provides basic piezo products and starter kits to make it easier to get started with nanopositioning applications.

		Linear motors improve speed, positioning - 05/14/09 By Siemens Brief description of how linear motors work, advantages in machine applications, and typical applications.

		Bosch Rexroth publishes automation and drives catalogs - 04/15/09 Automation Systems and Control Components catalog provides details on PLCs and automation systems, while Drive System catalog covers electric drives and motor products.

		Bosch Rexroth publishes brochure on technology for wind turbines - 04/05/09 Drive & Control Technology for Wind Turbines describes industrial hydraulics technology developed for the wind energy market, including dynamic rotor blade pitch adjustment systems, drive train brakes, yaw drive brakes, gearboxes and more.

		ABB announces Motor Performance Management service - 04/01/09 MPM is a performance-based partnership where ABB assumes responsibility for managing a customer’s entire motor maintenance function, including ABB and third-party electrical motors.

		ABB announces Remote Service for medium voltage drives - 03/30/09 The service combines remote connectivity, 24/7 technical support, DriveMonitor hardware installed inside the drive, and DriveMonitor software to collect and analyze selected drive signals.

		Ritchie Automation updates website - 03/29/09 Website contains information about automation systems used in paint finishing and process control.

		PI publishes Nanopositioning catalog - 03/05/09 The 530 page publication covers the fundamentals of nanopositioning, piezo systems and micropositioning technology.

		Techno publishes Linear Motion Products catalog - 02/26/09 H835 catalog provides product specifications, detailed drawings, part numbers, suggested application designs, and a photo of the parts.

		Omron redesigns its web site to shorten searches - 02/09/09 The new site combines enhanced research, selection, sourcing and shopping tools tuned to deliver a satisfying experience based on input from customers and distributors.

		Danaher publishes guide to bearings, shafting and linear guides - 01/22/09 250+ page resource guide includes an appendix to help specify, install, and maintain Ball Bushing bearings, 60 Case Shafting and RoundRail Linear Guides.

		Parvalux publishes German language DC motor catalogue - 01/21/09 In addition to motor and controller options, the 2009 catalogue has 36 recommended motor-gearbox combinations, as well as add-ons, extras and other customisation options.

		Bison Gear releases Gearmotor Video - 01/08/09 The two minute video, which can be viewed online, describes Bison's 107 series Verdant Duty gearmotors.

		ServoSoft adds five languages - 11/23/08 Language options include French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, in addition to the standard English and German.

		Bosch Rexroth publishes Semiconductor Industry Brochure - 11/12/08 Brochure highlights how Bosch Rexroth proudcts can be applied in wafer handling, chip handling, metrology, wire bonding, and photovoltaic production.

		Sprint Electric enhances website - 11/02/08 Website provides information about Sprint Electric’s DC drives, including full product specifications as well as brochures and manuals for download.

		SMAC updates actuator website - 10/22/08 Site contains information on moving coil actuators, controllers and other products.

		Omron publishes Industrial Automation product catalog - 10/09/08 The catalog contains 800 pages with more than 4,800 products, including hundreds of new items.

		Danaher publishes Lead Screw, Ball Screw and Ball Spline guide - 10/01/08 Guide details lead screws, inch and metric series ball screws, ball splines and bearing supports/end machining, including all relevant product specifications and performance attributes.

		Parvalux publishes DC Permanent Magnet motor catalog - 09/25/08 Catalog covers DC brushed permanent magnet motors and gearboxes.

		Interroll opens drum motor service center in California - 09/23/08 The facility in Tulare, CA, houses application support, customer support and warranty service.

		Danaher Motion publishes Micron Planetary Gearhead selection guide - 09/17/08 The guide details NemaTRUE, DuraTRUE, UltraTRUE and EverTRUE gearheads with product features, benefits, specifications and ordering information.

		ARC publishes report on benefits of Sustainable Manufacturing - 09/15/08 According to the report, these practices can help reduce energy and raw material costs, reduce risk, reduce costs associated with future carbon or other emissions taxes, improve public image, and increase customer acceptance.

		Iwis releases chain calculation program - 09/12/08 Software assists users in calculating chain drive configurations and selecting suitable chains for motion control and conveyor applications.

		SICK STEGMANN publishes Guide to Motor Feedback Systems - 09/09/08 Guide provides an overview of SICK STEGMANN’s motor feedback systems for high precision speed and position measurement.

		Parvalux creates China website - 09/04/08 Parvalux published their international website for AC and DC geared motor units in Chinese.

		Danaher publishes Guide to Clutches & Brakes - 09/04/08 Guide details family of Genuine Wrap Spring clutches and clutch/brake packages and accessories, friction clutches and brakes, and custom engineered clutch brake products.

		Misumi publishes machine components catalog - 09/03/08 2009 catalog has 250 new pages with 3,000 new products and 1,500 products with size or material additions.

		ABB opens Drives Service Hub in Wisconsin - 08/25/08 The location in New Berlin, WI, will provide support for Low Voltage and Medium Voltage products to users in both the U.S. and Canada.

		Danaher publishes Mechanical Motion Solutions brochure - 08/20/08 Brochure provides an overview of the complete Thomson mechanical product portfolio, including rail linear guides, positioning slides, linear actuators, and more.

		Confirmat improves specMotor electric motor selection site - 08/07/08 Enhancements to specMotor site include interactive feasibility testing and request for quotations to multiple motor manufacturers.

		Bison Gear enhances web site for international orders - 08/04/08 BisonGear.com added order processing for 235 countries, dependencies and territories.

		Danaher Motion expands motion control services - 07/31/08 Motion Engineering Performance Services has been expanded to help OEMs using embedded motion control.

		PI publishes Nanopositioning Systems catalog - 07/30/08 Reference book on nanopositioning technology includes a mini-tutorial on nanopositioning technology, with drawings, specifications, and data sheets for PI nanopositioning products.

		Booklet explains 10 fatal PR errors - 07/23/08 Booklet describes the 10 most common and costly errors that companies make when preparing product news releases.

		Motion Control Trends By Robert Luong, Moog Reviews the trends that are making high performance motion control ever more challenging and complex for design engineers. White paper also analyses the trend amongst engineers from defining motion control in terms of individual products and specific technologies towards a more solutions-based approach. Trends are illustrated using real world examples. Registration required

		Parker publishes guide to Daedal positioning products - 06/27/08 The 328-page, full-color guide covers linear motor-driven tables, screw-driven automation tables, miniature positioners, belt-driven automation tables and drives and controllers.

		Zero-Max publishes three coupling catalogs - 06/26/08 Catalogs cover CD Couplings, Control-Flex Couplings and Schmidt Couplings.

		Parvalux motor brochure available in Spanish - 06/12/08 The brochure provides an overview of motors and gearboxes, customization services, options and extras.

		National Instruments offers 6,000 drivers for control - 06/10/08 Instrument drivers make it easy for users to connect to and control stand-alone instruments from more than 275 vendors.

		Parvalux updates motor and gearbox catalog - 05/28/08 Catalog covers DC brushed permanent magnet motors and gearboxes.

		Bosch Rexroth releases MTpro Planning Software - 04/28/08 MTpro integrates CAD and layout tools to save planning time in any assembly or packaging application with Rexroth products.

		PLCopen releases Motion Control Part 3 - 04/21/08 This document covers user guidelines, and is the third part of a set of documents of the PLCopen Task Force Motion Control.

		PLCopen publishes Logic, Motion and Safety paper - 04/21/08 Document provides examples and guidance for the combination of the different technologies, making it easier for a user to integrate safety in a motion and logic application.

		SME puts videos on YouTube - 04/17/08 More than 60 short and informative SME videos have been uploaded to YouTube and generated more than 200,000 hits.

		Rexroth publishes Motion Resource Kit CD - 04/10/08 CD includes product animations, handbook, white papers and catalogs covering the structural design, operating principles and characteristics of linear motion technology components.

		Gearmotor Sizing Guide - 03/30/08 By Bison Gear One would think that sizing is simply a matter of examining the torques and output speeds listed for gearmotors and selecting those whose ratings fall within your requirements. But that’s simply where you begin. After making the “first cut” from the formulas provided here, it is prudent to test a sample under actual operating conditions.

		PI publishes Precision Linear Actuator brochure - 03/27/08 The brochure presents a variety of sub-micron to sub-nanometer precise compact actuators with ceramic piezo motors as well as classical motors.

		Alpha & WITTENSTEIN publishes motion control catalog - 03/26/08 Catalog includes the latest technical data, application examples and overview of motion control products.

		Robots on the Road Robotics on the Move shows manufacturers ways to use ABB robotics to their fullest potential to increase competitiveness. The mobile exhibit houses an interactive theater and two live robot demonstrations. It is equipped with detailed robot product information, engages visitors and clarifies myths about robots.

		Parker Hannifin releases DSE Lite 2.02 drive software - 03/11/08 Drive System Explorer software is available free of charge on the company’s website.

		Power Efficiency enhances website - 03/10/08 Website allows users to search and find company and product information, with access to downloadable files and links to supporting documentation.

		SME publishes 2008 publications catalog - 03/05/08 Downloadable catalog features more than 370 books, DVDs, study packages and CD-ROM products for purchase.

		Frost & Sullivan launches Process Control Technology Alert - 02/20/08 On a quarterly basis, the Process Control Technology alert reports and analyzes the latest advances across a range of process control and automation areas.

		Selecting Photoelectric Sensors - 02/05/08 White paper covers all the information necessary to select the right sensor for a particular application.

		Danfoss publishes Guide to Drives and Soft Starters - 02/04/08 Guide covers VLT variable frequency drives and MCD soft starters with specifications, dimensions, performance data, options and accessories.

		Hitachi launches industrial components website - 02/04/08 Web portal covers Hitachi’s industrial components and equipment products and services.

		ACS Motion Control offers free development software - 01/17/08 ADK software enables the implementation of complex motion-time-event sequences with accurate positioning and timing, and simpler applications such as point-to-point control.

		Misumi publishes mechanical components catalogs - 12/19/07 The Metric and Inch catalogs have 3,000 pages with 500,000 mechanical components and other products for enhanced factory automation.

		Rexroth publishes guidebook to Optimize Assembly Operations - 12/19/07 “How to Optimize Your Assembly Operations” offers detailed comparison of assembly conveyor systems as well as supporting illustrations and charts.

		ServoSoft adds more drives and motors to sizing program - 11/20/07 Other enhancements include Pxt and Ixt overload models, bleeder duty cycle vs power charts, and an interface for Windows XP and Vista.

		Zero-Max publishes ServoClass couplings Brochure - 10/30/07 Brochure covers couplings that meet precision positioning requirements and high reverse-load characteristics of today’s servomotor applications.

		Misumi publishes 2008 catalog - 10/29/07 The 2008 Misumi metric and inch catalogs feature 6,000 products and 3,000 products with size or material additions.

		Physik Instrumente publishes Piezo Motor brochure - 10/28/07 Brochure covers piezo ceramic linear motors based on the PiezoWalk principle.

		Allied Electronics Releases 2008 Catalog - 10/28/07 The 2008 Allied catalog showcases more than 100,000 products from 300 suppliers.

		Schneider Electric opens Industrial Solutions Center - 10/28/07 ISC provides solutions, engineering support, consulting and project management services to manufacturers and industrial customers.

		Schneider Electric launches OEM technology and solutions center - 10/26/07 TASC provides a dedicated team of specialists from multiple disciplines who serve as a single-point resource for technical and application support.

		AMT provides robot cycle time SWAT team - 10/23/07 AMT's SWAT team will help integrators and end users lower cycle times and increase production in robot installations.

		OptoVideo: PAC-Based Motion Control Four-minute video shows how to use SNAP PAC System Motion Control with the G4 Handler. It shows how motion control, digital and analog control, and data acquisition are all handled by one PAC programmable automation controller

		Parker releases Trilogy linear motor and positioner catalog - 10/10/07 Catalog covers linear motor technologies, including ironless and ironcore linear motors, as well as industrial-grade and precision-grade linear motor positioners.

		Graphical System Design for Machine Control by Todd Dobberstein and Brian MacCleery, National Instruments Highly automated graphical system design (GSD) tools and PAC hardware systems can help you streamline the machine control development process. These new GSD tools offer complete customization of reconfigurable FPGAs, real-time processors, and industrial I/O modules using the National Instruments LabVIEW graphical programming language.

		PRODUCT HOW-TO: Using high side driver ICs to simplify machine control error monitoring Embedded.com, September 2007 By David Lin, iC-Haus GmbH Modern machine-control units are increasingly decentralized in their assembly and have intelligent peripheries addressed by buses. High-side drivers can simplify the monitoring and handling of errors in decentralized machine control units with intelligent peripherals addressed by buses.

		Rexroth publishes Automation and Control Catalog - 10/05/07 Free catalog offers info on Rexroth's IndraLogic and IndraMotion automation systems, as well as IndraControl, Inline, Fieldline, and IndraWorks control components.

		Misumi updates its web sites - 10/01/07 Functional improvements include updates to its search engine and order processing systems, including a new quick order feature.

		Physik Instrumente publishes brochure on Miniature Linear Stages - 09/26/07 Brochure covers compact and sub-compact positioning stages, with sub-micron to sub-nanometer precision and closed-loop position feedback.

		Parvalux publishes DC Brushless catalog - 09/21/07 Catalog covers stand-alone motors and complete motor/controller/gearbox packages.

		SICK STEGMANN introduces guide to Encoder Solutions - 09/18/07 Each section provides technical/educational information on the given encoder technology, along with a selection guide that includes product specs.

		Groschopp updates MOTORTEC STP web motor design tool - 09/17/07 Enhancements in V 1.4 include the ability to calculate estimated electrical current and losses.

		Thomson website helps users select linear guides - 09/17/07 Visitors can review round vs. square technology, see related case studies, get answers in the FAQ section, and get specific solutions for a particular application.

		AC Drives, Stepper, and Servo Applications forum Automation Direct Web forum contains discussions of motion control topics such as conveyors, steppers, servo motor specs, contactors, terminations, communication problems and more.

		Evaluation Kits Jump Start Motor Applications Design News, August 2007 By Jon Titus, Contributing Editor To help engineers get a solid start on a design, some suppliers offer evaluation or development kits that include a test motor, a controller, a driver and software. To see what manufacturers offer, Design News tested three motor kits and examined a demonstration of two small piezoelectric motors.

		Rockwell Automation releases Product Selection Toolbox Suite of configuration and selection software tools simplify product ordering.

		Parvalux launches website for ac and dc motors The website has a Product Configurator, an e-newsletter and a collaborative RSS newsfeed where customers are invited to discuss issues with Parvalux.

		Danaher introduces Web-based linear motion sizing and selection tool MOTIONEERING enables OEM and factory automation users to optimize slide table applications in five simple steps.

		Physik Instrumente releases Ultrasonic Piezo Motor brochure The brochure describes piezo motor systems, ranging from pen-tip sized miniature actuators to large aperture multiaxis translation stages.

		Rockwell Automation explains ROI of Safety Programs White paper outlines the long-term financial benefits of integrating machine safety programs as a form of insurance against potential risks.

		Lamination Steels Third Edition CD-ROM A compendium of lamination steel alloys commonly used in electric motors. Includes 1,700 pages of up-to-date material performance charts, product information and data values for both the core loss and magnetization properties for a wide variety of information into motor simulation and magnetic analysis software.

		Oxford Sensor Technology offers Turnkey robot systems - 07/23/07 OST offers complete, custom-made solutions for robot guidance, inspection and welding.

		JATO offers Workholding Product Catalog - 07/13/07 Catalog covers collet chucks, diaphragm chucks and air cylinders.

		Bosch Rexroth brochure describes solutions to accelerate machine tool productivity - 06/20/07 Brochure describes electric, hydraulic, pneumatic and linear motion and assembly technology resources available to manufacturers to improve productivity of any machine tool operation.

		Tolomatic announces on-line motor and linear actuator database - 06/20/07 YOUR MOTOR HERE! is an easy-to-use online database that checks in-line motor-to-actuator mounting compatibility and makes the match. It covers most popular brands of servo and stepper motors.

		Bosch Rexroth publishes guidebook on Lean Production for Medical Manufacturing - 06/19/07 Free guidebook offers production solutions for short runs, complex products, cleanroom requirements and other challenges in medical manufacturing.

		Feedback Devices By John Mazurkiewicz, Baldor Electric Closed loop systems use feedback signals for stabilization, speed and position information. There are a variety of devices to provide this data, such as the analog tachometer, optical encoder, Hall sensor, and resolver. In this tutorial article, each is defined and explained.

		Load Inertia and Motor Selection By John Mazurkiewicz, Baldor Electric Tutorial paper explains matching load and motor inertia. Mismatch can extend the time to speed (acceleration time), and excessive mismatches produce less than optimal response and can waste power.

		ABB publishes position paper on drives - 06/06/07 By Ilpo Ruohonen, et al AC drives are smaller, more intelligent, easier to install and control, have better communications, and are suitable for many more applications

		TURCK publishes proximity sensors catalog The 600-plus page catalog contains TURCK's proximity sensor line, as well as specialty sensors for non-traditional applications.

		Elobau publishes machine safety sensors brochure - 05/09/07 Downloadable machine guarding products brochure includes non-contact sensors and control units for industrial machine safety.

		Garland offers custom-machined chain guides - 05/09/07 Garland Manufacturing offers custom-machined chain guides and wear parts for high-speed and heavy-load conveyor applications.

		Baldor publishes Powerlink-compatible AC drive catalog - 05/09/07 The 28-page catalog details the drive's architecture, a bus for plug-in expansion options, software configuration for different motor types, and Ethernet Powerlink capability.

		UEI releases controller catalog Free catalog introduces UEIPAC Programmable Automation Controller Cubes and UEIModbus Cubes with Modbus TCP support.

		Bosch Rexroth launches website for automotive Website offers Bosch Rexroth drive and control expertise and application experience to help with automotive production challenges.

		OMRON launches Industrial Automation Business portal The portal site is a 'one-stop-shop' for the latest information in English on OMRON's industrial automation products and services

		Bison Gear publishes AC Motor Brochure - 03/21/07 AC motors are detailed in this six page capabilities brochure. The brochure includes outline drawings for three versions each of the new 34 frame (3.39" dia.) and 49 frame (4.91" dia.) AC motors.

		ISA publishes Programmable Controllers book - 03/07/07 "Programmable Controllers, 4th Edition" by Thomas A. Hughes discusses all phases of programmable controller applications from systems design and programming to installation, maintenance, and startup.

		CANopen releases profiles for extruder downstream devices CAN in Automation (CiA) published the CiA 420 CANopen profile (Euromap 27), for extruder downstream devices. The PDF files are available for free-of-charge download. The CANopen family of profiles consists of interface specification for corrugators, saws, pullers, calibrators, and co-extruder. These downstream devices communicate solely with the main extruder unit, which also controls the CANopen Network Management (NMT master function). Download the specifications from CiA's web site

		Latest Version of EMC2 Available for free download EMC2 is a software system for computer control of machine tools such as milling machines, cutting machines, robots, hexapods, etc. EMC2 is free software released under the terms of the GNU GPL (General Public License). EMC2 is a descendent of the original EMC software, which is in the Public Domain.

		Motion Control Basics By John Mazurkiewicz, Baldor Electric Tutorial contains easy to follow equations for determining drive mechanics friction and inertia for any electromechanical positioning application. Part 2 describes how to use the equations to determine motor and control requirements.

		Mechantronics Webcast Free webcast shows how electromechanical simulation can bring your machine to life before you've ordered a single part: visualize motion, size motors, evaluate performance, design control logic, optimize throughput and more.

		Free Mechatronics Development Kit Download this mechatronics resource kit to learn how you can integrate mechanical design, control design, simulation, sensing and actuation, signal processing, and electronic design. Mechatronics design tools from NI and SolidWorks bring the electrical and mechanical worlds together to make simulation easier. The kit includes: • Embedded System Design for Machine Control White Paper • Accelerate Machine Design with SolidWorks/COSMOSMotion and LabVIEW/NI SoftMotion • Control Prototyping with LabVIEW for Haptic and Telerobotic Systems Webcast • Human Transporter: A Mechatronic System Design Case Study • Interactive Motor Control Online Demonstration • Integrating 3D Mechanical Design and Analysis with Physical Testing White Paper • National Instruments Mechatronics Microsite Download the Mechatronics Resources Kit

		SME web site connects kids to the world of manufacturing The Web site, "Manufacturing is Cool," was created by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation with the goal of inspiring pre-teens and teens to pursue careers in engineering and manufacturing. It provides an inside look at how kid favorites - such as snacks, fashion, cars and cell phones - are designed and produced by engineers.

		Igus offers free CD-ROM of its Energy Chain and iglide product catalogs - 03/01/07 Fully searchable CD-ROM provides complete product and design information contained in the company's print catalogs. More than 1,000 pages of technical specifications, product numbers, dimensions and application tips on 28,000 products are fully searchable by keyword or product number.

		MTS Sensors publishes linear position sensor catalog - 02/26/07 Temposonics catalog for the fluid power industry covers R-Series products for motion control applications and G-Series products for upgrading and retrofitting legacy Temposonics products.

		Rockwell Automation announces Integrated Architecture Web Site The site contains videos, quick-start product guides and a library of code that help customers reduce the complexity of selecting, designing and configuring control systems. The site includes tools such as CompactLogix System Quick Start, an easy-to-understand guide designed to help reduce the time and cost associated with engineering, configuration and installation of a midsize control system.

		Parker puts Bayside motion control catalog on CD - 02/01/07 The entire 240-page, full-color guide is now available on a CD. The catalog is a PDF file, bookmarked for the user's convenience, and covers linear and rotary positioning stages, frameless kit motors, gearheads, integral gearmotors and a section devoted to Parker Bayside's Engineered Solutions Group. Users can have the catalog in either hard copy or digital format.

		Online Motion Components Selector Saves Time MotionInfo.com (www.motioninfo.com) is a online motion control resource that offers a series of valuable new tools for selecting and sizing (coming soon) various types of electric motor-based products including motors, linear actuators, gear-motors, motors with matching drives, integrated motor drives, and motors with many different integral components.

		WAGO announces free Industrial Ethernet and IEC 61131-3 seminars Seminars are being held at WAGO's North American headquarters in Germantown, WI on the following dates: May 14-16, September 24-26, and November 5-7. Seminars include an introduction to the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM hardware, an overview of industrial Ethernet components and protocols, and hands-on IEC 61131-3 programming with live demo hardware.

		Parker releases motion control product catalog - 12/19/06 The 240-page, full-color guide covers the Bayside brand of motion and control systems products, incluidng linear and rotary positioning stages, frameless kit motors, gearheads, integral gearmotors and a special section devoted to Parker Bayside's Engineered Solutions Group.

		SICK STEGMANN provides downloadable 2D and 3D CAD drawings for encoders - 12/13/06 An online catalog of 2D and 3D configurable product models using SolidWorks 3D PartStream.NET allows customers to configure, view and download 2D and 3D CAD drawings directly into their designs to check for fit and function. SolidWorks product models are available for SICK STEGMANN’s absolute and incremental encoders, length measuring systems, and motor feedback systems.

		National Instruments releases downloadable catalog Measurement and Automation Catalog 2007 describes software and hardware for test, control and design applications. For 2007, NI has made it even easier for customers to find what they need by providing the catalog in a searchable, downloadable eBook format.

		Danaher releases 2006/2007 Guide to Thomson-Deltran clutches and brakes - 11/21/06 This brake and clutch solutions catalog details the complete line of electromagnetic friction brakes and clutches, and The Genuine Wrap Spring™ family of wrap spring clutch/brakes. The new AKB and PMB series power-off spring set brakes are also included.

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