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Product Showcase: Controllers - Motion (Stepper & Servo)

Find motion controllers, servo and stepper motor controllers, drives, amplifiers and software offered by various manufacturers for industrial factory automation and plant process control.

		Siemens SIMATIC Microbox 420-T Technology controllers: A combination of PLC and motion control functionalities. Mechanical and plant engineers are increasingly challenged to offer more flexible and more productive machines despite high price pressures. To facilitate mechatronic solutions, technology functions focusing on motion control are being implemented to a great extent in automation systems, drive systems as well as in PCs.

		Siemens Integrated PLC and Motion Control with New CPUs in the SIMATIC S7-300 Programmable Controller Family As the most widely sold PLC worldwide, Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 has successful reference applications in virtually every industry. As part of Siemens constant effort to provide enhanced value to its customers, they have introduced two new CPUs to the S7-300 family addressing the increased user demand for tightly integrated PLC and motion control.

		AutomationDirect SureServo AC Servo Systems The AutomationDirect SureServo family of brushless servo systems is fully digital and offers a rich set of features to cover a broad range of applications. There are eight standard servo motors that can be operated in combination with one of three standard servo drives.

		AutomationDirect SureStep™ Stepper Motor Control System AutomationDirect has launched the SureStep™ family of products, an open-loop stepping system that provides simple and accurate control of position and speed and offers a solution for applications requiring lower power. The SureStep stepping system provides a low-cost, reliable, high quality solution to answer your positioning control needs.

		Applied Motion Products announces drive+motors - 04/30/12 STM17R and STM23R integrate a step motor and a microstepping drive into a single device, offering savings on space, wiring and cost over conventional motor and drive solutions.

		Nexen introduces PRD Precision Ring Drive - 04/25/12 Precision Ring Drive (PRD) provides indexing precision up to ± 11 ArcSec with repeatability up to ± 1.2 ArcSec for precise motion control of indexing and rotary positioning systems.

		Galil Introduces DMC-30017 Pocket Motion Controller - 04/11/12 DMC-30017 combines a single-axis motion controller with a 6A microstepping drive.

		Aerotech introduces A3200 Automation Controller - 04/05/12 A3200 Automation Controller is a compact panel-mount or rack-mount (1U or 4U) computer designed for industrial environments.

		Control Technology adds Modbus RS-485 to Model 5300 Controller - 04/03/12 The 5300 supports RS-485 in master or slave configurations for two or more connected networks.

		Servotronix Introduces CDHD Servo Drive - 03/26/12 CDHD series supports virtually any servo motor and feedback type, as well as any I/O requirement.

		Schneider Electric introduces PacDrive 3 with Sercos III - 03/26/12 In addition to the Sercos III interface, all controllers are equipped with an on-board CAN interface, standard Ethernet interface, and serial interface.

		Technosoft announces iPOS3604 VX intelligent servo drive - 03/12/12 A complete motion control solution, iPOS3604 VX combines controller, drive, PLC functionality and CAN and EtherCAT interfaces into a single compact unit.

		ADDI-DATA announces APCI-8008 Intelligent Motion Control Board - 02/19/12 APCI-8008 can be used for the control and regulation of up to eight servo motors or stepper motors.

		AMCI releases ANG1(E) Stepper Indexer/Drive with EtherNet/IP Interface - 02/14/12 The drive/controller communicates with a host PLC over the EtherNet/IP or Modbus-TCP network.

		Lenze Americas introduces Servo Inverter i700 - 02/06/12 Designed for multi-axis applications, the i700 simplifies machine design, build and commissioning, especiall for material handling systems.

		Technosoft introduces iPOS3602 MX embedded Drive - 01/31/12 All basic motor control functions, as well as motion control and PLC features, are embedded onto this tiny drive that measures 55 x 26 x 13 mm.

		Schneider adds EtherNet/IP to MDrive motion systems - 01/31/12 MDrive EtherNet/IP motion system is ODVA conformance tested and will interface with many manufacturer's systems including Rockwell and Omron.

		XMOS announces motion control development platform - 12/15/11 The platform includes a control and communications board, and a separate power board that provides two channels of 24V 3-phase motor drive with feedback.

		Galil announces DMC-300xx Pocket Motion Controller - 12/12/11 DMC-300xx is designed for single-axis motor control applications where compact size, low cost and remote location are important.

		Aerotech announces A3200 MotionPAC - 12/09/11 A3200 combines a software-based Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with a motion controller.

		Mesa introduces 5I25 motion control I/O card - 11/17/11 5I25 low profile PCI card uses standard parallel port pinouts and connectors for compatibility with most parallel port motion control I/O.

		Advanced Motion Controls announces DZE & DZS servo drives - 11/13/11 Demultiplexed Motion technology allows connecting up to 3 DZS drives (sub-nodes) to a single DZE (node) on an EtherCAT network for up to 4 axes of servo motion.

		Haydon Kerk Introduces PCM7539X Stepper Motor Controller - 11/13/11 PCM7539X is designed to control larger size 23 and size 34 stepper motor units.

		Trio Motion introduces MC403 and MC405 Motion Coordinators - 11/03/11 The MC403 can control two servo axes with a master encoder input, or three stepper axes; the MC405 can handle five step and direction axes.

		Rockwell Automation adds SecureConnect to MCCs - 11/03/11 SecureConnect allows operators to disconnect the power from an individual MCC plug-in unit without opening the enclosure door or entering the arc flash boundary.

		Omron releases NJ-Series Machine Automation Controller - 11/02/11 MAC integrates and synchronizes multiple, specialized controllers--motion, logic, sequence, vision, operator safety, and RFID tracking.

		Galil Introduces DMC-300xx Motion Controller - 10/26/11 The single-axis Ethernet motion controller combines a high performance motion controller and a 800Watt sine drive in a compact 3.9" x 5.0" x 1.5" package.

		Servo2go introduces DMC-1417 Econo Motion Controller - 10/23/11 The DMC-1417 has an extra encoder input for electronic gearing, program memory with multitasking, uncommitted I/O and user-selectable stepper or servo motor control.

		B&R introduces ACOPOSinverter P84 - 10/20/11 ACOPOSinverter P84 has an integrated POWERLINK interface and a performance range of 0.37 to 500 kW.

		Maxon introduces ESCON 36/2 DC servo controller - 10/09/11 ESCON 36/2 DC 4-quadrant PWM servo controller is for use with DC motors up to 72 W.

		Siemens announces Simotion D445-2 motion controllers - 10/04/11 Features include onboard Profinet interfaces and high-speed I/O. A single controller can support up to 128 axes of motion.

		Lenze Americas announces 3200 C L-force Controller - 10/04/11 3200 C Controller with EtherCAT integrates motion control, robotics and PLC within one central control system.

		Lenze updates Firmware for SMVector Frequency Inverter - 09/07/11 Firmware 4.1 enhancements include sequencer mode, dynamic brake connection, potentiometer speed initialization, auto pump/rinse mode, fault history diagnostic parameters and more.

		Roboteq releases HBL235 Brushless DC Motor Controller - 08/22/11 HBL2350 intelligent controller is capable of simultaneously driving two brushless DC motor up to 75A each at up to 50V.

		Maxon introduces EPOS2 36/2 motion control motherboards - 07/15/11 EPOS2 36/2 gives a designer either a standalone multi-axis motor controller or one that can be integrated into the final product as a sub board.

		Dunkermotoren Introduces BGE 3508/6005 DC Motor Control - 07/12/11 Two versions of the control are available in the same compact, power-dense package size of 51.7cc, slightly larger than a matchbox.

		AMCI announces motion control modules for Allen-Bradley PLCs - 06/07/11 Solutions include a 2-axis plug-in module for 1769 CompactLogix I/O, and a 1-axis module for 1734 Point I/O.

		Lenze Americas announces 8400 HighLine Inverter Drive - 06/06/11 Designed for positioning applications, the HighLine model features integrated point-to-point positioning for up to 15 position destinations.

		Aerotech releases Epaq MR Motion Controllers - 06/05/11 Epaq MR can mix and match drive types within the same positioning system using a common programming and control platform and EtherNet/IP communications.

		Servo2Go announces 10A8 servo amplifier - 05/24/11 The 10A8 PWM PCB mounted servo amplifier is designed to drive brush type DC & PMDC motors with & without tachometer feedback.

		Lenze adds EtherCAT to Controller 3200 C - 05/03/11 The clock-synchronised EtherCAT interface for the L-force Controller 3200 C allows demanding motion tasks to be solved effectively and economically.

		B&R announces ACOPOSmulti65 machine-mounted inverter - 04/25/11 The inverters are designed with IP65 protection, which makes it possible to attach them directly to the machine.

		Servo2Go releases 25A8 servo amplifier - 04/18/11 The 25A8 PWM servo amplifier is designed to drive brush type DC & PMDC motors with & without tachometer feedback.

		Rockwell Automation adds EtherNet/IP to CENTERLINE MCCs - 04/14/11 The Ethernet connection allows CENTERLINE MCC users to access information remotely.

		Roboteq releases MDC2250 Programmable Motor Controller - 04/11/11 MDC2250 is suitable for mobile robots, Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs), or any other high power motor control application. Price: $395.

		Omega introduces OMDC-MD DC Speed Control - 04/07/11 The OMDC-MD series is a compact programmable DC speed control with digital closed loop feedback and LED display for DC motors rated to 2 horsepower.

		Servo2Go sells Galil's CDS-3310 single-axis motion controller/drive - 03/07/11 The CDS-3310 combines a programmable motion controller with Ethernet and 500-Watt drive in a single, compact package, eliminating the need for external wiring between the controller and drive.

		Trombetta releases reversible Intelligent Motor Controller - 02/14/11 The Controller is capable of switching loads up to 100 amps and providing dynamic braking along with smooth transitions between forward and reverse directions.

		Trio Motion adds EtherCAT to MC464 Motion Coordinator - 01/16/11 The module provides tightly synchronised control for up to 64 slave axes on the MC464. Up to seven modules may be added.

		B&R adds servo control to ACOPOSmicro motion control - 12/05/10 The flexible drive architecture enables a problem-free changeover from a stepper motor to a servo version and vice versa.

		Yaskawa Releases MP2600iec motion controller - 11/22/10 The controller provides motion control of 1 or 1.5 axis along with machine control and full IEC61131-3 functionality, eliminating the need for a separate PLC.

		Servo2Go releases STM Drive and Motor Control - 10/26/10 STM combines step motor and drive technologies into a single device, offering savings on space, wiring and cost over conventional motor and drive solutions.

		ACS adds EtherCAT to SPiiPlus motion controllers - 10/26/10 SPiiPlus EtherCAT Master enables users to link together up to 32 axes of drives and I/O that comply with the CANOpen Over EtherCAT (CoE) protocol.

		Precise Automation Introduces Guidance 1400A Motion Controller - 10/25/10 1400A series includes multi-axis robotic motion control, servo motor drives, network communications, and machine vision interface in a pocket-sized package.

		Advanced Motion Controls enhances Z-Drives embedded servo drives - 10/13/10 Enhancements include increased ranges of current and voltage.

		AutomationDirect adds Manual Motor Controllers/Disconnects - 10/11/10 The Bryant line of manual motor controllers is UL listed as “suitable as motor disconnects.”

		Siemens announces Simatic CPU 317TF-2DP motion controller - 10/07/10 Controller combines motion control, safety and standard tasks in a single device.

		Roboteq introduces HDC2450 DC Motor Controller - 09/27/10 HDC2450 intelligent controller can directly drive two DC motors up to 150A each at up to 50V for robots, AGVs or other applications. Price: $645.

		Siemens upgrades Sinamics S120 CU320-2 drive control unit - 08/23/10 The Sinamics S120 CU320-2 control unit now comprises up to six servo or vector axes per control unit.

		Rexroth enhances MLC Motion Logic and Robotics Controller - 08/08/10 Enhancments to Version 10 include Flex Profile camming capabilities to help reduce engineering time and provide automatic cycle time optimization of machines and entire packaging lines.

		Beckhoff Announces EP7041 EtherCAT Motion Box - 05/04/10 EP7041 stepper motor box allows small EtherCAT motion applications to be implemented directly in the field without a protective control cabinet.

		Trio Motion adds SERCOS to MC464 Motion Coordinator - 10/19/09 The SERCOS interface allows OEMs and automation systems integrators to include drive and motor technologies from a wealth of SERCOS equipped products available from many manufacturers.

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