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		Animatics announces SM2316 servomotors - 11/18/08 SM2316D-PLS2 and SM2316DT-PLS2 are complete servo systems with built-in controller, amplifier and encoder.

		Longwatch introduces Video Historian to archive manufacturing video - 11/17/08 Video Historian archives video that documents procedures in batch applications, provides visual proof of regulatory compliance, and monitors machinery.

		Delta Tau releases Power PMAC motion computer - 11/17/08 Power PMAC controls up to 128 axes simultaneously and has a built-in script language for both motion sequences and general machine and I/O logic.

		SEW-EURODRIVE announces DR family of motors - 11/13/08 DR AC motors with modular components can be configured to comply with any nation’s energy efficiency standards.

		Bosch Rexroth introduces IndraDrive Cs compact servo drive - 11/10/08 IndraDrive Cs supports SERCOS III, ProfiNet, EtherNet/IP and EtherCat communications.

		Mitsubishi Electric introduces motion controllers - 11/10/08 Mitsubishi Electric Automation announced Q170M, Q172D and Q173D motion controllers.

		ACS Motion Control releases SPiiPlus 3U motion controller - 11/06/08 SPiiPlus 3U-HP Series is available in four, six or eight axes versions and has algorithms for gantry control, velocity control and fast move and settle times.

		Advanced Motion Controls releases AZ PCB servo - 11/03/08 AZ takes up little space, eliminates wiring hassle and fits on a PCB.

		Sprint Electric increases power of PLX digital DC drives - 10/28/08 PLX 2 quadrant and 4 quadrant drives are now available up to 1650 amps.

		Parker releases Open Frame Stepper (OFS) microstepping drives - 10/27/08 OFS drives deliver all the performance required for less demanding, point-to-point applications.

		Techno introduces Narrow Profile Slide 2 - 10/20/08 Slide 2 is only 75 mm wide, but fully capable of carrying loads of up to 250 lb.

		Parker releases HD-N Series positioners - 10/20/08 HD-N offers high rigidity and minimal deflection; lubricated-for-life, maintenance-free bearings and ball screws; and motor mounts for Parker and non-Parker motors.

		Technosoft announces IS23x-MA intelligent step motors - 10/20/08 IS23x is programmable for position or speed control and includes trajectory generators for profiles, contouring, electronic gearing and camming.

		MESA introduces 7I65 analog servo interface - 10/20/08 The 7I65 has eight 16 bit DAC channels and eight TTL or differential encoder inputs.

		AMCI releases SD17060E stepper motor indexer/driver - 10/15/08 SD17060E connects to Allen-Bradley PLCs via Ethernet IP, eliminating the need for a separate controller.

		Bison Gear releases VWDIR14 AC parallel shaft gearmotors - 10/12/08 VWDIR14 AC motors can be operated from either 115V or 230V, 60Hz or 50Hz power sources.

		TURCK releases BL20 fieldbus motor starter - 10/09/08 BL20 motor starter can control up to 48 motor starters on a single fieldbus node.

		GE Fanuc introduces PACMotion controller - 10/08/08 PACMotion modules control up to four axes plus a master axis. Up to 10 modules can be placed in a rack for simultaneously control of up to 40 axes.

		ASI announces motors and drives - 10/06/08 Line includes DC step drives, step motors, and integrated stepper motor and drives.

		SKF introduces CAT33 linear actuators - 10/06/08 Three models include actuators with sliding screw for standard operation, sliding screw for high-speeds, or ball screw for higher load and/or duty factors.

		ABB introduces FENA-01 Ethernet and Modbus/TCP Adapter for drives - 10/06/08 FENA-01 gives a machine or system designer the flexibility to select ABB drives independent of the BAC, PLC or HMI manufacturer

		Ametek announces MAE Size 34 stepper motors - 10/02/08 Size 34 hybrid stepper motors enable accurate open loop control for high-performance positioning applications.

		SMAC releases CAL12 programmable electric actuators - 10/01/08 CAL12 series enable free and independent control of velocity, position and force simultaneously.

		Aerotech announces AGC Goniometric cradles - 10/01/08 AGC motorized mechanical goniometers are used in applications where 90° of angular travel is needed with the payload at the center of rotation.

		Parvalux adds speed controllers to DC brushless motors - 09/30/08 PBL42 and PBL60 square frame dc motors now come with optional integrated speed controllers.

		B&R introduces 8LSA series servo motors - 09/26/08 19- or 25-bit encoders in 8LSA series servo motors store all relevant mechanical and electrical information, simplifying set up.

		Haydon introduces 35000 series Size 14 linear actuator - 09/26/08 35000 series captive linear actuator is suited for applications in which external anti-rotation methods would be difficult or impossible to employ.

		ACS introduces SPiiPlus-LF motion controller - 09/25/08 SPiiPlus-LF stand-alone motion controller can provide up to 64 axes of control using a CANopen network.

		Rockwell Automation announces OneGear motor controls - 09/25/08 OneGear medium voltage motor controls are for use with full voltage and solid-state reduced voltage applications up to 15kV.

		Crouzet introduces Motomate brushless motor with integrated controller - 09/23/08 Motomate incorporates a Milleneum2 controller, brushless motor drive, motor, and gearbox in a compact 2-1/2” x 6” package.

		General Motion Control market to reach $8.2 billion in 2012 - 09/22/08 The GMC market reached nearly $6.0 billion in 2007 and is forecasted to grow to over $8.2 billion in 2012, according to ARC Advisory Group.

		Bison Gear releases VWDIR40 gearmotors - 09/22/08 Drop-in replacements for VW40 gearmotors produce 800 in-lb continuous torque from 115Vac.

		Elmo introduces Solo Guitar servo drive controller - 09/17/08 Solo Guitar connects Guitar Servo Drive directly to a motion application.

		Bison Gear introduces VWDIR23 right angle DC gearmotors - 09/15/08 VWDIR23 gearmotors are available in 6 standard 90 volt DC input models, with gear ratios from 37:1 to 525:1, output speeds from 3-90 RPM, and output torques from 34 to 250 in-lbs.

		Portescap releases Athlonix brush DC motors - 09/14/08 Athlonix motors have an energy efficient coreless design with an optimized self supporting coil and magnetic circuit.

		Omega introduces OME Series general purpose AC motors - 09/11/08 OME Series industrial-duty, three-phase, 208-230/460 volt motors are available in 1 to 5 horsepower and speeds of 3600, 1800, and 900 RPM.

		GE Fanuc releases two large spindle motors - 09/11/08 These motors are perfect in the retrofit of large CNC machines that used DC or large induction motors.

		Rockwell Automation introduces IntelliVAC Plus Controller for motor starters - 09/08/08 IntelliVAC Plus controller delivers flexible, consistent digital control for medium voltage starters.

		Bison gearmotors available With Failsafe Brakes - 09/08/08 VWDIR08 and VWDIR88 gearmotors have optional fail-safe brakes, which operate on the power-off brake-on principal.

		Pacific Bearing introduces PL Series linear actuators - 09/08/08 PL series has pre-loaded ball bearing rollers guided by hardened steel raceways for smooth, precise guidance.

		Pacific Bearing releases MX Series linear actuator - 09/08/08 MX Series has large CAM rollers to carry high loads at greater speeds.

		Baldor Electric releases HoneyComb X-Y positioning base - 09/08/08 Honeycomb-structured linear stepper X-Y positioning base is capable of move speeds of up to 1.5 meters/second at resolutions to 2.5 microns.

		NUM announces CANopen drives for CNC - 09/05/08 CANopen drives are available in seven single-axis versions and three dual-axis versions for CNC applications.

		Haydon Switch releases 28000 series linear actuators - 09/04/08 28000 series double stack hybrid linear actuators are available in three designs: captive, non-captive and external linear versions.

		Midwest Motion releases MMP-PDSF80 12 Volt DC gearmotor - 09/04/08 MMP-PDSF80-12V GS-180-LS DC reversible gearmotor is rated for 70 in.-lb continuous torque at 7.2 RPM, and 100 in.-lb Peak.

		PI announces M-810 6-Axis Hexapod micropositioning system - 09/03/08 M-810 Miniature Hexapod has 5 kg load capacity and travel ranges to 40 mm (linear) and 60 deg (rotation).

		SEW-EURODRIVE introduces Movitrac LTE B drive for simple machines - 09/03/08 Movitrac LTE B has dynamic braking, low speed motor control, and embedded communications for asynchronous motors.

		Omega announces OMAT Series general purpose AC motors - 09/03/08 OMAT Series industrial-duty, three-phase, 208-230/460 volt motors are available in 0.33 to 2 horsepower and a speed of 1800 RPM. Price starts at $92.

		Bison Gear announces VWDIR83 gearmotors - 09/03/08 VWDIR83 gearmotors are available in 12 standard models with 12 volt and 90 volt DC inputs.

		Ruland releases miniature disc couplings - 08/28/08 Disc couplings provide zero-backlash, speeds up to 10,000 rpm, strength and torsional stiffness, and low inertia.

		Cerus introduces BAS motor starter for building automation - 08/27/08 BAS starter comes complete with BACnet communications and built-in sensors and monitors required for building automation systems.

		Bison Gear introduces VWDIR84 gearmotor - 08/26/08 VWDIR84 is available in 13 standard models, with output speeds from 6 to 85 RPM and torques from 50 to 600 in-lbs.

		Omega introduces OMT Series AC motors - 08/26/08 Totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) 56C frame motors are available in fractional and integral horsepower ratings. Price starts at $97.

		AMETEK announces MCG ID series brush-commutated DC servo motors - 08/25/08 ID Series servo motors incorporate higher inertia armatures to provide improved motor-to-load inertia matching capability for medium to high reflected load inertias.

		Aerotech announces ALS130H linear motor stage - 08/21/08 ALS130H employs a center-driven, non-cogging linear motor as the driving element, eliminating backlash, windup, or stiction normally associated with a lead screw or ball-screw drive.

		ACS announces SPiiPlus SAR-LT motion controller - 08/21/08 SPiiPlus SAR-LT two, four six or eight axes stand-alone motion controller is RoHS compliant.

		JATO Precision releases JAL636-PL pneumatic rotary cylinder - 08/21/08 JAL636-PL pneumatic cylinder is suitable for high speed and high accuracy CNC lathes which use spring collets to clamp work parts.

		Applied Motion Products introduces SV Series Servo Drives - 08/20/08 SV series programmable OEM servo drives make servo systems a realistic option in applications that have historically used stepper systems due to cost.

		SKF introduces Jaeger IA4A/B ac-powered linear actuators - 08/19/08 The IA4A series with Acme screw can realize full-load speeds up to 25mm/s and force up to 2300N in both push and pull modes.

		Siemens builds world's largest high speed variable frequency drive - 08/19/08 Robicon Perfect Harmony 8 MW Variable Frequency Drive operates with an output frequency of 500 Hz, making it the world's largest high speed VFD.

		Parker upgrades Gen II helical planetary gearheads - 08/15/08 Enhancements to Gen II Gearheads include higher radial load capacities (four times greater in some cases) and increased service life (nearly double).

		Bison Gear introduces VWDIR03 right angle gearmotor - 08/15/08 VWDIR03 gearmotor operates on 115V AC, 60 or 50 Hz, or 115V DC and offers versatility in mounting, output shafts and speed control.

		Rexroth introduces camoLINE for building motion systems - 08/13/08 camoLINE includes electromechanical and pneumatic axes, bolt-together connection technology, and aluminum structural framing.

		THK announces Light LM Guide - 08/12/08 Significantly lighter in weight than conventional LM Guides, Light LM Guide enables high-speed operation.

		Bison Gear introduces VWDIR gearmotors - 08/11/08 Von Weise Drop-In Replacements encompass 75 standard models of AC and DC parallel shaft and right angle gearmotors, ranging from 1/30 to 1/2 horsepower, with output torques from 12 to 800 in-lb.

		BEI introduces Motor Encoder Assembly for fine positioning - 08/06/08 Assembly is suitable for machine applications where high acceleration point-to-point motion is required.

		Interroll upgrades 127i drum motor for food processing - 08/04/08 127i Drum Motor has spring-loaded and labyrinth seals that prevent contamination and oil loss in conveying systems that operate in food processing and high demand industries.

		ABB extends ACS350 Machinery Drives to 30 HP - 08/01/08 The units have coated boards, and are suitable for machinery applications in food processing, material handling, textiles, printing, rubber and plastics, and other industries.

		Parker releases Compax3M Servo Drive for multi-axis applications - 07/31/08 Compax3M can be configured to be a simple drive controlled by a motion controller or as an intelligent drive product that can be programmed in IEC61131-3 languages.

		Phidgets introduces Model 1061 motor control - 07/31/08 Model 1061 AdvancedServo 8-Motor allows users to control the position, velocity, and acceleration of up to 8 RC servo motors. Price: $90.

		Ametek announces MAE HS series hybrid stepper motors - 07/28/08 MAE HS Series hybrid stepper motors are optimized for microstep operation.

		Portescap releases 35GLT brush DC Motor - 07/23/08 35GLT RoHS-compliant motors have a 35mm housing and weigh just 360 grams, while delivering a 40% increase in torque-to-volume ratio.

		Zaber introduces T-LS Linear Stage - 07/20/08 T-LS 0.1 um resolution motorized linear stage is available in 13mm and 28mm travel versions, with either metric or imperial mounting holes.

		Danaher releases MechaWare mechatronic toolkit - 07/16/08 MechaWare 3.0 mechatronic toolkit seamlessly integrates mechanical systems and control software design.

		THK introduces SBK high-speed compact ball screw - 07/16/08 A re-circulation structure makes the SBK suitable for high-speed operation at a DN value of 130,000.

		Applied Motion releases STM Drive+Motor combination - 07/16/08 STM is a stepper drive and motor unit fused into a single device that offers savings on space, wiring and cost when compared with conventional motor and drive solutions.

		ACS Motion Control introduces MC4U controllers - 07/16/08 MC4U 9 and MC4U 11 control systems integrate controllers, drives, power supplies, I/O and networking to provide complete control of motion, logic, power and data.

		Nippon Pulse Motor releases PCD2112 motion control chip - 07/14/08 PCD2112 motion control chip can be used with a CPU for intelligent motion control or it can be used without a CPU as a standalone controller.

		Technosoft introduces IDM3000 CANopen drive - 07/09/08 IDM3000 can be used to control brushless, induction, and DC motors up to 3 kW.

		Stafford releases Accu-Clamp positioning shaft collar - 07/09/08 Micro-adjustable positioning collar lets users make bi-directional adjustments along a shaft to precisely center and locate components.

		Danfoss Drives introduces MCA 121 Ethernet card for drives - 07/07/08 MCA 121 EtherNet/IP card enables Danfoss VLT AutomationDrive users to deploy standard Ethernet technology in manufacturing applications.

		Elobau introduces J1 mini-joystick for industrial applications - 07/02/08 J1 joystick can be operated by thumb or fingertip actuation and can be incorporated into a larger, manual joystick for secondary tasks or into a control panel with limited space.

		ACS announces SPiiPlus HP Motion Controls - 06/30/08 SPiiPlus HP Series includes PC-based, stand-alone or rack mounted multi-axis controllers that support servo or stepper motors and networked servo drives.

		Sprint Electric increases PL/X digital DC drives to 1050 Amps - 06/23/08 Both 2 Quadrant and 4 Quadrant PL/X digital drives are available up to 1050 Amps.

		B&R releawes 8LT series three-phase synchronous motors - 06/23/08 The supply voltage of the high-torque motors ranges from 400 to 480 VAC, with a rated power of 0.11 to 21 kW.

		AutomationDirect introduces IronHorse Worm Gearboxes - 06/19/08 Constructed of cast iron one-piece housings, the worm gearboxes feature a C-flange input and carbon steel shaft with either right-hand or dual shaft output. Price: from $130.

		B&R introduces Generic Motion Control for CNC and robotics - 06/19/08 Generic Motion Control includes drives, movement and path control, visualization and I/O handling.

		Haydon Switch releases 28000 series Size 11 Linear Actuator - 06/18/08 This double stack non captive hybrid linear actuator is available in a wide variety of resolutions ranging from 0.000125” (.003175 mm) per step to 0.002” (.0508 mm) per step.

		Beckhoff releases KL2791 Bus Terminal for pump and fan motors - 06/17/08 By using the KL2791 terminal, the energy use of capacitor, universal and shaded-pole motors can be greatly reduced.

		SEW-EURODRIVE adds AS-Interface to MOVIMOT C gearmotors - 06/10/08 An AS-Interface with diagnostic capabilities is now standard with MOVIMOT C gearmotors.

		PI releases E-712 Digital Piezo Stage Controller for nanopositioning systems - 06/09/08 The controller can precisely control the trajectory of up to 6 axes even during high-velocity motion on a millisecond time scale.

		Festo introduces EGSA cantilever linear actuator - 06/09/08 Ball screw driven cantilever actuator reduces cycle times to the absolute minimum.

		Aerotech announces ANT-LX Miniature stage - 06/06/08 Nanotranslation Crossed-Roller (ANT-LX) stages incorporate direct-drive technology for accurate and high-speed positioning.

		Ruland releases zero-backlash flexible beam couplings - 06/04/08 Couplings are suitable for applications such as coupling a servo motor to a lead screw in a motion control system, or precision applications using encoders.

		Stafford releases remachineable shaft collars & couplings - 06/03/08 Shaft collars and couplings have a pilot hole to let users remachine them to match their own requirements.

		B&R releases X20 stepper motor control - 06/02/08 X20 modules are for bipolar 2-phase stepper motors rated 1A (24 V) or 3A (18-48 V).

		Technosoft releases TMC-3D 8-Axis motion controller - 05/29/08 TMC-3D combines a multi-axis motion controller and a digital servo drive in the same compact unit.

		Danaher introduces MAB-100 linear motor stage - 05/29/08 MAB-100 has an air bearing guideway to deliver precise, 100% friction-free straight-line motion up to 100 mm in length.

		Ametek announces MCG MA34000 series brushless DC motors - 05/29/08 MCG MA34000 Series brushless DC motors have an integral drive to simplify installation and promote smooth, quiet, and efficient operation over a wide speed range.

		ABB announces RETA-02 PROFINET IO and Modbus/TCP adapter - 05/22/08 RETA-02 adapter enables fast and simple connectivity of ABB drives to a PROFINET IO or Modbus/TCP network.

		Portescap enhances h3 stepper motors - 05/11/08 Enhancments include magnets in the stator to provide 25+% more torque output across the entire speed range.