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Beckhoff to highlight IIoT hardware and software tools at IMTS
Visitors to booth E-4410 will have the opportunity to use their own smartphones and interact with PC-based control demos – including the ability to connect to an entire wall of IoT-enabled devices and a 6-axis robot arm using any mobile device with a web browser. -
ABB delivers automation systems to Maine tissue mill
ABB’s delivery for both machines at the new mill includes quality control systems, tissue machine drive systems, 800xA control systems, collaborative production management, as well as motors, drives, and electrification equipment and infrastructure, and a resident service contract. -
Servo Loop Tuning – A Practical Approach
By IntelLiDrives Although servo motors have an unquestionable performance capability, the final performance is mostly determined by the servo loop tuning. This application note provides some practical guidelines how to make servo loop tuning a deliberate engineering exercise. -
Menzel delivers motors to drive ventilation for Asian mining operation
The two three-phase squirrel cage motors with 1,700 kW, 992 min-1 and 6000 V required especially adapted housings to match the desired motor dimensions. -
Thomson provides motion control products to ASABE tractor design competition
In this annual event, engineering students design and build garden-sized tractors and then compete in a variety of performance events. Thomson provided students with motion control technology such as actuators, as well as financial support for the competition. -
Reducing Production Time With Smart Devices
By Amanda Eason, Rockwell Automation In industry, there’s always a growing need to find ways to increase throughput without increasing production time. One way to achieve this is through the use of highly flexible and adaptable smart devices in control system architectures. -
Koch Industries announces strategic agreement with AC Kinetics to provide VFD software
This new control architecture integrates nonlinear optimization with VFD motor control for all drive applications, including those requiring rapid transient response, limited overshoot and settling time, and insensitivity to load disturbances. -
Festo to introduce several tools and products at Semicon West 2016
The variety of solutions, designed to lower engineering overhead and bring machines to market faster, include motion control solutions, handling guides and mobile app resources for automation. -
Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Linear Guidance Systems
By Bob Love, Schaeffler UK Linear systems are a key part of production machinery and plant automation. If your linear systems are not providing the low friction movements they should be, you will strain your motors and drive systems, which will increase bearing loads and reduces component life. -
Lenze introduces EASY Product Finder online search tool
The EASY Product Finder is designed for machine designers and engineers to explore and specify Lenze engineered power drive, automation and motion control solutions. -
Emerson motors chosen for Thai retail distribution center
Sirayooth looked to limit risk by selecting motors for their compressor systems from a reliable manufacturer. It was decided that a number of Leroy-Somer IMfinity 2 motors in the power range of 9 to 250kW were the ideal fit. -
Hexapod & Drone: Industrial & research applications for motion simulation
Available in a variety of sizes with bases ranging from 100mm to 1m, different stiffness configurations, and supportive of loads from 2 kg to 1,000+ kg, PI hexapods have successfully tested a drone-mounted camera on PI’s H-840 hexapod -
CIMdata releases 2015 Computer-Aided Machining market report
CIMdata estimates that based on end-user payments, the worldwide CAM software and related services market grew by 2.8% in calendar year 2015. The estimated end-user payments grew from $1.76 billion in 2014 to $1.81 billion in 2015. -
The Era of Mass Connectivity: Why Industry Cannot Neglect ICS Network Infrastructure
By Loney Crist, NexDefense Today’s ICS networks still generate our power and water, move people and make the products we demand; yet, they have become complex intra- and inter-connected systems that are no longer as simple and straightforward as their original design intended them to be. -
Rockwell Automation adds motor-control components to SCCR selection tool
The Global Short-Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) Selection Tool helps machine builders select the right combination of panel components to meet UL electrical standards. -
HTI Technology acquires Klauber Machine & Gear
This acquisition will combine HTI Technology’s expertise in AC and DC motor and drives systems with Klauber’s technology and market leadership in AC and DC gear motors. -
Smart Machines market bolster as it provides high accuracy without humans
The rising demand for improved technologies and the growing investment in the research and development of the same have catapulted smart machines to the forefront of the global industrial sector. -
Siemens helps Windhoff automate train car lifting
Windhoff Bahn-und Anlagentechnik used Siemens TIA portal to develop a solution for lifting trains which involves the use of lifting systems recessed in pits in the hall floor. -
Global Motion Control market gradually returns to growth in 2016- IHS Report
The market for, and investment in, motion controls in 2016 is expected to be continuously constrained by various economic, geopolitical and political concerns, including the unfavorable economic climate in emerging economies. -
Exar appoints Ryan Benton as CEO, Keith Tainsky as CFO
The Exar Board of Directors has appointed Ryan A. Benton as Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Keith Tainsky, Sr. Director of Finance, will immediately assume the position of Chief Financial Officer.