Articles & News on Motion Control
Improving Manufacturing Productivity with Autonomous Machine Vision
- March 25, 2019
- Feature
By Nir Zamir, Inspekto Having a happy workforce may be the first step to improving productivity, but proper tools and advanced technologies will take productivity significantly further, particularly for industrial manufacturers. This article explains how manufacturers can improve productivity with Autonomous Machine Vision systems.
maxon motors announces opening of Massachusetts manufacturing facility
- March 20, 2019
- News
The building will provide design engineering and production operations, advancing maxon precision motors presence and capabilities in North America.
Applied Motion Products announces tools for Python language with its stepper and servo motors
- March 15, 2019
- News
These new tools, including an application note and sample code, guide Python programmers in sending high-level motion commands, using Applied Motion’s Serial Command Language (SCL), to one or more axes of stepper and/or servo motors.
Automate announces seven Launch Pad Startup Competition finalists
- March 13, 2019
- News
On April 10 at 3 p.m. in the “Win the Future” theater, the seven finalists will have five minutes to pitch their technology solution to a panel of judges comprised of industry leaders and investors.
Wunderlich–Malec announces acquisition of Control Concepts & Case M&I, LLC
- March 7, 2019
- News
This acquisition is intended to strengthen both companies by providing customers a broader range of industrial engineering and system solutions to meet their needs from a single source solutions provider.
Is IT/OT Convergence Becoming Misguided Thinking?
- March 5, 2019
- Feature
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com The convergence of Information Technology (IT) & Operations Technology(OT) has been a growing topic of importance in manufacturing. Many times, however the focus on IT/OT convergence can be too narrow in scope to leverage the increasingly advanced technologies to achieve a manufacturing competitive advantage
Hannover Messe 2019 Preview: Digital Networking Humans & Machines in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
- by Bill Lydon
- February 26, 2019
- Feature
During a January preview for the event, over 120 journalists, including yours truly, gathered for presentations and discussions from the Hannover Messe team, and over 40 exhibitors, expanding on the topics and technologies that so many will experience
Carnegie Mellon research aims at identifying causes for defects in 3D Printing
- February 22, 2019
- News
New research published today in Science, led by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Argonne National Laboratory, has identified how and when these gas pockets form, as well as a methodology to predict their formation – a pivotal discovery that could dramatically improve the 3D printing process.
Calculating Acceleration for Linear Motion
- February 22, 2019
- News
By H2W Technologies Determining the right motion control solution may require some calculations to match the specifications found on a given motors data sheet.
Maplesoft and Sigmetrix announce direct operations in China
- February 21, 2019
- News
The two Cybernet Group companies now have an office in Shanghai that is staffed by local experts to provide products and solutions to their customers within all of China.
ISA announces creation of ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance
- July 10, 2019
- News
The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance will bring together a global group of stakeholders from end-user companies, control system vendors, IT and OT infrastructure providers, system integrators, and others affiliated with global industry to benefit everyone, especially the communities in which we operate and serve.
Cooling Tower Optimization
- June 27, 2019
- Feature
By Darcy Simonis, ABB Food and beverage production requires a large range of temperatures. This means that plants must have effective cooling systems to deal with the excess heat. Removing the excess heat from the system requires a cooling tower, however, traditional designs require frequent maintenance
RT Engineering announces opening of Controls Direct automation parts store
- June 26, 2019
- News
Controls Direct’s goal is to deliver an easy process for ordering automation parts. They offer support, with access to all of RT’s mechanical and electrical engineering expertise, whether if it just more information on a product, or assistance for any ongoing or future projects.
Menzel announces transition to digital order management
- June 19, 2019
- News
The manufacturer of large industrial motors is working to shorten its response times and improve the quality of operational processes, whilst creating transparency through a unified data base, which is available to every employee in real time.
CIMdata releases 2019 CIMdata CAM Market Analysis Report
- June 7, 2019
- News
CIMdata estimates that based on end-user payments, the worldwide CAM software and related services market grew by 8.8% in calendar year 2018. The estimated end-user payments grew from $2.1 billion in 2017 to nearly $2.3 billion in 2018.
Thomson Industries announces availability of online selection tool
- June 6, 2019
- News
his addition to the Thomson website enables design engineers and system integrators to zero in on the right bearings for their applications in mere minutes.
Why Actuators for Connected Industry Run on Brushless DC Motors
- May 17, 2019
- Feature
By Boris Wassmer, CIRCOR Brushless DC technology is making electric actuators more efficient, more adaptable, and more connected—and changing expectations for what an actuator can do.
Machine Learning, Big Data, and Manufacturing: The Perfect Trifecta
- May 16, 2019
- Feature
By Michael Schuldenfrei, OptimalPlus Big Data Analytics (BDA) tools have changed how organizations everywhere do business, and they are already saving many electronics manufacturers millions of dollars today.
Lenze announces German-based Mechatronic Competence Campus
- May 15, 2019
- News
Approximately 800 employees, who are currently spread over three separate locations in Extertal, will work at the facility when the final phase is completed.
Bentley Systems announces acquisition of Keynetix
- May 14, 2019
- News
The addition of Keynetix software is intended to expand Bentley’s geotechnical offerings and accelerate Bentley’s vision of enabling subsurface digital twins for infrastructure projects and assets.
A3 Previews New Brand at Automate Forward
- March 23, 2021
- News
Starting this spring, multiple associations will come together as one in the Association for Advancing Automation, the leading automation trade association.
Automate Forward Keynote Speakers, Full Agenda Announced
- March 10, 2021
- News
Virtual Trade Show and Conference to feature more than 80 speakers, 250+ exhibitors.
Accu Tech USA Announces Launch of New Website
- February 4, 2021
- News
Accu Tech USA, a customer-focused automation and motion solutions company, announces the launch of a brand-new website.
SCHNEEBERGER Expands in the Asian Market
- February 1, 2021
- News
As part of its strategic development, the Business Unit Systems has established the company “SCHNEEBERGER Precision Motion Systems (Shenzhen)."
PMD Motion Control Products Now Available Through Mouser
- January 12, 2021
- News
Mouser Electronics and Performance Motion Devices, Inc. (PMD) announce global distribution of PMD’s Motion Control ICs, Modules and Boards.
Automation Helps Crews Run a Tight Ship
- by Westport Yachts Engineering Staff
- January 7, 2021
- Feature
A premier yacht builder gets on board with reliable automation platforms for monitoring and controlling ship systems.
Automate, North America’s Leading Automation Trade Show, Postponed Until June 2022
- December 4, 2020
- News
A3 also announced Automate Forward, the premier virtual conference and trade show for the robotics and automation industry, which will be held March 22-26, 2021.
Electromate Inc. Recognized as Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2020
- November 30, 2020
- News
Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ 2020 were announced today, and Electromate was recognized as a national winner in the Emerging Market category.
Schilling Robotics Selects Actin Robotic Control Software for GEMINI ROV System
- November 4, 2020
- News
Energid Technologies and Schilling Robotics announce the selection of Actin for Schilling Robotics’ new automated GEMINI™ ROV System.
Successful Transformation: From Individual Components to Smart Mechatronic Solutions
- September 22, 2020
- News
Bosch Rexroth looks back on 30 years' linear axes development.
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