Aerotech has released a new version of its popular motion control platform, Automation1, which includes new features for data acquisition, HMI visualization, and…
Aerotech has released a new version of its popular motion control platform, Automation1, which includes new features for data acquisition, HMI visualization, and CNC machine features.
Across every make and model of articulated robot, certain maintenance procedures must be followed as motion occurs.…
Across every make and model of articulated robot, certain maintenance procedures must be followed as motion occurs. Failure to do so can often result in warnings, alarms, and even failure.
ABB and Komatsu shake hands on an electrifying agreement that seeks to advance electrification and decarbonization…
ABB and Komatsu shake hands on an electrifying agreement that seeks to advance electrification and decarbonization solutions in the mining industry.
Yaskawa has expanded its GA800 variable speed drive product line to include drives and configured packages with power…
Yaskawa has expanded its GA800 variable speed drive product line to include drives and configured packages with power capabilities up to 1000 HP in a reduced footprint.
WEG has added to an existing line of air-handling motors with an electronically commutated motor that carries an IE6…
WEG has added to an existing line of air-handling motors with an electronically commutated motor that carries an IE6 efficiency rating and is capable of up to 4 kW of power.
Many online sources explain how to reverse a 3-phase motor; this article will discuss the electrical principles that…
Many online sources explain how to reverse a 3-phase motor; this article will discuss the electrical principles that define why it works and how the phase relationships determine the rotation direction.
Oriental Motor has added a 24 VDC 400 W driver to its BLV Series R Type brushless motor offerings, providing users with a…
Oriental Motor has added a 24 VDC 400 W driver to its BLV Series R Type brushless motor offerings, providing users with a new unified, battery-powered speed control system.
Balluff’s latest absolute encoder features a low-profile design and highly accurate measurement to facilitate its use…
Balluff’s latest absolute encoder features a low-profile design and highly accurate measurement to facilitate its use in compact motor angle measurement systems.
Hairpin motors are becoming popular with electric vehicle manufacturers, but what sets them apart from traditional…
Hairpin motors are becoming popular with electric vehicle manufacturers, but what sets them apart from traditional electric motors? And, if they are so great, why not use them in all applications?
To foster the next generation of skilled labor in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, FANUC has established…
To foster the next generation of skilled labor in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, FANUC has established a $1 million endowed scholarship fund in partnership with the SME Education Foundation.
Beckhoff recently introduced a new compact EtherCAT multi-I/O interface. This versatile and tiny 12-channel terminal can…
Beckhoff recently introduced a new compact EtherCAT multi-I/O interface. This versatile and tiny 12-channel terminal can accommodate up to nine different signal types.
Building precise rotating or linear systems often costs a lot! When is it justified to spend the extra cost to design and…
Building precise rotating or linear systems often costs a lot! When is it justified to spend the extra cost to design and build such a system, and what are the different components and system types?
In response to the automotive industry's growing demand for electric motors, Comau has launched a catalog of advanced,…
In response to the automotive industry's growing demand for electric motors, Comau has launched a catalog of advanced, fully automated machines specifically designed for the production of hairpin stators.
Join Control Automation as we visit Central CA colleges to help install robotic equipment and learn how local industries…
Join Control Automation as we visit Central CA colleges to help install robotic equipment and learn how local industries partner with schools to create exciting opportunities for students.
Ethernet-based Modbus TCP/UDP connectivity has been added to Oriental Motor's αSTEP AZ Series mini drivers, which can be…
Ethernet-based Modbus TCP/UDP connectivity has been added to Oriental Motor's αSTEP AZ Series mini drivers, which can be controlled using a programming language like Python with the use of a desktop or single-board computer.
The AM-CELL C, a robot-agnostic, dynamic, optical automated 3D measurement system by SCANTECH, enhances autonomous…
The AM-CELL C, a robot-agnostic, dynamic, optical automated 3D measurement system by SCANTECH, enhances autonomous inspection in industrial environments.
The RMC200 Controller series from Delta Motion now integrates an EtherCAT communication module allowing more…
The RMC200 Controller series from Delta Motion now integrates an EtherCAT communication module allowing more communication flexibility for automation.
The Baumer EN580C is designed for easy integration and low maintenance, promising reliable performance in sensing object…
The Baumer EN580C is designed for easy integration and low maintenance, promising reliable performance in sensing object location, making it a versatile option.
Akribis Systems utilizes its existing rod motor series in its new, linear axis designed for high speed and precision in…
Akribis Systems utilizes its existing rod motor series in its new, linear axis designed for high speed and precision in the electronics, semiconductor, and battery production industries.
SMC’s HF2A-LEY actuator, C55/CD55 compact cylinder, and LEB electric stopper offer efficiency, durability, and safety…
SMC’s HF2A-LEY actuator, C55/CD55 compact cylinder, and LEB electric stopper offer efficiency, durability, and safety compliance for robust industrial actuator performance.