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What is a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)?

What is a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)?

When we need to change the speed of an industrial motor, whether to control a process or save energy costs, we turn to the variable frequency drive, better known simply as a VFD.


New IEP3 Encoder Uses the Latest in Chip Tech for Enhanced Accuracy

New IEP3 Encoder Uses the Latest in Chip Tech for Enhanced Accuracy

FAULHABER recently released a new incremental encoder with an impressive resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution using the latest interpolative chip technology.


News Dec 12, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Gearboxes From Neugart Add Capability for Robots and Small Applications

Gearboxes From Neugart Add Capability for Robots and Small Applications

Neugart has released several new planetary gearbox designs, one series specially configured for delta robots and several new models for lightweight, compact economic applications.


News Nov 28, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Extend Motion Life: Automatic Grease Fittings Using New IoT Solution

Extend Motion Life: Automatic Grease Fittings Using New IoT Solution

GreaseBoss and Nordic Semiconductor have recently launched a collaborative system using Nordic-powered sensors and Memfault to monitor grease flow, extending the life of moving machine components.


News Nov 16, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Dold Introduces New Rotation Direction Feature to UH 6937 Frequency Monitor

Dold Introduces New Rotation Direction Feature to UH 6937 Frequency Monitor

Dold has introduced safety-rated directional control and regulatory compliance to the UH 6937 speed and frequency monitor, making it an ideal solution for applications where safety is critical.


News Nov 11, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
History and High-Tech Merge in Boston at Rockwell’s Automation Fair

History and High-Tech Merge in Boston at Rockwell’s Automation Fair

Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new technology, and recent acquisitions in a stellar conference and expo show.


News Nov 09, 2023 by David Peterson
Emerson Acquires NI and Afag, Expanding Automation and Motion Software

Emerson Acquires NI and Afag, Expanding Automation and Motion Software

Emerson pursues the expansion of its product range and global market reach through recent acquisition agreements with Afag Holding AG and National Instruments (NI).


News Nov 04, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Diving Robot Powered by Beckhoff Helps Clean the Canals in Venice

Diving Robot Powered by Beckhoff Helps Clean the Canals in Venice

A research team has leveraged Beckhoff industrial PCs and sensor arrays to remove trash from water up to 20 m deep, using a robot to clean trash from a popular, yet polluted location.


News Nov 03, 2023 by Seth Price
The Mechanic’s View of Control: Chain Drive Power Transmission

The Mechanic’s View of Control: Chain Drive Power Transmission

In the world of mechanical power transmission, gears, belts, and chains dominate the landscape, but what's so special about chain drives, and why would they be used in place of rubber belts?


Omron Unveils PMAC Platform Additions for Precision Manufacturing Control

Omron Unveils PMAC Platform Additions for Precision Manufacturing Control

Omron announces the expansion of their Programmable Multi-Axis Control (PMAC) series controllers to include four new product lines for high-speed motion processes.


News Oct 25, 2023 by Seth Price
Dunkermotoren Expands MCP Portfolio: BG 45 Motor With Smart Control Technology

Dunkermotoren Expands MCP Portfolio: BG 45 Motor With Smart Control Technology

Dunkermotoren has recently added a new product to the motor control platform (MCP) with the new BG 45 dPro, featuring built-in digital and analog I/O and smarter control technology.


News Oct 21, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Beckhoff Unveils Next-Gen C6040 IPC: Optimizing AI, Motion, and HMI

Beckhoff Unveils Next-Gen C6040 IPC: Optimizing AI, Motion, and HMI

Beckhoff has added the C6040-0090 line of IPC controllers, featuring the next generation of Intel multi-core processors to upgrade motion, vision, AI, and SCADA applications.


News Oct 20, 2023 by Seth Price
Autonics Releases New 30-Channel Counters and Temperature Controllers

Autonics Releases New 30-Channel Counters and Temperature Controllers

Autonics has released two new control and automation staples: a compact multi-channel counter to monitor tool use and a versatile line of modular PID temperature controllers.


News Oct 13, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Making Process Changes a Snap: Balluff’s Guided Changeover Solution

Making Process Changes a Snap: Balluff’s Guided Changeover Solution

Balluff’s automated Guided Changeover Solutions seeks to solve a common production challenge: flexible adaptation between processes while maintaining tight QC tolerances.


News Oct 11, 2023 by David Peterson
Speak to Me: Festo Introduces Multi-Lingual CMMT-MP Servo Drives

Speak to Me: Festo Introduces Multi-Lingual CMMT-MP Servo Drives

Leveraging modularity in both production and design, Festo’s new family of Multi-Protocol servo drives provides OEMs with productivity and cost advantages.


News Oct 03, 2023 by Michael Levanduski
Low-Code and No-Code Programming: Purpose and Strategy

Low-Code and No-Code Programming: Purpose and Strategy

Innovation has a single purpose: to create better solutions, meaning more efficient output with faster development and troubleshooting. It starts with the strategies used to program machines.


Kollmorgen’s P80360 Stepper Drive Features Closed-Loop Control

Kollmorgen’s P80360 Stepper Drive Features Closed-Loop Control

Kollmorgen unveils the latest addition to its line-up of stepper drives featuring closed-loop position control and efficient programming protocols.


News Sep 30, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Keyence Introduces World’s First Clamp-On Air-Flow Sensor With New Series

Keyence Introduces World’s First Clamp-On Air-Flow Sensor With New Series

Keyence announces the release of innovative air monitoring sensors designed to provide critical air system data when and where it’s needed most.


News Sep 27, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Rockwell and Infinitum Combine VFDs and Motors Into a Single Resource-Efficient Device

Rockwell and Infinitum Combine VFDs and Motors Into a Single Resource-Efficient Device

Getting their “tech” together, Rockwell and Infinitum combine low-voltage VFDs and super-efficient motors to reduce carbon footprint and power consumption.


News Sep 26, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
OSARO and FANUC to Expedite E-commerce and Warehousing Fulfillment With Vision-Enhancing Software

OSARO and FANUC to Expedite E-commerce and Warehousing Fulfillment With Vision-Enhancing Software

OSARO’s SightWorks vision software boosts FANUC’s robotic picking prowess to optimize fulfillment operations.


News Sep 23, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida