Danfoss has released a new family of smart, compact variable frequency drives to replace its existing VLT Micro Drive product line. The new drives are suitable…
Danfoss has released a new family of smart, compact variable frequency drives to replace its existing VLT Micro Drive product line. The new drives are suitable for HVAC and general-purpose applications.
Many sensors, like prox, optical, and ultrasonic, are familiar to control engineers. More and more modern devices are…
Many sensors, like prox, optical, and ultrasonic, are familiar to control engineers. More and more modern devices are incorporating advanced motion profiles requiring motion sensing in many axes.
In a first for the industry, one aspect of a Siemens controller has been certified by UL Solutions using a digital twin…
In a first for the industry, one aspect of a Siemens controller has been certified by UL Solutions using a digital twin representation This may pave the way for new methods of product verification.
This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter…
This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter configurations, including direct online, reversing, and star-delta.
IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge…
IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge success, showcasing many exciting tech displays from hundreds of companies.
Aerotech now offers a new line of servo motor drives designed for precision motion control. The single and multi-axis…
Aerotech now offers a new line of servo motor drives designed for precision motion control. The single and multi-axis servo drives are built for machine design and automation across industries.
Adding to its linear solutions, Dunkermotoren has released its latest linear motor series. The new motors are designed to…
Adding to its linear solutions, Dunkermotoren has released its latest linear motor series. The new motors are designed to deliver high performance in demanding applications across industries.
Complete wiring guide for 3-phase motor starters with and without overload (OL) relays.
Complete wiring guide for 3-phase motor starters with and without overload (OL) relays.
To address the growing demand for efficient and sustainable motors, Weg has released a lineup of synchronous electric…
To address the growing demand for efficient and sustainable motors, Weg has released a lineup of synchronous electric motors that promise ultra-premium efficiency.
Siemens delivers brand-new software and hardware updates to the flagship SINAMICS S210 servo motor and drive system to…
Siemens delivers brand-new software and hardware updates to the flagship SINAMICS S210 servo motor and drive system to increase precision, safety, and compatibility features.
SMC has recently announced the addition of a series of new electric grippers, specifically intended to be used along with…
SMC has recently announced the addition of a series of new electric grippers, specifically intended to be used along with UR collaborative robot applications.
The Fraunhofer Institute and a group of collaborative industrial players are developing sustainable reuse and recycling…
The Fraunhofer Institute and a group of collaborative industrial players are developing sustainable reuse and recycling strategies for electric motors, as well as developing new electric motor designs.
A partnership between Flory Industries, along with Caterpillar and CA’s Holt Cat dealer, has led to the launch of a new…
A partnership between Flory Industries, along with Caterpillar and CA’s Holt Cat dealer, has led to the launch of a new Li-ion battery-driven electric powertrain for nut harvesting.
When the angle or distance of motion is more important than speed and power, certain motors shine brighter, like…
When the angle or distance of motion is more important than speed and power, certain motors shine brighter, like steppers, named for the individual steps they take when control voltage is applied.
Teknic has released new IP66K and IP67-rated brushless servo motors with an integrated drive system, making servo motor…
Teknic has released new IP66K and IP67-rated brushless servo motors with an integrated drive system, making servo motor applications more economical and durable for harsh environments.
Thomson has recently released a rotating nut stepper motor linear actuator in a frame that includes a rotary encoder as a…
Thomson has recently released a rotating nut stepper motor linear actuator in a frame that includes a rotary encoder as a pre-installed standard feature.
A recent innovation from Infinitum has seen the launch of the next generation of the Aircore EC motor lineup, with a PCB…
A recent innovation from Infinitum has seen the launch of the next generation of the Aircore EC motor lineup, with a PCB stator and greatly reduced weight for energy efficiency in motion industries.
The Optidrive P2 VFD from Invertek Drives has demonstrated its ability to improve efficiency and production while…
The Optidrive P2 VFD from Invertek Drives has demonstrated its ability to improve efficiency and production while minimizing energy usage during operation at a hard rock mining site in Indonesia.
Compete wiring diagram guide for 3-wire, 6-wire, 9-wire, and 12-wire three-phase motors used for industrial automation.
Compete wiring diagram guide for 3-wire, 6-wire, 9-wire, and 12-wire three-phase motors used for industrial automation.
Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a…
Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a normal multimeter. But what is insulation resistance, and how is it measured?