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Danfoss has released a new family of smart, compact variable frequency drives to replace its existing VLT Micro Drive…

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.

Igus has released a new line of double-shaft stepper motors. The motors are designed to save users money and space with…

Igus has released a new line of double-shaft stepper motors. The motors are designed to save users money and space with the ability to drive two linear actuators in a single, compact device.

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.

KUKA.MixedReality Assistant helps engineers visualize robotic motions before programming or deployment in order to…

KUKA.MixedReality Assistant helps engineers visualize robotic motions before programming or deployment in order to accelerate robot start-up, one of the hardest parts of automation.

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.

ATX West is in full swing in Anaheim. Control Automation is checking out the action and visiting with many exciting…

ATX West is in full swing in Anaheim. Control Automation is checking out the action and visiting with many exciting companies sharing stories of incredible innovations that have happened in 2023.

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.

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.

They said California’s is the place you oughtta spend time, so they loaded up the bots and they drove to Anaheim.…

They said California’s is the place you oughtta spend time, so they loaded up the bots and they drove to Anaheim. Convention Center, that is. Automation cells, medical manufacturing…

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.

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.

Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video…

Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video series from Control Automation, designed by engineers, for engineers.