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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Schneider Electric has opened up a data center integration facility, collaborated with the U.S. Department of Energy, and…

Schneider Electric has opened up a data center integration facility, collaborated with the U.S. Department of Energy, and maintained a commitment to energy efficiency with its long-time partner, HMS Networks.

Expanding its encoder offerings, Oriental Motor has manufactured four accurate, high-speed rotary encoders to detect belt…

Expanding its encoder offerings, Oriental Motor has manufactured four accurate, high-speed rotary encoders to detect belt deflection more quickly.

The latest update to Aerotech's Automation1 platform delivers enhanced support for laser scan heads and drives, with key…

The latest update to Aerotech's Automation1 platform delivers enhanced support for laser scan heads and drives, with key updates including tools for faster development, 3D data visualization, and enhanced scanner control.

The new UMI-B7 series of VFDs from Unitronics has an added Ethernet connection and tighter closed-loop control for more…

The new UMI-B7 series of VFDs from Unitronics has an added Ethernet connection and tighter closed-loop control for more precise speed, torque, and position.

Gefran’s new G-Start motor controllers offer digital I/O and monitoring features normally only found on inverters, all…

Gefran’s new G-Start motor controllers offer digital I/O and monitoring features normally only found on inverters, all housed in a compact package for more simple control scenarios.

The accuracy and reliability of the AiC-MT series of stepper motor systems have been expanded with the addition of…

The accuracy and reliability of the AiC-MT series of stepper motor systems have been expanded with the addition of Ethernet-based Modbus TCP communications and software for parameter adjustment.

The new DM160 motors are highly configurable and offer users an efficient space-saving design providing up to 36 kW with…

The new DM160 motors are highly configurable and offer users an efficient space-saving design providing up to 36 kW with IP65 ratings for many different industrial applications.

Don’t blink — you might miss the new speed record set by a Mitsubishi robot when solving a Rubik’s Cube, an…

Don’t blink — you might miss the new speed record set by a Mitsubishi robot when solving a Rubik’s Cube, an achievement verified by the Guinness World Records administration.

Building on a robust history of microcontroller (and now PLC) design, Arduino has launched a new robot, introducing…

Building on a robust history of microcontroller (and now PLC) design, Arduino has launched a new robot, introducing learners to coding and sensor interfacing with adaptable and expandable hardware.

Nidec has added two more drive manufacturers, Control Techniques and KB Electronics, to its list of brands, increasing…

Nidec has added two more drive manufacturers, Control Techniques and KB Electronics, to its list of brands, increasing product availability and support for all things that rotate.

Festo has added design improvements to standard linear axis models with the purpose of increasing payload and…

Festo has added design improvements to standard linear axis models with the purpose of increasing payload and acceleration profiles while maintaining a smaller weight and footprint.

Nord Drivesystems has expanded its existing line of variable frequency drives (VFDs) to include a decentralized option…

Nord Drivesystems has expanded its existing line of variable frequency drives (VFDs) to include a decentralized option for conveyor systems. The VFD is available for use with asynchronous and synchronous motors.

Connectors, robot trainers, pneumatics, servo motors, and more… Join the Control editorial team as we dive into some…

Connectors, robot trainers, pneumatics, servo motors, and more… Join the Control editorial team as we dive into some news and headlines from the world of robotics and control automation over the past weeks!

FAULHABER recently announced the latest addition to its product line, a new family of brushless motors with an integrated…

FAULHABER recently announced the latest addition to its product line, a new family of brushless motors with an integrated controller and encoder, all in an impressively small form factor.