The RKF series is compact and includes high-torque AC servo actuators with high rotational accuracy, a flange output combining Harmonic Drive™ strain wave gearing for precision control and an AC servo motor. This is combined with a dedicated servo drive that fully demonstrates the performance of the RKF series of implements compact machines and equipment … Continue reading RKF Series Rotary Actuator from Harmonic Drive LLC
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Tecnotion Linear Motors Pass CSA Certification
Tecnotion takes pride in the continuous improvements in product quality, safety and performance. We are excited to announce that our entire iron core series are now fully certified for CSA! With the addition of the CSA certification to the CE certification a milestone has been reached. The certification applies for series TM, TL TB and … Continue reading Tecnotion Linear Motors Pass CSA Certification
Netzer Absolute Encoders Feature 20 Bit Resolution, Non-Contact Technology and Modular Design
Netzer Precision Motion Sensors has taken a revolutionary position sensing technology, originally developed for harsh environment specialized applications, and made it available for today's broader range of defense, homeland security, aerospace and instrumentation motion control requirements. Standard and customized rotary and linear electric encoders are also applicable for space and avionics, medical, automotive and a wide … Continue reading Netzer Absolute Encoders Feature 20 Bit Resolution, Non-Contact Technology and Modular Design
EtherCAT FieldBus Network Primer
This document describes the evolution of motion and control system architectures and what new benefits are realized today when using EtherCAT®, whether for a large number of axes or simple systems using just a few. OEMs have many choices available and naturally gravitate to a given architecture in order to speed development and reduce costs. … Continue reading EtherCAT FieldBus Network Primer
ADVANCED Motion Controls® introduces the most configurable analog servo drives to date
Available immediately are the B060A400AC and B100A400AC analog brushless servo drives providing up to 21kW and 35kW respectively. The B060A400AC is capable of outputting 60A peak and 30A continuous while the B100A400AC outputs 100A peak and 50A continuous. These servo drives can operate with both AC and DC supply voltages with an AC voltage range … Continue reading ADVANCED Motion Controls® introduces the most configurable analog servo drives to date
Large Scale Automated Sorting Gantry System
Macron Moment: First large-scale, wireless infrared signaling gantry system Click to see Macron's first large scale gantry in action. Year: 1999 Application: Pick and place package sorting Industry: Packaging automation & material handling Problem: A client required an in-house automated sorting and packaging system to fulfill shipping orders for prescription contact lenses. The linear robotic … Continue reading Large Scale Automated Sorting Gantry System
maxon motors in implants and prosthetics
The new issue of “driven”, the maxon motor magazine, brings stories and applications from the field of medical technology to your tablet, interactive and easy to understand. This issue is all about implants and prosthetics, ranging from a state-of-the-art motorized prosthetic hand to an implanted medication pump. The tablet magazine is available for Apple iOS … Continue reading maxon motors in implants and prosthetics
Ethernet in Motion Control to More than Triple by 2016
Reprint of March 13, 2013 Automation.com Article March 13, 2013 – The use of Ethernet with motor drives and motion controllers will more than triple to 2016 from 1.8 million new connected nodes in 2011. According to IMS Research, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for new motor control Ethernet nodes is projected to be … Continue reading Ethernet in Motion Control to More than Triple by 2016
IEC61131-3 Primer: Considerations for Using a 61131 Compliant Language
IEC 61131-3 is the third part (of 8) of the open international standard IEC 61131 for programmable logic controllers, and was first published in December 1993 by the IEC. The current (second) edition was published in 2003. Part 3 of IEC 61131 deals with programming languages and defines two graphical and two textual PLC programming … Continue reading IEC61131-3 Primer: Considerations for Using a 61131 Compliant Language
Introducing the New 4 mm Micromotor and Gearhead from Maxon Motor AG
maxon motor was challenged to deliver maximum power in the smallest possible space and the result is the EC 4 motor. The 4 mm brushless DC motor is a great fit for applications in the fields of micropumps, analytic and diagnostic devices, ophthalmic surgical devices, laboratory robots, endoscopes and anywhere where size is an issue. … Continue reading Introducing the New 4 mm Micromotor and Gearhead from Maxon Motor AG