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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS displayed its industrial drive solutions at PTC Asia

At the PTC Asia exhibition NORD DRIVESYSTEMS presented drive solutions for industrial applications in a wide range of sectors. The main exhibit, a working manipulator model achieves maximum dynamics due to decentralized […]

FAULHABER and Trinamic releases new MCST 3601 controller series

Searching the multitude of available programmable motion controllers for a controller that is ideally suited to miniaturised stepper motors with phase currents of sometimes less than 100 mA was once a real […]

WEG’s 3MW motor chosen by Sims for tough shredder application

Designed to fit into the exact footprint of the legacy OEM equipment, the new 6.6kV, 3MW motor was the most cost effective option available for the giant shredder based in Newark Nottinghamshire […]

Baumüller utilizes a test-bench to analyse its high-torque technology

In Helmond, Netherlands, in the Brainport Region economic hub of Eindhoven, a test bench for trucks, buses and trailers with Baumüller high-torque technology has been operational since this year. In the framework […]


PBC Linear and Moons’ Industries collaborate to produce integrated mechatronic solutions

At the recent CIIF Show in Shanghai, China, PBC Linear and Moons’ Industries announced a joint venture together to develop and deliver integrated mechatronic solutions for linear motion applications. For over 30 […]


Siemens Industry further enhanced its Comos Mobile Solutions

The Siemens Industry Automation division is bundling its web-based solutions for plant projects in the process industry in the new product family Comos Mobile Solutions. This supports globally networked collaboration across the […]


Kollmorgen’s MMG series offers twice the accuracy at same cost

Kollmorgen introduces MMG series precision linear motor stages. MMG stages deliver nearly twice the accuracy at virtually the same cost as competitive standard-grade options. Lead times of two weeks or less facilitate […]


Kollmorgen enhanced the capabilities of its KAS and AKD softwares with new update

Kollmorgen introduces Kollmorgen Automation Suite™ (KAS) software version 2.8 and AKD servo drive platform firmware version 1.12. The additions include a new higher performance version of the AKD PDMM, enhancements to the […]


ADVANCED Motion Controls presents its featherweight µZ Servo Drives

Weighing only 8.5 grams and capable of outputting 10A peak and 5A continuous µZ’s are the smallest off-the-shelf servo drives from ADVANCED Motion Controls. Pronounced ‘Micro-Z’ these plug-in drives are designed for […]


Physik Instrumente’s LPS-24 miniature positioning stage offers high resolution and accuracy

Under vacuum conditions down to 10-6 hPa, the miniature stages of only 24 mm in width achieve a sub-nanometer resolution over a travel range of 15 mm. Thus, they fulfil important requirements […]


NORD eases the transition to the new efficiency requirements

On January 1, 2015, efficiency requirements on electric motors in the European Union will become stricter according to the Regulation (EC) 640/2009 implementing Ecodesign Directive 2005/32/EC. As of that date, motors with […]


Kollmorgen’s AKD-N drive solution improves cabling and cost efficiency

Kollmorgen introduces AKD-N – a distributed servo drive solution that significantly reduces cabinet space and cabling hassle, simplifying machine design, set-up and operation. This drive system leverages robust industry IP67-rated drives positioned […]


Sonceboz’s LoadSense technology offers an ideal intralogistic motion solution

Materials handling systems for the Intralogistics industry, such as conveyors and rollers that generally work around the clock, require reliable and efficient drive systems. Reducing Total Cost of Ownership is the utmost […]