In complement to its high power CR series motors FAULHABER extends its new CXR range of graphite commutated DC micro motors to include 26mm technology. These new motors are constructed of high performance materials and manufactured using cutting edge process technology.

With the Sinamics BOP-2 (Basic Operator Panel) the Siemens Drive Technologies Division has brought a new version of its operator panel on the market. The clear menu structure and the two-line display speed up the commissioning of Sinamics G120 frequency inverters.

Panasonic announced the development of a Gallium Nitride (GaN) -based monolithic inverter integrated circuit (IC) for motor drive. The integrated six GaN-based transistors can be independently driven in a single chip, which enables successful motor drive with high efficiency.