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Kollmorgen Express Delivery Significantly Shortens Lead Times for the Company’s Most Popular Motion Products

July 20, 2023 Kollmorgen, a leader in motion, announces a new classification for select products that can be delivered within an accelerated timeframe Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, has announced the launch of Kollmorgen Express Delivery. This new designation identifies highly popular motion products — including some of the most-requested configurations and options —…

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Noark’s New Ex9S80 Manual Motor Starter

Noark Electric has introduced a new Manual Motor Starter product to extend their line of industrial control products July 19, 2023 Noark’s Ex9S series of Manual Motor Starters (MMS) provide manual isolation, manual motor control, and overcurrent protection. The new Ex9S80 MMS ranges from 14 to 80A and offers two protection types: thermal-magnetic and magnetic. They…

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New Miniature Gearhead from Harmonic Drive LLC: The CSF-2XH

This Zero Backlash CSF-2XH Mini Gearhead Is Ideal for Servo & Stepper Motor Applications July 18, 2023 Harmonic Drive LLC, a leading provider of precision motion control solutions, is proud to announce the release of its CSF-2XH mini gearhead designed for servo and stepper motors. Available with an output shaft or flange, the CSF-2XH miniature…

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Innomotics – The Brand for a New Leading Supplier of Motors and Large Drives

July 14, 2023 Innomotics has launched in Germany as a separately managed legal entity as of July 1, 2023. Under a single roof, the supplier of motors and large drives brings together business activities with low- to high-voltage motors, geared motors, medium-voltage converters and motor spindles as well as project and service offerings for this product…

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IronHorse Stainless Steel Worm Gearboxes from AutomationDirect

July 3, 2023 AutomationDirect now offers IronHorse stainless steel worm gearboxes. Worm gearboxes are power transmission devices that drive a load at a fixed reduced ratio of a motor’s speed. The stainless steel housings of these gearboxes make them suitable for the food and beverage industry and many other harsh industrial applications.   IronHorse stainless steel…

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NEMA 1 ≠ UL Type 1, UL Type 1 = NEMA 1, A Short Prospectus

July 3, 2023 By Nikunj Shah, Siemens Industry, Inc., Digital Factory, Motion Control Business In this paper, the author examines the various characteristics of electric drive enclosures labeled NEMA 1 and UL Type 1, detailing the differences and similarities, with an explanation of why the NEMA enclosure rating does not equate to the apparently similar…

Bryant Pin & Sleeve Mechanical Interlocks from AutomationDirect
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Bryant Pin & Sleeve Mechanical Interlocks from AutomationDirect

June 20, 2023 AutomationDirect has added Bryant pin and sleeve mechanical interlocks to their growing lineup of motor disconnects and controllers. These interlocks use pin and sleeve technology to conveniently connect and disconnect mobile equipment safely. By using matching Bryant pin and sleeve connectors with keyways, these interlocks safeguard against connecting devices of different amperage…

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Bosch Rexroth Offers Market Launch for Electrification with eLION in North America

With a newly developed, single-phase onboard charger, Bosch Rexroth has made its eLION platform fully compatible with the North American charging infrastructure June 16, 2023 With a newly developed, single-phase onboard charger, Bosch Rexroth has made its eLION platform fully compatible with the North American charging infrastructure. The company has introduced its high-voltage solutions for…

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Copley Controls Introduces Compact, Efficient Nano Drives with EtherCAT and CANopen Support

June 8, 2023 Copley Controls, a global leader in the motion control industry, is pleased to introduce the Nano Series of digital servo drives. Featuring best-of-class power density and thermal management, these compact units integrate easily into autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), robotic joints and other automated equipment that need precise speed…

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New IronHorse HMC Series Motor Controls from AutomationDirect

June 5, 2023 IronHorse HMC series contactors are a very economical solution New to motor control products are IronHorse manual motor protectors, contactors, thermal overload relays, and a wide variety of supported accessories. The IronHorse HMC series contactors are a very economical solution and feature an advanced design with a sealed structure to prevent arc…

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Nidec and Renesas Collaborate on Semiconductor Solutions for Next-Generation E-Axle for EVs

June 5, 2023 Nidec Corporation and Renesas Electronics Corporation have agreed to join forces on the development of semiconductor solutions for a next-generation E-Axle (X-in-1 system) that integrates an EV drive motor and power electronics for electric vehicles (EVs).  Today’s EVs are increasingly adopting the 3-in-1 unit called E-Axle, which integrates a motor, inverter, and…

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Ahead Of the Curve with Hairpin Production

May 31, 2023 Stamping and forming machine builder Bihler has developed an innovative servo production system for the hairpins used in electric motors. With short cycle times and automated changeover between variants, the system is particularly efficient at producing the bent copper parts in high quantities. For automation and motion control, Bihler relies almost exclusively…

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Nidec Receives “Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator 2023” Award

May 29, 2023 Nidec Corporation has announced that it has been selected by the UK’s Clarivate Plc, a global information service provider, as a top 100 global innovator for 2023 Since 2012, Clarivate Plc annually gives the “Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator” award to organizations selected as the top 100 revolutionary companies and institutions leading…

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Control Cabinet-Free Automation Wins Two Product Design Awards

The MX-System receives the Red Dot Award in the highest category and the iF Design Award May 11, 2023 In the MX-System, Beckhoff offers a flexible, space-optimized, and intelligent system solution that completely eliminates conventional control cabinets and can thus revolutionize the world of automation. Its pioneering product design contributes massively to its potential for…

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MX-System Extended with Two Pneumatic Modules

Control cabinet-free automation now also includes pneumatic valves May 11, 2023 Control cabinet-free automation now aso includes pneumatic valves. In November 2021, Beckhoff presented the MX-System: a completely new, holistic concept which aims to eliminated control cabinets. The basic concept aims to replace control cabinet wiring with a baseplate that allows a wide range of…