February 7, 2025 ABB unveils new direct drive motor technology for fan wheels at AHR Expo. ABB, a global leader in HVACR technologies, will unveil its new ERH, the next next generation of energy-efficient motor solutions for the HVACR industry, at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, U.S., February 10-12. The official product launch took place at 11am on…
February 5, 2025 Review what the final lifecycle phase of RSLogix 5 programming software means for your operations and how to prepare for the future. For nearly four decades, the Allen‑Bradley® PLC-5® and its programming software RSLogix™ 5 have been the cornerstone for industrial automation. While paving the way for future PLC and software development…
February 4, 2025 LOVATO Electric expands the range of soft starters with the new ADXT series, which features three-phase control for the progressive starting of three-phase asynchronous motors. ADXT is particularly suitable for controlling heavy-duty applications, characterized by high inertia, such as crushers, fans, vertical or inclined conveyors, screw compressors, centrifuges, propellers, mills, band or circular…
January 30, 2025 Poultry and meat processing solutions from NORD include hygienic, compact gear units, reliable, high efficiency electric motors, and intelligent electronic control products. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will once again be exhibiting at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), one of the world’s largest annual poultry and meat processing industry event. This year’s convention will…
January 29, 2025 ABB has strengthened its Roller table motor offering, increasing availability in response to growing demand. The motors, designed specifically for the hot and corrosive environment of steel mills, are paired with ABB variable speed drives (VSD), allowing for intense and dynamic workloads while minimizing downtime and operational costs. ABB’s Roller table motors…
January 29, 2025 By Debra Schug, PR and Content Lead With an installation base of more than 5 million CNCs and over 60 years of CNC technology development experience, FANUC is a world leader in factory automation. To kickoff this year, they are proud to present FANUC’s powerhouse dynamic duo to help provide the industry with…
January 29, 2025 High-performance, flexible and scalable – the MOVIPRO® technology inverter combines the performance capability and range of options of the MOVIDRIVE® control cabinet platform with the installation benefits and robustness of decentralized technology. The decentralized inverter is the control-cabinet-free solution for modular automation. Powerful universal genius There’s a new addition to the decentralized…
January 23, 2025 ABB, a global leader in food processing motor and drive technologies, has developed its next generation of energy-efficient motor solutions for the food and beverage industry. The Baldor-Reliance® Food Safe SP5+ is the world’s first IP69 ultra-premium efficient motor. Engineered for seamless inverter duty operation with advanced bearing protection, it utilizes cutting-edge…
January 23, 2025 What is distributed drive technology? In recent years, distributed drive technology has become a key part of automation and drive technology. It offers significant advantages over traditional centralized approaches, especially in terms of flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. Distributed drive technology moves drive components, such as servo drives or stepper motor terminals, out…
January 22, 2025 FLEXLINE 3500 Motor Control Centers from Rockwell Automation The FLEXLINE low voltage MCC solution integrates motor control, power distribution and electrical switchgear into a centralized package. Built for global markets, this smart control solution meets IEC standards 61439. Power your production with unparalleled flexibility and better visibility. A FLEXLINE™ 3500 low voltage motor…
January 22, 2025 Networked motor control center technology accelerates ROI, productivity, savings & safety. Rockwell Automation has seen manufacturers around the globe investing billions of dollars in smart manufacturing and production plants. Industry experts project the demand for smart factories will double by 2032 to $322 billion because of the increased return on investment. At the…
January 21, 2025 The CMMT-ST multi-protocol drive is the latest addition to the Festo servo drive lineup. This small and powerful DC servo drive is easy to integrate with your PLC of choice. Standard function blocks make programming and control simple, and every CMMT servo drive includes these common industrial fieldbus protocols: Order your CMMT-ST…
January 13, 2025 The new general catalogue 2024-2025 edition is a true showcase of the LOVATO Electric world and its offers for industrial automation and energy management. Our offer in a simple and comprehensive format. The LOVATO Electric product range is even wider and now consists of 21,000 items divided into 36 product families. There…
January 10, 2025 By Krystie Johnston The National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO), a collaboration between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canada and the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association (CECA), has taken a major step in standardizing electrical training across Canada with the launch of its VR Motor Control Training. This innovative program is the…
January 7, 2025 Tolomatic Inc., an industry leader in innovative linear motion systems, introduces its online Drive Integration Tool that streamlines the selection and commissioning process to seamlessly match a drive system to a servo linear actuator. Tolomatic’s new Drive Integration Tool combines the motor, drive, feedback and connection information across a wide range of…
January 9, 2025 Industrial applications that run things like pumps, fans, conveyors, and compressors are responsible for more than 50% of the world’s total electricity consumption. One option to dramatically reduce that drag on resources is variable frequency drives (VFDs). These devices can adjust the frequency and voltage of the power supply, which can help improve the…
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