January 2, 2025 Kollmorgen has announced the launch of the P80360 stepper drive, the latest addition to its P8000 series. This new drive brings advanced functionality to the series, including closed-loop position control and full programmability, combining the precision of servo systems with the reliability and simplicity of stepper technology. Key Features of the P80360…
Unpack the mysteries of harmonics in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). From what harmonics are to why utilities care, this webinar dives into overlooked aspects like high-order harmonics, “base harmonics,” and system impacts. Get clear insights into this often misunderstood topic with practical guidance and expert analysis. Join Simon Leblond, who is an innovation enthusiast, and…
December 11, 2024 ABB, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of NEMA motors, has elevated its Baldor-Reliance® Food Safe stainless steel motor product portfolio with a streamlined three-lead electrical connection design, delivering a superior experience for food and beverage processing operations. This new motor solution is engineered to simplify installation, enhance reliability and improve workplace safety –…
December 4, 2024 Introducing the ABB ACS180 Variable Speed Drive – Now Available at Proax! As an official ABB distributor in Canada, Proax Technologies is excited to present the ACS180 – your go-to compact VSD solution for applications up to 22 kW. Key Features of the ACS180 Variable Speed Drive: Whether you’re upgrading existing equipment…
December 4, 2024 Servo brushless amplifiers are critical components in motion control systems, providing precise regulation of brushless motors for torque, velocity, and position. The two most common types of brushless amplifiers, trapezoidal and sinusoidal, differ significantly in their operation and performance characteristics. This paper provides an in-depth comparison of these amplifier types, outlines their…
December 3, 2024 Safe Motion, maximum machine output! With drive-integrated Safe Motion, our servo amplifiers PMC SC6 and SI6 achieve safety up to Performance Level PL e, with all common motor feedback systems. This means you have a flexible, scalable safety solution by individually combining all the safety functions your application requires. Plant downtimes are reduced and, despite the different safety requirements of the machine…
November 20, 2024 ABB has launched the ACS8080, its newest medium voltage air-cooled drive. The new drive represents an evolution, building on over 50 years of experience in delivering drives to industrial applications and bringing reliability, performance, and flexibility to the next level thanks to innovative motor control, versatile design, and digital capabilities. The converter…
November 15, 2024 Sean Hickey, President of Lafert North America Retires After 33 years, Sean Hickey, president of Lafert North America has retired. Sean is a proud past chairman of both the EASA Manufacturing Council and past Manufacturing Chairman of PTDA. His leadership has had a profound impact on Lafert NA and the people within…
November 11, 2024 The Drives and Motion Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Burnside to the position of Drives Group Vice President. Burnside replaces long-time Drives Group Vice President Mark Bernicky, who will be taking on a new role for Yaskawa, focused on strengthening customer relationships. Prior to…
November 5, 2024 SmartD Technologies has engineered the Clean Power variable frequency drive combining features that are normally found separately in multiple different products. They do this all while keeping product cost lower and product volume much smaller than a conventional drive. SmartD Technologies Inc. produces advanced motor control products based on 3 core technologies…
November 4, 2024 Advanced Compact Motors and Gearheads for High-Performance Robotics Electromate, one of Canada’s premier distributors of motion control solutions, is proud to announce the release of maxon’s EC Frameless DT50 Motor and ECX Flat Series DC Motors and Gearheads, designed to meet the demands of modern robotics and automation systems. The EC and…
October 30, 2024 Retrofit in Sewage Treatment Plants Sewage treatment plants clean up tons of waste water every day. Technical problems or even system failures cannot be tolerated. At every purification stage of your sewage treatment plant, use drive technology that is individually tailored to your requirements, prevents failures, and lowers energy costs. Watch this…
October 30, 2024 Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the new RSGT Series Soft Starters, an easy-to-use product range for AC 3-phase induction motors up to 75Hp / 55kW. To maximize the ease of use without compromising performance, only three settings are required (FLC, ramp-up, ramp-down). The self-learning algorithm adjusts the soft starter’s parameters to work…
October 28, 2024 OnFILTER, a California-based company, presents its complete line of DIN rail EMI filters suitable for UL508-A electrical panels. Filters cover wide range of applications: AC, DC, ground, motion control (servo/VFD/steppers), power line communication (PLC), and 4…20mA data, helping to improve error-free uninterrupted operation. Patented filters offer high performance in small packages. All…
October 28, 2024 Littelfuse launched its newest motor protection relay in the MP8000 series Littelfuse launched its newest motor protection relay in the MP8000 series. This new model—MP8010—offers a new 24 V power supply option. Instead of a nominal 120 V power supply for ac, you can now get a 24 V dc power supply…
October 23, 2024 • Independent survey commissioned by ABB highlights the critical role that energy efficiency now plays in the sustainability agenda for global businesses with 91 percent saying this influences their choice of electric motors • 94 percent of companies surveyed are already investing, or planning to invest, in sustainability initiatives, and have adopted…
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