November 25, 2025 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) have become essential across modern industrial and commercial environments—but what makes them so valuable? A VFD, also known as an AC Drive or Inverter, is an electronic device that precisely controls the speed and torque of an AC motor. By adjusting the frequency and voltage supplied to the motor,…
November 24, 2025 They walk, grip, balance – and fascinate with their human-like appearance: Humanoid robots have impressive mobility and are even able to interpret facial expressions or understand language. What was still a futuristic vision just a few years ago is today taking concrete shape. Hidden behind the technological developments of humanoid robots is…
Open, Flexible and Scalable November 24, 2025 World-leading drive specialist SEW-EURODRIVE and software and automation expert TTTech Digital Solutions announce their strategic collaboration. The aim of the cooperation is to integrate SEW-EURODRIVE’s axis and drive systems into the software-based control and automation platform UBIQUE®, in order to offer customers an open, modern and future-proof concept…
November 14, 2025 In brushless DC motor design, the geometry of the stator and rotor directly determines how torque, efficiency, and smoothness are achieved. Two of the most common configurations are slotted and slotless brushless DC motors. Both are widely used in precision motion control, robotics, and mechatronic systems, but they differ substantially in electromagnetic…
November 5, 2025 Breakthrough magnet technology advances following Niron Magnetics’ launch of first commercial manufacturing facility in Minnesota Niron Magnetics recently announced a project in collaboration with Stellantis to develop a new generation of electric motor designs for automotive use using magnets free of rare-earth elements. Niron’s breakthrough Iron Nitride magnet technology offers a promising…
November 4, 2025 ITC is pleased to introduce the NOARK Ex9VF7 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) — a next-generation motor control solution designed to deliver precision, energy efficiency, and reliable performance across industrial and commercial applications. What is a Variable Frequency Drive? A VFD controls the speed and torque of electric motors by varying the frequency and voltage of their power supply….
October 30, 2025 Schneider Electric’s Altivar Solar ATV320 variable speed drives — available at RS — increase the reliability, sustainability, energy efficiency, and service life of solar-powered pumping applications. RS, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, offers Schneider Electric’s Altivar Solar ATV320 variable speed drives (VSDs) for solar powered pumping applications….
October 23, 2025 Innovative Shuttle Warehouse The mountain sports retailer Bergzeit has been operating an automated shuttle warehouse with 54,000 storage locations since 2022. Equipped with regenerative drive technology from SEW-EURODRIVE, the system feeds the lifts’ braking energy back into the grid. The result: greater energy efficiency, lower operating costs, and a more sustainable logistics…
October 22, 2025 Siemens is setting new standards in industrial drive technology with the launch of its new high-performance drive system, Sinamics S220. Building on the success of Sinamics S120, the system marks a leap in performance with the new control unit CU320-3 and software version 6.6. As an integral part of the Siemens Xcelerator…
October 22, 2025 • ABB expands its IE5 synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) portfolio with smaller frame sizes, offering the broadest range of magnet- and rare earth-free motors • The well-proven IE5 SynRM cut energy losses by about 40% compared to IE3 motors, with short payback times, often under a couple of months ABB has expanded…
Is This the End of Manual Pallet Adjustments in Logistics? October 14, 2025 Is this the end of manual pallet adjustments in logistics? Kollmorgen and ifm join forces to bring precision to pallet handling. Bridging the Gap Between Manual Handling and Smart Automation In many warehouses and production sites, the handover between manual labour and…
October 14, 2025 Electromate Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of the Kollmorgen Essentials™ Servo Motion System in its offerings, reinforcing its commitment to providing accessible, high-performance motion control solutions to machine builders, OEMs, and automation integrators across Canada. The Kollmorgen Essentials line combines servo motors, drives, and single-cable connectivity into an optimized package…
October 6, 2025 Niron Magnetics has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art 1,500-ton-per-year permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Sartell, Minnesota. After nearly a decade of research and development in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of Minnesota, Niron Magnetics has successfully created one of the first commercially viable new magnet materials…
October 2, 2025 ABB Unveils New Brand Architecture for NEMA Motors Division ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation, has executed a bold new brand architecture for its NEMA Motors* Division, introducing a dual-brand product strategy that distinctly positions its product offerings while leveraging the combined strengths of ABB and ABB Baldor-Reliance. This strategic…
September 30, 2025 Cloud computing and edge computing are reshaping how industrial organizations manage connected devices, analyze data, and maintain operations. While both architectures process and store data, they differ significantly in where that processing occurs—centrally in the cloud or locally at the edge. Understanding these differences is critical for companies evaluating strategies for predictive…
September 26, 2025 These pre-configured servo systems deliver simplicity and flexibility in sizing, selection, installation and commissioning—at an unbeatable value Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control and automation solutions, has introduced the Kollmorgen Essentials™ motion system, a new line of servo motion solutions that makes high-performance motion control easier and more affordable for virtually any…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
