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 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…
January 7, 2025 SDB-1-2450-A | 3~480V 45kW-60 HP Clean Power Variable Frequency Drive, input 3x 480V, rated output 82A, IP20, embedded AFE. Description The SmartD Clean Power Variable Frequency Drive is a compact AC drive utilizing SmartD’s patented own algorithms combined with WBG transistor technology. Producing a clean and pure sine wave to power and…
January 2, 2025 In response to customer feedback, to add additional features and outputs and to provide a more user-friendly experience, ABB has developed and released phase 2 of its NEMA motors Energy Savings Calculator. The online tool was launched earlier this year to help motor operators better understand the performance, financial and environmental benefits of…
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 4, 2024 Beckhoff’s new compact stepper motor drives include onboard I/O to increase design flexibility The ASI8100 stepper motor with built-in drive from Beckhoff adds another space-saving tool to the company’s broad range of compact drive technology products (up to 48 V DC). The ASI8100 series combines a stepper motor, stepper motor output stage,…
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…
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