Design World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

and EU are implementing new minimum efficiency performance standards (MEPS) for electric motors—here’s the lowdown on the standards and how next-generation motor CAD can power compliance. Brian Casey CEO ECM PCB Stator Technology Global electronics manufacturers face an ever-present challenge.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 26, 2024

What our industrial drive technology (IDT) business had lacked until now was a global sales organization for maximum growth. In a press release, the company unveiled its plans to acquire ebm-papst’s industrial drive technology (IDT) business. Key points from the news. Georgen and Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany, and in Oradea, Romania.

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Design World

MARCH 23, 2023

As automation continues to expand in existing as well as newer applications, the enabling automation technology is evolving to keep pace with these changes. Motors and drives are no exception. In particular, motors have gotten smaller to accommodate space and size restrictions in new, unique applications.

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Design World

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The world’s only electrostatic motor company C-Motive Technologies Inc. recently unveiled its new motor technology platform at the Rockwell Automation Fair in Boston.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The last decade has seen advancements in controls and motor drive technologies to boost efficiency, safety, and ease of use.

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Automation Mag

JUNE 27, 2022

Allied Motion Technologies has acquired Airex, a privately-owned company that provides high-precision electromagnetic components and solutions. Lindsay Badger, managing partner at Airex, stated, “Airex has always been about developing new, high performance and high quality technology for diverse applications.

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Design World

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

electric motor design and software company ECM PCB Stator Technology has opened branches in the U.K. The European […] The post ECM PCB Stator opens European offices to meet electric motor design demand appeared first on Design World. and Spain and named team member James McMullan as its Director of European Operations.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In the fourth quarter of 2022, ECM PCB Stator Technology began beta-testing its proprietary motor CAD platform, PrintStator, with select partners. PrintStator enables engineers to rapidly design, model, and prototype optimized printed-circuit-board stator motors to exact specifications.

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Automation World

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Soft starters and VFDs both effectively control motors and are efficient users of energy. Determining which technology to use depends on understanding the performance needs of the application.

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Explore the differences and similarities between soft starters and VFDs with regard to motor speed control, cost, performance parameters and tuning capabilities, and for which applications each technology make the most sense.

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Design World

APRIL 7, 2023

General Motors recognized Schaeffler as a 2022 Supplier of the Year. GM recently celebrated honorees at its 31st annual Supplier of the Year event in San Antonio, Texas.

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Rockwell Automation and Infinitum have entered an exclusive agreement to jointly develop and distribute a new class of high-efficiency, integrated low voltage drive and motor technology.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 15, 2024

15 that they will work together in developing electric vehicles and auto intelligence technology, sectors where Japanese automakers have fallen behind. The chief executives of Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. The executives said the companies will develop core technologies together, but their products will remain different.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 20, 2023

I lien’t think I’d write about motor control again. This news from Rockwell Automation announces a complete revision to its Allen-Bradley Branch Motor Control & Protection Solutions. The post Branch Motor Control Updated from Allen-Bradley appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

APRIL 18, 2024

KENT, OHIO - Bison®, a leader in innovative motor technology, proudly announces the issuance of a patent for the revolutionary RAM™ Reverse Air Movement Blower Motor.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 7, 2024

Comau has designed and deployed a high-volume, automated assembly line for HYCET, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Wall Motor and a leading manufacturer of DHT (Dedicated Hybrid Transmission) technology. The L.E.M.O.N.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Keeping best in class life cycle cost (including power) in mind, ELGi has developed their new air-cooled, direct drive series with Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor. ELGi has designed their own robust, IP55 rated motor by leveraging induction motors’ capacity. That’s why ELGi claims its motor efficiency is best in class.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 28, 2024

Tool changer with brushless flat motor. Compressed-air technology has proven itself over decades, and it is suitable for handling very heavy objects, the company noted. “In addition to the hygienic safety, electric motors are much more flexible in use,” said the company.

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Motion Control Tips

MARCH 29, 2024

Nidec Drive Technology has added high-end models that feature low backlash, noise, and vibration, to the company’s lineup of the ABLE series, a group of servo motor-dedicated planetary reducers. ABLE reducer” is the trade name of the group of servo motor reducers that Nidec Drive Technology sells.

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Design World

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Demanding manufacturing environments, such as utility, oil, gas, and mining operations, rely on medium voltage power to drive large industrial motors — often running 24 hours a day. Meeting these needs, Rockwell Automation announces new enhancements to medium voltage PowerFlex 6000T variable frequency drives (VFDs).

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Design World

OCTOBER 7, 2022

It represents the first motor drive that can be controlled by a third-party device. The IDMsm is the first model in ACS Motion Control’s Intelligent Drive Module (IDM) Series of EtherCAT DS402 drives.

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Design World

JULY 1, 2023

We'll show you how to achieve smooth motion with the right technology The post Learn How to Optimize Motor Size and Torque Using D²L Rule appeared first on Design World.

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Automation Mag

MAY 12, 2023

Mitsubishi Electric announced a strategic investment in Clearpath Robotics, the parent company of autonomous mobile robot leader, OTTO Motors. “The relationship between Mitsubishi Electric and OTTO Motors is built upon years of respect and trust. OTTO Motors is well positioned to become a leader in industrial autonomy.

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Motion Control Tips

MARCH 13, 2024

Motor operators in all industries are staying ahead of the curve in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship with ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 motors. ABB’s SP4 technology meets the NEMA Super Premium efficiency level in a standard AC induction motor design operating across the line, independently of a variable speed drive.

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Drives & Controls

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Japanese semiconductor specialist Renesas has developed an inductive motor position sensing technology to rival the costly magnetic and optical encoders commonly used in motor control applications.

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Drives & Controls

JANUARY 29, 2024

A European project has developed an iron silicon powder which can be used to 3D-print components for electric motors. This could increase their efficiencies and reduce the consumption of materials compared to the standard practice of cutting and moulding sheet metal to create motors.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

AUGUST 9, 2023

Following the successful launch of their smooth surface IE5+ synchronous motors, NORD is releasing a new design and larger frame sizes to expand their high-efficiency electric motor portfolio.

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Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 10, 2022

Rolls-Royce and Hyundai Motor Group are to collaborate on bringing all-electric propulsion and hydrogen fuel cell technology to the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market, which includes electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Both companies […].

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Design World

JUNE 29, 2023

At its 42,000 meter2 plant in Querétaro, Bosch Rexroth began manufacturing hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves for mobile machinery such as excavators, forklifts, and tractors in June. The company prepares the ramp-up of hydraulic components and linear motion technology products.

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Robotics Automation News

MARCH 28, 2024

This significant milestone was co-led by Yamaha Motor Corporation and IAG Capital Partners, marking a continued and strengthened partnership in advancing manufacturing and automation technologies. Since 2020, Yamaha Motor Corporation has been a […]

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Learning Objectives Review motor communication types with Ethernet experts. View archived webcast about optimizing motor drive communications prior to Aug. View archived webcast about optimizing motor drive communications from Control Engineering prior to Aug. What information are motors and drives reporting and receiving?

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 20, 2024

But the standard electric motor was designed for steady, ongoing activities like running a compressor or spinning a conveyor belt – even updated designs waste a lot of energy when making more complicated movements. Motors that can do more With significantly more efficient motors, robots could travel further and accomplish more.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 26, 2024

Its team will show products for demanding robotics applications, including frameless motors and flat motors that can easily integrate with strain-wave gearing. ” Founded in Switzerland in 1931, Portescap said its miniature motor technologies can support medical devices and various industrial applications such as aerospace. .

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

TWIN is the product of a collaboration between Rehab Technologies IIT – INAIL, the joint laboratory between the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia ( IIT – Italian Institute of Technology) in Genoa, and the Prosthetic Center of INAIL, the prosthetic unit of the National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work in Bologna.

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Design World

JUNE 9, 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.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 29, 2024

Technologically advanced, available in 180-204 PS power nodes, powers trucks in the 19-42 tonne segment Mumbai, 22 nd January 2024: Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today introduced its technologically advanced engine, Turbotronn 2.0, to deliver a new benchmark of excellence in trucking.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Clearpath’s OTTO Motors Division offers AMRs and fleet management and navigation software, designed to increase throughput and reduce costs by ensuring components and subassemblies are in place when needed and by transporting finished goods to a truck or warehouse upon completion.

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