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DeviceNet Expansion Module for JVL´s integrated MAC motorsJVL has developed a new module for the MAC50-141 and MAC800 series of integrated servo motors that enables the MAC motors to be used on Devicenet. The AC-servo motor, encoder, amplifier, positional controller and Devicenet are all built into the motor. The only connections required are a supply voltage and the Devicenet cables. The device type is a "Position controller", which is a standard method for controlling position when motion control is used on Devicenet. 
Parker torque motors cut energy costs and eliminate vibration in new generation of direct drive Ghioldi plastic extrudersThe latest high performance torque motors and variable speed drives, from Parker Hannifin are playing an important role in a new and innovative range of extruders. Manufactured by Italian plastics machinery company, Ghioldi, the new extruders use Parker direct drive technology to offer significant reductions in energy consumption and also to minimise vibrations that can affect the quality of finished parts. 
Custom Motor Solution Brings 20 Years Of ReliabilityTwenty years ago in 1988, John Driver the founder of Dirt Driver Ltd was searching for an electric motor supplier in order to enhance the reliability of the company's high pressure steam and cold water washers which are used right across industry. 
New generation of HNC100-3x® from RexrothThe HNC100-3x® digital servo drive from Rexroth is a programmable, multi-axis NC controller, with field-bus interfaces, specifically developed for control of electrohydraulic drives. It expands the range of tailored automated solutions of Rexroth's HNC100 family by offering control of up to four electrohydraulic axes in one unit. 
Mclennan launch new brushless DC motor with integral speed control electronicsMclennan Servo Supplies has released a new miniature brushless DC motor with integral drive electronics for precision speed control from Netherlands motor manufacturer Allied Motion/Premotec. Measuring just 32 mm diameter with a nominal length of 42 mm, the compact BL30 EB delivers an output torque of 30 mNm at 3500 rpm with an 11 W power output rating. The motor's outer rotor design ensures minimal cogging and a high-load bearing system and IP54 protection sealing makes it an ideal choice for small pumps, laser scanning heads, fans, medical devices and other applications where compact design, long life and high performance is essential. 
Stainless Motors Option Wins Repeat Orders For Chemineer Bio-pharmaceutical MixersChemineer announces the first static mixer, the first to use Particle Image Velocimetry and Computational Fluid Mixing to 'visualize flow patterns, and the first manufacturer to produce a gearbox designed specifically for the mixing industry. 
Integrated MAC Motor with Power Rating up to 750WJVL's new additions to the fold comprise two complete, high-capacity MAC Servo Motors with ratings of 400W and 750W. These new products were first revealed at the Danish Herning Tech trade fair this year. The MAC motor consists of a complete servo system, including a high-dynamic AC servo motor, hall-sensor, encoder, power supply, driver and positioning controller, as well as facilities for incorporating various modules such as Profibus, CAN, Nano PLC, etc. 
Rexroth IndraDrive Mi Total performance in half the spaceModular, highly integrated and fully functional, Rexroth has announced another milestone for IndraDrive with the launch of the IndraDrive Mi. Through an innovative design build concept, engineers at Rexroth have reduced the total build space required by over fifty percent when compared to traditional servo drives. 
New 12 Volt DC GearmotorMidwest Motion Products is pleased to announce the release of a new DC Gear Motor, the Model No. MMP-PDSF80-12V GS-180-LS. Accepting any 12 Volt DC source, including battery power, this robust Gear Motor measures just 2.8" in Diameter, with a 3.15" Square Gearbox, by 6.2" long, and has a keyed output shaft of 10mm diameter by 27mm long. Easy mounting is accomplished with 4 M5 threaded screws, equally spaced 66.5mm apart. 
Nanomotion's new FlexDC is a dedicated motion control for high performance ceramic servo motorsThe new FlexDC Motion Controller is a dedicated single or dual axis control and drive unit for use with Nanomotion's range of high performance ceramic servo motors and positioning stages. Available in the UK from the leading precision motion specialists Heason Technology Limited, the compact desktop controller includes PIV or PID servo control with quadrature or Sin/Cos encoders providing nanometre-level position control with synchronised I/O as well as specific ceramic motor algorithms such as ultra high resolution and dead band compensation to reduce lost motion during reversals. 
Integrated AC Servo Motor MAC 50 - 141A Danish company, JVL Industri Elektronik A/S, now represented in Ohio, USA, has developed a completely new concept in motor control: the "MAC Motor". 
Single-phase drive/motor/gearbox combinations extend the versatility of space- and time-saving automation formulaNord Drivesystems has extended its range of integrated drive/motor/gearbox units with single-phase input versions. These ready-built automation blocks have become very popular with machinery and automation builders because of their space saving attributes and for the time savings they offer during equipment specification and system building. Typical applications include controlling pumps, fans or conveyors. 
Updated JVL nano-PLC module for JVL MAC motorsJVL's nano-PLC module, which is compatible with all JVL MAC motors, has now been updated to provide extended functionality. The new features include a "Calculator" with +, -, *, and / operators via which all motor registers and variables can be included in calculations. 
Miniature linear drive from Sprint Electric provides motor control for sub-sea inspection deviceSonomatic Ltd. manufactures a number of specialised non-destructive scanners. They have used the Sprint Electric 200XLV low voltage linear DC drive to improve the accuracy of their Nautilus scanner. 
Small Motor Dynamometer SystemSensor Developments Inc now offers a complete small motor dynamometer system. This new system features our high performance in-line rotating torque sensor and a computer controlled low torque/high speed hysteresis brake allowing for precise torque control. This system is specifically designed to interface with motor controllers and allows manufacturers to test small capacity electric motors under 100in-lbs/12Nm. With our proprietary software, manufacturers can interface with various controllers and exercise them under various braking conditions. 
Compact New 24 Volt DC Gearmotor Develops 196 IN. LB. Torque at 24 RPMMidwest Motion Products is pleased to announce the release of a new DC Gear Motor, the Model No. MMP-TM55-24V GP52-195.. Accepting any 24 Volt DC source, including battery power, this robust Gear Motor measures just 2.14" in Diameter, by 7.75" long, and has a keyed output shaft of 12mm diameter by 25mm long. Easy mounting is accomplished with 4 "face mount" M5 threaded holes, equally spaced on a 40mm Dia. B.C. 
NEMA 34 Servo Motor QCI-A34M-1QuickSilver Controls, Inc. expands its line of brushless AC servo motors with the QCI-A34M-1. This is the least expensive 34 frame motor designed to run on the SilverNugget N3 servo motor controller/driver. 
Megaflux series thin-ring torque motors available from HeasonA range of brushless servo motors with a separate rotor and stator design, aimed at the smooth precise control and direct-drive of large inertia or high torque loads, is available from precision motion specialists Heason Technology Limited. The Megaflux thin-ring torque motor from USA manufacturer Emoteq Corporation has an inherently large diameter-to-length ratio - from 150 mm x 30 mm to 760 mm x 123 mm – and covers continuous stall torque from 3 Nm to over 2000 Nm. 
Megaflux series thin-ring torque motors available from Heason TechnologyA range of brushless servo motors with a separate rotor and stator design, aimed at the smooth precise control and direct-drive of large inertia or high torque loads, is available from precision motion specialists Heason Technology Limited. The Megaflux thin-ring torque motor from USA manufacturer Emoteq Corporation has an inherently large diameter-to-length ratio - from 150 mm x 30 mm to 760 mm x 123 mm – and covers continuous stall torque from 3 Nm to over 2000 Nm. 
Only air motor capable of precise position controlFor low speed stop/start applications under load the Huco Dynatork piston air motors continue to prove the ideal choice. Their very nature makes them prime candidates for operation in hazardous or sensitive environments such as hydrocarbon engineering, paint manufacture, paper conversion, wood working and food processing. 
Significant Energy And Space Savings For OEMs With New High Performance Motor From LafertA new high-performance motor intended for the OEM market that offers significant savings on running costs and space requirements that can be engineered to match customer applications has been introduced by Lafert. Savings on operating costs can amount to more than 80% whilst the motor's far superior output to that of standard AC induction motors enables significant frame size reductions plus weight savings. 
Increased system productivity with Parker’s AC890 driveThe latest compact, modular systems drive from Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, offers system designers a high performance drives solution with more flexibility than ever. Called the AC890, the unit is compatible with virtually any feedback technology, enabling it to be integrated seamlessly into automation networks across a diverse range of applications, increasing productivity and profitability as a result. 
Latest Parker HMI cylinders designed to boost productivityThe latest generation of hydraulic tie rod cylinders from Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, incorporate a number of innovative features designed to minimise machine assembly and maintenance times, resulting in considerably increased productivity levels. In particular, Parker's HMI hydraulic cylinders are now available with four-face spanner flats for simplified maintenance in confined spaces, while specially designed thrust keys can be specified to ensure secure mounting and make machine assembly easier, faster and safer than ever before. 
Smartwire delivers water to depend onTo ensure the highest possible level of availability for its water treatment systems, Glastechnik Holger Kramp designs its control panels with built-in redundancy. Thanks to Moeller Electric's SmartWire system, however, the panels still offer an outstanding price/performance ratio. 
New livery from Parker SSD Drives highlights performance benefitsThe latest AC, DC and servo drives from the Parker SSD Drives division of Parker Hannifinhave been re-launched in a new global Parker grey and gold colour sche me. This is designed to reflect both the advanced nature of the latest drives, many of which offer considerable performance advantages over competing devices, and the continuing integration of Parker SSD Drives within the global structure of the Parker organisation. 
MOELLER makes it easier to get started!Ease of use, economy and efficiency are among the key benefits of Moeller Electric's latest xStart range of control gear that now offers compact and dependable motor starting solutions for motors up to 90kW. 
Aerotech's new ARMS rotary motion simulators provide positioning and rateAerotech's new ARMS series rotary motion simulators provide highly accurate angular rates, acceleration and position profiles for inertial component test systems and instruments. The new simulators include a choice of slip ring assemblies and rotary unions for interfacing with the Unit Under Test (UUT) and are supplied with matched servo drives, motion controls and GUI motion design software. Users are able to generate or download complex rotary motion profiles and execute them with a velocity stability to 0.0001% over 360 degrees for direct loads up to 170 kg. The range is aimed at dynamic in-process testing of gyroscopes, MEMS sensors, accelerometers and other rate table applications requiring ultra-precise rotational profiling for use on avionics equipment, automobiles, and other ground based vehicles and inertial platforms. 
New 0.9 Degree Size 23 Linear ActuatorsHaydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. (Haydon) is proud to announce that their size 23 hybrid linear actuators are now available with a 0.9 degree step angle. This new step angle is designed for higher resolution and allows for a full step linear movement of 0.0000625" (1.6 microns). Like the 1.8 degree version, this actuator is available in all four designs; captive, non-captive, external linear, and linear rotary. Combined with a stainless steel lead screw, the linear actuator delivers an extremely smooth, precise motion. Haydon's linear actuators are designed for applications that require long life, reliability, precise positioning and rapid motion. 
Rigid Stator Mount Employs Ring of SteelRencol Tolerance Rings has developed an innovative way of mounting the stator rigidly in the can of an electric motor using a tolerance ring. The new approach presents a simple and cost-effective alternative to the more traditional mounting methods, such as heat to press and the use of adhesives. 
The World’s smallest closed-loop nanopositionerClaimed to be the world's smallest closed loop nanopositioning system, the SL-1720-S available from Armstrong Optical of Northampton is the latest in a series of piezo stepper drive systems developed by SmarAct GmbH of Germany. 
Performance of a LifetimeHaydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. is proud to introduce the 35000 series (Size 14) double stack hybrid linear actuators, which are based on some of the most advanced technology in the world today. This is the newest addition to our extensive hybrid motor line. These linear actuators occupy a minimal 1.4 (35mm) square space and include numerous patented innovations that provide customers high performance, endurance and new linear motion design opportunities in a small package. The 35000 series double stack hybrid linear actuators are available in three designs – captive, non-captive and external linear versions. 
Slim, compact, maintenance-freeigus® has now developed a new maintenance-free linear unit, "DryLin® EasyTube, for format adjustments. This completely lubrication-free, extremely compact and lightweight system consists of just six individual parts: the leadscrew, tube, two clamping rings, an attachment flange and slide block. The system is available ex-stock with a diameter of 12, 25 or 30 mm. 
Rack and Pinion servo drive systems offers Turnkey SolutionIn a further development of its backlash free and high performance rack and pinion drive systems, Redex-Andantex have launched the DRP+ and KRP+ Dual and TwinDrive servo drive systems. The new servo drive systems are dedicated, in particular, to the large travel motion axes of large machine tools and special machinery. The global offer includes high quality rack and pinion (hardened, tempered and ground), as well as the high precision, very rigid associated servo reducers. |
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