Renewed channel network delivers enhanced quality and availability
Rauno Ahola explains the philosophy behind the new ABB Value Provider Programme, with insight from programme members around the world.Providing optimum customer solutions and support is, and always has...
View ArticleVariable-speed drives cut costs for vehicle parts maker
A manufacturer of plastic automotive fuel tanks is saving £24,000 a year on its energy bill following the installation of ABB variable-speed drives. TI Automotive of Flint in North Wales, UK, makes...
View ArticlePrecision involute spline shafts and bearing shafts
Ondrives Ltd has recently launched a range of precision involute spline shafts and bearing shafts into their most recent gear products catalogue for 2012. These parts are made in-house by Ondrives at...
View ArticleConceptual design package for gearbox and driveline
Romax Technology has launched a new concept design software package which will increase speed, quality, creativity and innovation when designing gearboxes and drivelines. Called ‘Concept’, the new...
View ArticleIP65 rated step motors
Applied Motion Products has launched NEMA size 23, 24 and 34 stepper motors with IP65 ratings for operation in severe environmental conditions.These new models, dust-proof and resistant to low pressure...
View ArticleNew AC motors successfully replace 30-year-old favourites
Designing a new series of motors to replace an established range that has enjoyed global success for over 30 years can be daunting. Jon Severn finds out how SEW-Eurodrive rose to the challenge by...
View ArticleMini motors make swarm robots more economical
A new low-cost platform for swarm robotics research that makes it possible to produce robots for as little as £24 (around EUR31 or $46) each has been presented at the first European conference on...
View ArticleMotor efficiency depends on logic control
There is more to motors than just switching them on or off. The IEC 61131 standard provides for five general methods, some more textual and some more graphical, according to Boris Sedacca. Text: IEC...
View ArticleGrinding machine produces quality gears
Ondrives Ltd has recently taken receipt of a new gear grinding machine which enables them to gear grind to precise measurements. This new machinery will, says Managing Director, Andy Higgs, take the...
View ArticleMicro drives – drives that can make a big difference
Compact drives that cover small industry and even household applications. They help improve everyday life by helping reduce noise, save energy, and are so easy to use. Jussi Rantanen reports. Micro...
View ArticlePlastic recycler goes greener by swapping to AC drives
Recycling plant converts discarded plastic into high density polyethylene (HDPE) pellets. Amaechi Oduah reportsMaintenance costs have been reduced significantly at a plastic recycling plant by...
View ArticleLatest models increase torque flange’s capabilities
HBM has launched two new models of its T40B digital torque flange with 50Nm and 100Nm torque measurement ranges making the transducer suitable for a wider range of applications.The compact design of...
View Article90° mounting for ultra compact drives
Vincotech has a new housing size for 90° PCB mounting called flow90 0. The first product line to be equipped with this new housing is flow90PACK 0 featuring six-pack topology.The flow90 0 housing...
View ArticleUSB stepper motor evaluation kit
LG Motion is offering an evaluation kit based around Arcus Technology’s DMX-J-SA series, NEMA 17 frame sized, integrated microstep motor + control + drive.The plug and play package has USB 2.0...
View ArticleEthernet communications capability added to integrated stepper motor/drives
Applied Motion Products has added six integrated drive+motors to its line of Ethernet and EtherNet/IP motion control products. The new STM24 models fuse a high performance motion controller with 100...
View ArticleServomotors bridge gap between stepper and induction motors
Now available from Heason Technology, Kollmorgen’s new VLM servomotor series to fill the gap between stepper and high-performance servo motors.The new VLM series synchronous servo motors offer OEMs,...
View Article‘Off-the-shelf’ variable frequency drives
Bosch Rexroth has unveiled its new series of variable frequency drives for general automation, materials handling, pumps, fans and conveyors. The EFC 3600 series, which will be available from The...
View ArticleChallenges and chances: solutions for the extended energy-efficiency directive
The European Commission has initiated a significant tightening of the energy-efficiency directive for electrical devices, leaving more users of drive technology faced with new challenges.By providing...
View ArticleHigh-efficiency motors power cave train
A train controlled by ABB variable-speed drives is helping visitors to Oman experience the wonders of a two-million year-old natural cave system, deep in the desert.ABB Drives Alliance member Sentridge...
View ArticleDemo shows controlled release of 5,000Nm
Having recently launched its new RDBK releasable backstop, Stieber Clutch has demonstrated its performance by developing a test rig in partnership with Bauer Gear Motor.This latest generation of...
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