Mechatronics

Of PLCs, control panels, and VFDs

August 14, 2013

Global motion control shipments fall in first-half 2013, optimism expressed

August 13, 2013

Ormec's XD indexer family expands analog I/O, adding motion control features for new applications and it also features software for complex applications. Courtesy: Ormec

Servo drives receive expanded IO capability

August 6, 2013

Aerotech’s PlanarDL-series delivers geometric performance for applications where precision is critical and it has three positioning performance options as well as anti-creep crossed-roller bearings. Courtesy: Aerotech

Integrated linear motor stage

August 5, 2013

Motion controller for end users with third-party controls

July 24, 2013

How to size servo motors: Advanced inertia calculations

July 18, 2013

Servomotor line with field-replaceable encoders

July 10, 2013

Ten global companies formed the Facility 450 Consortium (F450C) and five companies formed the Global 450 Consortium (G450C) with the intention of addressing facility and infrastructure challenges of 450mm semiconductor wafer fabrication issues (pictured:

Consortium formed for semiconductor wafer fabrication challenges

July 10, 2013

The Dyno LaborSaver rotating torque sensor series from SensorData Technologies allows for dual measurement and has a wide range of measurement options. Courtesy: SensorData Technologies

Rotating torque sensor series

July 8, 2013

Festo's EPCO electric cylinder and CMMO-ST closed loop servo drive are designed to quickly assist in machine and product changeovers and offers the flexibility of commissioning via the internet. Courtesy: Festo

Electric cylinder and closed loop servo drive

July 2, 2013