The source for the latest Motion Control news, research and product information.
Featured Product
3-Axis Beam Control Revolutionizes Laser Marking
The new KEYENCE MD-V9900 YVO4 Laser provides distortion-free marking at production line speeds on stepped and inclined surfaces, cylinders and spheres. Objects that cause problems for conventional markers are easily handled by the world's first laser marker to incorporate simultaneous 3-axis X, Y and Z beam control, a 42mm variable focal length, variable size beam spot and a huge 300 x 300mm marking area. No indexing mechanisms required to move the marker or products. Details and specs.
News
Bringing Order to Beer Bottles
See how a belt-driven linear actuator and servo drive from Parker Electromechanical Automation provide motion for a system capable of sorting 76,800 empty bottles of beer per hour. Go here.
Circle of Life: Nearly 100-year-old GE Motor Powers Carousel Again
After almost a century of operation, inactivity, weather and wear, a 1909 motor from GE Motors is expected to come back to life in the coming months in Nederland, Colorado, a community located 3,000 feet above and 17 miles west of Boulder, Colorado. Originally the main power source of a 1910 carousel, the GE Motor will reprise its significant, yet behind--the--scenes role in bringing sheer joy and exhilaration to children and families who will ride the recently restored carousel in the months and years ahead. Click here to read more.
Engineers & IT Pros Mix & Mingle
It's a good thing for control engineers and IT professionals to mix and mingle. The concept is explained in this Rockwell Automation white paper. Read all about it here.

The Freedom Series(TM)
Click here to view the new Freedom Series(TM) from Maxon. The Single Axis Motion Control System elimates the confusion.





Innovative Motion Control Applications
Engineers playing around with the Wii Remote and iPhone's multi-touch screen started thinking about innovative motion control applications. Those applications are being used to train novice golfers, to monitor a person's posture, and other tasks. Go here for more information.
Smart Motion Control Tools
Four smart motion control tools described here. An intelligent controller, pocket-sized controller, software simulator, and mechatronic controller are all covered here.
Products
***Brushless Adjustable Speed Controls & Servo Motors***
FORT SMITH, AR: This new series of brushless adjustable speed controls and servo motors is designed to provide customers the advantages and benefits of brushless technology for adjustable speed applications, i.e. less maintenance, quieter operation, and more efficient and higher torques in smaller packages. Customers may wish to upgrade to this brushless technology for conveyors, mixers, door openers, material handling, packaging and many other general-purpose industrial applications which utilize adjustable speed. In addition, customers will be able to design these new products into new OEM equipment. The new control, BMC-Series, has models available from 1/4 through 3 HP. ---Baldor Electric Co.
***Sinamics Modular Drive***
HAUPPAUGE, NY: SINAMIC(R) G120 line of closed loop vector drives offer high levels of integrated safety, energy savings and Ethernet connectivity. Available in 1/2 to 125 HP, the modular and scalable drive may be configured in a wide variety of designs to meet all drive applications at the plant. Additionally, built-in math and logic eliminate the need for a separate PLC. The EN 60204 safety functions of the SINAMICS G120 are fully integrated into the drive and include safe torque off, safe stop 1, safety limited speed and safe brake control. As a result, plants obtain greater levels of safety while requiring less overhead to integrate the drives into fail-safe, automation and drive environments. The SINAMICS G120 drive offers enhanced energy savings with regenerative power modules. ---Siemens Energy & Automation Inc.

Motion Control Demos!
At www.industrialproductdemos.com you can find detailed and interactive demonstrations focused on the Motion Control Industry. Go to the site to view and interact with our free online demos. Learn more about the latest products in your industry.





***Single-Axis Motion Control System***
FALL RIVER, MA: Freedom Series is a user-friendly motion control development tool designed to eliminate the confusion often associated with motion systems integration. An all-inclusive package featuring the utility and design flexibility found in higher level control systems. The Freedom Series package comes complete with your choice of four different brushless motor options ranging in size from 16 mm to 40 mm in diamter and up to 1/6 hp. The package is equipped with Maxon's priority GUI software and easy-to-follow instructional wizards along with practical exercises. All appropriate cables and connectors are included in this plug and play package. ---Maxon Precision Motors

January 2008 Industry Deck - Now featuring product demos!
View the latest Industry Deck to learn more about new products from Exair, Sealcon, Sprinter Markging, NewAge Industries and Deublin.

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