Drives

Easier drive selection with configurator

The Rotek website has been redesigned and now features a configurator.

DC servomotors with reduced noise level

The Sanmotion K DC servomotors from Sanyo Denki are suitable for applications that require high precision, such as precision measuring instruments or medical devices.

Melior Motion

Drive technology for various automation applications

According to the manufacturer, a patented spring mechanism in Melior Motion's PSC gearboxes ensures minimal backlash for life and therefore qualifies the precision gearboxes for various automation and robotics applications.

Sigmatek

Visualize movement

Aluminum windows are precision components whose accuracy of fit contributes to the energy efficiency of a building. Highly automated production with a sophisticated drive and operating concept helps to maintain high quality standards.

Siemens Large Drives Applications

Michael Reichle becomes CEO

There has been a change in management at Siemens Large Drives Applications: Michael Reichle took over as CEO on January 1 and will be given additional responsibilities over the course of the year.

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Analog Devices

The next stage of evolution

In the future, machines will adjust their performance parameters independently with the help of AI-based observation algorithms. The value of a self-learning machine lies in its ability to maximize productivity, extend service life and reduce maintenance costs.

Mayr Drive Technology

Brake portfolio expanded

Mayr Antriebstechnik is expanding its brake portfolio and presenting safety brakes and clutches for robotics and automation solutions.

ABB Motion

Frequency inverter controls motors up to 22 kW

ABB is expanding its family of Machinery Drives with a compact, robust and adaptable frequency inverter for machine builders.

Baumüller

Generation change for servo controllers

Baumüller is presenting the successor generation of its b maXX 5000 servo controller series at the SPS. b maXX 6000 devices are characterized by higher power density, more IoT connectivity and additional safety functions compared to their predecessors.

Business development

Siemens plans billion-euro spin-off

Siemens continues to weather the global crises robustly. Even the billions in charges only left a dent in profits in the previous financial year and things will be much better in the new one. The Munich-based company is now planning much larger plans for a spin-off.

Financial year 2022

Siemens with 10.3 billion euros profit

Despite the war in Ukraine, high write-downs from the energy business and supply chain problems, Siemens was able to increase its profit from the industrial business to €10.3 billion. The Group aims to earn significantly more in the 2023 financial year.

Ez-Wheel

Safe autonomous wheel for AGVs and AMRs

According to the manufacturer, the SWD 150 safety wheel drive from Ez-Wheel's SWD series is the first safe autonomous wheel for AGVs and AMRs.

Drive technology is also going digital

On the way to drive controller 4.0

The digital transformation towards Industry 4.0 does not stop at drive controllers: topics such as safety, cybersecurity and condition monitoring are also important for them. Stephan Scholze from Stöber Antriebstechnik explains the background.

ABM Greiffenberger

Flat gearbox range extended to include two-stage types

ABM Greiffenberger presented the types FG182 and 282 of the flat gearbox series (FG) at the SPS 2022.

SPS 2022

She's back!

Three days of automation technology - SPS attracted almost 44,000 visitors to Nuremberg after a two-year forced break.

SEW-Eurodrive

Lubricant without mineral oil

With GearFluid, SEW-Eurodrive presents a premium lubricant for gearboxes that is made from biomass. It conserves fossil raw materials and helps to reduce dependence on crude oil.

User experience brings new functions

KannMotion increasingly flexible

Koco Motion and Adlos have equipped their KannMotion servo drive platform with new functions and features for SPS 2022. According to the two companies, the input for this came largely from customer requests and requirements in their applications.