Economical thanks to automatic holding current reduction
With the EM_S, Koco Motion is launching the next generation of stepper motor drivers that are controlled via the clock-direction interface.
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read more...Focus on energy efficiency
With the ServoOne CM, Keba has a servo drive system in its range that offers machine manufacturers many options for increasing the energy efficiency of their machines.
read more...Growth in drive technology and electrification
ABB Germany recorded stable order intake and sales in the 2019 financial year despite the weakening economy. The Drive Technology and Electrification divisions performed particularly well.
read more...Johannes Pfeffer appointed to the Group Management Board
Johannes Pfeffer is appointed to the Board of Directors of the ebm-papst Group in Mulfingen. Raymond Engelbrecht takes over the management of ebm-papst St. Georgen.
read more...Drive systems taken further
A FAULHABER drive system is more than the sum of its components. When users combine products with each other, the overall performance of the system increases. Experience the FAULHABER principle of perfectly optimized parameters and interfaces for maximum quality and performance.
read more...Schaeffler Group - Balance sheet 2019
Sales stable, expectations subdued
The automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler publishes its business figures: Sales increased slightly, thanks to the Industrial division. Two regions in particular contributed to the positive result.
read more...The leakage currents under control
In variable-speed drives, the individual components cause leakage currents which, in total, can trigger the residual current circuit breaker and lead to production downtimes. These currents can be largely compensated for with a new type of module.
read more...New subsidiary in northern Germany
On January 1, 2020, RK Rose+Krieger acquired the two companies APT GmbH Automation & Produktionstechnik and Linear- und Handhabungstechnik GmbH and integrated them into the subsidiary RK Antriebs- und Handhabungstechnik, or RK-AHT for short.
read more...Change in the management
Baumüller has a new COO: Dr. Michael Wengler joined the management of Baumüller Nuremberg in January 2020.
read more...New management for Group strategy
Peter Körte will be the new Head of the Siemens Strategy Department from February 1, 2020. He replaces Horst J. Kayser, who has been responsible for the Siemens Portfolio Companies since the beginning of January and has continued to manage the corporate strategy on an interim basis.
read more...Changes in the Management Board
There will be a change in Lenze's Executive Board: COO Jochen Heier is leaving the company by mutual agreement, CEO Christian Wendler will take over the COO function on an interim basis.
read more...Norimitsu Ito is the new CEO
Norimitsu Ito is the new CEO of Harmonic Drive AG. He succeeds Ekrem Sirman, who left the company at the end of 2019, as CEO.
read more...Forecast remaining useful life
ABB is expanding the Ability Condition Monitoring service for the drive train, which connects drives, motors, pumps and bearings, with an option for condition-based maintenance of drives.
read more...Change at the top of Fraunhofer IPA
The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation will have a new head from January 2020: Prof. Alexander Sauer, IPA Division Director of Resource-Efficient Production, will support Managing Director Prof. Thomas Bauernhansl.
read more...Dynamic handling efficiently realized
The automation of transport and handling tasks is an essential prerequisite for further increasing the efficiency of modern production systems. Dynamic, precise and compact systems can be realized based on servo drive technology.
read more...Ekrem Sirman resigns as Chairman of the Management Board
Ekrem Sirman will step down as Chairman of the Management Board of Harmonic Drive on December 31, 2019. Information on the succession plan for the Management Board will be announced in January.
read more...Sales up 2% in the 2018/19 financial year
The Voith Group grew profitably in the 2018/19 fiscal year ended September 30, 2019 - both orders received and consolidated sales increased.
read more...Dynamically driving high speed motors
Under the name SD4x, Sieb & Meyer is developing a new generation of frequency inverters for high-speed applications. The first of these is the SD4S version, which is designed for small high-speed spindles and motors with a power output of just a few 100 W.
read more...Impressions of the trade fair
The 30th SPS took place in Nuremberg from November 26 to 28, 2019. What was going on at the automation industry trade fair and what new products and solutions were there to see? Our impressions from on site.
read more...Power output 50 % higher
With the new BG 66 dMove Dunkermotoren launched a new generation of their smart BLDC motors with integrated electronics with innovative features and a power output, which is up to 50% higher than the one of the predecessor model.
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