Platform concept in the Ex area
With the current Simotics XP generation, Siemens offers a platform concept for all explosion-protected low-voltage motors.
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read more...Certified for zones 2 and 22
WEG has further developed the WG20 geared motors and certified them in accordance with Directive 94/9/EC and 2014/34/EU for Zones 2 (gas) and 22 (dust).
read more...Maximum output torque of 25,000 Nm
Bonfiglioli is expanding its product range with the 711C 2 B drive series for winch systems. Thanks to its compact dimensions, the coaxial planetary drive with a maximum output torque of 25,000 Nm can be easily accommodated in the winch drum.
read more...Integration into Ethercat networks
The Epos4 Compact positioning controllers from Maxon, previously used primarily in the CANopen world, can now also be integrated into Ethercat networks.
read more...Charging network / electromobility
Deutsche Telekom upgrades its own infrastructure to charging stations
Deutsche Telekom has put the first public charging stations for electric vehicles into operation: in Berlin and Bonn. The communications service provider is using its own existing infrastructure to gradually create a nationwide charging network.
read more...For highly dynamic applications
Faulhaber is expanding its portfolio of DC servo motors with the LM 1483 with a continuous force of 6.2 N and a peak force of up to 18.4 N. The motor measures 14 x 20 x 83 mm and has a rotor rod diameter of 6 mm.
read more...Intelligent monitoring and control of brakes
With the 'Roba-torqcontrol' module, Mayr Antriebstechnik has developed an intelligent solution with which adaptable braking reactions are possible and machines can be brought to a defined standstill.
read more...DC micromotors for the first Mars helicopter
In two years' time, the US space agency NASA will be sending a new rover to the Red Planet. On board: a helicopter that will take the first aerial photos of Mars. The rotors are controlled by small DC motors from the Swiss company Maxon Motor.
read more...Reduce machine downtimes
Rockwell Automation's Allen Bradley Kinetix VPC servo motors enable manufacturers to run machines at higher speeds and higher torque, improving machine throughput.
read more...CANopen connection integrated
Koco Motion presents the Lexium Motion Modules (LMM) from Schneider Electric Motion USA (SEM). The modules with integrated CANopen connection are based on the 'Lexium MDrive' (LMD) product family.
read more...Billion-euro merger on the US market
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. is merging with four companies from the Fortive Automation & Specialty Platform, including Kollmorgen, Thomson, Portescap and Jacobs Vehicle Systems, effective October 1. The transaction is valued at around 2.9 billion US dollars.
read more...Flange size 150 mm × 150 mm
Heidrive is adding the 'HMP15' servomotor with flange dimensions of 150 mm x 150 mm to its portfolio. The company is thus closing the gap within the 'HMP' series between the previous flange dimensions of 130 mm x 130 mm and 190 mm x 190 mm.
read more...Scope of application extended
For the 'Sinamics V20', the smallest inverter in the Siemens portfolio, there is an expansion module for the acquisition and output of digital and analog signals.
read more...50 million investment in Industry 4.0 factory
At the end of September, Lenze laid the foundation stone for the 'Mechatronic Competence Campus' (MCC) in Extertal. The ultra-modern development and production site in North Rhine-Westphalia is the company's largest single investment to date, costing around 50 million euros.
read more...Electric range and charging network
BMW i3 without range extender in Europe in future
At the end of September, BMW announced that it would achieve an electric range of up to 260 km with new 120 Ah high-voltage batteries. According to media reports, the range extender is now to be dropped for the i3 model in Europe.
read more...Increased energy efficiency
Schneider Electric has a regenerative unit for the 'Altivar Machine' and 'Altivar Process' series of frequency inverters.
read more...Negative prize 'Plagiarius' starts a new round
The 'Plagiarius' campaign has announced its competition of the same name for the 43rd time. Companies, designers and inventors now have the opportunity to submit their original products and alleged imitations and nominate the "Plagiarist of the Year 2019".
read more...Take over the coordination of movement
Promicon has added smart head modules to the Varimotion multi-axis system. They allow the drive system to be connected to PLC controllers from established suppliers via Profinet, Profibus or Ethercat.
read more...Roland Bent takes over management
Roland Bent has taken over the chairmanship of Working Group 6 "Standardization, Standardization, Certification and Approval" in the new National Platform "Future of Mobility". It focuses on topics such as connected and automated driving.
read more...Individual drive solutions
Wittenstein cyber motor launches 'cyber kit motors' as individual drive solutions for servo technology applications.
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