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When to use a Soft Starter or an AC Variable Frequency Drive
Description: A common question when deciding between a soft starter or a drive is, which one to select? The purpose of this publication is to show similarities and differences between the soft starter and the ...
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How to wire an AC motor circuit
Description: AC motor circuit wiring diagram ...
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Gate Drive Optocoupler Provides Robust Insulation in IGBT Destructive Tests
Description: Avago Technologies gate drive optocouplers are used extensively to drive IGBTs in applications such as motor drives and solar inverters. Optocouplers are a proven technology to provide reinforced ...
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CHNC Turning Centers to Provide Customers with High Performance, Lower Cost Alternative
Description: Hardinge, Inc. was seeking a state-of-the-art control system compatible with existing systems - one that was loaded with features and capable of super precision performance -- all at a lower cost to ...
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Mitsubishi VFD Reduces Energy Bills While Improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness for Pumping Application
Description: In order to improve the shark tank's flow control for significant energy savings, NEWPORT AQUARIUM© turned to Mitsubishi Electric's Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technology. ...
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PBC Linear Increases Uptime and Production Throughput with Mitsubishi Electric's Automation Solutions
Description: PBC Linear needed a machining center that could machine parts longer than the 12-foot parts its existing machine could accommodate. Having worked with Mitsubishi Electric Automation in the past, PBC ...
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Romtech Technologies Doubles the Efficiency of its New Door CNC Router
Description: Mitsubishi Electric's integrated iQ Platform and C70 CNC module provides Romtech with the flexibility to incorporate a multi-platform solution, while improving performance and communications to their ...
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Schaefer Megomat's wire processing machine increases throughput by 20%
Description: Schaefer Megomat's goal was to create a state-of-the-art, fully automatic wire processing machine that could not only surpass the highest production speeds in the industry, but would also offer ...
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Thermoformer Packaging Machine Provides Best-In-Class Performance with Reliable L Series PLC Control
Description: The i-Series Thermoformer from VC999 Packaging Systems successfully integrates Mitsubishi Electric's reliable L Series control system supporting industry-leading Gigabit Ethernet speeds. ...
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Vision Inspection Integration with Mitsubishi Electric HMI's and PLC's
Description: kmV iSight Systems wanted a new control platform for their products that reduced software engineering and introduced visual display control in-line with a vision control system seamlessly. ...
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Air Cushion Systems for Comfortable Flights
From: maxonDescription: To achieve the highest possible level of comfort for air passengers, Lantal from Switzerland developed a pneumatic air cushion system. This system replaces the customary cushion foam with air-filled ...
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Artificial Stars Created with Laser Technology
From: maxonDescription: There is still a long way to go before we can make our own stars. However, in scientific applications, the technology is already in use today. The Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific ...
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Guardbot Rolls into Position
From: maxonDescription: As an unmanned vehicle, the Guardbot is able to travel over most terrains, including snow, sand, mud, and water for a wide variety of applications with special security needs. ...
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Hexapedal Robot
From: maxonDescription: Whether traversing over the sands of Mars, or walking up a stone path, this robot was designed to move easily and quickly, to jump, and even to flip over. ...
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How to Combine Our Actuator Control Systems
From: Progressive AutomationsDescription: In today's how to post we will be going over the steps necessary to combine our linear actuator control systems together. Now in order to combine controls systems you must prevent short circuiting as ...
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How to Control the Timing of a Linear Actuator's Motion
From: Progressive AutomationsDescription: In our latest "How To" post we will be going over how to control the timing of a linear actuators motion using some of our microcontrollers. Microcontrollers give a lot of freedom in motion control ...
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Intelligent Robots for Research and Soccer
From: maxonDescription: The robot named DARwIn-OP (Dynamic Anthropomorphic Robot with Intelligence-Open Platform) is used mainly for research and education purposes. The user can easily program the robot according to his own ...
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maxon motors in the Formula Renault 3.5
From: maxonDescription: The Formula Renault racing series has become one of the most important racing series for future world-class Formula 1 drivers. Since 2012, a new, more powerful V8 engine has been roaring under the ...
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Pipe Inspection with Top Power Density
From: maxonDescription: Imagine the drain is clogged and not a single drop is flowing down any more. A common problem - the cause can be hidden in the far corners of a sewage system. This is where inspection robots come into ...
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Service Robots Use Flat Motors
From: maxonDescription: Service robots being designed for the disabled must be reliable, safe, and easy to use. Having the right motion system components is essential for these highly specific applications. ...
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Surgical Robots for Minimally Invasive Procedures
From: maxonDescription: The latest, next generation surgeries are being performed today using Intuitive Surgical Inc.'s (Sunnyvale, CA) da Vinci™S HD Surgical System, which allows surgeons to perform the most minimally ...
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Wing-flapping Aircraft Hovers and Flies
From: maxonDescription: Life-sized hummingbird-like unmanned surveillance aircraft weighs two-thirds of an ounce, including batteries and video camera. ...
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Creative Lift Table Solution
From: Joyce/Dayton Corp.Description: Semigood Design, LLC approached Joyce/Dayton with a concept for a unique conference room table that combined both bold and functional handcrafted elements. Inspired by the customer's ingenious ...
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Hull Cleaning Robot for Large Ships
From: maxonDescription: Specially designed robotic crawler navigates around the underwater portion of a ship to remove the biofilm layers that accumulate there. As a battery operated, autonomous vehicle, component selection ...
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Implantable Medication Delivery Systems: Where Every Microliter Counts
From: maxonDescription: Implantable medication delivery systems can have a decisive influence on the quality of life of the patients. In many cases, such delivery systems are vital for the survival of the patients - the ...
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The Dark Energy of the Universe
From: maxonDescription: The HETDEX project is the first major attempt to find "dark energy" in the universe. With special spectrographs, the three-dimensional positions of one million galaxies are recorded. In the summer of ...
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Android Blinks Thanks to maxon Drive Technology
From: maxonDescription: Imagine you enter a room and see a twin in front of you. It is not made of flesh and blood, but the humanoid robot already bears an uncanny resemblance to its human counterpart. In China, this ...
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Keeping Muscles in Shape
From: maxonDescription: For paraplegic people, rehabilitation is frequently a long process; this is why methods and technology that optimize these measures for the patient are so important. At the Bern University of Applied ...
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Please Smile with maxon motors
From: maxonDescription: Digital SLR cameras can deliver extremely sharp photos - regardless of whether the photo-grapher is a professional or a hobbyist. Not only does the skill of the photographer, but also the technology ...
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Project Pegasus: Gallop Like a Horse
From: maxonDescription: The Pegasus robot, which was created by students of the ETH Zurich during a research project, does not have wings like the famous horse from Greek mythology. But instead, the autonomous robot has ...
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Staying on Track
From: maxonDescription: Driver assist systems can help save lives by alerting driver of potential danger. ...
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Taking to the High Skies with maxon motors
From: maxonDescription: At an altitude of 11 kilometers above the surface of the earth, the air is very thin. Modern pressure cabins and an environmental control system (ECS) ensure a pleasant atmosphere in commercial ...
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This Arm Lends a Strong Hand
From: maxonDescription: Hard and repetitive work weakens the body. The consequences are chronic back pain and other ailments that keep workers off the job, resulting in high costs to employers. The Cobot robotic arm is aimed ...
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Trusting the Next Step
From: maxonDescription: Enjoying life to the fullest - Taking carefree strolls through shopping malls, cycling with friends or perhaps going on a mountain hiking tour. With the right leg prosthesis, being active can be part ...
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Underwater Inspection on Twelve Wheels
From: maxonDescription: Inspecting flooded pipes of power plants requires skilled, high-precision handling. And the robotic vehicles have to be optimized accordingly, for example to dive 20 m deep. The new seawater ...
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When Every Tenth of a Second Counts
From: maxonDescription: Triathlon and time trial racing are gaining more and more fans every day. Technological innovations, such as an electronic drivetrain, are highly sought-after components when every second counts on ...
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Gearmotor builds OEM's reputation for reliability
Description: Modular Packaging Systems relies on Brother gearmotors to build reliable, worry-free packaging machinery for its demanding pharmaceutical customers. ...
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Actuators in aviation.
From: maxonDescription: In the aviation industry, a wide range of applications is controlled by actuators. For example, they are used to control and limit velocity and engine speed by adjusting levers and flaps. In many of ...
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Autonomous Robots Provide Green Logistics
From: maxonDescription: The upcoming company YLOG builds autonomous robots for transporting containers at logistics companies. The Autonomous Intelligent Vehicle (AiV) helps to cut energy costs and to optimize the use of ...
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Efficient Pump System for Improved Quality of Life
From: maxonDescription: Implantable pump systems are used to treat many medical conditions - including ascites. Severe disorders are frequently the cause for this symptom. To control the fluid that has collected in the ...
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Guardians between Two Worlds
From: maxonDescription: The kinetic sculptures of the Korean artist U-Ram Choe are composed of acrylic resin, stainless steel and moving elements, and have been fascinating people for two decades. To breathe life into his ...
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Over Rough and Smooth - Robots on a Mission to Explore
From: maxonDescription: Intelligent robot systems are increasingly being used in disaster control, rescue missions and salvage operations - wherever it is too dangerous for humans. Robots that can look for survivors after an ...
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The Mars Mission - Technology for Another World
From: maxonDescription: We did not find any little green men on Mars, but we did find dried out lakes and river beds. The NASA missions keep discovering new secrets of the red planet. Always on board: Reliable DC motors by ...
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Beauty Through Technology
From: maxonDescription: For the past three decades, French company LPG has been offering a special treatment for tightening skin and tissue, using mechanical stimulation powered by maxon motors. ...
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Brushless DC Motors for Down Hole and Directional Drilling
From: maxonDescription: The recovery of petroleum and natural gas requires constant innovation and improvement of technology. This technology used for deep drilling processes are exposed to extreme environmental conditions. ...
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Circulatory Support without Surgery for Heart Failure Patients
From: maxonDescription: Intra-aortic pump powered by miniature brushless DC motors provides heart failure patients an aid to help hearts rest and heal. ...
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DC Motor Selection for Dynamic Motion Control Applications
From: maxonDescription: Finding the right motor is one of the core elements in the selection of dynamic drive components. Due to their high starting torque maxon DC motors with or without brushes are the perfect matches for ...
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Getting a Second Grip on Life
From: maxonDescription: Losing a hand in a tragic event turns everyday tasks into a constant battle. Nothing is the way it was before and even small things suddenly seem impossible. The high-tech Michelangelo Hand prosthesis ...
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Kenshiro: Strong Robot with 160 Muscles
From: maxonDescription: The tendon-controlled humanoid robot created by the University of Tokyo has more than 160 artificial muscles and is the result of many years of experience. Around 100 brushless maxon motors ensures ...
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maxon motors for Better Door Security
From: maxonDescription: Around 5.5 million burglaries are committed worldwide every year - more than ten per minute on average. Using secure doors significantly reduces the risk of a house being broken into. The Spanish ...
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Pocket-sized Delta Robots
From: maxonDescription: oday, various microassembly tasks present ever greater challenges to drive technology. Whereas the microcomponents and systems are continuously getting smaller, the development of production systems ...
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Respiration Therapy with maxon motors
From: maxonDescription: There are a multitude of sleep diseases and sleep disorders - therefore there is also a large range of available therapy options. Respiration devices for use in clinics and those for home use have one ...
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Vacuum Compatible maxon motors for Extreme Conditions
From: maxonDescription: maxon motor spent several months working alongside Instrument Design Technology (IDT) to customize a small, brushless motor to perform in the extreme vacuum conditions of the synchrotron. This article ...
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Setting Trends in Nanopositioning Technology: Development Project PIMag™ 6D
Description: Thanks to this study, magnetic linear drives now allow for motion in 6 axes with positioning and guiding accuracy,never before achieved, in the range of a few nanometers. This is based on a ...
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How to use an Arduino with Linear Actuators
From: Progressive AutomationsDescription: We've partnered with Arduino in order to bring you the highest quality PLCs on the market and so you can have more control options than you ever thought possible with linear actuators ...
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The Next Generation of US Energy Efficiency Motor Regulations
From: ABBDescription: The U.S. efficiency regulations for industrial electric motors have been in place since October 1997 when the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 92) set minimum efficiency levels for 1- through ...
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Will the Small Motor Rule Affect You?
From: ABBDescription: Mark your calendar for March 9, 2015. The United States Department of Energy issued a Final Rule in March of 2010 mandating energy efficiency levels be increased - effective March 9, 2015. The rule ...
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TZIDC Intelligent Positioner with remote mounted position sensor
Description: ABB TZIDC Intelligent Positioner with Remote Sensor helps achieve precise control of the boiler combustion air dampers for reduction of emissions, while reducing maintenance and operating costs. ...
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Motor Selection for Electronic Pipetting
From: PortescapDescription: The pipette is a basic fluid control tool for transferring tiny amounts of liquids. Electronic or motorized pipettes are an ergonomic alternative to manual pipettes and an efficient way to increase ...
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THE BENEFITS OF AMETEK CUSTOM PROGRAMMABLE AND CONTROLLABLE MOTORS, BLOWERS, FANS AND PUMPS
Description: Fans, blowers, and other air/fluid movement products have benefitted from many technology improvements in recent decades, primarily with the long life and controllability offered by electrically ...
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Right Angle Speed Reducers Explained
From: Torque TransmissionDescription: Speed reducers can be critical components of transmission systems. Used in a wide range of industries and applications, speed reducers are often found in applications like conveyors, lifts, and ...
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Servos Get Up To Speed
From: DieQua CorporationDescription: For many products, the package can cost more than the contents inside. Considering the competi tion for shelf space and consumer attention, package quality is important in marketing the prod uct. To ...
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Radial Piston Motor Assembly and Starting Instructions
From: jbj Techniques LimitedDescription: Drainage line: Before filling the motor with hydraulic fluid. Lay the drainage line in a way that the motor cannot drain off causing air to build up within the housing. Filtering: Max. admissible ...
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Safe and Accurate Isolated Current Sensing in Motor Control using Optically Isolated Sigma-Delta Modulators
Description: In Industrial motor or servo control applications, accurate current measurement is a critical as part of the control loop. Not only has the current measurement need to be as accurate as possible, it ...
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Smart Gate Drive Optocoupler with Integrated Flyback Controller
Description: The new ACPL-302J is a smart gate drive optocoupler that improves isolated power supply and simpli fies gate drive design. The ACPL-302J features an integrated flyback controller for DC-DC ...
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The Impact of Drives on the Lifespan of Appliances.
Description: Fuji Electric's AC Drives are features in "Driving Longevity: The Impact of Drives on the Lifespan of Appliances" in the October 2014 issue of the Appliance Design. ...
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8 Questions Manufacturers Want to Ask their Workforce
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: 8 questions to ask your workforce and assess the level of engagement, satisfaction, and engagement of your manufacturing workforce. ...
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Case Study: Off-Highway Earth Moving Equipment
From: Thomson Industries Inc.Description: A UK designer and manufacturer of large off-highway earth moving equipment had a recent challenge involving the hoods on some of their larger trucks. The larger earth moving trucks had become so ...
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AC or DC Drives - Which Is Best?
From: Dart Controls, Inc.Description: For motors under 2HP, many factors need to be considered when choosing which technology to choose ...
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Are BLDC Motors/Drives Right For Your Application?
From: Dart Controls, Inc.Description: BLDC motor/drive technology offers many benefits, and with lower cost become a serious application solution ...
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Benefits of Lean Manufacturing
From: Dart Controls, Inc.Description: The benefits of Lean Manufacturing include greater efficiency, high quality and reduced space, waste and inventory. Lean manufacturing benefits customers too! ...
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Essentials of Motion Control Design in Five Simple Steps
From: Aerotech, Inc.Description: Here, we give you five simple steps to avoid common errors when evaluating motion-control requirements. This list doesn't cover every possible scenario or error, but it's a starting point. ...
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Robotic Snake-arm Flies Into Tight Spaces
From: maxonDescription: A robot as agile as a snake can explore almost any hidden nook and cranny. ...
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Six Reasons Your Motion System May Be Underperforming
From: Aerotech, Inc.Description: Building the best motion system for your needs can be a real challenge. But there are a few key things to consider when designing a system that will ensure you have the best motion system for your ...
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Power transmission Tyre Couplings
From: jbj Techniques LimitedDescription: With a flexible body that compensates misalignment and protects other components in the transmission system, UNE-FLEX couplings can be produced in accordance with the requirements of regulation ...
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Relaxed Golfing with maxon motors
From: maxonDescription: Golf is becoming increasingly popular and has become a common recreational sport. In the spring and summer millions of people around the world head to the greens to work on their handicap or to just ...
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Electric Actuator Installation Guide
From: Progressive AutomationsDescription: Learn everything you need to know on installing your linear electric actuator. ...
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What is RoHS Compliance?
Description: RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is a directive from the European Union (EU) that restricts the use of six hazardous materials commonly found in electrical and electronic products. In ...
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How to Install An Electric Actuator
From: Progressive AutomationsDescription: Our step-by-step, exhaustive guide to actuator installation. If you need help installing your linear electric actuator, read this first. ...
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Solar Energy Moves into a Brighter Future
From: Joyce/Dayton Corp.Description: Renewable energy is one of the hottest topics today, and one of the main priorities of the country. Thatâ s why Stirling Energy Systems, Inc. of Phoenix recently signed an agreement to construct a ...
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I - SAC Adaptive Servo Controllers
From: Exsenco, LLCDescription: What is the most important expectation from a Servo Controller worthwhile called a good one? At present, many products named "Industrial Servo Controller" are in the market; however, to select a good ...
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Is Your Actuator Too Long or Too Short?
From: Progressive AutomationsDescription: You have a few options when it comes to fitting your linear actuators when its too long or too short. ...
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Loading and Unloading of Cruise Ships
From: Joyce/Dayton Corp.Description: Jesse Engineering Co. in Tacoma, Washington was hired as the primary contractor to design and build a Passenger Boarding Gangway system that would facilitate the loading and unloading of cruise ships ...
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Your Questions About Lead Screws and Linear Actuators Asked and Answered
From: Progressive AutomationsDescription: Have you got questions about lead screws and linear electric actuators? We have answers. ...
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Model Making: A Dwarf-sized Caterpillar
From: maxonDescription: maxon drives also play an important role in model making - for example, many locomotives run their rounds powered by maxon motors. But even crazier things can be found in the world of model making: ...
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Robotic Rib Spreading Tool to Help Patients Hurt Less and Heal Faster
From: maxonDescription: One advanced technology company is taking on the challenge of developing hand-held, robotic surgical instruments to help patients hurt less and heal faster. High torque maxon motors ensure jerk-free ...
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Linear Actuators for Throttle Control in Off Highway Vehicles
From: Thomson Industries Inc.Description: Throttles on drive and auxiliary engines on off-highway vehicles have traditionally been controlled by cables connected to the driver's cab. Problems with this approach include the need to place ...
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X-Ray Machine Visits Patients' Rooms
From: Ogura Industrial Corp.Description: For this application the arm was required to be held when no power was applied, so Hitachi knew they needed a power off brake supplier. Hitachi chose Ogura, and their technical team, design ...
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Actuators and Solar Panels
From: Progressive AutomationsDescription: Solar panels have become more popular over the last 20 years to help reduce our energy bills as well as have less of a carbon foot print on the environment. The main issue that has plagued solar panel ...
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Avoid a Control Panel Redesign
Description: If you're dropping packets with field networking for motion control and getting errors or alarms, consider these four sometimes counter-intuitive alternatives to a control panel redesign. ...
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How to Size Servo Motors: Advanced Inertia Calculations
Description: Inside Machines: To properly select the appropriate servo motor for a motion control application, find the inertia of the load being rotated. Applications, where the center of rotation is on a ...
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Understanding Servo System Application Requirements
Description: Choosing the appropriate servo technology can make all the difference when it comes to maximizing the potential of a machine design. Each individual application has a unique set of requirements that ...
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Regenerative Power Units Save Energy
Description: Spindle drives, decanter centrifuges, hoists, cranes, elevators, and torque dynamometer test rigs can save energy from frequent run and stop, deceleration with high inertia load, and overhauling ...
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A Change in Speed Control Strategy Ramps up Production for Steel Company
Description: TSA Manufacturing in Omaha, Neb., provides steel products and services to the construction, precast concrete, and structural steel markets. One machine-a thread roller that makes long steel threaded ...
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An Improved Active Front End Non- Regenerative Rectifier System Employing a Five-Limb Inductor
Description: This paper revisits a non regenerative active front end system that has been studied in the past but offers significant improvements to make it acceptable to the drives industry. A three-phase current ...
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Application Overview: Wire Drawing
Description: The process of wire drawing has in effect changed very little over the years. It uses a combination of a die and/or a series of dies to draw wire to a selected gauge. Drawn wire is in many ...
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Cut Centrifugal Load Energy Costs
Description: Many organizations want to save energy because of increasing costs for electric power. Costs for electricity vary widely across the U.S., with most utility rates rising steadily for a variety of ...
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Details Drive Choice of Servomotors
Description: In a competitive marketplace, details help differentiate one product from another. A thoughtful feature or a more rugged design can make all the difference. Consumers who buy based solely on price ...
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Improving Motion Network Noise Immunity
Description: Automatic retry can double the noise immunity of real-time industrial Ethernet-based motion networks. ...
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Motion Control: Rigid vs. Flexible
Description: When specifying a motion control system for, say, a pick-and-place application on an automated assembly line, engineers have two choices.motion control and robotics One option is to design and build a ...