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9 questions to determine centralized vs. decentralized motion

Should motion control remain in the cabinet or move onto the machine?
Motors

Stepper motors provide precise motion control

Advances in high-torque designs, closed-loop control and material science make steppers more energy efficient and reliable
Data Acquisition & Monitoring

Machine efficiency and automation will lead industrial sustainability efforts

The standardization of energy management data, energy monitoring and compressed air conservation and effective data processing and storage are primed to also make sustainability...
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How to choose machine motor type: upfront cost vs. maintenance vs. efficiency

Brushless dc motors provide the best efficiency but at a cost; brushed dc motors cost less but require more maintenance
Financials

Industrial automation redesigns around the broken supply chain

The supply chain crisis over microelectronics has largely been thwarted in 2023, but it did take patience, planning and some creative engineering
Motors

What is pulse-width modulation (PWM)?

How to achieve precise control and energy efficiency with the technique
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4 motors essential to machinery

Greater efficiencies, design standardization, noise reduction and increased power improve motor appeal
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M.G.M Electric IEC motors and brake motors

M.G.M. Electric IEC standard and brake motors are manufactured in Italy and are rated for general-purpose and inverter duty. IEC motors provide the same power output as NEMA motors...
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Motors

Carlo Gavazzi soft starter

The RSGO series soft starters from Carlo Gavazzi is for induction motors up to 75 hp/55 kW. To maximize the ease of use without compromising performance, only three settings are...
Motors

ESZ Electric Belt-Driven Linear Actuator from PHD

The Series ESZ Linear Actuators feature a high-capacity rail-bearing system delivering exceptional moment and load capability. Available in two sizes, with travel lengths up to...
Motors

KEB America DL4 Servo Motors

KEB America, Inc.’s DL4 synchronous servo motors deliver high torque and accurate precision in a compact and highly efficient package size