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Haydon Kerk Pittman’s new MiniSlide™ MSA Series is now available in its e-commerce store
As a world leader in compact linear motion systems, Haydon Kerk Pittman, a business unit of AMETEK’s Advanced Motion Solutions Division, announces enhancements to its MiniSlide™ MSA Series of precision linear slides. […]

maxon launches its new EC frameless DT50 and ECX flat BLDC motors
maxon presents a new frameless BLDC motor with matching encoder that really comes into its own in dynamic applications. At the same time, it is also presenting a new series of ECX […]

MENZEL: Large slip ring motor quickly customised
Menzel Elektromotoren has customized a 6500 kW slip ring motor for the drive of a cement mill at short notice and delivered it to the customer. The motor from the MEBSSL series […]

Baumüller partners with WEIMA to develop high performance electric shredders
Baumüller, the drive and automation specialist in Nuremberg, assists the shredder manufacturer WEIMA with the development of electric shredders. As a specialist for electric drives with high performance, Baumüller offers high-torque electric […]

igus : Energy and data combined in new igus hybrid cable for SEW motors
Small, compact and fast: these are the demands on the new generations of engines. To this end, more and more drive manufacturers are relying on hybrid technology to save space. Therefore, igus […]

Fit with plastic: igus plain bearings adjust weights in new fitness equipment
To achieve a more stable core and better muscle interaction, more and more athletes are turning to functional training. One piece of equipment that combines leverage and pendulum strength is the armbar […]

NORD UNIVERSAL motor offers cost-effective solution in compliance with the new Ecodesign Regulation
From 01 July 2021, the new Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 tightened the measures with regard to energy efficiency of electric motors and speed controls. The use of IE3 motors in additional performance […]

Moog presents its new Silencer® BN Series Brushless DC Motors designed for oxygen concentrators
For patients reliant on oxygen therapy for a severe lung disease, oxygen concentrators offer more mobility than heavy, bulky oxygen tanks. But patients say even smaller devices weighing as little as five […]

Beckhoff’s new XPlanar planar motor system features new software-based 360-degree mover rotation functionality
The XPlanar planar motor system from Beckhoff enables the contactless, parallel and individual transport of products. The XPlanar movers can fly freely in two dimensions over the XPlanar tiles and execute lifting […]

The new DuoDrive drive solution offers highest system efficiency with low noise emissions
With DuoDrive, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS provides the ideal drive solution for conveyor systems in the food industry and intralogistics. The patent-pending geared motor consists of a high-efficiency IE5+ permanent magnet synchronous motor and […]

Simplex Motion releases new version of its SimplexMotionTool and a new Firmware
The continued work on improvements has resulted in a new updated version of SimplexMotionTool and a new Firmware. Simplex Motion Tool 0.3.6: Added parameter files for firmware 1.30 Check implemented to make […]

SMC: The technical challenge of sustainable packaging
The trend is clear, and there is no going back. Consumer environmental and sustainability concerns, in terms of plastic pollution and the rise of Circular Economy principles consciousness compel the packaging industry […]

Rollon: Portfolio expansion: multi-axis systems for heavy loads
Rollon acquires iMSRollon, a leading manufacturer of linear guides, linear axes and multi-axis systems, has acquired Intelligent Machine Solutions Inc. (iMS), a US-based manufacturer of standard and customised linear assemblies for the […]

Franke’s wire race bearings helps Risomat optimizes its manufacturing capabilities
Whether in an electric toothbrush, in an e-car or in the generator of an emergency power unit – electric motors of all different sizes move our world and their number is constantly […]

Horse 2.0: Electric all-rounder LyteHorse braves desert, forest and water
The Canadian company LyteHorse Labs shows that electric vehicles are by no means inefficient. The company has designed an innovative all-terrain electric vehicle that is suitable for a wide range of applications. […]