The demand for hand-held surgical power tools continues to grow due to significant surgical procedure backlogs and rising calls for elective and cosmetic surgeries. Where hospital administrators are under pressure to manage their costs, manufacturers are being challenged to produce tools that can be re-used, typically requiring them to withstand … [Read More...] about Autoclavable brushless dc motors power advances in surgical power tools
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Lisa Eitel
STF stepper drives and SSDC StepSERVO drives now UL certified -
Miles Budimir
New performance class with new planetary gearhead sizes -
Heather Hall
When is it time to switch to a servomotor? -
Mike Santora
Fast set-up of motor control systems from igus with no lengthy programming -
Rachael Pasini
PI’s new high-resolution hexapod for photonics and optics is compact
Festo unveils Incredible Machine for 100th anniversary
To mark its 100th anniversary, Festo has designed an extraordinary application, the Incredible Machine. Inspired by a Rube Goldberg machine, it … [Read More...] about Festo unveils Incredible Machine for 100th anniversary
STF stepper drives and SSDC StepSERVO drives now UL certified
The Applied Motion Products STF stepper drives and SSDC StepSERVO drives are now UL certified by Underwriters Laboratories. The drives now meet … [Read More...] about STF stepper drives and SSDC StepSERVO drives now UL certified
New performance class with new planetary gearhead sizes
The new members of the FAULHABER metal planetary gearhead family are the 14GPT and 16GPT. The compact additions to the series deliver high torque with … [Read More...] about New performance class with new planetary gearhead sizes
New high-resolution encoder offers multi-turn absolute feedback at zero incremental cost
Kollmorgen has introduced the new SFD-M (Smart Feedback Device, Multi-Turn). It allows machine builders to achieve high-resolution multi-turn feedback … [Read More...] about New high-resolution encoder offers multi-turn absolute feedback at zero incremental cost
AutomationDirect adds IronHorse worm gearboxes with IEC input
AutomationDirect has added IronHorse worm gearboxes with IEC inputs, featuring the same advantages as existing aluminum models. These gearboxes come … [Read More...] about AutomationDirect adds IronHorse worm gearboxes with IEC input
Bosch Rexroth to showcase automation solutions at Automate 2025
Bosch Rexroth will exhibit its automation solutions at Automate 2025, taking place May 12-15 at Huntington Place in Detroit, MI. Visitors to booth … [Read More...] about Bosch Rexroth to showcase automation solutions at Automate 2025
Festo introduces a multiprotocol servo drive and motor developer’s kit
Festo has introduced the CMMT-ST servo drive starter kit, providing control engineers and programmers with a cost-effective way to learn commissioning … [Read More...] about Festo introduces a multiprotocol servo drive and motor developer’s kit
Hollow rotary tables now in four sizes
Nanotec has expanded its hollow rotary table series with the HRTA-200, the largest in the lineup, now covering flange sizes NEMA 17, 23/24, and 34. … [Read More...] about Hollow rotary tables now in four sizes
Frameless BLDC motors for maximum system integration
Nanotec announces the addition of the DKA series to its portfolio of high-performance, frameless BLDC motors designed for compact, efficient drive … [Read More...] about Frameless BLDC motors for maximum system integration
Several markets are spurring new innovation in motion systems
Over the last year, Design World has tracked several persistent and emerging trends that build on the last decade’s innovations. With some notable … [Read More...] about Several markets are spurring new innovation in motion systems
Tour of HEIDENHAIN technologies displayed in Anaheim
HEIDENHAIN is best known for extremely high-end ultra-precision motion feedback and control technologies delivering industry-leading accuracy. These … [Read More...] about Tour of HEIDENHAIN technologies displayed in Anaheim
Rigid set screw couplings for round, square, and hex shafts
A new line of rigid set screw couplings has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corporation of Wilmington, MA. The couplings are designed to … [Read More...] about Rigid set screw couplings for round, square, and hex shafts
Delta Motion, acontis Technologies expand EtherCAT capabilities
Delta Motion has announced the addition of EtherCAT MainDevice capability to its RMC200 Motion Controller. By partnering with acontis technologies and … [Read More...] about Delta Motion, acontis Technologies expand EtherCAT capabilities
New smart encoders from Baumer for heavy duty applications
With the new HOG800 series, Baumer presents the next generation of encoders featuring enhanced protection against corrosion, shaft currents, … [Read More...] about New smart encoders from Baumer for heavy duty applications
AW Stepper Motors offer IP65-rated protection for harsh environments
Applied Motion Products has introduced the AW Stepper Motors, featuring an IP65-rated design that ensures reliable operation in harsh environments. … [Read More...] about AW Stepper Motors offer IP65-rated protection for harsh environments
PTDA Foundation raises $148,000 during fund drive’s first phase
The PTDA Foundation has raised $148,000 in its 2025 Fund Drive to support recruitment and retention efforts for power transmission and motion control … [Read More...] about PTDA Foundation raises $148,000 during fund drive’s first phase
POSITAL announces heavy-duty absolute, incremental rotary encoders
POSITAL has introduced a new series of IXARC rotary encoders designed for applications where high shaft loadings may be encountered. Equipped with … [Read More...] about POSITAL announces heavy-duty absolute, incremental rotary encoders
Precision and miniature technologies at MD&M ATX West
The annual MD&M ATX West show in Anaheim, Calif. is a great place to see how far the industry has advanced precision and miniature technologies … [Read More...] about Precision and miniature technologies at MD&M ATX West
RECOM launches RACPRO1-4SP series four-channel circuit breakers
RECOM has announced the RACPRO1-4SP series, a new range of four-channel electronic circuit breakers with advanced control and protection … [Read More...] about RECOM launches RACPRO1-4SP series four-channel circuit breakers
Drives boost manufacturing-automation efficiency
Nidec Drives has led motor-control innovation for decades from its UK headquarters in Newtown, Mid Wales. Recently, the company updated its own … [Read More...] about Drives boost manufacturing-automation efficiency
New high-performance dc motors from FAULHABER
Designed for even greater flexibility and a wide range of applications, the new 1218 SXR and 1228 SXR dc motors expand FAULHABER’s proven dc motor … [Read More...] about New high-performance dc motors from FAULHABER
Kollmorgen expands functional safety support with SafeMotion Monitor upgrade
Kollmorgen announced the latest update to its SafeMotion Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM2.0. This upgrade allows OEMs to leverage SMM functional safety … [Read More...] about Kollmorgen expands functional safety support with SafeMotion Monitor upgrade
PI’s F-141 photonics alignment system delivers high throughput
PI’s new F-141 photonics alignment system provides high throughput with motion in 4 and 6 degrees of freedom for industrial test and assembly of … [Read More...] about PI’s F-141 photonics alignment system delivers high throughput
Bishop-Wisecarver acquires Symation Inc. to offer more automation solutions
Bishop-Wisecarver, a provider of innovative linear and rotary motion solutions, has acquired Symation, a leader in motion control system integration. … [Read More...] about Bishop-Wisecarver acquires Symation Inc. to offer more automation solutions
Maintenance-free Magnashear electric coupler brakes from Force Control
Force Control introduces the Magnashear electric coupler brake which features oil shear technology to provide precise stopping and repeatable … [Read More...] about Maintenance-free Magnashear electric coupler brakes from Force Control
Thomson adds encoder option to stepper motor linear actuator online selection tool
Thomson Industries, Inc. has announced a significant upgrade to its stepper motor linear actuator (SMLA) online selector tool, adding the ability to … [Read More...] about Thomson adds encoder option to stepper motor linear actuator online selection tool
The top motion control stories of 2024
It’s that time of year again — time for everybody to look over the year (almost) gone by and add up, look over, and reflect on… well, whatever it is … [Read More...] about The top motion control stories of 2024
PI’s new high-resolution hexapod for photonics and optics is compact
PI has introduced an ultra-high-resolution, high-stability hexapod to its family of compact hexapods for photonics, optics, silicon photonics, and … [Read More...] about PI’s new high-resolution hexapod for photonics and optics is compact
Brushed dc motors find use in robotic applications
Torque-dense and efficient motors are essential in developing humanoid robots. And brushed dc motors are answering the call. Edited by Miles … [Read More...] about Brushed dc motors find use in robotic applications
Realtime communications with TSN hit the big time
Smart manufacturing, battery production, and the packaging industry all benefit from realtime and deterministic communications. Lisa Eitel • … [Read More...] about Realtime communications with TSN hit the big time
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