Aerotech Inc. has released the HEX150-140HL, a miniature hexapod six degree-of-freedom (DOF) positioning system that provides precise translation in the X, Y and Z directions and rotation around each of these axes. The HEX150-140HL delivers significantly better minimal incremental motion and more linear travel than its competitors — all within a compact yet stiff platform. “This hexapod’s combination of small […]
Bonfiglioli launches e-commerce website
Bonfiglioli has launched its new Online Shop; the company claims it is the first of its kind in the power transmission industry. This e-commerce platform allows distributors, OEMs, and customers to research, configure, and order gearboxes and gearmotors with a variety of payment options and zero barriers to managing orders. Online chat provides live technical […]
Goodyear producing new line of power transmission belts
Goodyear Belts, a licensee collaboration between Adventry and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., has produced a line of power transmission belts targeting the demands of multiple markets globally. The line is being launched on December 1, 2020 and will offer belts for both industrial and transportation markets. “We are thrilled to collaborate with such […]
Costa to lead ABB’s global Mechanical Power Transmission Div./Dodge
ABB has named company veteran Roger Costa as president of its global Mechanical Power Transmission Division, also known as the Dodge business. “ABB’s recognition as a global leader in the mechanical business stems from a strong culture that focuses on customer experience,” Costa said. “I look forward to joining a team that values that culture. […]
Compact 1500-watt integrated servo motor
JVL has developed a new and unique product in the field of integrated motor control. The MAC1500 motor sets completely new standards for the performance and size of servo controls. With a length of only 182 mm for a 1500 W motor with a torque of 4.78/14.3 Nm at 3000 rpm, this MAC motor matches the […]
Increased market share for Industrial Ethernet; wireless stays stable
Industrial network connectivity for devices and machines is key to achieve smart connected factories. HMS Networks annual study of the industrial network market shows that Industrial Ethernet increases its market share to 64% of new installed nodes (59% last year), while fieldbuses drop to 30% (35). The leading networks EtherNet/IP and PROFINET share first place at 17% each. […]
Harmonic Drive releases HPN-RA harmonic planetary right angle value series gearhead
The popular HPN Harmonic Planetary value series from Harmonic Drive LLC is now available in a right angle configuration. The HPN-RA provides a low cost solution without the need to compromise on quality or performance. The HPN-RA Series features helical gears for High –Torque, quiet performance and long life. Backlash of <6 arc minutes (for […]
Posidyne clutch/brakes suitable for indexing conveyors, palletizers
Posidyne clutch brakes feature oil shear technology for rapid and precise stopping, starting, speed change and positioning, all without adjustment or maintenance. They are suitable for applications with frequent start/stop cycles, such as indexing conveyors that feed palletizers, rotary tables, batch feeders, rotary coal samplers, cutoff machines, and more, these unique motion control devices allow […]
New PT WORK Force resources support PT/MC employers
The PTDA Foundation, through its PT WORK Force initiative, has been working hard to assist power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) employers to support, retain and motivate employees even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers need tools and resources to help them navigate the new world of work. In fact, it’s more important than ever to have the […]
New precision linear stage family for ultra high vacuum applications
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP has introduced a new high precision linear translation stage family for High Vacuum (HV) and Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) applications. The L-509 vacuum stage series is offered for 3 different vacuum levels: 10-6 hPa, 10-7 hPa, and 10-9 hPa. Linear motion ranges of 26mm, 52mm, and 102mm are available. The precision-ground […]
