Reconsider the actuators, sensors, and other edge devices covered in Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3 of this series. Such components are fundamental to edge computing. Supported by gateways and controllers with dedicated connectivity functions, these components use their logic resources to process data before sending it onward to controls, the cloud, or […]
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Part 3: Trends in Ethernet, PoE, IO-Link, HIPERFACE, and single-cable solutions
As we explored in Part 1 and Part 2 of this six-part series, machine designs are evolving with wireless connectivity, cloud-based operations, and open programming. In this installment, we explore how Ethernet has continued its expansion in industrial connectivity. We also detail increasingly useful cable types for IO-Link and HIPERFACE … as well as cross-network […]
Six common mistakes to avoid when specifying and using step motors
The mistakes we outline here have been corrected countless times by thousands of step-motor users around the world. Avoid these mistakes with the presented solutions — and make your next application a successful one. By Eric Rice • National Marketing Director | Applied Motion Products Step motors offer the automation industry a cost-effective and simple […]
Applied Motion Products introduces New NEMA 24 Frame integrated motors
Applied Motion Products will introduce two new NEMA 24 frame integrated motors with dual-port communications for connecting to the industrial Ethernet network of a plant or machine at Pack Expo Las Vegas in Central Hall, Booth C-3614 on September 23-25 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. By incorporating two M12 Ethernet connectors instead of just […]
Strain-wave gears and other components in off-highway + mobile robotics
Automated mobile equipment, which transports items in warehouses and freight centers as well as assembly operations, continues to boost demand for power-transmission and motion control systems. In fact, the worldwide mobile-robot market will reach nearly $15 billion by 2026, according to researchandmarkets.com. Almost all run off electric-motor drivetrains that are relatively expensive upfront but with […]
Motion Trends: New motor breeds are smart, connected, and compact
This year’s survey of trends in electric motors for motion control and automation revealed several trends and emerging developments in the use of synchronous ac motors; stepper motors, especially in closed-loop offerings; brushless motors of various types; and a smattering of specialty direct-drive offerings just making inroads. Proliferation of synchronous ac motors With construction and […]
See it at ATX West: Applied Motion Technology’s latest motors and integrated drives
Applied Motion Products will give personal demonstrations of its latest motor, stepper drive, and servo drive technology at ATX West … at the Anaheim Convention Center Feb. 5 to 7, 2019. Visit Booth 4264 to check out the following technology: MDX Integrated Servo Motors that combine high torque density, low inertia servo motors with on-board drives […]
Applied Motion Products customizes integrated motor for better package handling on conveyor
Integrated STM/SWM stepper motors from Applied Motion Products help save space, wiring, and cost on advanced conveyors. For one conveyor handling packages of various configurations, the integrated steppers form part of an assembly to position as rapidly as the analog control updates target position — every 4 msec. Here, the motors also address changing requirements […]
New stepper drives from Applied Motion Products
Applied Motion Products has introduced a new series of stepper drives that support a range of industrial Ethernet and Fieldbus network protocols including EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, Modbus, Ethernet and RS-485, as well as a proprietary Serial Command Language (SCL) for efficient network communications over Ethernet (UDP or TCP) and RS-485. By accepting high-level commands via […]
Three ways to reduce heat when operating a step motor
Reduce motor heat by reducing idle and running current — or switch to closed-loop control. Eric Rice | Applied Motion Products Step motors are widely used motion-control devices because of their simple setup and accurate positioning with an open-loop configuration. But problems associated with heat generation can arise. That’s because the drive that powers an […]
