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A servo drive converts electrical commands into precise mechanical motion, influencing the speed, position and torque of every motor it powers. This capability makes it one of the most significant components of any production line.
When a drive falls short, the effects manifest instantly in positioning errors, lost cycles and unplanned downtime. Five solutions stand out for engineers designing factory automation systems. [Read more…] about 5 Best Servo Drives for Factory Automation Systems
Chinese automation specialist Inovance Technology is “actively developing key components for humanoid robots”, with plans to launch some products within the year, according to German investment advice website Gronewy.
This strategic move by Inovance into the advanced robotics field signals the company’s ambition to be a supplier for the next generation of automation.
While humanoids represent a future frontier, Inovance’s immediate foundation is its growing strength in industrial control systems. [Read more…] about Inovance Technology targets humanoid robot components and bolsters core PLC business
Internal logistics is an indispensable part of the supply chain, especially in large manufacturing enterprises.
However, the tasks involved can also be quite repetitive. Humans can easily do such tasks, but that’s neither cost-effective nor efficient.
Why waste employee resources doing mundane and repetitive tasks when they can be automated? [Read more…] about Motor Controllers Used in Autonomous Mobile Robots
Control Techniques, part of the Nidec group of companies, has revealed its new generation of advanced servo drive technologies.
The new Digitax HD servo series delivers ultimate motor control performance and flexibility, from a uniquely compact package, says the company.
Targeting high axis count automation systems, Digitax HD provides all of the benefits of a modular system with a common DC bus, with standalone drive flexibility. [Read more…] about Control Techniques launches new servo drive technologies
Kollmorgen says it has updated its developer network, added more functions and made it easier to use on mobile and desktop computer.
“It’s so much easier when you work as a team,” say the company in a statement. “This is why Kollmorgen has thoroughly revised and expanded the web-based customer community KDN – Kollmorgen Developer Network.”
The new version of the online knowledge base is really easy to use on all PCs, tablets, and smartphones – thanks to its responsive design, says the company. [Read more…] about Kollmorgen updates its developer network software
