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Simple control software for complex machines

Danaher Motion has announced the release of its latest PiCPro software, capable of supporting up to 64 axes of high performance motion control.

News from Danaher Motion, Dec 20, 2006

Precision indexing clutches increase performance

Vi-Spring, manufacturer of quality beds, has increased performance and drastically reduced maintenance after fitting precision indexing clutches from Renold Clutches and Couplings of Cardiff.

News from Renold Clutches and Couplings, Dec 20, 2006

Horizontally mounted gear unit reduces costs

A new Flender gear unit is helping a Lancashire based packaging company save on its maintenance costs - and reduce its energy costs at the same time.

News from Siemens Flender, Dec 20, 2006

Non-contact hysteresis systems for higher tension

A combination of Brakes and clutches managed by ZF's ERM controllers has proved to have the accuracy and reliability to replace DC drive based tension control systems in presses at Day International.

News from ZF Great Britain, Dec 20, 2006

Dust and splash-proofed drives

The high-efficiency FR-FR700 series of drives from Mitsubishi has now been extended to include a new range of dust and splash-proofed drives for the building services sector.

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems, Dec 20, 2006

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Control systems for beam alignment girders at DLS

Micromech Systems (MSL) has recently completed a GBP1,100,000 contract for providing control systems for 360 axes of servomotors for controlling 72 beam alignment girders at Diamond Light Source.

News from Micromech, Dec 20, 2006

Combined servomotors and gearheads

Danaher Motion has launched a series of combined servomotors/gearheads which guarantee short installation and testing times together with optimum performance since the two modules are well matched.

News from Danaher Motion, Dec 15, 2006

Motor specialist for stainless products

Marlin Stainless has appointed Peter Macfarlane as Motor Specialist with specific responsibility for the North West of the UK.

News from Marlin Stainless, Dec 14, 2006

More reliability data called for on electric motor

ABB is calling upon the electric motor industry to create greater transparency with its technical motor data by making available information that gives a clear indication of motor reliability.

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Drives and Motors), Dec 7, 2006

Magnetic brakes have better torque to size ratio

The Thomson-Deltran Power off Magnetic Brake (PMB) series power-off DC, spring-set brakes has been introduced.

News from Danaher Motion, Dec 6, 2006

Integrators for drive and automation products

Lenze has created a new UK team of specialist integrators for drive and automation products.

News from Lenze, Dec 6, 2006

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Double ended safety shock absorbers

Automation control equipment manufacturer Ace Controls International has announced a new addition to its range of safety shock absorbers.

News from Ace Controls International, Dec 6, 2006

High performance worm wheel gearboxes

Parvalux Electric Motors further expands its new range of high performance gearboxes with the launch of the LS Gearbox, a compact range of worm wheel gearboxes rated up to 35Nm torque.

News from Parvalux Electric Motors, Dec 5, 2006

Servo Controller Includes Ethernet and CAN

QuickSilver Controls responds to industry's demand for low cost network support with its newest single axis controller/driver.

News from QuickSilver Controls, Dec 4, 2006

Gears catalogue lists over 4000 products

A 382-page book - designed for easy reference - describes a range of 133 standard gear products and more than 4000 individual items.

News from Rodriguez (UK), Dec 1, 2006

Drive system features distributed control

Drive system features distributed control with a wide range of flexible drive options and suits linear or rotary brushless servo, brushed servo and stepper motors.

News from Aerotech, Dec 1, 2006

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Special bearings for special bicycles

For children who cannot pedal a conventional bicycle a US company decided to develop a cycle they named the 'Step'n Go' but to do this had to overcome some engineering problems.

News from Micromech, Dec 1, 2006

Couplings handle high torque loads

Couplings handle high torque loads at higher speeds while providing zero-backlash operation in servo motor driven packaging systems.

News from Zero-Max, Nov 29, 2006

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AC motor drives have Ethernet and TCP/IP

Three-phase AC motor drives introduce the flexibility of Ethernet Powerlink and TCP/IP connectivity into the high-power machine building sector to save costs.

News from Baldor UK, Nov 29, 2006

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Cubicle drives do not need special panels

Easy-installation space-saving free-standing cubicle drives of 45-630kW incorporate a floor standing unit that avoids having to build a special control panel.

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems, Nov 28, 2006

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Will SS motors benefit - check Web site

Stainless steel AC electric motor manufacturer has added a costs/savings calculator to its Web site to enable visitors to easily calculate the cost gain in using SS motors.

News from Marlin Stainless, Nov 28, 2006

Electromagnetic power-off brakes are effective

Electromagnetic power-off brakes are simple to install and provide a safe, cost-effective and energy efficient braking solution in applications such as robotics and actuators.

News from Danaher Motion, Nov 28, 2006

Flexible couplings cut grinding mill vibration

Couplings manufacturer has worked successfully with a mining company to reduce a problem of extreme vibration in the drive train of one of the biggest grinding mills in the world.

News from Renold Hi-Tec Couplings, Nov 28, 2006

Compact 'smart' motor offers more torque

Compact, user-friendly motion control system achieves a higher energy density as well as better efficiency that results in more torque capacity in the same physical package size.

News from Animatics, Nov 23, 2006

Spiral bevel gearboxes are available ex-stock

Two ranges of spiral bevel gearboxes include miniature, maintenance-free types, which have plastics resin housing offering superior chemical and thermal resistance.

News from Rodriguez (UK), Nov 22, 2006

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