Motion Control Tips https://www.motioncontroltips.com/ Automation • Motion Control • Power Transmission Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:08:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-Motion-favicon-PMDC-32x32.png Motion Control Tips https://www.motioncontroltips.com/ 32 32 Motion control IC elevates stage automation for Creative Conners https://www.motioncontroltips.com/motion-control-ic-elevates-stage-automation-for-creative-conners/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/motion-control-ic-elevates-stage-automation-for-creative-conners/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:08:21 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27800 Modern theater and concert events rely on motion control to make scenery and LED walls glide and transform — and let performers fly above stages in a precise choreography. One company that designs and manufactures motion systems that make complex stage animations safe and visually compelling is Creative Conners. The company provides modular machinery, standardized […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/motion-control-ic-elevates-stage-automation-for-creative-conners/feed/ 0 Edge-computing hardware comparison https://www.motioncontroltips.com/edge-computing-hardware-comparison/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/edge-computing-hardware-comparison/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:37:59 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27790 Consider a dominant form of machine control today — multicore industrial PCs or IPCs built around x86 and ARM system-on-chip processors. For discrete automation, these run deterministic control and a general-purpose OS on the same silicon. Machines advanced enough to justify such hardware include industrial networking via SERCOS III, EtherCAT, PROFINET, or EtherNet/IP to carry […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/edge-computing-hardware-comparison/feed/ 0 Advanced monitoring coming soon to a machine near you with maxon MIND https://www.motioncontroltips.com/advanced-monitoring-coming-soon-to-a-machine-near-you-with-maxon-mind/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/advanced-monitoring-coming-soon-to-a-machine-near-you-with-maxon-mind/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:06:56 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27784 Soon, a new “motion insights and diagnostics” service from Swiss precision-drive specialist maxon called maxon MIND will help machine builders and plant engineers add condition monitoring and diagnostics capabilities to their equipment. Electric motors are often the best sensor in a machine. After all, the motor signals a controller already reads reflect the condition of […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/advanced-monitoring-coming-soon-to-a-machine-near-you-with-maxon-mind/feed/ 0 Elmo completes Functional Safety certification for Titanium servo drives https://www.motioncontroltips.com/elmo-completes-functional-safety-certification-for-titanium-servo-drives/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/elmo-completes-functional-safety-certification-for-titanium-servo-drives/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:43:57 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27781 Elmo Motion Control has completed Functional Safety certification for its Titanium line of servo drives. The certification applies to products designed for industrial and harsh-environment applications. The certification covers Titanium servo drives used by machine builders and system designers. The Functional Safety architecture includes 20 safety functions and supports safety levels up to SIL 3 […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/elmo-completes-functional-safety-certification-for-titanium-servo-drives/feed/ 0 Zero-Max adds ISO flange adaptor to CD Power-Series couplings https://www.motioncontroltips.com/zero-max-adds-iso-flange-adaptor-to-cd-power-series-couplings/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/zero-max-adds-iso-flange-adaptor-to-cd-power-series-couplings/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:41:15 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27778 Zero-Max has added an ISO flange adaptor to its CD Power-Series flexible shaft couplings. The couplings are also available with several opposing hub configurations for use with precision gear reducers, motors, actuators and robotic equipment. Direct connection to precision gear reducers The ISO adaptor mount flange is compatible with ISO 9409-1 bolt patterns used on […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/zero-max-adds-iso-flange-adaptor-to-cd-power-series-couplings/feed/ 0 MotionTech enters the U.S. automation and packaging market https://www.motioncontroltips.com/motiontech-enters-the-u-s-automation-and-packaging-market/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/motiontech-enters-the-u-s-automation-and-packaging-market/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:36:15 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27769 MotionTech, a European automation company, has announced its entry into the United States market. The company will offer its automation and packaging technology to customers in North America. MotionTech has appointed Kristian Hulgard as executive sales director for the U.S. market, effective immediately. Hulgard has experience establishing and expanding commercial operations in the automation industry. […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/motiontech-enters-the-u-s-automation-and-packaging-market/feed/ 0 Xeryon rotation stage delivers 40 mNm in compact housing https://www.motioncontroltips.com/xeryon-rotation-stage-delivers-40-mnm-in-compact-housing/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/xeryon-rotation-stage-delivers-40-mnm-in-compact-housing/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:18:27 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27761 Xeryon, a Belgian manufacturer of precision piezo motor technology, has introduced the XRT-U-35, an ultra-compact rotation stage for high-precision positioning systems. The stage uses Xeryon’s patented Crossfixx ultrasonic piezo technology and combines a low-profile housing with 40 mNm of torque. The housing measures 9 mm high and 36 mm wide. A dual-motor configuration provides 40 […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/xeryon-rotation-stage-delivers-40-mnm-in-compact-housing/feed/ 0 Emerson automates data center infrastructure for AI workloads https://www.motioncontroltips.com/emerson-automates-data-center-infrastructure-for-ai-workloads/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/emerson-automates-data-center-infrastructure-for-ai-workloads/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:02:50 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27757 Emerson’s DeltaV Automation Platform for Data Centers is an automation portfolio designed for data centers supporting AI workloads. It provides monitoring and control for critical infrastructure by connecting thermal, mechanical and electrical subsystems within a scalable automation architecture. AI-related data center growth is shortening project timelines and increasing coordination requirements across supply chains, engineering teams, […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/emerson-automates-data-center-infrastructure-for-ai-workloads/feed/ 0 The rise of cabinet-free discrete automation https://www.motioncontroltips.com/the-rise-of-cabinet-free-discrete-automation/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/the-rise-of-cabinet-free-discrete-automation/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:12:21 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27746 Taking the approaches of older distributed (decentralized) drive setups are cabinet-free drives. Joaquin Ocampo · Product manager | Bosch Rexroth Manufacturers looking to optimize operations are increasingly leveraging control technologies that can identify and address weaknesses. These emphasize digitalized connectivity for so-called digital-transformation (DX) initiatives that yield greater insights through data. But motors and drives […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/the-rise-of-cabinet-free-discrete-automation/feed/ 0 Applied Motion Products adds motion and I/O systems https://www.motioncontroltips.com/applied-motion-products-adds-motion-and-i-o-systems/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/applied-motion-products-adds-motion-and-i-o-systems/#respond Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:18:38 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27740 Applied Motion Products has introduced several automation technologies, including the MCA6 Motion PLC, MET2 Remote I/O System, and AK Series StepSERVO Motors and Drives. The products are designed to support machine control, motion coordination and system integration for machine builders and automation engineers. The additions address common machine design requirements, including multi-axis coordination, distributed I/O […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/applied-motion-products-adds-motion-and-i-o-systems/feed/ 0 DINGS adds miniature ball screw assemblies for OEMs https://www.motioncontroltips.com/dings-adds-miniature-ball-screw-assemblies-for-oems/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/dings-adds-miniature-ball-screw-assemblies-for-oems/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:38:41 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27736 DINGS’ Motion USA has expanded its precision motion portfolio with miniature ball screw and nut assemblies for OEM linear motion applications. The product line is intended for systems that require high efficiency, low backlash and application-specific customization. As automation systems become faster, smaller and more precise, some engineers may find that standard ball screw assemblies […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/dings-adds-miniature-ball-screw-assemblies-for-oems/feed/ 0 Engineer Gary Labadie explains Destaco palletizing gripper for heavy bag handling https://www.motioncontroltips.com/engineer-gary-labadie-explains-destaco-palletizing-gripper-for-heavy-bag-handling/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/engineer-gary-labadie-explains-destaco-palletizing-gripper-for-heavy-bag-handling/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:51:08 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27723 At the Automate Show 2026, we caught up with Destaco global product director Gary Labadie to chat about end-effecting technologies. Labadie detailed the Destaco Palletizing Solutions (DPS) bag gripper. It’s available in multiple sizes for 15, 30, and 50-kg bag sizes. What’s unique is that it’s a kit … so Destaco can sell it fully […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/engineer-gary-labadie-explains-destaco-palletizing-gripper-for-heavy-bag-handling/feed/ 0 Elmo introduces new servo drives and controller https://www.motioncontroltips.com/elmo-introduces-new-servo-drives-and-controller/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/elmo-introduces-new-servo-drives-and-controller/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:17:30 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27720 Elmo has announced a new motion controller and new servo drives for industrial applications, including use in demanding operating conditions involving temperature, altitude, sea depth, humidity, and vibration. The products will be shown at the Elmo booth (S-3601) during Automate 2026 in Chicago, June 22–25. The new products expand Elmo’s Platinum line and introduce the […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/elmo-introduces-new-servo-drives-and-controller/feed/ 0 Festo to present automation technologies at Automate 2026 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/festo-to-present-automation-technologies-at-automate-2026/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/festo-to-present-automation-technologies-at-automate-2026/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:57:50 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27717 Festo will highlight automation technologies and initiatives focused on deployment and integration challenges at Automate 2026, scheduled for June 22–25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. At Booth #831, the company will feature motion control, handling systems, connectivity, engineering tools, and workforce development technologies intended to help manufacturers improve startup visibility, reduce integration effort, and respond […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/festo-to-present-automation-technologies-at-automate-2026/feed/ 0 Allient to present motion products at Automate 2026 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/allient-to-present-motion-products-at-automate-2026/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/allient-to-present-motion-products-at-automate-2026/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:59:53 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27712 Allient Inc. will present its motion control and automation technologies at Automate 2026, which will take place June 22-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The company will exhibit at Booth #1557 and is offering meetings during the event by appointment. At the show, Allient will highlight motion products for robotics and automation, servo drives and […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/allient-to-present-motion-products-at-automate-2026/feed/ 0 Regal Rexnord to show automation products at Automate https://www.motioncontroltips.com/regal-rexnord-to-show-automation-products-at-automate/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/regal-rexnord-to-show-automation-products-at-automate/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:39:00 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27708 Regal Rexnord Corp. will exhibit robotics and factory automation products at Automate 2026, scheduled for June 22-25 in Chicago. The company will present products from Thomson, Kollmorgen, Portescap, Warner Electric, ModSort, Huco, Micron, Boston Gear, Berg, Stearns, Leeson and Bauer Gear Motor for manufacturers, machine builders and system integrators working on motion control in automated […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/regal-rexnord-to-show-automation-products-at-automate/feed/ 0 KHK USA adds ground helical rack series https://www.motioncontroltips.com/khk-usa-adds-ground-helical-rack-series/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/khk-usa-adds-ground-helical-rack-series/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:23:02 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27705 KHK USA Inc., a factory-owned distributor of KHK metric gears, has announced its Ground Helical Rack Series, including KRHG, KRHGF and KRHGFD models. The racks are intended for precision motion systems used in machine tools, high-speed automation equipment and precision positioning systems where accuracy and quiet operation are important. The Ground Helical Racks are made […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/khk-usa-adds-ground-helical-rack-series/feed/ 0 Siemens introduces Sinamics S220 drive system https://www.motioncontroltips.com/siemens-introduces-sinamics-s220-drive-system/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/siemens-introduces-sinamics-s220-drive-system/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:22:11 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27703 Siemens has introduced the Sinamics S220 drive system for industrial applications. Built on the Sinamics S120 platform, the system includes the new CU320-3 control unit and is part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio. It is designed to support simulation, analysis and connectivity features for integration into digital workflows and to improve system performance in production […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/siemens-introduces-sinamics-s220-drive-system/feed/ 0 SpinDrive launches Magma X100 magnetic bearing controller https://www.motioncontroltips.com/spindrive-launches-magma-x100-magnetic-bearing-controller/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/spindrive-launches-magma-x100-magnetic-bearing-controller/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:59:50 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27699 SpinDrive, a Finnish company that develops active magnetic bearing systems for industrial machinery, is introducing the Magma X100, a magnetic bearing controller platform for lower-power, ultra-high-speed applications up to 150 kW. The Magma X100 is scheduled to be unveiled at Turbo Expo 2026 in Milan. The platform is designed to provide active magnetic bearing performance […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/spindrive-launches-magma-x100-magnetic-bearing-controller/feed/ 0 Bogen Magnetics encoder technologies at upcoming Automate Show https://www.motioncontroltips.com/bogen-magnetics-to-show-encoder-technologies-at-upcoming-automate-show/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/bogen-magnetics-to-show-encoder-technologies-at-upcoming-automate-show/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:26:11 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27695 Updated June 15, 2026: Bogen Magnetics supplies magnetic-based encoders for industrial automation applications. At last year’s Automate Show, we chatted with engineering and sales manager Darrell Davey at the Bogen booth. He detailed how Bogen encoders are often integrated into robotics and medical applications for precise and reliable position feedback. Many of the encoder components […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/bogen-magnetics-to-show-encoder-technologies-at-upcoming-automate-show/feed/ 0 Beckhoff introduces AF1000 drive for basic motion tasks https://www.motioncontroltips.com/beckhoff-introduces-af1000-drive-for-basic-motion-tasks/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/beckhoff-introduces-af1000-drive-for-basic-motion-tasks/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:07:57 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27692 Beckhoff has introduced the AF1000 variable frequency drive for basic drive applications such as conveyor systems, pumps and fans. The drive integrates with the TwinCAT automation system through EtherCAT and includes commissioning and diagnostic functions used in Beckhoff servo drive products. The AF1000 is available in two versions. One version is designed for a single-phase […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/beckhoff-introduces-af1000-drive-for-basic-motion-tasks/feed/ 0 Royal Opera House gets a new cable-management system https://www.motioncontroltips.com/royal-opera-house-gets-a-new-cable-management-system/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/royal-opera-house-gets-a-new-cable-management-system/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:14:47 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27680 A recent upgrade to the Royal Opera House included customized plastic cable management to support modern LED lighting. Live theater performances depend on engineering, including those at London’s Royal Ballet and Opera. For example, behind each performance is a technical ecosystem designed to move heavy overhead lighting trusses safely and silently. Following 25 years of […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/royal-opera-house-gets-a-new-cable-management-system/feed/ 0 Beckhoff marks 30 years of TwinCAT automation software https://www.motioncontroltips.com/beckhoff-marks-30-years-of-twincat-automation-software/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/beckhoff-marks-30-years-of-twincat-automation-software/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 12:18:05 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27677 Beckhoff introduced its TwinCAT automation software in 1996 as part of its PC-based control platform. The software moved from DOS to the Windows operating system, supported PLC programming in accordance with IEC 61131-3 and combined engineering tools in one environment. The platform was built around separating hardware and software functions. Today, TwinCAT includes PLC, motion […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/beckhoff-marks-30-years-of-twincat-automation-software/feed/ 0 Yaskawa releases Compass 2 CNC software solution https://www.motioncontroltips.com/yaskawa-releases-compass-2-cnc-software-solution/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/yaskawa-releases-compass-2-cnc-software-solution/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 07:02:12 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27675 The Drives & Motion division of Yaskawa America, Inc. has announced the release of Compass 2, a CNC software solution for iCube Control. Compass 2 combines the scalability of an industrial PC for the user interface and path planning with the real-time motion and logic control of Yaskawa’s iC9200 machine controller, providing machine tool builders […]

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]]> https://www.motioncontroltips.com/yaskawa-releases-compass-2-cnc-software-solution/feed/ 0 Interactive 3D catalog makes Concentric Maxi Torque bushings and pulleys easier to specify and procure https://www.motioncontroltips.com/interactive-3d-catalog-makes-concentric-maxi-torque-bushings-and-pulleys-easier-to-specify-and-procure/ https://www.motioncontroltips.com/interactive-3d-catalog-makes-concentric-maxi-torque-bushings-and-pulleys-easier-to-specify-and-procure/#respond Wed, 13 May 2026 23:21:40 +0000 https://www.motioncontroltips.com/?p=27668 U.S. manufacturer of power transmission and motion control components Custom Machine & Tool Co. now offers design engineers an interactive 3D catalog featuring Concentric Maxi Torque keyless bushings and precision timing pulleys. The catalog was built with eCATALOG 3Dfindit by CADENAS — a digital-parts catalog platform that gives 3D CAD and engineering data to engineers, […]

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