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New Crouzet Motors Video Compares DC Motor Sound Levels
Crouzet Motors has introduced a short, yet extremely informative video that dramatically demonstrates the whisper-quiet operation of its innovative new DC Brush Motor line. The video tests and measures the sound levels of the Crouzet DCmind Brush motor versus conventional DC brush motors, and also evaluates the sound levels when used with gearheads. The results: the DCmind brush motor measured 15 decibels (dB) quieter in stand-alone operation com...
Kuka and Kollmorgen co-engineer optimised motors for compact robots
Kuka's compact robots in the KR Agilus series are precise, agile and fast. As agile systems these five-axis and six-axis handling units feature short cycle times and high repeatability, particularly for pick-and-place tasks. Synchronous servo motors from Kollmorgen's AKM series play a major role in achieving this high dynamic performance and precision. Using collaborative co-engineering, the two companies were able to reduce the installation volu...
Sensor performs contactless rotary position measurement
Offering designers a reliable replacement for conventional rotary encoders, while providing a software-compatible incremental quadrature output, the AS5601 contactless rotary position sensor has been introduced by ams.Without any change to the host MCUor its application software, the sensor and its magnet may replace a rotary encoder in devices which use rotary knobs.
Linear actuators meet tough hygienic requirements
Turnkey drives from Kollmorgen shut the door on germsFor precise linear motion in environments with stringent hygienic requirements, Kollmorgen combines its stainless steel servo motors from the AKMH series with stainless steel actuators. These turnkey drives with IP69K intrusion rating provide the thrust density and overload capability needed for lifting and shaping applications in the packaging, food and pharmaceutical industries. They cover th...
Commutation encoder reduces assembly time on BLDC Motors
A next-generation modular encoder series is now available from CUI Devices. The AMT31 series, using a capacitive code generation system coupled with a proprietary ASIC, generates standard U/V/W commutation signals for vectoring current to brushless motors. The technology employed allows the device to be particularly well suited to brushless dc motor applications subject to vibration and contaminants.
Developer's kit aids test instrument development
New Scale Technologies has launched developer’s kits for its tiny M3-LS Linear Smart Stage that are available at distributors Digi-Key and Mouser. The M3-LS Linear Smart Stage is a direct-drive, high-precision micro stage built for fast, simple integration into miniature OEM systems. Closed-loop positioning is achieved with an integrated absolute encoder with 0.5 µm resolution.
STB platform supports Android TV 5.0 Lollipop
An STB platform, claimed to be the first designed for Google’s Android TV based on Android 5.0 Lollipop, has been released by STMicroelectronics. The STiH412 embeds state-of-the-art decoding, transcoding and graphics processing, providing users with access to Android TV, games, applications and services.The platform features multi-decode HEVC combined with ‘Picture in Picture’ support.
Low Cost, High Precision XYθ Alignment Stages from OES!
Optimal Engineering Systems’ low profile, XYθ (theta) stages are designed for high precision alignment applications. These stages move in an XY-plane and rotate around the center of the XY-plane. The terms alignment table, or XY-rotation stage are often used interchangeably with XYθ, or XY-theta stage. Available in 12 models, in two precision grades, these stages have linear travels from +/- 2 mm by +/- 2 mm (+/- 0.078 in by +/-...
Linear actuators meet tough hygienic requirements
For precise linear motion in environments with stringent hygienic requirements, Kollmorgen combines its stainless steel servo motors from the AKMH series with stainless steel actuators. These turnkey drives with IP69K intrusion rating provide the thrust density and overload capability needed for lifting and shaping applications in the packaging, food and pharmaceutical industries. They cover the feed thrust range from 0.89 to 20 kN in four packag...
ECS improves maintenance operations at Colwick Sluice
The Colwick Sluice in Nottingham is a key component of the flood defence apparatus designed to protect the city; one that the Environment Agency (EA) has been upgrading in order to improve the efficiency of essential maintenance work. As part of this project ECS Engineering Services has installed a new semi-automated stoplog deployment system which provides the EA with ‘dry’ access to the sluice gate mechanism, speeding up operations ...