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WEBGlobal manufacturing to grow in 2024 – but only because of China. The global manufacturing industry will expand by 0.6% in 2024, with stronger growth expected in 2025 and beyond,…
Oriental Motor and OEM Automatic combine to offer an alternative
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · For more information, visit www.oriental-motor.co.uk. [email protected]. 01256 347 090. In a strategic move that fortifies its position as a leader in the motors and drives industry, Oriental Motor has recently inked a significant UK distribution deal with the Swedish owned, OEM Automatic. This partnership is …
‘Virtual PLCs’ will turn factories into software systems
WEBJun 6, 2022 · A German company has developed a “virtual PLC” technology that decouples real-time control from proprietary hardware, allowing automation engineers to manage PLCs from suppliers such as Siemens, Bosch Rexroth and Beckhoff like cloud-based software systems. Software Defined Automation (SDA) says that its industrial-control-as-a-service model will break up proprietary silos in control ...
RS introduces subscription charges for DesignSpark
WEBJan 24, 2023 · RS Group has introduced two levels of paid subscriptions for its DesignSpark suite of design tools which have previously been free and have helped build a global online community of 1.3 million members. A “DesignSpark Explorer” level will continue to be free, but it will be joined by “Creator” and “Engineer” levels adding extra ...
Siemens is buying ebm-papst’s drive technology business
WEBMar 21, 2024 · Siemens is buying the industrial drive technology (IDT) business of the German fans and mechatronic systems manufacturer, ebm-papst, for an undisclosed sum. The business, which employs around 650 people in Germany and Romania, produces intelligent mechatronic systems in the protective ELV (extra-low voltage range) as well as motion control systems used in AGVs and driverless
‘Revolutionary’ multi-role breaker is up to 1,000 times faster
WEBMar 4, 2024 · The ECPD saves on resources and cuts costs. Siemens has developed a “revolutionary” multi-function circuit protection device that it says is to 1,000 times faster than conventional devices and needs up to 80% less space in distribution boards. If circuit faults occur, the Sentron ECPD (electronic circuit protection device) switches them off ...
Chinese automation giant pushes into Europe - Drives&Controls
WEBNov 21, 2022 · The Chinese automation and drives manufacturer Inovance is making a big push into the European market, spearheaded by its first public outing at the recent SPS show in Germany. Although its name may not be well-known outside China, the company already claims to be the world’s fifth-largest servodrive manufacturer and its …
Intelligent track technology replaces chains and simplifies …
WEBJan 28, 2013 · They say the collaboration will result in a track motion system that will simplify machine designs, eliminate the need for chains, and boost productivity.The patented iTrak system (above), based on linear synchronous motors, provides independent control of multiple magnetically propelled movers/pallets on straight or curved paths, reducing the need for time-consuming, costly changeovers by ...
AI-driven servo tuning ‘outperforms human experts’
WEBMay 14, 2024 · Panasonic Industry has announced a servodrive system that uses AI to achieve precision tuning that, it claims, is better than can be done by human experts. It also says that the Minas A7 servo system delivers the industry's best motion performance with a 27-bit encoder resolution (equivalent to 134,217,728 pulses) and a response frequency that.
Nidec completes $1.2bn takeover of Emerson units
WEBFeb 1, 2017 · UPDATED: The Japanese motor manufacturer Nidec has completed its $1.2bn purchase of Emerson Electric’s motors, drives and power generation businesses – principally, the Welsh drives-maker Control Techniques and the French motor manufacturer, Leroy-Somer. Nidec predicts that the deal will accelerate its growth and help it to meet a mid-term goal of achieving two trillion yen
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