The GPL-V (shaft) and GPL-H (hollow) have a backlash of ≤0.1 arc minute and are planetary gearboxes for horizontal and vertical robotic applications. Tilting rigidity results in positioning accuracy with…
CLPA’s activity with the OPCF aims to expand its existing CSP+ (Control & Communication System Profile) technology from just describing individual devices and to apply it to complete machines and…
A non-contacting linear motor measuring 8.7 in. [223 mm] long x 3.0 in. [75 mm] wide x 1.7 in. [43 mm] high this LIM operates on the same principal as…
The recently published Gartner Magic Quadrant evaluates multiple integrated risk management solution providers who serve the needs of security and risk management leaders across a spectrum of use cases. Source…
Mechanical engineering student Nathan Moormann is building and testing an electrical discharge machining setup for his Protégé Program project. (Image courtesy of Corrie Stookey/UC.) Engineering is cross-disciplinary, requiring multiple facets…
ABB Smart Sensor for Low Voltage Motors Ability Smart Sensor. (Image courtesy of ABB.) ABB has developed the Ability Smart Sensor for low voltage motors, which can be rapidly retrofitted…
FANUC America is Headquartered in Rochester Hills, MI. FANUC America Corporation, the supplier of robotics, CNC systems, industrial machines and Industrial IoT products has announced plans to construct a…
One criticism of industrial robots is that they aren’t always up to snuff when it comes to the speed and flexibility we take for granted in human workers. Even today,…
With a frequency range of 10 to 1,000 hertz, the 3561 FC detects and notifies users of conditional changes caused by critical faults like imbalance, misalignment, looseness and bearing wear,…
By John Sestito, United Electric Controls Seven common myths surrounding switches are analyzed in this paper in conjunction with new high-tech electronic switch designs that are proven to solve historically…