Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Control Electronics",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Piezo materials expand applications from
Lambda Photometrics, which we summarised at the time by saying "Piezotechnology from Physik Instrumente (PI) offers a flexible drive platform for high-precision piezo actuators, fast ultrasonic motors and high performance step drives".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Demonstration car produced under tight deadlines from
Ricardo: "AFS Trinity Power asked Ricardo to help integrate the Extreme Hybrid system into two identical XH-150 demonstrators using two 2007 Saturn Vue Greenline SUVs as host vehicles".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Baldor UK
concerning its MotiFlex e100 drives
- take a look at High-power drives suit heavy-duty applications
which says: "Baldor's MotiFlex e100 drives meet the demands of printing, papermaking, converting, textiles, plastics and steel production".
Take a look also at the news release from Alliance Spacesystems, Robotics highlight space possibilities,
as well as Laser probes are integrated into CMMs from Laser Design,
and Gantry positioning system improve productivity from Aerotech.
See also:
Light sources suit industrial vision applications
(July 2007)
The Stemmer Imaging group's intelligent light sources are designed with all the control electronics integrated into the unit so no external controllers are required
Ultracapacitors chosen for braking system
(July 2007)
The 14+Stars enables standard gasoline and diesel engines to shut down during idle phases and restart instantly, eliminating fuel consumption and emissions anytime the vehicle is stopped
Motor features integrated electronics
(May 2007)
Motion Control Products' BM57 motor motor presents the user with a 55 to 440mNm continuous torque capability in five package sizes
Motors allow automated bottle inspection
(April 2007)
Eighteen Reliance Cool Muscle motors have gone into a Labman Automation automated bottle inspection system
Engine manufacturer upgrades testing machines
(April 2007)
Using an upgraded Vibrophore fatigue tests can be performed on parts, such as valve bridges, rocker arms and gear wheels, with a frequency between 80 and 90Hz
DC motors take Hall sensors onboard
(April 2007)
Slotted brushless DC motors incorporate internal Hall sensor feedback for linear speed-torque characteristics, high starting torque and variable speed control
Drive ring reduces gearbox weight
(April 2007)
Zeroshift's automatic gearbox technology uses a new drive ring system to deliver reductions in cost, weight and packaging volume
Vibrometer covers 0 - 450kHz range
(April 2007)
With the capability to assess mechanical vibrations in the range 0 - 450kHz the SP-S series interferometric vibrometer from Armstrong Optical opens whole new vistas of measurement capabilities
Maths software optimises motor design
(February 2007)
Rotalink has used Maple to simulate and design a new product for its AC miniature motor range
Transducers offer parameter-based GSD file setup
(February 2007)
Gefran has expanded its MK and IK range of magnetostrictive linear displacement transducers with new Profibus DP interface versions featuring parameter-based GSD file setup
Upgrade package released for high-speed testers
(January 2007)
Zwick's new upgrade package assumes all time and safety critical functions and enables the individual configuration of each test situation
Teamwork is efficient solution for tyre presses
(January 2007)
When new investment was planned for the Michelin plant in Olsztyn, Poland, Parker Hannifin was specified as a single source of hydraulic and pneumatic components
Ethernet-enabled drives build flexible systems
(November 2006)
Ground-breaking range of three-phase AC motor drives bring Ethernet Powerlink and TCP/IP connectivity into the high-power machine building sector
Servomotors take electronics and power onboard
(July 2006)
Fluxxtorque extra-low-voltage servo drives comprise the control electronics and power stage integrated into a synchronous servomotor
Information Terminals for Industrial Applications
(July 2006)
Setting up on-site information systems on the factory floor is simple with Lohmeier's new Workstation WS series
Piezo positioning systems move up to 400um
(April 2006)
The Tritor range of three-axis positioning systems combine compact design without mechanical play, for motion up to 400um
Integrated motor based on Nema 23 frame
(March 2006)
Motor delivers 150 to 300mNm continuous torque in three package sizes, and combines four-pole high-energy, neodymium magnet system of skewed design (for reduced cogging) with three-phase stator
Pneumatic manifold is suitable for hazardous areas
(February 2006)
At Achema 2006, Parker Lucifer will highlight its innovative EExPress fieldbus-compatible manifold that allows pneumatic actuation systems to be sited in hazardous areas (Zone 1 and 2)
Drive improves process quality
(January 2006)
The Hiperdrive from Sick provides precision, repeatability and a high level of operating reliability in positioning applications, resulting in fewer rejects and greater product and process quality
Technologies combine to make welding easier
(January 2006)
Fastmig is a modular three-phase 230 and 440V MIG and MAG industrial welding system from Kemppi
Positioning systems offer fine adjustment
(September 2005)
The Mipos range of objective/lens positioning systems has been developed for the fine adjustment of microscope objectives within high-resolution applications
Vision system scores with speed and flexibility
(June 2005)
Specialist parts handling company RNA Automation has developed a machine based on the Festo Checkbox vision inspection system to verify the quality of small component parts
PID controller has global OEM appeal
(May 2005)
Ideal for original equipment manufacturers, the Digital Control Systems Model 90 PID controller is the latest evolution in the Multistat series of temperature controls
Rapid prototyping turns the tide
(February 2005)
Solidscape three dimensional printers create accurate models rapidly by building up layer on layer of wax-like material
Kit helps designers check out motors and drives
(February 2005)
Greatly simplifying the startup and evaluation of its small motors, the Vario-Lab kit from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives also evaluates the company's motor drive control systems
Queen to open new dynamics laboratory
(February 2005)
The University of Bristol's new GBP 18.5 million research facility, BLADE (Bristol Laboratory for Advanced Dynamics Engineering), will be opened on Friday 25th February by Her Majesty The Queen
Novel brush design boosts DC motor reliability
(February 2005)
PennEngineering Pittman brand, brush commutated DC motors are very much in demand for motion and positioning applications
Train technology owes more to NASA than Brunel
(January 2005)
Relief may be at hand for Britain's rail travellers, after what seems like decades of declining service and broken promises to improve the system
Joysticks aid inspection
(October 2004)
Prior Scientific offers programmable joysticks for easy control of its OptiScan and ProScan microscope automation systems
Electromechanical range has all axes covered
(August 2004)
Micromech has been appointed by Isel to distribute its comprehensive and competitive range of electromechanical components and systems throughout the UK
Digital axis controller has NC functionality
(August 2004)
Rexroth's latest HNC100 2X series digital axis controller is a freely programmable, fieldbus-capable NC control assembly for both hydraulic and electrical drives
Pump controller overcomes power variations
(July 2004)
A new pump controller helps to provide extremely accurate dosing in applications requiring automated and proportional pumping
Step back to consider the options
(July 2004)
Ever-cheaper servomotors could spell the end of the stepping motor; but many applications remain best served by DC steppers, explains Oriental Motor's Mark Checkley
Actuation system supports specialist surgery
(July 2004)
SKF Engineering Products, the Linear Motion Division of SKF, has designed a ceiling-mounted telescopic actuation system for Leica Medical Equipment, for use in eye surgery microscopes