Category Archives: Motion

A New Approach to Machine Design and Actuator Specification

Machine design challenges Pressures to reduce overhead cost and maximize profitability have forced original equipment manufacturers and machine builders to significantly reduce their engineering spend. With a multitude of options and technologies along with complex sizing and selection process, machine design has become a burdensome process. Design engineers must select the optimal automation components amid … Continue reading A New Approach to Machine Design and Actuator Specification

Specifying a Motor for a Hazardous Location? What You Need to Know

By Jeff Nazzaro, product manager for gearheads and motors Electromechanical and Drives Division North America Parker Hannifin Corporation Hazardous locations are operating environments in which explosive or ignitable vapors or dust are present, or are likely to become present. It is normal for various processing applications where gas, liquid or dust will be present in … Continue reading Specifying a Motor for a Hazardous Location? What You Need to Know

Can’t Find an Off-the-Shelf Solution to Your Application?

  As OEMs of various industries continue to develop new technology and methods of inspection, their application requirements for motion control solutions are more demanding than ever. Parker’s dedicated electromechanical business is an industry leader in solving positioning applications, including those that require linear motor stages. From initial design concept to production level manufacturing, Parker … Continue reading Can’t Find an Off-the-Shelf Solution to Your Application?

Want an instant boost in packing output?

Want an instant boost in packaging output? Add a new high-performance Yaskawa component to an existing automation system. MPiec Machine Controllers –  up to 62 axes of motion control with industry-leading speed, conformity to the IEC61131-3 and PLCopen global programming standards. Sigma-7 Servo Systems –  a completely new line of servomotors and amplifiers with greater … Continue reading Want an instant boost in packing output?