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The new QM22 series of incremental optical encoders from Quantum Devices Inc. measures just 22-mm in diameter and a 12.4-mm thick. It fits on a NEMA 11 BLDC servo motor and can replace the obsolete Heidenhain/Renco R22i encoder line. It is capable...

Programmable Motor Includes Controller

Fortinet’s Phil Quade to start first Hannover Fairs USA event in Louisville Sept. 10-12.

The upgraded HMI touchscreen controls from IDEC Corp., HG2G-V5 (5.7-inch), HG3G-V8 (8.4-inch), HG3G-VA (10.4-inch) and HG4G-VC (12.1-inch) are direct replacements for previous models and fit into the exact same panel cutouts. All HMI programming...

Connecting the Smart Pneumatics Analyzer from Aventics to a machine’s compressed air supply will give users instant analysis options for key machine characteristics such as compressed air consumption and possible leaks. The portable analyzer...

Servo Safety Feature Limits Torque

The 250-W rated angle In-line package (SIP)) models  of non-isolated DC-DC converters from TDK-Lambda I use less than 0.47 square inches of board space, a a 60% saving compared to 1/16th brick-format converters. It operates on 9 to 53V, and the...