Centa Gears

Yaskawa is a world-leading manufacturer of inverter drives, servo drives, machine controllers and industrial robots.

ABB Drives and Motors

Rockwell Automation is a global provider of industrial automation, power, control and information solutions



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  2013
  April 2013
Up to 64 integrated servodrives can be powered from one supply
I/O system squeezes 20 channels into 12.5mm-wide modules
HVAC drives incorporate a fire mode
Next-generation light curtains `set new standards`
80kW motor-generator has integrated inverter
Encoder-free IP55 drives can be wall-mounted
Hygienic cables and detectable energy chains ensure food safety
Ex-rated IE4 motors are ‘world’s first’
Sinewave filter `solves inverter-driven motor issues`
Tubular linear motors are `first` with integrated controls
Encapsulated drive peripherals solve IP65 problem
  March 2013
3D laser profiler promises micron-level accuracy
Robots bend over backwards to reach new locations
Sensor displays are programmable
Laser instrument simplifies shaft alignments
Integrated linear actuator simplifies process applications
Motion control joins Siemens’ engineering framework
4mm micromotor delivers power from a standstill
Software collects plant data on a single display
  February 2013
Software modules `cut machine programming time by up to 75%`
Vibration meter fits in the hand
Engineering suite links up with electrical software
Functional safety architecture cuts costs for CNC machine-builders
Motor controllers offer a choice of starting and stopping modes
  January 2013
Network chips will come in three formats
Two-pole HV motor ratings extend to 13.5MW
Low-cost `electric cylinder` makes closed-loop positioning more affordable
New-generation power meter can be used to test motors
New-generation controls incorporate motion, safety and security functions
Signal tower add-on monitors machine performance
VSDs are first to support SmartWire-DT

  2012
  December 2012
Compact drive heralds a new generation
Basic drive targets rugged applications
CPUs turn slice I/O system into a control system
Innovations make enclosure assembly more efficient
Drive hitches a ride on a motor
Single-cable servo systems cut costs by up to 60%
`Only complete range` of IE4 motors cut losses by up to 40%
PLC can access plant data without gateways
Actuators have IP69K protection
Servodrives boost performance by up to 25%
Encoder systems can start in less than a second
  November 2012
Wireless measurement system shows readings remotely on a multimeter
Motor controller `bridges the gap between VSDs and soft-starts`
Drives family targets fan and pump applications
Micro-PLCs target machine-builders with three axes of motion
Mid-range portfolio brings high-performance controls to OEMs
Family of tailored drives `will revolutionise the market`
  October 2012
Modular motion controls combine precision with high speeds
Industrial automation technology takes to the road
Vision sensor has its eye on pick-and-place applications
Permanent magnet motors `exceed IE4 efficiencies`
Gateways simplify migration to real-time Profinet
Wound components plug a gap created by VSD suppliers
Motor shaft earthing kits cut bearing failures
`First` full range of IE4 motors will make their debut at SPS show
  September 2012
Distributed I/O is `as simple as a rack-based system`
Machine controller handles up to eight robots with 2ms cycle time
Upgraded lube-free chains last 50% longer
Scalable CNC platform can handle more than 200 axes
Camera-based safety sensor is cheaper to install than a light curtain
  August 2012
On-machine drive-motor combo can slash axis termination times to 30s
One heavy-duty linear axis can replace two
Integrated pneumatic actuators cut energy costs `by up to 50%`
Design software enhances support for robotics, motion control and vision
Electric cylinders use up to 90% less energy than pneumatics
Magnetic curves conquer stick-slip on flat-top chains
Waterproof stainless-steel industrial PC is `first of its type`
Overspeed protection system is `first to comply with new standard`
Automated network tester `can save a man-week a month`
  July 2012
Entry-level vision system bridges the gap
High-vacuum encoders are the `world’s first`
Free app puts SCADA onto an iPad
  June 2012
Touch sensor replaces pushbuttons
Gateways link process networks to Foundation Fieldbus devices
Cabinet-built drives join the line-up
Safe position measurement system is certified to SIL 3
Trio of drives arrivals includes new flagship line
Integrated `smart wiring` can eliminate PLCs and simplify motor monitoring
Servo amps improve safety and productivity
`World’s smallest` AS-i safety module fits in a cable duct
Servodrives promise up to 25% faster acceleration
Panel PCs offer 1.5 million permutations
Combined servo amp and automation suite cuts component counts
  May 2012
Busbar-mounting fuses cut protection costs
Shrinking high-power drives are easier to upgrade and retrofit
Connector can slash hours off machine assembly times
  April 2012
Servodrive extends motion on EtherNet/IP to smaller applications
  March 2012
Machine automation platform extends down to four axes
Integrated DC actuators `set new standards`
Distributed IP54 conveyor controls simplify integration
Modular PLCs are ‘world’s most sophisticated’
Geared motor family spans a broad spectrum
Tool analyses DeviceNet networks
Upgraded premium drives promise improved reliability
On-machine motor controller is `smaller and cheaper` than rivals
Precision drives can change control modes on-the-fly
WLAN points can be configured via the Internet
I/O terminal controls stepper motors up to 8A
  February 2012
`Ultimate` vision system is easier to deploy
Low-energy Bluetooth module can turn phones into HMIs
Encoders with EtherNet/IP ports diagnose faults and monitor networks
  January 2012
New steel process boosts bearing performance
IP67 power supplies predict when they need to be replaced
Laser gap sensor fills a hole in the market
Energy harvesting transmitters open up new applications
Integrated IE4 motor will cut energy costs `by up to 50%`
Acquisition delivers Ethernet servodrive
Welsh firm gives elevator drives a lift
Freestanding enclosures share parts with bayed system
Multi-axis module simplifies motion control
Central engineering tool links drives with PLCs
Fieldbus I/O modules are `first with LCDs`

  2011
  December 2011
Multi-axis servodrive will simplify machine building
RCD drive module detects insulation faults
Options allow inverters to act like servodrives
Energy storage module boosts servodrive performance
Distance sensor pioneers a modular platform
Wireless switchgear has an 800m operating range
  November 2011
Liquid-cooled servomotors `triple the power density`
Wireless bridge links Ethernet networks
Integrated control environment extends to smaller systems
Drives trio targets global OEMs
Lower-cost motion controls are four times faster
Efficient servomotors are smaller and lighter
Linear module hits high speeds over long distances
Module marries motion, PLC and safety functions
Colour sensors have a better resolution than the human eye
  October 2011
Machine controls represent 400 engineer-years of development
Configurable control system drives servomotors directly
System monitors plant remotely via `the cloud`
Cold-plate drive mounting cuts panel space by 25%
Cable carriers keep out the chips
  September 2011
Third-generation `smart relays` challenge nano-PLCs
Low-cost micro-PLC has Ethernet and Web functions
4mm-shaft linear motor is `first to offer ultra-precision`
High-temperature bearings need no lubrication
  August 2011
Cost-cutting PC-based motion system eliminates dedicated hardware
Solid-state switches are `first` in 17.5mm DIN-rail format
Controllers have built-in support for real-time Profinet
  July 2011
Plastic material boosts bearing performance five-fold
Mix-and-match linear guides maintain precision
Collaborative environment marries automation with energy
Vision software adds an extra dimension
Module converts servodrives into 1.5-axis controllers
  June 2011
High-efficiency motors comply with Wimes
Inductive position sensors offer high resolutions
  May 2011
Speed monitor can retrofit safety
HMIs incorporate video capabilities
Industrial UPS is `100% reliable`
Power cables carry comms for daisy-chained drives
Explosion-proof motors offer IE2 or IE3 efficiencies
More details emerge on new-generation drives
Spiders improve coupling performance at no extra cost
Logic modules get an Ethernet link
Direct-drive compressor could save €24,000 a year
Timing belts are interchangeable
Linear motor challenges materials-handling drives
  April 2011
DC drives have built-in winder macros
Decentralised drive system can swap inverters and starters
OEM drive `needs 30% less installation space`
Servomotors match 12mm-wide drives
Compact inverters offer safety as standard
Bi-parting drive helps with conveyor centring
Six safety relays replace 250 earlier devices
Custom chip halves gateway power consumption
  March 2011
HVAC drive monitors motor flux to optimise energy use
Machine-mounting drives can cut wiring by 70%
Distributed control system links DC and AC drives
  February 2011
PLC is `the world’s fastest`
Harmonic filter copes with voltage differences
£895 thermal imaging camera `will open up market`
Compact gear-motor will have a 38mm hollow shaft
Wireless beacons allow cable-free monitoring of machines
Integrated engineering tools will speed time-to-market
Dual-potential terminal block is `the smallest`
Micro-controllers can be tailored to an application
  January 2011
Integrated servomotors are `world’s most powerful`
PAC-based batch control eliminates the need for PCs
Safety controllers avoid the complexity of safety PLCs
`Motion-centric` controller automates complex machines
Safety bus simplifies machine connections

  2010
  December 2010
Digital encoder signals are sent via two wires in motor cables
Machine controller `could halve development times`
Coated motors `out-perform stainless steel`
Drag-and-drop software configures safety system
Push-in terminal blocks handle 1,700 signals per metre
Safety controller is simple to program
PM geared motors `can halve energy use`
Modules convert sensor outputs to IO-Link signals
Simple position sensor uses magnetrostrictive effect
Simple access system is more secure than passwords
  November 2010
Common drives architecture `cuts ownership costs`
Single-phase 0.75kW inverters cost $75
Motor-mounting drives `offer widest power range`
Simple servodrive can be tailored to demand
Decentralised drives support PM motors
High-res integrated stepper motor is `world’s shortest`
Actuator combines driving and guidance functions
  October 2010
New controlgear generation replaces 2,500 contactors by 250
Carburisation process allows smaller racks to be used
Linear systems with integrated safety promise savings
Helical-bevel gears deliver `twice the power per volume`
Integrated DC servomotors are `the world’s smallest`
Function links CNC and robot controls
  September 2010
Load sensor transmits data wirelessly
Dual-code sensor challenges machine vision systems
Hose coupling `eliminates whip risks`
Electric rod actuators challenge pneumatic cylinders
  July 2010
Compact drives be controlled from your mobile
PM motors can pay for themselves `in months`
Ring track carries heavier loads and offers more choices
Servodrive Ethernet support is widened
Online gear monitor combines oil and vibration analysis
Pneumatic modules offer a simple alternative to PLCs
  June 2010
Active front-end supplies add regen to vector inverters
Dual-core PAC handles 100-axis motion applications
Handheld industrial Ethernet tester is `the first`
  May 2010
Universal motor technology `sets new standards`
Controllers offer enhanced Profinet functions
Patented technology protects M8 connectors to IP67
Sensor captures 3D images of stationary objects
Soft-stop module swivels loads through 180 degrees in 0.5s
Distributed servo drives are 20% smaller
Motor protection relays cut stocking costs
Collaboration produces efficient food-safe gearmotor
  April 2010
Quad-redundant controller `almost eliminates downtime`
Omron expands its inverter and servo drive ranges
Soft-start eases slip-ring motor stresses
Tool-free motor connections save time and space
Drive package `cuts consumption by up to 30%`
Operator panel will speed up drive commissioning
Modular servo drive is `first with embedded EtherNet/IP`
Integrated stainless-steel drive offers high power densities
Servo drives can halve cabinet space
  March 2010
Mid-range PACs integrate safety and motion
Servodrives incorporate motion programming language
Software generates IEC 61131 code for PLCs
Profienergy products make their debuts
Automation kits cut machine-building costs
Camera reads barcodes to detect linear position
Vibration analyser needs no history
Bearing extends equipment lives in washdown applications
  February 2010
PLCs combine flexibility with low cost
IP55/66 drives enclosure sizes shrink `by a third`
Precision actuators can be delivered within 24 hours
Dual signal interface delivers higher encoder accuracy
Historian module keeps an eye on machine performance
Mobile link delivers field service invoices `in hours`
Microcontrollers support 260 function blocks
Pancake motors will compete with standard designs
  January 2010
`Once in a decade` motor control system makes its debut
Drives tell you how much you are saving
Cyber-security system is easy to implement
Universal motor controller aims to cut downtime
Plug-in modules gives safety PLC functions to drives
Hollow-shaft servomotor is shorter than rivals

  2009
  December 2009
Three-beam light guards offer more for less
Signal towers double as machine monitors
Photoelectric switch is `world`s fastest`
Servo drives boast `industry leading` performance
Servomotor is `half the length`
Oil baths eliminate cylinder maintenance
Sercos III boosts drive’s axis count
Soft-starts connect in seconds without tools
Speed relay meets Machinery Directive demand
£1,200 vision sensor can replace smart cameras
  November 2009
Machinery drive has `highest power density`
AC and DC drives make Nuremberg debuts
Motion system provides drive control via EtherNet
Combined spur-planetary gears boost torque outputs
Servomotors are `half the length`
  October 2009
Electric belt-drive actuators `cost 65% less`
Low-cost fork sensor is `world’s smallest`
Coil sensors deliver accuracies of 0.65%
Hydrostatic linear guides are the same size as rail guides
DMM can be read remotely using wireless display
  September 2009
High-speed belt-driven gantries `are 30% faster`
PLCs talk to each other without programming
Drag-and-drop software speeds wireless sensor deployment
Light curtain merges sender with receiver
Soft-starts are `world’s most advanced` – perhaps
6.6kV digital soft-start is `UK’s first`
  August 2009
Motion modules simplify multi-axis projects
  July 2009
Removable encoder scales expand at their own rate
£20 module adds Ethernet and Web functions to motor relays
`First` low-harmonic drive enters mass production
Safety controller bridges the relay-PLC gap
Controller integrates wireless sensor communications
  May 2009
Italian style comes to integrated PM motors
Pump and fan drives have dedicated functions
New EnDat caters for direct drives
Safety module handles all functions
Microcontrollers offer three paths to expansion
Drives provide on-demand control
IP66 drives resist washdowns
Regenerative inverters `cut wiring by up to 60%`
All-in-one microstepper is `first in Nema 11 format`
Terminal system aims to capture 20% of UK market
  April 2009
Inductive encoder is `world’s smallest`
Modular I/O system saves space and avoids wiring errors
Smart motor protection relay has built-in PLC
Drives modules aim to clean up in the water industry
Push-in terminal blocks need `50% less force`
Safety system runs on a PC
Micro-PLC takes on low-cost rivals
Servo actuator is `world’s smallest`
Safe-speed monitoring relay is `first of its kind`
  March 2009
Safety PLC fits into 12mm-wide terminal block
Node-based control system uses one language for all functions
Handheld tester simplifies machine monitoring
Motion module handles up to eight axes
Encoder cuts jitter `by up to 70%`
Drive control panel has built-in wizards
Single-axis motion controller operates autonomously
  February 2009
Coreless motors `deliver twice the torque`
Automation portfolio targets OEM machine-builders
Laser distance sensor takes on low-cost rivals
Novel pump slashes maintenance times by up to 95%
  January 2009
Direct-drive linear modules are `ten times faster than ballscrews`
`Unique` sensor monitors the behaviour of small-link chains
Dedicated drives cut refrigeration costs by up to 40%
Scanning sensors are the `first with Fast Ethernet`

  2008
  December 2008
Open-loop drives handle PM or induction motors
Modular OEM drives show how much energy you are saving
AC drives `more flexible than their rivals`
  November 2008
Internal communications improve inverter diagnostics
Inverters offer a choice of controls
Non-contact encoders avoid speed/accuracy compromises
Versatile linear drives offer a plethora of choices
Vacon’s first HVAC drives use green capacitors
  October 2008
Safety relay clips into a PLC rack
All-in-one electric actuators challenge oil and air
High-performance micro drives cover all bases
Crane software boosts safety and performance
Motion system does not degrade as axes are added
Thermal imager `costs 60% less than rivals`
  September 2008
Linear encoders can be installed in `half the time`
Position sensor detects up to 30 points on one axis
Hydraulic fluid cuts energy consumption by up to 8%
Novel profile produces high-performance axes
PACs expand integrated architecture capabilities
Linear motor XY base competes with ballscrews and belts
Energy monitoring MCCBs offer motor protection options
  August 2008
Box feeds motor braking energy back to the grid
Programmable absolute encoder replaces potentiometers
Servo motors and controls are easy to commission
Starter monitor eliminates redundant contactors
Three-in-one box is `first` to combine IPC, router and switch
  July 2008
New-generation PLCs are `20 times faster`
All control functions are programmed in one language
Nickel-disc encoders can be programmed by users
Meter listens to belt tension
  June 2008
Acquisition yields tough AC drives family
Sensors harness Nobel prize-winning effect
  May 2008
Wireless encoder link is tailored to motion controls
Compact 3D laser sensor has built-in controller
Gateway provides diagnostics for safety systems
  April 2008
High-efficiency motors cut losses by up to 40%
Tiny module offers a choice of real-time Ethernet protocols
32-bit drive enters production
Big drive technologies migrate down to micro and compact level
Compact drives handle 150% overloads
Low-cost drives use new V/Hz algorithm
CT launches dedicated HVAC drives
Alliance unveils portfolio of Ethernet switches
  March 2008
The size is right
Drives deliver twice the processing power
`Smallest` vision system can be set up in 20 minutes
Torque sensors can handle radial loads
High-power drives set for Birmingham debut
  February 2008
`World’s smallest` fibre sensor has 40mm range
Compact vector drive targets OEMs
DC drive `needs half the cabinet space`
Vibration data collection made easy
Integrated control platform adds CNC and robot control functions
Bluetooth link replaces Ethernet cables
Cylindrical roller bearings cope with axial loads
  January 2008
Compact, integrated motors are `first to support Ethernet`
High-res encoder module fits onto OEM PCBs
Air-motor vanes can be replaced on site
SCADA package opens up new Vistas

  2007
  December 2007
Servo drive family offers many choices
All-in-one motion controller handles eight axes
High-speed direct-drive motors eliminate gearboxes
Safety controller joins compact family
Moving coil parts rejectors `out-perform pneumatics`
  November 2007
Integrated camera-controller can synch with drives
RS own-brand contactors offer a `value-for-money` alternative
Safety module supports both CIP Safety and ProfiSafe
High-efficiency disc motors are `75% shorter`
`World’s shortest` inductive sensors weigh less than 1g
Tilt sensor is `100 times smaller than rivals`
  October 2007
Tactile gripper is `smaller, cheaper and more powerful` than electric rivals
IEC 61131-3 PLC-on-a-chip includes communications interface
Mini actuator delivers nanometre accuracy
USB adaptor provides Bluetooth and WLAN comms
Integrated interpolation functions boost machine performance
  September 2007
High-inertia servos tackle the problem of increasing loads
Integrated motion platform ties it all together
Drive`s decade-long reign nears an end
  August 2007
Single-axis controller can supervise whole machine
Planetary reducer combines several functions
Multi-core support allows control systems to run faster
  July 2007
Soft-starts cut starting currents by `30% more than others`
Linear actuator needs no gears or brakes
Micro PLC is `fastest in its class`
Encoder is tailored to the needs of AC motors
Security module makes broadband upgrades easy
Safety controller plugs the gap between relays and safety PLCs
`World`s fastest` servo system can be set up in under two hours
  June 2007
A microdrive `designed for OEMs` is on the cards
Flurry of IO-Link launches hits Hannover
`Flexible busbar` gives quick links to distributed motors
Wireless HMI is `first with safety`
Linear motor is `ten times faster than ballscrews`
Motion chip forms heart of compact AC servomotor drives
Servomotors are the `probably the most flexible`
Wireless comms system `guarantees connections`
  May 2007
`Five times faster` inverter avoids nuisance trips
Modular motors give users a choice
Permanent magnet motors are 43% smaller
Plastics specialist launches steel ball bearings
ARM-based motion control is ‘a first’
Low-end inverters and servos make their debuts
Servo amp has safety built in
‘Five-star’ servo has the lowest positioning error
  April 2007
High-power motors marry servo and induction benefits
Displacement sensor can measure in microns
I/O ‘brains’ support multi-drop networks on standard Ethernet
Instrument troubleshoots drives and field buses
Routers bring serial devices into the Ethernet world
Split bearings could slash SN and SD replacement times by 85%
  March 2007
Integrated pneumatic slides ‘will redefine the market’
4mm sensor peeks into tiny holes
CAE package offers a programming choice
MV converter is ‘most compact’
Soft-PLC cuts hardware costs with Profinet support
Wheels and balls share the same rail
  February 2007
Energy-saving PM torque motors challenge DC drives
First products emerge for ODVA`s new device network
Integrated servo drives square up for a packaging battle
Liquid-cooled drives need 60% less space
Micro drive promises big drive features
  January 2007
Encoder sports a USB port
EPL-based drives share DC efficiently
Flexible machinery drive targets OEMs
Safety controller plugs a gap
Safety controls need no cabinet
WEG previews a new generation of drives
Wireless logic controller is `a first`
`Tiniest` inverters will keep going for ten years

  2006
  November 2006
Bonanza in Baltimore
Eaton targets OEMs with motor controls
Fieldbus calibrator is `world`s first`
Simple shaft aligner uses digital camera technology
Space-saving safety controller needs no software
Vibration-powered generator harnesses smaller shakes
  October 2006
Bluetooth controls motors without wires
Capacitive encoder challenges resolvers
Drives have built-in ATEX thermistor input
Modular PLC targets £55m UK market
Servo drives are "twice as fast as rivals"
  September 2006
Compressor drive squeezes costs
Levitating energy chain stays quiet
Quiet drive gets servo performance out of steppers
Rethink delivers a new generation of split bearings
£100 buys drive and motor package
  July 2006
270-degree safety scanner is `world`s smallest`
All-in-one two-axis module handles 100 parts a minute
Chips link almost any industrial network
Motor relay is not fooled by "regenerated" phases
PLC CPU talks C
  June 2006
Adjustment-free servos are `industry`s smallest`
Industry finds new uses for RFID
IP54 drives are `the smallest`
Maintenance-free belt actuator is `half the price`
Simple drives can be programmed in the box
  April 2006
DC drives have an AC feel
Enterprise control system is `world`s first`
Extended drives family needs half the space
Module offers OEMs a choice of wired or wireless comms
SSI position sensor is `world`s most accurate`
UK firm cuts cost of condition monitoring
  March 2006
Automation family comes together under one roof
Drives users are given a regen choice
Lasers simplify shaft alignments
Low-loss 690V drives are `most compact available`
Safety relays are half as wide
  February 2006
Drives offer built-in safety
Integrated robot controls slash packaging machinery costs
Integrated robot controls slash packaging machinery costs
Save your DC drive`s thyristors
£3,750 thermal imager targets maintenance staff
  January 2006
Efficient PM motors are half the size of induction machines
Matchbox-sized servo spawns compact integrated motor
Multi-axis drive cuts the need for cabinet cooling
Pneumatic manifolds handle two valve sizes
Safety controller is `a great leap forward`

  2005
  December 2005
Beckhoff enters servo market with EtherCat drive
Distributed starters slot into Profi networks
Inductive encoders get smaller and talk to PLCs
Integrated servo drive is `50% smaller`
Small DC motors promise `European quality at an Asian price`
SPS/IPC/Drives show special report
Vacon expands up to 5MW
Wireless Ethernet gateway provides high-speed GSM links
£90 module `smashes entry costs to smart motor control`
  November 2005
All-stainless, washproof motor is `unique`
Free programs make it easy to share CAD files
Market-leading micro-PLC adds motion control
PCB-based encoders are thin and light
`Next generation` MES pinpoints production bottlenecks
  October 2005
Cubicle drives stretch up to 675kW
Dual-role motor slides as it turns
Explosion-proof solenoid saves space and money
Graphical suite extends into distributed intelligence
Program and monitor your drives without wires
Rigid electrical actuator challenges ballscrews and belts
  September 2005
Digital motor monitor `will cut outages`
How tense is your web?
Industrial UPS is `a first`
Is this the world`s smallest servo actuator?
Linear motor `delivers 25% more force`
  August 2005
Customers drive inverter design
High-speed HMIs target £250m market
Inverter cubes pack in the power
Reflective sensor distinguishes colours
`Printed` inductive sensors have a core advantage
  June 2005
Light-powered wireless sensor module works indoors
Low-harmonic drives span the spectrum
Programmable encoder comes to the rescue
Servo drive delivers accuracy during run-ups
Wireless safety devices free users from cables
  May 2005
Drives family spans the VSD-to-servo gamut
EtherCAT products go on show at Hannover
Low-harmonic drives need no outboard kit
Modular servo drives are a safe option
Module adds Sercos to AC drives
Thumb-sized servo drive is `world`s smallest`
  April 2005
Controller monitors motor energy and power factor
HMI`s fingerprint sensor restricts control system access
Mix-and-match safety modules clip together
Motor safety relay has an AS-i link
Plastic leadscrew modules make their debut
  March 2005
Eight-axis controller drives down costs
Feature-checker `opens up new inspection market`
Function block programming `avoids the snags`
High-integrity controller brings it all together
Modular servo family makes multi-axis easier
Motion card is powered via Ethernet
`First` counting absolute encoder does a turn
`Green` drive complies with WEEE and RoHS
  February 2005
Electrical CAD program targets existing users
Electronic ear listens for pump leaks
Module plugs drives into the Ethernet
Servo amp is `as small as a matchbox`
Unified controls family bring it all together
`World`s smallest` linear actuator is four-in-one
  January 2005
Fibre optic servo bus spans 400m
Fingerprint access is untouchable
PDF creator with 3D CAD support targets engineers
Plug your equipment into any bus
Server links PLCs to serial devices

  2004
  November 2004
Contactless encoder takes a bath
Smart cable plugs starter into any bus
  October 2004
Easy-to-program controller is Atex-approved
Gather your data for 30% less
Motor has global ambitions
S7 clones are `ten times faster`
  September 2004
Cogging torque is slashed to cut the vibes
Digital scope targets industrial power users
HVAC drives offer BACnet support as standard
Pneumatic PLC welcomes a washdown
Simple, compact drive has hidden power
Software pinpoints production hold-ups
  August 2004
Electronic protection at a bimetallic price
Free utility converts HPGL to motion commands
Three-phase microdrive cuts energy use
  July 2004
Cubs roar into three-phase arena
Drive optimises energy use in an instant
HVAC drive tells you it`s time for a service
Sensor displays are a digital first
Software filters out servo resonance
Souped-up tool handles smart drives
Valve islands are `two-thirds smaller than rivals`
  June 2004
Electric actuator bridges the pneumatic-hydraulic gap
Encoder-on-a-chip is `world`s smallest`
Integrated servo motor is no bigger than normal
Low-cost Web controller `will open up new markets`
On-machine starter will cut costs by up to 40%
Safety controller is `smallest and fastest`
  May 2004
Chain will never need lubrication
Inverter drives down energy bills
May the L-force be with you
PLCs and I/O get Profinet links
Programmable motor is a marriage of convenience
`First` standard HV motors will be delivered `in days`
  April 2004
Controls offer a choice of phone technologies
Keep spies out of your networks
Motor offers built-in HMI option
Soft-starts optimise power factors dynamically
Tag reader has built-in PLC
  March 2004
All-in-one torque sensor targets OEMs
DCS delivers data tailored to users` jobs
Drives shrink in size and price
Linear actuator challenges pneumatics
Magnetic encoders could replace potentiometers
  January 2004
Industry-standard CAD goes electrical
Solid-state controller replaces several components
Twin-pronged attack on the general drives market
Water lubricates `active air` compressor
£200 servo axes are `easy to program`

  2003
  December 2003
Clever cable connects motor controls to any bus
Distributed servo drives allow rapid changes
Metal-disk encoders are tough and cheap
Motion control family caters for all levels
Quin adds IEC support
Rugged radio networks quit the control cabinet
  November 2003
British system simplifies controls by breaking them down
Is this the world`s fastest CNC?
Networkable controllers are space-savers
One safety module will replace dozens of relays
`Revolutionary` motion chips need no programming
  October 2003
Failsafe feeder shuts down motors safely
Mini-PC records PLC signals
Software `cuts project development times by up to 40%`
  September 2003
ABB targets new OEM markets with `component` drives
Is this 1.4 gram motor the world`s smallest?
`Mass customised` drives will offer 1.6 million variants
`Open` distributed I/O system talks to almost anything
  August 2003
Controller-display clicks onto front panels
Hardware motion controller gains a soft sibling
Relay stops 3-phase motors overheating
`Revolutionary` bearings challenge angular contacts
  July 2003
440kW servo is `world`s largest`
Built-in bypass helps to shrink soft-starts
Electric actuator challenges hydraulics
Rockwell-Vacon partnership bears first fruits
Time-saving HV tester fits in a suitcase
`Smallest` encoder `cuts costs by 40%`
  June 2003
Curvaceous PLC stacks up to a radical rethink
Prime contender for better current measurements
Seven-axis controller packs it all into one box
User surveys guide soft-start and inverter designs
`One drive for all` offers resistor-less braking
  May 2003
AC servo drive `will raise speeds by 15%`
Linear motors cut vacuum production costs
PLC/PC hybrid is first major controls launch since Series 90
Reverse expert helps to prevent bearing failures
Untouchable technique for lifting awkward loads
  April 2003
Ethernet/IP adaptor hooks drives into networks
Modular HMIs cut the cost of ownership
Self-lube ballscrews keep turning for 20,000h
Sensor-actuator challenges existing linear technologies
  March 2003
DC drive shrinks by 25% to fit in 600mm cabinet
Ethernet/IP adaptor hooks drives into networks
Module puts any machine on the Web
THK and Parker team up to offer linear packages
Vane compressor design stands convention on its head
Water cooling helps to shrink drives enclosures
  February 2003
Machine control toolkit `will save months`
Manufacturing package pays for itself `in months`
PLC troubleshooting kept in hand
Safety modules give you what you need

  2002
  December 2002
A pencil-sized motor to write home about
Chat online to your drives
Fuse module `cuts starter installation times`
Linear motion system glides in on synthetic wheels
Plug-on motor controls save space and time
  November 2002
Drive chips target appliance market
Hypoid gearmotors enter a new generation
Magnetic switch has a ball
PLC fits on a business card
SSI and RS232 devices hook onto DeviceNet
  October 2002
Digital servo `will run in 15 minutes`
Inverters get a blast of cold air where they need it
  September 2002
Compressed air limiter could cut £100m bill
Control Techniques unveils new-generation Unidrive
Five-phase drives perform 500k steps/rev
Vision sensor `bridges the gap`
  August 2002
All-in-one servo drive saves space and wiring
Is this the smallest soft-starter?
Safety combos have certifiable benefits
Silicon suppressors sit on a DIN rail
Transponder challenges magnetic switches
VSD talks to building controls
  July 2002
Bearing angle measurement is untouchable
Decentralised duo offers benefits in two parts
Double-rated ACB prevents overheating
Smart 15kW modules simplify drive design
Three-level drive ushers in `next generation of VSDs`
  June 2002
Micro gears are `grown` to order
Miniature encoder uses a 4.2mm disc
Show highlights Moeller`s drive into the UK market
Virtual cells shorten project time
`World`s smallest` valve terminal needs half the space
  May 2002
Low-voltage piezo motor challenges mini DC motors
Novel clamp boosts coupling torque capacities
Plug-and-play safety system spots humans
Plug-in modules determine the starter`s role
Push-in connectors need no tools
Sensors tune themselves to their environment
Servo safety module avoids contactors
Torque monitor makes no contact
  April 2002
Hall Effect sensors shrink in size and price
Portable HMIs keep control in hand
Positioner can be set up in three minutes
UK-developed gear reducer has global ambitions
`World`s smallest` Sercos servo makes UK debut
  March 2002
High-level HMI gathers data from PLCs
Low-cost leak detector goes with the flow
Modular encoders overcome the limitations
Putting a stop to unsafe woodworking
Rim motor design helps to shrink fans
  February 2002
Digital servo amp is `a major advance`
Drives gain `first` Type 2 certification
HMIs open up to the benefits of Windows CE
Modules can link any serial device to Ethernet
Wider advantages of Web-based control are transparent
  January 2002
Baby drive joins Rockwell`s Powerflex range
Cool motor targets the process sector
Crouzet develops its own microcontroller
Gear in rotor produces compact servomotor
Infrared remote talks to motor-inverter
Tiny OEM drive completes the family

  2001
  November 2001
DeviceNet-on-a-chip simplifies bus designs
Laser scanning enters the multiple zone
Radio emergency-stop is worn on your belt
Siemens targets the motion control middle ground
`Near perfect` servos suppress the vibes
  October 2001
Distributed control is downloaded via a network
Mint now comes in a multitasking flavour
Servos are designed to `compete with steppers`
Space Shuttle expertise helps to launch compact drives
`Open network controller` does it all
  September 2001
A standard way to make connections?
Contactless encoder will work in the wet
Daisy-chained DC drives are easier to program
Replacement bridge bypasses drive harmonics
Soft-start now talks in two tongues
  July 2001
A low-cost cure for e-stop flaw
Fiddle-free detector tracks circuits
Multi-CPU PLC is basis for `seamless integration`
Three-in-one gears slash parts counts
Washable terminal eliminates cabinets
  June 2001
Changing colours reveal the pressure
Compact connector targets distributed I/O market
Digital proportional valves are `a world first`
Siemens` drives reach the 4th generation
Torque flange sensor is two-in-one
  May 2001
Hybrid relay offers the best of both worlds
Hydraulic pump lowers the noise level
No tools needed to build an island
Smart sensors are configured via Profibus
Spring terminals `slash contactor wiring time`
  April 2001
AC drive can brake without resistors
Modular drives halve parts count and target badging deals
Motion control language moves to a multi-tasking platform
Piggyback drive will ride on any motor
Plug-in motor controls promise flexibility
  March 2001
A shake-up for vibratory feeder monitoring
High-efficiency motors cover all bases
Is this the world`s smallest 100A contactor?
Light-weight pneumatic fittings lift the load
Tester predicts when encoders will fail
  February 2001
A smiling face = a happy DeviceNet network
And now, we have the smart pushbutton
Centrifugal lubrication boosts bearing speeds
IS rotary speed monitor `does the work of two`
Is this the largest synchronous servo motor?
`Unique` breaker protects production lines
  January 2001
Label detector is not easily fooled
Now, panel meters plug into the Web
Piercing insulation is `60% faster than screwing`
Take the heat out of designing motors
Will solid-state relays now pose a real challenge?

  2000
  November 2000
Gantry kit saves site assembly time and costs
Linear guide keeps its rollers caged
Low-cost sensor gauges metal thicknesses
Motor controller has a torque knob
Replacement chain makes less noise
  October 2000
Brushless motors `are 55% shorter`
Bus system drives remote I/O into hazardous areas
Ethernet cuts motion control wiring
Soft controller combines motion and logic functions
Ultrasonic meter detects bearing wear
  September 2000
Holy bearings have no appetite for grease
Non-contact position sensor `makes others redundant`
Non-contact torque sensor is one in a million
PLC talks to engineers via a GSM phone link
UK-developed digital DC drive `speaks English`
  August 2000
Credit-card sized control drives most servos
Keep your PLC data in hand
Listening to the sounds of tension
Multi-motor MV drives can handle 27MW
Polymer bearings combine the best of both worlds
Transmission chain `lasts six times as long`
  July 2000
`Whispering` energy chain stays mum
  June 2000
Fuse monitor boosts motor control safety
Greased angular bearings `last five times as long`
Hydraulic controller handles motors as well
Load cell senses tension horizontally
`Smart` DC fans can be networked
  May 2000
All-in-one starter eliminates wiring
Mosfet controller kills the hevac hum
Pneumatic actuator contains the works
Russian software models mechanical systems
Servo brake has no backlash
Valve island caters for differing flow rates
  April 2000
Digital servo targets cam profiling
Inductive position sensor challenges potentiometers
Industrial PC offers deterministic "slot PLC"
One encoder disc fits all applications
Yaskawa enters the 1.5-axis motion market
  March 2000
Electric legs will give your desk a lift
Electric ram actuator rivals hydraulic cylinders
Is this a cure for creeping cages?
Optical mouse talks to the inverter wand
PLCs send pager alerts via the Net
  February 2000
AC and DC drives have the same `look and feel`
EMC filter `will work with unscreened cables 600m long`
New control algorithm cuts servo settling time `by 90%`
Zero-force pushbutton controls are untouchable
£60 mini-controller pops up in pneumatics and air-con
  January 2000
Cut-core servomotors `double the power density`
DeviceNet unites modular starter system
Electric actuators challenge pneumatic cylinders
Hydraulic shock absorbers cut the bounce
Pre-wired assemblies simplify PLC wiring

  1999
  November 1999
Slide system `makes specials standard`
Software firm uses UK to test `computer-based engineering`
Software helps to pick and design the best motor
`Leave PID loops out of the PLC network`
`Upside-down` contactor needs 20% less space
  October 1999
Mint language reaches fourth generation
  September 1999
Capillary plate extends service intervals
LonWorks module simplifies controls for ABB drives
Ring coining gives chain 20% more capacity
Screw jack actuators `carry three times the load`
Two-in-one drive is regenerative
  August 1999
B&R enters the drives business
Control modules can be programmed from the Web
Servo-pneumatic control `gives PLC-like performance`

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