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Vials produced with Genesis Packaging Technologies equipment.

OEM Improves Output by 300% with New Servo Motors and Amplifiers

Genesis Packaging Technologies, a vial capping equipment manufacturer, standardized on Mitsubishi Electric Automation technologies and cut its lead times in half.

Rapid Prototyping for Motor Drives

David Greenfield, editor in chief

These next-generation frameless motors deliver high torque density in a compact, lightweight electromagnetic package with standard sizing for harmonic gearing and a scalable design.

The Case for Frameless Motors in High-Performance Applications

Tom S. Wood

Precise Motion Control with Stepper Motors

Taking Stock of Modern Motion Control

James R. Koelsch

Automation isn’t just about digitalization and artificial intelligence. It’s also about motors, drives and other core technologies that form the root of motion control. Three ...

Why Pneumatics Remain an Automation Mainstay

Beth Stackpole, contributing writer

Greater intelligence, coupled with cost and sustainability advantages, keep pneumatic motion control a staple of modern automation.

Motors: Workhorses of Automation

James R. Koelsch, contributing writer

From motor selection and troubleshooting to energy management and standards, these factors should be major determinants in your industrial motor purchases and application decisions...

Siemens Set to Acquire Industrial Drive Business

With the planned acquisition of ebm-papst, Siemens see growth in intelligent, battery-powered drive technologies.

DC Motors: Brushed vs. Brushless

Exploring the complexities of motor selection for custom machines in consumer-packaged goods manufacturing.

Close the Stepper Motor Linear Actuator Feedback Loop

Lindsey Brimage

How optical rotary encoders can provide real-time motion feedback on motion applications using stepper motor-driven linear actuators.

JR Automation Uses Beckhoff’s XTS in its Modular Assembly Platform

James Figy, Beckhoff Automation

The FlexChassis system from JR Automation, which enables manufacturers to scale assembly applications in multiple industry verticals, features Beckhoff’s XTS intelligent transport...