Motion Control & Drives


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NASA relies on maxon technology
September 2017, DNH Tradeserve t/a DNH Technologies
NASA’s fifth Mars rover will collect soil samples, seal them and deposit them on the Martian surface for future collection and transport back to Earth. Swiss drive specialist, maxon motor, will supply ...

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Mobility of the future
September 2017, Horne Technologies
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the BMW Group commissioned the development of the Iconic Impulses exhibition, which looks ahead to the future: What will mobility look like in the next 100 years? ...

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New servo motor improves ­machine performance
September 2017, Rockwell Automation
Speed is money, especially for manufacturers with processes such as converting, printing and web handling. With the new line of Allen-Bradley Kinetix VPC servo motors from Rockwell Automation, manufacturers ...

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Premium VFD control for HVAC and pumps
September 2017, Ana-Digi Systems
With the implementation of HVAC systems, demands for proper control and safety are becoming less of a choice and more of a necessity. The LSLV-H100 offers features unique to HVAC and pump systems. Unlike ...

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eXtended Transport System for the food and pharmaceutical industries
August 2017, Beckhoff Automation
XTS in hygienic design for compact and highly flexible motion solutions with optimal cleanability.

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Hygienic design of bearings key to food safety
August 2017, SKF South Africa
An emphasis on the hygiene element of the design of equipment can play an important role in controlling the safety of manufactured food products. “However, applying this too broadly without focusing specifically ...

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Mobile robots ramp up efficiency
August 2017, Omron Electronics
With supply-chain management and logistics increasingly under the spotlight in Africa due to remote locations and time-consuming transportation, warehouses are turning increasingly to industrial mobile ...

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Movitrans contactless energy transfer system
August 2017, SEW-Eurodrive
SEW-Eurodrive’s Movitrans contactless energy transfer system is based on inductive energy transfer, whereby electrical energy is transferred without contact from a fixed conductor. The electromagnetic ...

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Futuring smart energy
August 2017, Ana-Digi Systems
The new single phase LSLV-M100.

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SEW-Eurodrive boosts productivity at platinum mine
August 2017, SEW-Eurodrive
A major drive to boost productivity at a platinum mine in Limpopo has resulted in drive engineering specialist SEW-Eurodrive supplying a number of complete drive systems with industrial gear units to ...

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Bearing failures eliminated in water purification processes
July 2017, SKF South Africa
An OEM water solutions company was approached for assistance by a customer experiencing constant bearing failures. “Although the OEM company used non-SKF brands, the customer insisted on SKF bearings ...

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Purification plant for Ho Chih Minh City
July 2017, Siemens South Africa
Although Vietnam enjoys considerable groundwater resources, uneven rainfall distribution and other factors have in the past resulted in constant shortages of drinking water. To counteract this, the Vietnamese ...

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Moog launches electrohydro-static pump unit
July 2017, MOOG SA
Moog has launched a new-generation electrohydrostatic pump unit (EPU) that will help machine builders and end-users derive the combined benefits of both hydraulic and electric actuation. The Moog EPU ...

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BMG’s linear motion systems
July 2017, Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
BMG’s linear motion systems and associated products are designed for high speed, high precision performance to meet the rigorous demands of technologically advanced engineering. “With the growing trend ...

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How to extend your filter element life
July 2017, Artic Driers International
High quality inline filter casings and the elements they contain, are an essential part of compressed air treatment. They are the primary defence for removing condensed water, particles, oils and vapours ...

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Flow and pressure valve reduce air consumption
July 2017, SMC Corporation South Africa
The recent introduction of SMC’s new flow and pressure valves in the AS-R and AS-Q series respectively once again highlights the automation specialist’s commitment to energy savings. Customers can now ...

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High-performance electrically insulated bearings
July 2017, SKF South Africa
With its latest generation of electrically insulated bearings, SKF has raised the performance standard to provide constant electrical performance, even in high humidity. The Insocoat bearing range comprises ...

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SMC’s range of electric actuators
July 2017, SMC Corporation South Africa
Dynamic industrial processes require sophistication and precision, and processes such as the assembly of circuit boards, positioning of workpieces and sorting of goods all require a high level of automation. ...

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New motor control capability
July 2017, RS South Africa
RS Components now offers motor control kit solutions from Cypress Semiconductor that enable simple design, configuration and evaluation of advanced DC motor control solutions. Covering a range of motors ...

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Energy-efficient alternative to worm gear units
July 2017, SEW-Eurodrive
The K-Series of helical bevel gear units from SEW-Eurodrive offers a cost-effective and more efficient alternative to worm gear units used traditionally in the food and beverage industry. Such has been ...

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