Motion Control
Automation is highly dependent upon motion control, including the mechanical components that drive industrial equipment. Motion control articles on this page will include subjects like servomotors, gearmotors, drive systems and much more.
Nord gave a brief preview of what they'll be bringing to GEAPS Exchange 2026, a prominent trade show for the grain industry in North America. Their Maxxdrive line of high torque gear units will be front and center at their booth. Accompanying them will be several helical bevel gear units, electric motors, and a screw conveyor package, all highly customizable to tackle various environmental conditions. Read More
AMKmotion has launched its new DIP series of synchronous servo motors. Delivering up to three times the acceleration of comparable drives, they combine high power density with a compact footprint. The integrated reluctance torque component significantly reduces the use of rare-earth materials. Read More
The semiconductor manufacturing industry continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, driven by rapidly increasing precision requirements and growing system complexity. As equipment configurations and control targets diversify, engineers are often required to modify or completely rewrite control software to accommodate new specifications or design changes. Because traditional controllers tightly couple software behavior to hardware, even small adjustments can lead to lengthy redevelopment cycles, slowing innovation and delaying equipment rollout. To overcome these limitations, Yokogawa has introduced a mechanism that enables software development centered on data rather than hardware dependencies. This architecture allows the control software to seamlessly absorb variations in equipment design, functionality, and operating conditions. Read More
Beckhoff's latest embedded PCs offer multi-core CPUs, increased memory and 1Gbit interface to offer more computing power for ultra-compact controls for complex automation tasks. Read More
The new ACOPOS M4 from B&R combines is designed for challenges such as predictive maintenance, scalability and machine performance. A new embedded system enables the implementation of predictive maintenance, allowing problems to be detected before they lead to costly errors. In addition, the ACPOPOS M4 provides compatibility with the open-source OPC UA FX protocol for a secure key technology for industrial communication networks, enabling real-time communication in the industrial environment. Read More
High rigidity and high guide load capacity combine with powerful drive elements to offer high feed forces and accelerations for shorter cycle times and a long service life in the new ELGD axis family from Festo. A stainless steel cover strip is friction-free on the outside and does not allow any particles to form there, making the ELGD axes suitable for use in cleanrooms and future-oriented industries such as renewable energies, the production of electric vehicles, the manufacture of batteries and the semiconductor industry. Read More
Schaeffler presented its comprehensive motion technology portfolio at the Consumer Electronics Show 2026 (CES) beginning January 6 in Las Vegas. The exhibition highlights intelligent motion components and systems that address key industry challenges across humanoid robotics, energy generation, industrial automation, and vehicle technology. Read More
