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PTDA to host 2026 Canadian Conference in Montréal
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (257+ words) By Puja Mitra | March 6, 2026 The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) will host its 2026 Canadian Conference in Montr'al, Canada, June 2-4, for power transmission and motion control professionals to discuss industry trends and challenges. Topics will include AI use in sales, international…...
Simplifying wiring inside industrial control cabinets
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (395+ words) By Abhishek Jadhav | February 27, 2026 Industrial automation continues to increase the number of connected devices inside control cabinets. As wiring density rises and available space becomes more limited, routing and terminating conductors becomes more difficult. Over time, this increases the complexity…...
Altech introduces pluggable terminal blocks for DIN rail
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (259+ words) By Puja Mitra | February 27, 2026 Altech Corporation has introduced a line of pluggable terminal blocks designed for installation, field wiring and equipment test setups. The compact terminal blocks are intended to provide secure wire connections in applications where quick connection and…...
Beckhoff adds smart system diagnosis to AM8000 servomotors
1+ week, 3+ day ago (255+ words) By Puja Mitra | February 23, 2026 As an optional predictive maintenance feature, Beckhoff Smart System Diagnosis (B/SSD) provides real-time monitoring to support predictive maintenance in motion control systems and machines. B/SSD can now be integrated into Beckhoff's AM8000, AM8300, AM8500, AM8700 and AM8800 servomotor series....
Infranor engineer explains custom robot joint demos
2+ week, 1+ day ago (286+ words) By Lisa Eitel | February 18, 2026 In this video, Brandon Herrick for Infranor USA and Guangzhou Haozhi explains how automation components on display at the manufacturer's 2026 MD&M West booth " including servomotors, servo drives, gearboxes, strain-wave reducers as well as niche products…...
Low-power magnetic sensors operate from 1.8 V to 5.5 V
2+ week, 1+ day ago (133+ words) By Puja Mitra | February 18, 2026 Puja Mitra has an MBA in Marketing and HR as well as an MA in Economics. As a Managing Editor, she has experience managing CAD, CAM, and CAE directories. She also handles design, BIM, manufacturing, digital…...
Example integrations of motion control and robotics
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (794+ words) By Lisa Eitel | February 12, 2026 Garnering much attention these days are industrial robotics and their integration of motion components and incorporation into workcells with other motion-based automated equipment. Such robotic workcells also feature conveyors, vision systems, and machines to automate specific…...
The motors and gearing of different robotics
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (961+ words) By Lisa Eitel | February 12, 2026 Industrial six-axis robotics often integrate frameless motors at their axes. Over the last decade, permanent-magnet brushless servomotors have come to dominate. Increasingly common in six-axis robotic assemblies are frameless and direct-drive variations. A high motor pole…...
Allient appoints Ben Vespone director of engineering at Rochester unit
3+ week, 4+ day ago (232+ words) By Puja Mitra | February 9, 2026 Allient Inc. announced the appointment of Ben Vespone as director of engineering at Allient Rochester, formerly ORMEC Systems. In this role, Vespone will oversee new product development and design and integration projects, with the Allient Rochester…...
Novotechnik debuts Vert-X 13E touchless rotary sensors
3+ week, 6+ day ago (288+ words) By Puja Mitra | February 6, 2026 Novotechnik U.S. introduced the Vert-X 13E series touchless rotary sensors. The sensors use a magnetic pickup attached to the rotating object, eliminating a direct mechanical linkage between the shaft and the measuring system and reducing wear. The Vert-X…...