Factory automation > Drives

DriveACADEMY is geared up for training in 2017

04 April, 2017

The 2017 calendar for SEW-Eurodrive's nationwide motor and drive program DriveACADEMY has been released.


Servotronix CDHD servo drive

25 September, 2015

The CDHD servo drive has proprietary control algorithms that reduce the following error and the settling time of the load. The product offers safe torque off as standard.


Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5700 servo drive

23 September, 2015

Used in place of multiple servo drives, the Kinetix 5700 servo drive can help machine builders reduce cabinet-space requirements by up to 70%.


NORD SK 180E, SK 00E and SK 520E drive controllers

03 June, 2015

All distributed SK 180E and SK 200E controllers and the cabinet inverters SK 520E and above now offer an integrated PLC that enables straightforward programming of drive-related functions.


Merged Danfoss-Vacon drives business second only to ABB in size

08 May, 2015

The newly combined Danfoss and Vacon drives business has set its sights on overtaking ABB to become the leader of the global drives market.


Advanced Micro Controls RD750 resolver feedback card

28 April, 2015

The RD750 is a resolver feedback option module for Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750-Series AC drives.


ABB MotiFlex e180 three-phase drive range

19 January, 2015

The MotiFlex e180 range of three-phase drives can be used without additional hardware in many types of applications - with many different control system architectures, communications and motor feedback schemes.


Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5500 servo drive with integrated safety

20 November, 2014

The Kinetix 5500 servo drive with integrated safety builds on the foundation of the recently released Kinetix 5500 servo drive.


SEW-Eurodrive Movifit FC/MC drive S12 functional safety option

31 October, 2014

SEW-Eurodrive now offers an integrated S12 safety option for its decentralised Movifit FC/MC drive units, used for constructing modular and flexible conveyor systems.


ABB MicroFlex e100 and e150 servo drives

22 August, 2014

Due to a redesign of the drives' power stage, the latest iteration of the MicroFlex e100 and e150 servo motor drives can now deliver peak current levels that are three times the continuous rated current.


Kollmorgen AKD-N distributed servo drive system

15 July, 2014

With the AKD-N system, Kollmorgen provides the flexibility to use any Kollmorgen motor technology, while still implementing a system that decentralises the drives into the machine chassis.


Snack food maker's drive to integrate

09 June, 2014

A quick check of the local supermarket shelves gives a clue as to the complexity of the snack-food manufacturing process. The variety on display is enormous. Everything from high-energy breakfast alternatives and morning pick-me-ups to chips and party foods is readily available.


Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 523 AC drive

21 October, 2013

The PowerFlex 523 AC drive is designed to be suitable for builders of simple, stand-alone machines, balancing the need for ‘just enough’ control with a design that lowers total costs to design, develop and deliver machines.


Dart Controls 125DV200E DC drive for washdown applications

10 September, 2013

The 125DV200E DC drive for washdown applications is available in both black and white NEMA 4X enclosures with speed and direction controls on the outer panel.


NORD Drivesystems SK 200E distributed frequency inverters

21 June, 2013

SK 200E distributed frequency inverters from NORD Drivesystems feature several safety functions which, depending on the switching device, enable safe shutdown procedures in high-risk applications.


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