Drives & Motors

Automation
A Guide to Evaluating Linear Track & Planar Systems
Independent motion enables flexible routing, precise timing, and compact machine designs for packaging and processing OEMs.
June 9, 2026
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ABB Sets Industry Benchmark as First to Earn NEMA’s Make It American Certification for Electric Motors
ABB
The product-level certification validates ABB's compliance with domestic content standards for federally funded infrastructure projects.
May 26, 2026
Electric Motors Vertical
Machine Design
Direct-to-Object Printing Application a Practical Proving Ground for Planar
Norwalt Automation Group applied Beckhoff’s XPlanar magnetic planar transport technology to a direct-to-object printing platform designed to handle multiple package geometries through software-defined motion rather than dedicated mechanical change parts.
May 21, 2026
The Tesseract from Norwalt is an advanced direct-to-object printing machine based on XPlanar adaptive automation technology.
Drives & Motors
Hazardous-area Industrial Electric Motor
ABB
ABB says the IE6 Hyper-Efficiency motor is the first certified for hazardous areas, using synchronous reluctance technology to reduce energy losses and improve efficiency.
May 21, 2026
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Conveying
MDR Conveyor Controller
Beckhoff USA
Beckhoff's EP741x MDR controller for smart conveyors features built-in safety and integrated cables enabling control of roller motors from any manufacturer while offering networked Safe Torque Off functionality.
April 28, 2026
The EtherCAT-enabled EP741x MDR controllers take the safety, efficiency, and modularity of automated conveyance solutions to a new level with decentralized, individually controlled safety zones.
Drives & Motors
Hollow Core Linear Motor
Moticont
Moticont's vacuum-compatible HVCM-095-051-051-01VAC has a peak force of 50.8 lbs.
April 7, 2026
Moticont's HVCM-051-051-01VAC Vacuum Compatible Hollow Core Linear Motor
Automation
Yaskawa America, Inc. Acquires Variadores SAS
Yaskawa America, Inc.
Partnership expands direct Yaskawa presence in Colombia and the entire Andean region of South America.
March 23, 2026
Yaskawa
Drives & Motors
Industrial AC Microdrive with Embedded Ethernet
Yaskawa America, Inc.
Yaskawa America, Inc.’s GA501 is an ethernet-ready, out-of-the-box solution that enables simplified integration, installation, and control for industrial automation applications.
March 16, 2026
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Drives & Motors
Synchronous Motors in New Size
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS
The high-efficiency IE5+ permanent magnet synchronous motors from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS now cover a power from 0.35 kW to 11 kW for high-efficiency drives.
March 13, 2026
Nord Ie5plus Motor Cmyk Print
PACK EXPO
PACK EXPO East 2026 Kicks Off Today, Delivering Live Machinery, Big Ideas, and Easy Access for East Coast Professionals
PACK EXPO East opens in Philadelphia, bringing 500 exhibitors, new show floor features, free education, and high-impact networking for packaging and processing professionals.
February 17, 2026
Oem 0326 Exhibitor Corner Pack 3029 k Kg5 A9k Bed
Drives & Motors
IE6 Hyper‑Efficiency Synchronous Reluctance (SynRM) motors
ABB
ABB expands its IE6 SynRM motor range to 110–450 kW, delivering higher energy savings, faster ROI, and reduced CO₂ emissions through a magnet-free, highly recyclable design.
February 3, 2026
Abb Ie6 Syn Rm Family
Automation
Permanent Magnet AC (PMAC) Motors
Bison, an AMETEK business
Bison’s VFsync PMAC motors are energy-efficient motion control solutions that deliver precise, synchronized speed and torque for demanding food and beverage applications, bridging the gap between traditional induction motors and complex servo systems.
January 21, 2026
Pmac Motors
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Automation
Next Gen AMRs Adapt to Labor Constraints
The next generation of OMRON Robotics' flagship LD Series adds payload, speed, and 360-degree safety in a smaller footprint.
Speakers at Automate’s Humanoid Robot Forum Tuesday highlighted the realities, considerations, and benefits of deployment in industrial settings.
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Live from the Humanoid Robot Forum Day One: Onboard Safety Monitoring, Industrial Settings as a Training Ground, and Human-Like Hand Grippers
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Getting Industrial Automation Right the First Time
Sumay, a humanoid powered by OpenMind's software, draws a crowd at Automate 2026's Humanoid Robot Pavilion. The engineering impresses, but bipedal humanoids remain a few cycles away from the packaging floor.
Automation
Physical AI Dominates Automate 2026’s Opening Day, While Humanoids Steal the Show Floor
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Belt-driven Linear Actuators
PBC Linear's MTE and MTS actuators are designed for higher rigidity, greater payloads, and longer strokes in automation and material handling applications.
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