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Sodick America Launches Next-Gen EtherCAT Motion Controller

November 2025November 1, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Sodick America, the research and development division of Sodick Co. Ltd., based in San Jose, California, has introduced its seventh-generation EtherCAT motion controller designed to support high-performance automation across semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial manufacturing sectors. The new platform expands Sodick America’s EtherCAT technology portfolio and reflects the company’s continued focus on improving precision, […]

PI Intros Direct-Drive Rotary Stage for High-Precision Automation

April 2025June 25, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

PI (Physik Instrumente) has introduced the V-625 direct-drive rotation stage, a U.S.-designed rotary motion system engineered for high-precision positioning and scanning in industrial automation, metrology, and optics alignment.

FAULHABER Introduces SXR DC Motors with Hexagonal Coil Design

January 2025February 8, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

FAULHABER has recently introduced its new 1218 SXR and 1228 SXR DC motors, expanding its miniature drive system portfolio with enhanced performance, flexibility, and customization options.

igus Debuts Hygienic Self-Lubricating Linear and Drive Systems

January 2025February 8, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

igus, global industry experts in motion plastics and automation solutions, have introduced a hygienic self-lubricating linear and drive system designed to meet stringent hygiene standards in food and beverage production.

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Siemens, SuperTrak Partner on Smart Conveyance Solutions

December 2024July 15, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Siemens, global experts in industrial automation, and SuperTrak CONVEYANCE™, innovators in linear motion systems, have announced a strategic partnership to deliver cutting-edge smart conveyance solutions. This collaboration integrates the SuperTrak Horizon3™ smart platform with Siemens’ TIA Portal,

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Weidmuller USA Integrates IT & OT with New PAC Controllers

December 2024June 25, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Weidmuller USA, a provider of industrial connectivity and automation solutions headquartered in Richmond, Va., has introduced the M3000 and M4000 series of Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs).

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POSITAL Unveils IXARC Incremental Rotary Encoder Upgrades

November 2024January 1, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

POSITAL has announced significant upgrades to its IXARC family of incremental magnetic encoders, increasing the maximum resolution to 32,768 pulses per revolution (PPR). This enhancement opens new possibilities for high-precision applications while maintaining compatibility with legacy systems—a key consideration for the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) market. The upgrades also include new phasing options, such […]

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Schneider Electric Intros Integrated Servo and Stepper Drives

November 2024January 1, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Schneider Electric has unveiled the Lexium 38i, an integrated servo and stepper drive designed to enhance decentralized motion control systems across diverse industrial applications. Part of the Modicon Motion portfolio, the Lexium 38i seamlessly integrates motor and drive functionality into a single compact unit, delivering high performance, energy efficiency, and scalability.

Aerotech Releases Automation1 Version 2.8 Motion Control Platform

September 2024January 1, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Aerotech Inc. has announced the release of version 2.8 of its industry-best-selling Automation1 motion control platform. Automation1 2.8 is designed to provide expanded functionality, enhanced device compatibility, and more efficient development processes for motion control applications, as well as additional tools for human-machine interface (HMI) development and improvements specifically geared toward the further support of […]

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Baumer Sensor Suite Now Supports CANopen Interface

June 2024July 15, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Baumer, experts in sensor technology, encoders, measuring instruments, and components for automated image processing, has announced the most recent upgrade of its Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) software to include support for the CANopen interface. The PC-based Baumer Sensor Suite has over 6,000 end-users in industrial applications. It facilitates the easy evaluation, selection, and parameterization of […]