maxon has introduced a frameless BLDC motor with matching encoder for use in dynamic applications.

Fast, efficient and comprehensive evaluation of data by the PLC in the NORD drive technology is said to form the basis for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, to maintain machinery and equipment and detect changes, reduce downtimes and increase plant efficiency.

Industrial automation group, Inovance Technology Europe, has released the MD800 – an AC multidrive designed to meet the needs of European OEMs for more flexible, compact and scalable multidrive performance.

Invertek Drives has launched a high-powered variable frequency drive in both the Optidrive P2 and Optidrive Eco ranges with an IP55 / NEMA 12 enclosure for direct mounting and IP20 for control cabinet mounting.

WEG has introduced a decentralised drive package, consisting of WG20-series gear units, EUSAS motors and a MW500 variable speed drive (VSD). Compared with traditional drives, this compact package is said to provide lower energy consumption and a compact footprint, as well as improved flexibility.

Interroll has introduced its most powerful synchronous drum motor for belt conveyor systems which offer an output of 1.8 kilowatts. 

Beckhoff Automation UK has launched the AMP8000 servo system – the latest in its ‘automation without cabinets’ range.

Invertek Drives has updated its panel-mounting Optidrive P2 IP20 variable frequency drives (VFD) to include a high definition TFT display as standard.

A new developer kit from Festo enables system designers and machine builders to familiarise themselves with the functions and application possibilities of the company’s CMMT servo drives.

ABB’s Baldor-Reliance EC Titanium product line utilises Ferrite Assisted Synchronous Reluctance (FASR) technology with non-rare earth magnet materials to exceed IE5 efficiency requirements. Said to be suitable for constant and variable torque applications, it promises up to 16% efficiency gains when compared to alternative motor designs.

RS Components has introduced the Q2V series of compact inverter AC drives from Omron. Typical market sectors expected to benefit from its use include food and beverage and packaging, along with many industrial motor-control applications in general.

The latest addition to the Lenze i500 inverter range, the i550 protec, has been designed for decentralised drive tasks and comes with IP66 protection class, IO-Link connectivity and a power range of up to 75 kW.

WEG has launched two extended versions of its CFW500 series of variable speed drives (VSDs).

A range of servo drives, stepper drives and integrated motors from Applied Motion Products now conform to the ODVA specification for EtherNet/IP communications.

Siemens has extended the Simocode pro motor management system to include a new basic unit for standard motor applications.

A new electronic motor controller is now available for Rittal's RiLine Compact busbar system.

WEG is now offering explosion-proof induction motors in its W22Xd series, including all motors over the full stated power range, which conform to the IE classification standards, up to and including energy efficiency class IE4.

Phoenix Contact has added new network-capable versions of its Contactron hybrid motor starters product range, with an I/O-Link interface.

WEG is set to launch an Industry 4.0 compatible motor scanning device targeted at engineers tasked with monitoring the health of their installed motors to help increase production uptime and efficiency of processes.