Product Blitz: Drive Technologies and More New Innovations

March 19, 2021
A wheel drive for mobile robot applications, variable frequency drive and more motion control technologies have entered the market.

Product Blitz offers the latest advancements in product development. New products featured in this gallery include drives, sensors and more from: 

  • ElectroCraft
  • Franklin Electric
  • Schroeder Industries
  • Automation Direct and
  • Moog Animatics.
About the Author

Bob Vavra | Senior Content Director, Power & Motion and Machine Design

Bob Vavra is the Senior Content Director of Power & Motion and its sister publication Machine Design. Vavra has had a long career in publishing, media and events. He has covered all aspects of manufacturing for the past 20 years and is a regular attendee at events such as IMTS and Hannover Messe. Vavra is also a sought-after webcast moderator and event emcee, and has presided over events in the U.S., Germany and China. 

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