Highlights

Motion Industries Inc.
Figure 1: Cell phones are a convenient and popular way for an on-site technician to obtain step-by-step instructions from the remote person and to communicate results. Image courtesy of Motion Industries Inc.
Maintenance

VFDs & Motors: Remotely Troubleshoot Successfully and Safely

Proper preparation can ensure remote troubleshooting of VFDs, motors and other machine components is performed in a safe and optimized manner.
AutomationDirect
The IronHorse line of motor controls can be used with AC and DC motors in a range of applications.
Motors

AutomationDirect Adds IronHorse Brand of Products for Motor Control

The IronHorse motor control devices include motor protectors, contactors and various accessories for use in a range of applications.
BorgWarner
BorgWarner's HVH eMotor features a shorter design due to the use of an optimized conductor-winding structure.
Motors

BorgWarner Secures New Electrification Business

BorgWarner will supply electric motors and fans for two global OEMs' electric vehicles.
ABB
Further growth of the ABB Motion business will be aided by the acquisition of Siemens' NEMA motor business.
Motors

ABB Completes Acquisition of Siemens NEMA Motors

The acquisition will strengthen ABB's position and product offering within the NEMA motors market.
Iris Dynamics LTD
Increasing the number of phases in linear electric motors, like the pictured Orca from Iris Dynamics, can help to improve their efficiency.
Motors

Improve Electric Motor Efficiency with Increased Phase Counts

An analysis of electric motor efficiency and how it can be improved by increasing phase counts.
S. Jensen
During CONEXPO 2020, CASE Construction Equipment debuted its battery-electric backhoe.
Technologies

Industry Provides Insight on Powering the Future of Electric Vehicles

Hear various industry perspectives on working with electric vehicles and the components which power them during Power & Motion's July 28 educational event.
Bosch Rexroth
The new eLION portfolio includes electric motors, inverters and gearboxes to aid OEMs' with their electrified machine developments.
Components

Bosch Rexroth Launches Range of Electrification Products for Off-Highway Equipment

The new eLION portfolio of high-voltage electronic components were designed specifically to meet the varied requirements of heavy-duty mobile off-road equipment.
Danfoss Editron
Ellen, an electric-powered ferry, recently achieved a world record for traveling 92 km on a single battery charge.
News

This Week in Power & Motion: Danfoss Powered Electric Ferry Achieves World Record

A fully electric ferry powered by Danfoss Editron technology traveled the furthest distance to date on a single battery charge, a new partnership looks to improve machine vision...
Boy Driessen/Dreamstime
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Technologies

Motion Control Market to Grow 5.2%

Increased use of automation in the manufacturing industry is driving growth for motion control systems reports research firm MarketsandMarkets.