November 2007

Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference: Download the Final Conference Brochure

Download the 2008 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference Brochure

The 2008 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference Brochure is now available online. Download this 16-page brochure to receive detailed program, exhibitor, workshop and registration information.

The 2008 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference will take place February 14-15, at The Omni Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, and will feature more than 40 technical presentations, an interactive exhibit hall, and the unique chance to meet with peers, motion control experts and potential business partners in a relaxed, informal setting.

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Ansoft Releases New Permanent Magnet Material Library from Shin-Etsu Magnetics

Ansoft Corp. has made available a new library of permanent magnet materials from Shin-Etsu Magnetics Inc. for its Maxwell electromagnetic field simulation software. The library contains more than 31 high-performance permanent magnets defined at different operating temperatures using rare earth elements that can be downloaded by Ansoft customers and are ready for use within Maxwell.

“Brad Lucas, national sales manager for Shin-Etsu's Magnetic Materials Research Center said, "We are pleased our industry-leading materials are now included in Ansoft's Maxwell. We believe this will be very beneficial to those wishing to design magnetic circuits utilizing the most advanced materials currently available."

Permanent magnet materials are used in many applications, including motors, sensors and actuators. Maxwell users now have access to the latest materials from Shin-Etsu to use directly within their simulations of new or existing designs.

• www.ansoft.com
• http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_sponsors.htm

Permanent Magnet Division to Be Formed Within SMMA

At the Fall Technical Conference of SMMA - The Motor & Motion Association, which took place Oct. 10, 2007 in Louisville, Ken., a group of magnet producers and magnetic distributors and fabricators voted to form a Permanent Magnet Division (PMD) as part of the SMMA organization.

The group intends that this organization will fill the void that occurred when the Permanent Magnet Division of the International Magnetics Association (IMA) discontinued their affiliation with IMA in 2006. The mission of this new SMMA division is to increase the understanding, promotion and effective utilization of magnetic materials, assemblies and systems for the benefit of the Permanent Magnet Division members and all users of permanent magnet products.

The next regular meeting of PMD will be at the SMMA’s Spring Management Conference, taking place May 7-9, 2008 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The PMD meeting will be held at 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. on May 7, 2008.  All interested members of the permanent magnet community are welcome to attend this meeting.

• www.smma.org
• http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_sponsors.htm

Parker Releases Trilogy Linear Systems Catalog

Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division, a supplier of motion control technology, recently unveiled a new catalog featuring its Trilogy brand of linear motors and linear motor positioners. This 114-page, full-color guide covers a breadth of linear motor technologies, including ironless and ironcore linear motors, as well as industrial-grade and precision-grade linear motor positioners.  Featured are the Ripped series ironcore linear motors (with their patent-pending anti-cog technology) and the economical T1S/T1D positioners that offer high performance in a small package.

As an aid to OEMs, machine builders and end users, the Trilogy catalog also contains an extensive linear motors engineering guide, which offers an in-depth discussion of linear motor technologies, advantages and applications.
This catalog complements the comprehensive selection of motion control products that are presently being offered by the Parker Automation Group of companies. From this core family of products, Parker Trilogy can design a wide variety of plug-and-play bundled solutions to meet customer needs.

• www.parkermotion.com
• http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_program.htm

Semikron and LS Industrial Systems Form Partnership

Semikron International, a provider of diode/thyristor power modules and an expert in power module packaging, and LS Industrial Systems Korea, formerly LG Industrial Systems, a manufacturer of factory automation products are teaming up to develop and deliver power electronic solutions for the industrial drives and consumer market. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding combining their expertise to offer LSIS integrated power modules based on Semikron’s MiniSKiiP IGBT-platform.

The cooperation creates new opportunities for both companies. LSIS will be adapting the Semikron integrated power modules with pressure contact technology to be promoted to the industrial and appliance market.  The MiniSKiiP power module platform will allow for faster development and the lower production costs. Semikron will be adapting the control technologies of LSIS to develop application specific systems. The new MiniSKiiP modules from LSIS and Semikron are set to address the rapidly growing demand for more integrated high-power platforms in a wide range of applications, including LCD and Plasma Display Panel.

• www.semikron.com
• http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_program.htm

The following companies will be showcasing their products at the upcoming 2008 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference taking place February 14-15 at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia! Register today to secure your place at this industry leading conference focused on the latest advancements in electric motor & drive, motion control and automation technology!
REGISTER - http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_registration.php

Divelbiss to Showcase PLC On-a-Chip at the 2008 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference

Designed to provide embedded intelligence in OEM products, PLC on a Chip is a cost-effective programmable logic controller packaged in a single integrated circuit. The I/O and integrated functions are pre-assigned for use within the Divelbiss EZ Ladder PC based, industrial ladder diagram with function block software. The full featured PLC on a Chip controller and EZ Ladder combination provides drive manufacturers with a versatile solution that is easy to implement. Development kits are available to aid in product design.

 The PLC on a Chip development kit includes a library of pre-designed, drop-in circuitry for I/O, power supply, communications and other supporting components. The library provides all information required to implement PLC on a Chip and its peripheral circuitry including PCB layout requirements, standard part numbers and more.

• www.divelbiss.com
• http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_sponsors.htm

Tier Electronics Introduces New Family of All-in-One Power Converters

TEC recently announced an optimized family of All-in-One (AIO) power converters that cover the range of 2 kW through 500 kW.  These converters offer ruggedness and versatility, which are truly unparalleled in cost versus performance value and are based on a proven design with years of service.  TEC's engineering philosophy took into account the need for a modular converter that is adaptable for present and future technologies.  The All-in-One (AIO) solution has been refined into its current structure and will remain a leader for years to come.  This flexibility allows TEC to easily adapt the AIO for specific needs and shortens engineering cycles and testing time while eliminating the question of reliability involved with new converter designs, therefore decreasing time-to-market.

• www.tierelectronics.com
• http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_sponsors.htm

Encoder Technology from Timken Offers Alternative to Delicate Optical Sensors / Expensive Resolvers

Recently awarded the 2007 Frost & Sullivan award for innovation in motion control technology, the Timken MPS160, or advanced multiplying encoder ASIC, offers design engineers an alternative to delicate optical sensors and expensive resolvers. The fully integrated design features on-chip Hall sensors that provide optical encoder resolutions in a small, low-cost package.

The encoder ASIC offers flexibility for motor control circuitry in its ability to interface with external Hall sensors for communication. When used with the external commutation Hall devices, it provides absolute position over a SPI interface.

The ASIC provides quadrature signals at speeds up to 250k Hz/channel and offers a low power mode operation for lower speed applications. The robust encoder is also reliable at higher temperatures, shock loads and vibration levels.

• www.timken.com
• http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_sponsors.htm

Yokogawa to Exhibit New Test and Measurement Instruments at 2008 Motors Conference

Yokogawa offers a complete line of Precision Power Analyzers to provide a total solution to meet measurement applications in areas such as electric motor, variable speed drives and efficiency testing.  The flagship Model WT3000 is designed with the most advanced feature set to meet the needs of design, development and production test engineers. It provides the highest precision and stability, with a basic power accuracy of 0.02 percent, to meet the requirements specified in motor testing standards.

Yokogawa Corp. of America, the North American unit of $4 billion Yokogawa Electric Corp., is a manufacturer and supplier of test and measurement instruments. Yokogawa’s products include power analyzers, digital oscilloscopes and communications analyzers.

• www.yokogawa.com
• http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_sponsors.htm

SINAMICSS120 Drive System For High Performance Vector And Servo Applications

The SINAMICS S120 drive system from Siemens is an innovative drive family for high performance Vector and Servo applications. This modular drive system is available in both single axis and multi-axis configurations.

The SINAMICS S120 AC drive features an innovative modular concept that separates power and intelligence. Freely selectable combinations of power sections and controllers increase flexibility and scalability of the drive system. Multiple choices allow users to select the right controller for their current needs but protect their drive investments if the application demands change. Furthermore, this flexibility opens new possibilities for innovative modular machine designs.

With its built-in easy positioning functionality, the SINAMICS S120 AC drives are designed to handle positioning tasks such as those found in automatic assembly machines and material handling systems. 

On board Safety Integrated technology protects operators as well as machinery from injury or damage.   Communication interfaces including PROFIBUS and PROFINET (Industrial Ethernet) allow for remote access, high-speed communications and integration into existing networks and automation systems.

• www.sea.siemens.com   
• http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_sponsors.htm

Renesas’ SH7086 MCU Delivers the Performance and Functionality Needed for Industrial/Motor Control and General-Purpose Applications

As part of the SuperH family of microcontrollers, the 7080 series offers the high performance and throughput required for today’s sophisticated designs.  Renesas’ high-density, high-performance MONOS Flash technology offers single-cycle access to on-chip flash memory at speeds of up to 80MHz clock rates and up to 1MB of storage, allowing unprecedented MIPS/MHz performance and ease of software development.  Enhanced features include Floating Point Unit (FPU), MAC, and High-Speed Barrel Shifter and abundant addressing modes that offer DSP-like performance with RISC-style programming. 

The SuperH® 7080 series microcontrollers offer a MTU2 timer that supports 3-phase PWM at full 80MHz, as well as multiple 2.5 usec A/Ds that can perform simultaneous conversion and I2C support.  Other on-chip peripherals include motor control timers, WDT for system monitoring functions, and serial interfaces such as UART, SPI and SCI.

• www.renesas.com
• http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_sponsors.htm

New AC Motor from DynaMotors, Inc.

DynaMotors, Inc. has developed a patented, brushless AC motor that runs at variable speed by means of electronic switches embedded in the motor’s wound rotor. The DynaMotor develops high torque at low speed, which can simplify or eliminate mechanical components such as gear reducers, belt or chain drives. The DynaMotor does not use PWM switching and eliminates problems PWM creates such as RFI/EMI, poor bearing life due to ground currents and short insulation life. No filtering, shielded cabling or special installation techniques are required with the DynaMotor. The lack of ground current allows the DynaMotor to operate on GFCI protected circuits.

The DynaMotor has its control completely integrated into the motor. This reduces the complexity and cost of installation. Included in the control is a built-in encoder, enabling closed-loop speed control. The control is very simple, which leads to low cost.

• www.dynamotor.com
• http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_sponsors.htm

IMS Gear Planetary Gears, Inc. – Focusing on the Future

The sales markets and their structures have changed dramatically over the past few years. Topics such as globalization, pressure of costs and wages, but also substantial changes in the product requirements for new sales markets had to be addressed by enterprises. As early as 1993, IMS Gear has taken the first step toward a fundamental realignment and has meanwhile evolved into a worldwide leading provider in gear engineering. With the renaming of the previous business division on January 1st, 2007 from “Technomotive” into “Planetary Gears”, another important step has been taken in the direction of the future market orientation. What does all this mean for our customers?

Planetary Gears – an activity of the IMS Gear Group
A core element of our vision is our concentration on selected fields of competence of gearwheel and gear engineering, to find problem solutions for our customers in their respective fields of operation. Our modular system for planetary gears is just one of several fields of competence of the IMS Gear Group.
To account for the focusing concept in this activity, it was found to be necessary in the course of the last years to gradually transform the “Technomotive” business division into a pure competence field under the name of “Planetary Gears”.

Concentration on standard planetary gears
By concentrating our capabilities on a few selected fields of competence such as “Planetary Gears“, we are now in a position to bundle the IMS Gear competences for the highly specific and profound further development of our standard planetary gears. By focusing we can adapt these competences to the fast changing requirements of our customers and markets. This speeds up the pace of development of products, but also of process innovations. This is our way of avoiding the latent risk of remaining “average” by diversifying the product line-up in many fields of technology.

Design of Experience
By firmly focusing on standard planetary gears, the concept of “design of experience” is given a new dimension.
Experiences gathered from customer applications and production processes can so be used extensively for advanced developments. For the customer, this not only means the certainty of always having the latest in product technology, but also the assurance that these products are made with innovative process technology at an excellent price-performance ratio.

Don’t miss IMS Gear’s Presentation at the 2008 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference
• www.imsgear.com
• http://www.e-driveonline.com/motors_conf08_program.htm

2008 Motor, Drive & Automation Systems Conference
February 14-15 • Omni Hotel • Atlanta, Georgia

Taking place February 14-15 at The Omni Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, this two-day technical conference will focus on the latest advancements in motor, drive and automation systems technology for a variety of industries and application. Attendees will have access to more than 40 technical presentations, pre-conference workshop opportunities, an interactive exhibit hall and numerous networking

www.e-driveonline.com

December 2007
     11-13
     Power-Gen International, New Orleans, La.

January 2008
    27-30
     Lab Automation, Palm Springs, Calif.

    29-31
    MD&M West, Anaheim, Calif.
    ATX West, Anaheim, Calif.

February 2008
   14-15
   MOTOR, DRIVE & AUTOMATION SYSTEMS CONFERENCE
   Atlanta, Georgia
    Contact Jeremy Martin for more info.

LabAutomation2008
January 26-30
Palm Springs, CA

From around the globe, a diverse group of academicians, scientists, engineers, post-doctoral associates, graduate students, and business leaders will converge at LabAutomation2008. Brought to you by the Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA), LabAutomation2008 is a five-day event featuring the industry’s most stimulating speakers and attracting the world’s preeminent scientific minds.
LabAutomation2008’s diverse, cross-industry program features five key education tracks: Detection and Separation; Micro- and Nanotechnologies; High-Throughput Technologies; Informatics; and, New Frontiers for LabAutomation: Agricultural and Food Sciences.
The conference takes place January 26-30, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, CA. LabAutomation2008 is a powerful platform for education, peer networking, and strengthening the laboratory automation community. For details, visit www.labautomation.org/LA08.

ATX West 2008
January 29-31, 2008
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA

Your Total Resource for Automation Technology

January 29-31, 2008, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA

Register Today for FREE Expo Hall Admission  

Attend ATX West to find the innovative products and technologies you need. ATX West features:
• The latest advances in automation including adhesives/dispensing equipment, assembly systems, custom automation, control software/hardware, materials handling, motion control, robotics, sensors, vision inspection systems, and much more.
• Technical experts in every booth who are ready to discuss your product specifications and requirements. Match their expertise and capabilities with your needs.
• Seven industry-relevant co-located shows:
Your ATX West badge also provides free admission to MD&M West, WestPack, Pacific Design & Manufacturing, PLASTEC West, Electronics West, PTX West, and Green Manufacturing Expo.

APEC2008
February 24-28, 2008
Austin, Texas

APEC2008 is on record-setting pace

APEC2008, to be held in the Austin Convention Center February 24-28, 2008, is shaping up to be the most successful in the Conference’s 23-year history. The conference will feature a solid technical program with over 300 peer-review papers, exceptional plenary sessions, professional education seminars, special presentation sessions plus the ever-popular “rap” sessions and micro-mouse competition.  According to Steve Pekarek, APEC2008 General Chairman, “The plenary session will serve as a great appetizer for the conference - topics from the latest in electric and hybrid vehicles, power supplies for servers, how recent Supreme Court decisions are changing the landscape of intellectual property, and an overview of the latest advances in passives.  If you’re involved in power electronics design, you need to be at APEC2008.”
Register today at www.apec-conf.com

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