Motion Control, Servos, Linear Motors, Slides

Year In Review: Our Top Ten Podcasts, Videos, and Blogs for 2023 (P189)

This week is our annual Year In Review Podcast in which we cover our Top Ten Blogs, Podcasts and Videos for 2023 (with commentary) in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch to the Podcast on The Automation Blog: [youtube...

Siemens S200 and S210 Servo Drives (P188)

This week I meet up with Craig Nelson of Siemens to learn all about their S200 and S210 Servo Drives in this episode of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch to the Podcast on The Automation Blog: Listen to the Podcast on...

Product: PI V-857 Motorized Linear Stage, High Speed Linear Motion Slides

Two new families of direct-drive, motorized linear stages are geared for automation system integrator and machine builders. The new V-855 and V-857 linear motor slide product families were designed for high-load and high duty cycle industrial precision linear motion applications wher e traditional linear actuators or linear slides with lead-screw or timing-belt drives are not...

Siemens Motion Control Overview (P95)

Kevin Wu introduces us to the Motion Control Capabilities of Siemens PLCs in Episode 95 of The Automation Podcast. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 690642413 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is also available on most Video and Podcasting platforms, and direct links...

Replacing A Mitsubishi J4 Servo Drive

In today's article I'll walk you through how to change out a Mitsubishi J4 Drive which an MR-D30 Safety Module Attached. Note that these instructions are specifically for changing a J4 Servo Drive in the instance of a failure, or if a change in system design is made that affects...

Allen-Bradley Ultra Servo Drive Software

What is Allen-Bradley Ultraware? Allen-Bradley's Ultraware software allows you to setup and configure the follow A-B Servo Drives: Ultra 1500 Ultra 3000 Ultra 5000 UltraWARE also includes troubleshooting and diagnostic tools to help with commissioning and integrating your Ulrta Servo Drives into your automation system. Where to download free Allen-Bradley (A-B) Ultra Servo Drive Software: While the...

Free Allen-Bradley (A-B) And Rockwell Automation (RA) Software (Part 2)

UPDATE 10/31/2017: Try as I might, I can no longer find the software packages listed in this article anywhere online (the associated sites have been completely redesigned.) UPDATE 08/22/22: While I don't have permission to post the below  software publicly, I have made the old SLC-100/150 software download available to...