ABB has extended its IE5 SynRM (synchronous reluctance motor) series with the IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motor which is designed to ensure safety, while boosting energy efficiency in hazardous areas.

Kollmorgen’s EB series of ATEX Certified and IECEx/cETLus Listed servo motors now includes the 480 Vac Goldline EBH.

OMRON has released a new integrated AC drives solution which is said to offer advanced system integration capabilities, enabling machine design with enhanced flexibility, higher efficiency, and space-saving advantages.

Interroll has introduced its High Performance Conveyor Platform (HPP) to cater to the unique belt conveyor requirements of the courier-express-parcel (CEP) market.

Nord Drivesystems has expanded its NORDAC PRO inverter family to include sizes with powers of up to 22 kW. All five sizes in the product series have an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface and a slim, compact design.

Nidec Corporation has jointly developed an AC servo motor equipped with Zignear, position detection technology that can replace encoders.

WEG has launched Motion Fleet Management (WMFM), a control and monitoring tool for the operation and maintenance of industrial assets.

Rockwell Automation is expanding the PowerFlex AC variable frequency drive portfolio to support a broader range of motor control applications to offer more flexibility, performance and intelligence in the next generation drive through TotalFORCE Technology.

WEG has developed the EcoDrive app to allows engineers to calculate the efficiency of their variable speed drive (VSD), motor or a combination system. It is available for free download accessed via the App Store and Google Play.

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.