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Industry News

• Global Motion Control and Motor Market Up 1.9% through Third Quarter
  Global motion control and motor suppliers have received orders at $2.65 billion through the third quarter of 2019.
• ABB and B&R launch first fully integrated Machine-Centric Robotics solution
  ABB robots will be integrated into B&R’s automation portfolio
• ACOPOStrak for washdown
  IP69K-rated track system for industries with strict cleanability requirements.
• More processing power for mobile machinery
  B&R introduces powerful PC for outdoor applications.
• Announcing New Life Sciences Partnership
  The new HEIDENHAIN Life Sciences brand partnership is now in place offering ground-breaking technology that enables lab automation.

Technical Features

• How to Specify Gearboxes for Motion Control Systems
  This article discusses how to properly specify a gearbox. For a tutorial on gearbox types and when to use them,
• AVGs and AMRs Bring New Levels of Efficiency to Logistics
  Intelligent components and sophisticated controls lead to high-functioning automated vehicles that are dramatically improving logistics and manufacturing.
• How to Select the Right Encoder for Your Motion Axis
  Feedback plays an essential role in motion control. Servomotors and, increasingly, stepper motors leverage encoder feedback for precise control.
• Building the Case for Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  While not a panacea, the right applications yield impressive rewards.
• Retrofits, Upgrades, and New Builds: Path to Success
  The retrofit process can be challenging but it doesn’t have to be. By following best practices, asset owners can upgrade

New Product/Service News

• HPG Planetary Gearheads with Rack and Pinion from from Harmonic Drive LLC
  HPG Planetary Gearheads with Rack and Pinion Now available as a set from Harmonic Drive LLC Peabody, MA, December 4,
• SMAC Torques Capping Applications with the New CBR Actuator
  SMAC Moving Coil Actuators’ new CBR electric actuator has been released and is being utilized widely in Italian Packaging and...
• The perfect lens for every situation
  B&R adds C-mount cameras to vision portfolio.
• The power of a PC
  B&R's industrial controllers take performance to a whole new level.
• Exor’s eX700 series features Harsh Environment Operation
  EXOR has taken the highly successful harsh environment eTOP500 series and updated it with the recently released eX700 series.