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Nanotec announces the addition of the DKA series to its portfolio of high-performance, frameless BLDC motors designed for compact, efficient drive systems. Featuring a modular design with separate stator and rotor, these motors allow for a maximum level of system integration. The DKA series offers a range of motors with diameters from 25 to 115 mm, up to 7.8 Nm of torque and speeds up to 10,000 rpm.

With the new HOG800 series, Baumer presents the next generation of encoders featuring enhanced protection against corrosion, shaft currents, overvoltage and mechanical stress. Baumer has adopted the smart functions of its broad industrial encoder platform to be available for heavy duty applications. Some of these smart functions are intelligent parameterization of resolution, output level and rotation direction with embedding in the Baumer Sensor Suite.

Designed for even greater flexibility and a wide range of applications, the new 1218 SXR and 1228 SXR dc motors expand FAULHABER’s proven dc motor portfolio and set new standards in performance and versatility for miniature drive systems. The new SXR motors offer standard higher performance and a broader range of configuration options to meet the demands of modern drive solutions. They provide flexible voltage variants from 3 to 18 V as well as different bearing configurations.

Kollmorgen announced the latest update to its SafeMotion Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM2.0. This upgrade allows OEMs to leverage SMM functional safety features with more encoder and motor types to support a wider range of applications such as material forming, multi-axis measurement equipment, food processing and food packaging. Originally standard for the 2G Motion System, SMM2.0 will now be compatible with all motors that feature any HIPERFACE-DSL rotary-safe feedback system.

Force Control introduces the Magnashear electric coupler brake which features oil shear technology to provide precise stopping and repeatable positioning, in a compact footprint. They are ideal for demanding applications where the motor is reversed each cycle or there are frequent start/stop cycles. Unique oil shear technology and multiple friction discs allow for high heat dissipation and low inertia, providing a lot of stopping power in a compact package.

Thomson Industries, Inc. has announced a significant upgrade to its stepper motor linear actuator (SMLA) online selector tool, adding the ability to include encoders in the design process. The new option streamlines the design and purchasing process for engineers and machine builders, making it even easier for them to weigh their options for incorporating position data into their designs. The Thomson selector tool automates the process of selecting the right SMLA for machine design needs.

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Torque-dense and efficient motors are essential in developing humanoid robots. And brushed dc motors are answering the call. Edited by Miles Budimir Senior Editor Humanoid robots, designed to operate in close interaction with humans, rely heavily on smooth and controlled joint and limb motion. This makes the selection of the motors that power the axes of motion critical.

maxon has launched the High Efficiency Joint (HEJ) Drive 70-48-50, the newest addition to its High Efficiency Robotic Joints portfolio. This advanced actuator sets new standards in torque density and efficiency, catering specifically to autonomous mobile robots operating in unstructured environments such as humanoids, quadrupeds, exoskeletons, or mobile manipulators. The HEJ 70-48-50 delivers a peak torque of 50 Nm and reaches speeds up to 28 rad/sec, all while maintaining a mass just above 1 kg.

An expanding line of quick adjust flange collars for mechanical drive systems where regular adjustments are required has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, MA. Python flange collars feature a split hub on the flange that allows easy installation and an integrated Flip-Lok lever-operated clamp that permits one-handed tightening and positioning.