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Motion Control
Stegmann Introduces the New HiperFace Servo Motor Feedback System
Stegmann Inc. (Dayton, OH) introduces the HiperFace compatible SHS170 servo motor feedback system. Featuring a thin 1.7" profile, this magnetic encoder has an extra large 50mm hollow-shaft bore that allows the encoder to be directly mounted to a large motor or load shafts. A unique floating mount prevents excessive shaft loading and misalignment. Magnetic code […]
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Motion Control
American Superconductor Chooses Alstom Power Conversion as Subcontractor
American Superconductor (Westborough, MA) has selected Alstom Power Conversion Inc. (Philadelphia, PA) as its subcontractor in a program aimed at designing an ultra-compact high-temperature superconducting (HTS) ship-propulsion motor for the US Navy. "We believe HTS motors can dramatically enhance the application of electric motors in ship-propulsion systems," said Martin Murphy, vice president of Alstom Power […]
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Communications Power
SL Industries Appoints Jacob Cherian as Vice President, Corporate Controller
SL Industries (Mt. Laurel, NJ) has announced that Jacob Cherian Jr. has been named vice president, corporate controller. Cherian succeeds James E. Morris, who retired after 22 years with the company. Cherian, 48 years old, joins SL Industries after serving since 1997 as corporate controller for Measure Specialties Inc. (Fairfield, NJ). He earned his BA […]
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8.3KAutomotive ElectronicsMercedes Hybrid-Electric Bike to Be Sold in US through American Electric Power
Mercedes (Germany) electric bikes will be sold in the US for the first time through select dealers and direct from Total EV,...
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1.7KComponentsInternational Rectifier Debuts New IR2170 IC
International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) has introduced the IR2170, a 600V over-current sensing IC for ac or brushless dc motor-drive applications...
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1.5KMotion ControlDanfoss Drives Introduces New VLT 5000 Series Synchronizing Controller
Danfoss Drives (Rockford, IL) introduced the new Synchronizing Controller, designed for use with their VLT 5000 Series drives. The Synchronizing Controller is...
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Batteries and Portable Power
SatCon Technology Announces Q4 2000 Fiscal Results
SatCon Technology (Cambridge, MA) has announced fourth quarter financial results for the period ended 30 September, 2000. Revenue for the fourth quarter increased by $6.3 million, or 157 percent, to $10.3 million versus $4.0 million in the fourth quarter of 1999. Revenue for the year ended 30 September, 2000 increased by $15.6 million, or 100 […]
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Motion Control
Kollmorgen Expands DDL Line With IL03 Model and ICD Series
Kollmorgen (Radford, VA) has expanded its DDL line to include the IL03 model and ICD Series. The ICD motor series is a reduced-envelope ironcore motor that features a low attractive force, anti-cogging design in a reduced envelope. It is suited to bridge the gap between the larger IL models and smaller IC coils. According to […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
Matsushita Reveals Three-Year Business Plan
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Osaka, Japan) has announced the outline of its new mid-term business plan, named Value Creation 21, for the three-year period from April 2001 through March 2004. The Value Creation 21 plan seeks to establish a "new Matsushita" that will place top priority on providing value-adding services to customers through the […]
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Motion Control
Unique Mobility Technology Used In Army Crusader Howitzer
Unique Mobility Inc. (UQM, Golden, CO) announced today that its proprietary power electronics play a critical role in two subsystems on the Army's Crusader 155mm self-propelled howitzer currently under development. UQM has teamed with Barber-Nichols Inc. (Arvada, CO), and MPC Products Corp. (Skokie, Il), to provide subsystems to the program. One UQM electronic controller drives […]
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Motion Control
Forbes.Com Singles out International Rectifier
According to Forbes.Com (New York, NY) in an article online, International Rectifier (IR, El Segundo, CA) has, in the last four weeks, raised its year 2001 consensus earnings estimate 7 percent, to $2.82 per share. IR, which is a $753 million company, is currently reported to have a cash pile of about $800 million, thanks […]
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Motion Control
Ogura Intros OGU503, New Micro Clutch
Ogura Industrial Corp. (Somerset, NJ) introduced their new high-speed MIC Series micro clutch. Engineered to handle the ever-increasing speeds of paper transport devices, the company claims that the MIC Series provides industrial life and speed capabilities up to three times that offered by bushing style clutches, operating up to 1,500rpm. The high-speed capability of the […]
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Motion Control
TI Intros TLS2254 Servo/Spindle Driver ICs
Texas Instruments (TI, Dallas, TX) has introduced the TLS2254 5V servo/spindle driver ICs. TI claims that these new mixed-signal devices combine best-in-class control solutions to drive a voice coil servo for head positioning and a three-phase brushless dc spindle motor for spinning the recording media with a range of advanced utilities on a single substrate. […]
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Batteries and Portable Power
SatCon Technology Corp. Files for Public Offering
SatCon Technology Corp. (Cambridge, MA) has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed public offering of shares of its common stock. The offering is being lead-managed by CIBC World Markets Corp., and the co-managers will be Banc Of America Securities LLC and FAC/Equities, a division of First Albany Corporation.
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Motion Control
Delta Computer Systems Announces New RMC-Serial Motion Controller
Delta Computer Systems (Vancouver, WA) announced their RMC-Serial motion controller, which they claim is a high-performance, cost-effective interface to a process controller, whether PC, PLC or custom system. The RMC-Serial motion controller combines multiple communication protocols with optical isolation and software-selectable transceivers, giving it, the company believes, a highly versatile, industrial-hardened communication platform. The RMC-Serial's […]
