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It was not too long ago that hazardous zones and production zones were reasonably well separated. The areas where explosive …
Read More »Hazardous factory locations: motors on the edge
Easier automation: simplifying motion system design
As automation systems grow more complex, machine builders are rethinking how they design and deploy motion. Nicola Pezzolato explores how …
Read More »Servo motors for ATEX and IECEx Zone 2/22 hazardous locations
Kollmorgen has released a new servo motor for use in hazardous locations including ATEX and IECEX certifications for Zones 2 …
Read More »What defines efficiency in a servo system?
Electric motors are the workhorses of modern industry. From packaging and assembly to robotics and material handling, almost every motion …
Read More »Mechatronics: approach to designing motion as a system
The idea of building a machine from isolated parts, each with its own setup and software, no longer fits how …
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