Motors

Despite decline, categories such as AC motors (98.6%) and support services (47.2%) grew in the fourth quarter over the previous year.

Powerful search and download capabilities improve user access to products, information and resources.

PMMI currently offers six tests and plans to add Programmable Logic Controllers 2 later this year.

Motion controllers category orders increased 29%.

Lenze (Booth 5131), a manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, highlighted its new g500 gearbox range, which was developed to transform motor speed into torque intelligently and accurately.

Siemens (Booth 635) announced the launch of its Simogear line of geared motors, touting the motors and related technologies as ideal for meeting the needs of a resurgent North American manufacturing industry.

Motoman Robótica do Brasil and Yaskawa Eléctrico do Brasil Ltd, divisions of Yaskawa America, Inc. (YAI) jointly announce their expansion plans in the Sao Paulo area of Brazil.

Lenze Americas (Booth 4105), a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, introduced the Servo Inverter i700.

Power Sources Unlimited announced that it has received the International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:2008 certification for its Quality Management System.

The combination creates a global leader in motors and drives

Transaction would create global leader in industrial motion.

Company rolls out three new businesses to better align product lines with market needs.

Robotics supplier Motoman Inc. and Yaskawa Electric America Inc., a manufacturer of AC drives and motion control products, have announced that they will merge to form Yaskawa America Inc.