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Catch up on the latest news and updates.
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| AGMA and ABMA Form Motion and Power Manufacturers Alliance |
On April 24, at the AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting in Austin, TX, the membership of the two associations voted to approve a merger between the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA), creating the Motion and Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA). The new organizational structure began May 1, 2025.
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| ABB Highlights OmniCore at Automate 2025 |
ABB Robotics will unveil a powerful lineup of robotic demos at Automate 2025, May 12-15 at Huntington Place in Detroit (Main Booth #2632; Education Pavilion #8614), showcasing its new OmniCore controller — a transformative control platform delivering faster, more precise and more autonomous automation across ABB’s entire robot portfolio.
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| Universal Robots Offers AI Robotic Platforms at Automate 2025 |
With ‘physical AI,’ artificial intelligence is moving out of its digital confines to power robotic applications with humanlike perception, creating solutions that can handle variation without prior teaching or programming. Nowhere is that more pronounced than at this year’s Automate show in Chicago, May 6-9, where more than 50 Universal Robots throughout the show floor will demonstrate new capabilities – many of them fueled by AI.
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| PBC Linear Miniature Ball Screws – Now Available |
Get quality miniature ball screw assemblies from PBC Linear. American made and ready now for integration into your applications. Choose between 5, 7, and 10 grade accuracy for either 6 mm, 8 mm, or 10 mm ball screw sizes. Learn more at pbclinear.com.
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| Brushed vs. Brushless DC Motors |
Which is right for your application? This whitepaper from Dunkermotoren presents an in-depth comparison of brushed and brushless motor technologies, exploring their construction, operation, efficiency, performance characteristics, and real-world applications. By analyzing key parameters such as power efficiency, maintenance requirements, and cost-effectiveness, engineers and designers can make informed decisions when selecting the appropriate motor technology for their specific needs.
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| Custom Motion Solutions, Made in America |
For over 100 years, Cone Drive has delivered precision motion control solutions. Our U.S.-made harmonic and double enveloping worm gears—alongside cycloidal drives and slewing bearings—are engineered for performance and reliability across multiple industries. We customize every solution to meet your exacting standards with advanced technology and expert engineering.
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| IronHorse® Aluminum Worm Gearboxes with IEC Input |
New models offer input flange types B5 and B14 to fit IEC motors in frame sizes 63, 71, 80 and 90. Lower cost and lower weight alternative to stainless steel and cast-iron. Factory filled with synthetic oil. From AutomationDirect; prices start at $118.
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| Precision Components for Industrial and Commercial Markets |
SDP/SI manufactures high-performance gears and mechanical components for industrial applications. With expert engineering and reliable solutions, we support industries from aerospace to automation. Let’s partner on your next project to deliver efficient, durable components that drive success. Celebrating 75 years of manufacturing in the USA.
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| Trouble Sourcing Steel Disc Couplings? |
R+W has invested significantly in its ability to deliver standard length single and dual flex steel disc couplings with an average lead time of less than two weeks. Zero backlash, precision machined, and robust, with custom options also available.
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| Belting Technology Conference (BTC) |
AMMEGA Group, global provider of belting solutions for conveying and power transmission, announced that their premier industry event, The Belting Technology Conference (BTC), is returning from May 12-14, 2025, at the Chateau Elan Resort & Conference Center in Braselton, GA.
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