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Gearmotors

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-03-18

Nord Launches Surface Protection Solution

With NXD, Nord Drivesystems has launched the latest generation of its surface treatment. The system manufacturer equips its aluminum drive solutions with two variants of effective surface
protection. This makes them more resistant to extreme environmental conditions and ensures long-lasting performance even under demanding operating conditions.
NXD is the surface treatment from Nord for gear units, smooth motors and frequency inverters made from aluminum. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-03-07

Nord Introduces Drive Technologies at Bauma 2025

At Bauma 2025, Nord Drivesystems will be presenting powerful and energy-efficient drive solutions for demanding industrial applications. The exhibition highlights presented by the drive specialist from Bargteheide include Maxxdrive industrial gear units as well as the versatile Nordac Pro SK 500P frequency inverter. With its comprehensive modular products and global presence, Nord is a partner for companies from the construction machinery and heavy-duty industry.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2025-02-12

To Pick the Right Drive, Ask the Right Questions

Selecting a drive, whether for a new application or to replace an existing one, doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience. The key to success lies in asking a logical sequence of thoughtful questions.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2025-01-21

Nord Direct Drive Systems Outperform Belt Drives in Efficiency, Safety and Cost-Effectiveness

Two common types of drive solutions available on the market are direct drive solutions and belt drive solutions. With direct drives, the gearmotor is directly connected to the load being driven and does not require additional connection components. Belt drives, in comparison, are offset from the driven load and require belts and pulleys to connect the two. They also often include a motor mount, sheaves, machine guard, and a torque arm, making them a more complicated set up than the gearbox, NEMA adapter, and motor combination of direct drives. The compact direct drives also provide higher efficiency, reliability, and safety features compared to traditional drive packages.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2024-12-16

Nord’s Comprehensive Service and Support Increases System Longevity and Availability

Nord Drivesystems offers a full, comprehensive range of after-sales services and support to ensure efficient performance and longevity of their products. Services include commissioning, maintenance, spare parts management, digital solutions, and more. They also provide self-service options, with FAQs addressing common inquiries via easy, 24/7 online access.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-11-14

Franz Morat Offers Drive Solutions at SPS 2024

The Franz Morat Group is exhibiting at SPS in Nuremberg in Hall 1, Booth 350. This year, the company is showcasing a wide range of precision gearing components and innovative drive technology solutions.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-11-12

Bonfiglioli Offers Mechatronic and Automation Solutions at SPS Nuremberg

Bonfiglioli is present at SPS Nuremberg from November 12-14. At Booth 450 in Hall 3A, Bonfiglioli showcases its comprehensive mechatronic proposal covering AMRs, material handling, logistics automation and packaging along with IIoT capabilities. Eyes also on electronics, with the solutions developed by Selcom.

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REVOLUTIONS | 2024-10-21

Nord Gearmotors Helps Vincent Corporation put the Squeeze on Almost Everything

The applications are too numerous to list in their entirety. Coffee grounds. Eggshell waste. Pomegranates and pineapples. Manure and paper mill sludge. Tobacco. These are just a few of the materials that require dewatering, a process that—as its name suggests—separates fluids from solids, often converting what would otherwise go down the drain or end up in a landfill into saleable products.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2024-10-02

A Backward Glance at TPS 2024

Organized by the Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M University, the annual Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia (TPS)—the 53rd Turbomachinery and 40th International Pump Users—event was held August 20–22, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2024-09-26

Dana Launches Reman Program Boosting Sustainability and Extending Life Cycles for Off-Highway Drive Technologies

At MINExpo, Dana Incorporated debuted a new certified remanufacturing program for Dana Spicer Off-Highway drivetrain components that extends equipment life cycles, supports sustainability initiatives, and improves return on investment.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2024-09-18

Industrial Automation Integrity

Truth be told, there are few components as versatile as the gearmotor. We find them in AGVs, AMRs, and robotics. They can also be found in automation equipment, industrial drive solutions and material handling applications. Four key trends involving gearmotors today include the simplification in design and installation, quiet and energy efficient performance, predictive maintenance and condition monitoring—and lastly—the ability to perform at the highest levels in hazardous and demanding applications.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2024-09-13

Massive Machinery and Innovation at MINExpo International 2024

MINExpo boasts 1,900+ companies involved in the global mining industry. Opening sessions allow the industry to come together to debate global challenges, market fluctuations and the future of mining. Resources include exploration, mine site development, open pit mining, underground mining, smelting and refining, processing and preparation and reclamation. Here’s a sample of the companies exhibiting and the products/technologies they will be featuring in Las Vegas from September 24–26, 2024.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-08-22

Nord Powers Automation with Modular Solutions for Over 100 Diverse Industries

Nord Drivesystems delivers reliable, high efficiency automation solutions to a wide range of industries. Their modular product portfolio of over 20,000,000 standard components includes gear units, electric motors, and electronic control products that offer versatility and flexibility for easy adaptation to application requirements.

REVOLUTIONS | 2024-07-22

Massive Machinery and Innovation at MINExpo International 2024

MINExpo boasts 1,900+ companies involved in the global mining industry. Opening sessions allow the industry to come together to debate global challenges, market fluctuations and the future of mining. Resources include exploration, mine site development, open pit mining, underground mining, smelting and refining, processing and preparation and reclamation.

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INDUSTRY NEWS | 2024-07-18

Bonfiglioli USA Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Bonfiglioli USA recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. While the company’s roots in North America trace back to Canada in 1986, Bonfiglioli USA’s establishment in 1999 marked a significant expansion and solidified its presence in the United States.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-06-18

Bodine Electric Company Introduces New Brushless DC Hypoid Gearmotors

Bodine Electric Company introduces 12 new brushless DC hollow shaft gearmotors with hypoid gearing. These type 42B-25H2 and 42B-30H3 geared motors combine a new brushless DC, 130 VDC motor with two hypoid gearheads. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2024-05-31

Nord Celebrates Grand Opening of Texas Production Facility

Nord Drivesystems recently celebrated the grand opening of their new, state-of-the-art production facility in McKinney, Texas. This factory marks the fourth U.S. production location of the global gear motor and control products manufacturer, with established facilities located in Corona, CA, Charlotte, NC, and the 291,700 sq. ft. U.S. corporate headquarters in Waunakee, WI.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2024-05-02

Nord Introduces Gearmotor QR Codes for Faster Access to Product Information

If you’ve recently purchased a Nord Drivesystems gear motor, you may have noticed a new sticker with a QR code located on the unit. Quick Response (QR) codes can store a wide range of data and enable the user to access information almost instantly. These stickers are a new development in Nord’s expansive digital services and provide users quick access to product specifications, documentation, and service requests on-the-spot via their mobile device. The codes can be scanned using a photo app or QR code app and will bring the user to Nord’s digital service webpage with their respective country’s language and contacts.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2024-04-16

Bonfiglioli Opens Academy at Chennai Institute of Technology

Bonfiglioli recently inaugurated Bonfiglioli Academy at Chennai Institute of Technology, marking a new milestone in their journey of cutting-edge technological innovation. This collaboration with the institute is a powerful example of bringing academic expertise and industry leadership together. Bonfiglioli is confident that this partnership will redefine research and development and create an environment where theoretical knowledge meets practical application.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-03-29

Nord Displays Drive Solutions at AAAE Conference

Nord Drivesystem is returning to the 96th Annual AAAE Conference with their innovative solutions for the airport industry. This year’s exhibition takes place in Nashville, Tennessee April 28th – May 1st, 2024. Drive solutions from Nord are characterized by their long service life, high efficiency, and quiet operation to transport baggage effectively and discretely from the check-in counter to the flight operations area.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-03-20

Bonfiglioli Offers Mobile Solutions at Logimat 2024

Bonfiglioli boosts its participation at LogiMAT with two booths: the first, in the Hall 10, is dedicated to Solutions for Mobile Intralogistics (Booth 10D13), the second, in the Hall 7, is focused on Logistics Automation Solutions (Booth 7F09). This double presence holds significant strategic importance, reflecting the company's steadfast commitment in the development of complete cutting-edge solutions for warehouse operations, under the sign of efficiency and sustainability.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-03-08

Nord DuoDrive Receives UL/CSA Certification

Nord Drivesystems announces that their DuoDrive integrated gear unit and motor has received UL/CSA certification. This unit combines a high-efficiency IE5+ synchronous motor and single-stage helical gear unit into one compact housing with a smooth, easy to clean surface. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-02-27

Nord Drivesystems Offers Intralogistics Solutions at Modex 2024

The Modex 2024 exhibition will be open March 11th – 14th at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Nord Drivesystems will be in attendance to showcase their latest innovations for intralogistics applications. Nord has thousands of drives installed across the world and offers complete drive solutions specialized for intralogistics handling such as simple commissioning, Plug-and-Play capabilities, standardization, energy savings, and more.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-02-08

Nord Exhibits Reliable Solutions at GEAPS Exchange

The 2024 GEAPS Exchange will be open February 24 – 28 in Kansas City, MO and is the best place to see the latest innovative grain industry solutions from Nord Drivesystems. Flexible drive solutions are required throughout the grain sector to power the different systems as well as transport the products from one processing stage to the next. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-01-29

Nord Provides Drive Solutions for Post and Parcel Distribution

Nord Drivesystems supports post and parcel distribution centers with modular products adaptable to individual application specifications. Their high-efficiency products increase the energy efficiency of conveyor systems, effectively lowering CO2 emissions and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

PRODUCT NEWS | 2024-01-11

Nord Drivesystems Offers Drive Solutions at IPPE 2024

Nord Drivesystems is once again attending the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) to showcase their solutions for the poultry and meat processing industry. Nord’s modular product system includes compact gear units, high-efficiency electric motors, and precise, intelligent electronic controls with a variety of surface protection options. This year’s expo is taking place January 30 – February 1, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2024-01-10

WorldWide Electric Acquires North American Electric, Inc.

WorldWide Electric Corporation has announced the acquisition of North American Electric, Inc. Both companies embrace customer-centricity as a substantial competitive advantage — each provides high-touch, accessible sales support and application expertise, in-stock inventory, excellent distribution channels, and a broad offering of industrial products. 

REVOLUTIONS | 2024-01-03

Interact Analysis Examines Geared Motors and Industrial Gears Market

The global geared motors and industrial gears (geared products) market was expected to generate $14.2 billion in revenues in 2023, a slight decrease of 0.7 percent from 2022. However, over the next five years we anticipate the market will resume a steady growth trajectory following a further dip in 2024.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-10-13

Bodine Introduces New Stainless-Steel Hollow Shaft Gearmotors

Bodine Electric Company introduces six new type 56R1-50JW/H stainless-steel hollow shaft gearmotors. These new geared motors combine a stainless-steel AC inverter-duty, 230/460 VAC motor with a stainless-steel hollow shaft gearhead. When used with an AC inverter (VFD) control, these gearmotors deliver variable speed and maintenance free operation over a wide speed range. Ideal for equipment that is subject to intensive cleaning, these new gearmotors also meet EU hygienic standards for food machinery. They are suitable for use in the food and beverage industry, pharmaceutical industry, and in permanently wet environments.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-10-09

Interact Analysis Examines Geared Motors and Industrial Gears Market

From 2022 to 2023, the global geared motors and industrial gears market is expected to experience a significant slowdown in growth. Interact Analysis' preliminary research shows that global sales of geared motors and industrial gears in 2023 are expected to be around $12.7 billion, a slight decrease compared with 2022.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-09-27

Portescap Gearhead Minimizes Heat and Enhances Efficiency

Portescap introduces the new R22T gearhead, the latest addition to its existing 22 mm gearbox portfolio. As a mid-torque gearhead, the R22T fills the gap between our light-torque R22 and high-torque R22HT gearheads. It is also fully compatible with Portescap’s brush DC and brushless DC slotless motors.

REVOLUTIONS | 2023-09-21

Lights, Cameras, Action

Unless you work for a major network, you’ve probably never heard of them. But without the efforts of Drew Farrow and the team at ShowFab many of your favorite Broadway shows, news programs, and broadcast sporting events would not be possible. That’s because there’d be no colorful backdrops, no glitzy displays, and no lights or cameras moving silently overhead. The reason they’re silent? Nord Drivesystems whose gearmotors position the massive scenery seen moving in and above the sets of The Today Show, Fox News, Fox Sports, The NFL Network, and NewsNation, to name a few. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-09-01

PTDA Welcomes Three New Members

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) welcomes three new distributors to its membership including Gordon Russell, MROSupply.com and Grainger.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2023-08-31

A Guide to Gearmotors

Gearmotors are used in processes to produce, manufacture, convey, package and store products used every day and are used frequently in small packaging applications due to their compact size. These units need care via preventive maintenance just like any asset used on a production site.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-08-21

Omni Powertrain Technologies Introduces Electric Powertrain for Skid Steers

Omni Powertrain Technologies announces the development of a new electric powertrain designed for the propulsion of skid steers. The new product features a robust Omni gearbox paired with a Magelec Propulsion axial flux motor.  

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-08-18

Nord Offers Drive Solutions at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023

Nord Drivesystems will be exhibiting at Pack Expo Las Vegas from September 11-13, 2023, in Booth #7863 in the South Upper Hall.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-08-02

SEW-Eurodrive Advances Smart Automation Services

The MAXOLUTION process by SEW-Eurodrive modules in the large-scale model are intelligently networked via mobile transport and assistance systems and offer a clear insight into what tomorrow's world of adaptable production could look like. Outstanding performance can be achieved with the aid of supporting automation and future-proof material flow and logistics concepts.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-07-28

Nord Provides Advantageous Corrosion Protection for Extreme Operating Conditions

Harsh operating conditions are present in many industries such as food and beverage, bakery, automotive parts washing, chemical, water treatment, marine, car wash, and pharmaceutical industries. Applications in these environments are often subjected to intensive cleaning, high-pressure washing, and disinfection processes to meet the highly regulated, hygienic standards. To prevent gear motors from material destruction due to the rigorous cleaning agents and disinfectants, Nord Drivesystems developed nsd tupH – a sealed surface conversion system that ensures easy yet safe cleaning, ultimate surface durability, and wear resistance.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-06-28

SEW-Eurodrive Offers Coating-Free Gearmotors in ECO2 Design

When drives are being used in closed and well-protected rooms, they don't need to be painted or coated. That is why ECO2 gearmotors from SEW-Eurodrive, which feature an aluminum housing, offer a solution that is as sustainable as it is cost-effective.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-06-27

Nord Drivesystems USA Expands Operations with New Texas Production Facility

Nord Drivesystems has seen exponential growth over the last several years as more companies incorporate automation into their workflow. In 2022, they had a record-breaking year and achieved over $1 Billion in sales for the first time in company history. The U.S. subsidiary of this family-owned German company currently operates out of three separate facilities– Corona, CA, Charlotte, NC, and Waunakee, WI, which also serves as their U.S. corporate headquarters.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-06-23

Bonfiglioli Offers System Solutions at SPS Italia

At the SPS Italia event in Parma, Bonfiglioli presented technologies including its mechatronic solutions for industrial automation, packaging and intralogistics, robotics and IoT. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-06-20

Faulhaber Drive Units Adjust Shutter and Focus for Camera Application

Sports fans want to see every little detail, and the TV cameras deliver whether the goalie is clenching his jaw before the spot kick or how many millimeters the serve cleared the net in a tennis match, everything is captured in detail. Images like these are only possible when the camera is up-close and doesn’t interfere with the action. Many major tournaments and Olympic Games use miniature devices, which even fit in a corner flag, from the Wiesbaden-based specialist LMP Lux Media Plan. Drive units from Faulhaber are used to adjust the shutter and focus.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-05-17

SEW-Eurodrive Expands Motor Portfolio

SEW-Eurodrive is expanding its comprehensive portfolio to include new motors for purely inverter operation. The synchronous motors of the DR2C.. series satisfy the highest standard-based efficiency class IE5 for adjustable-speed electric motors. This makes them yet another sustainable and energy-saving motor variant. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-05-15

Nord Delivers Drive Technology for End-of-Line Packaging

Nord Drivesystems is highly familiar with the packaging industry’s specific requirements and has developed specialized solutions for end-of-line packaging applications.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-05-11

Bonfiglioli Offers Sustainable Electric Solutions at Logimat 2023

Logimat was the perfect opportunity for Bonfiglioli to share the expertise and know-how capitalized in over 60 years of business with customers and to present its solutions for forklifts, warehousing trucks and automated storage.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-05-05

Ametek Aquires Bison Gear & Engineering

Ametek, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. (Bison), a leading manufacturer of highly engineered motion control solutions serving diverse markets and applications.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-04-26

Nord Drivesystems Celebrates 35 Years of Manufacturing in Germany

Since the early 1980s, Nord Drivesystems has produced its own electronics at their Aurich facility in northwest Lower Saxony, Germany. Over time, the production plant and product portfolio have been continuously expanded, increasing current staff to 180 with an additional 40 planned, as well as increasing manufacturing capacity to 400,000 units.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2023-04-06

Having a Ball: The Technology Behind the Ball Drop

More than a billion people around the world unite to ring in the New Year, their eyes set upon the glittering New Year’s Ball in Manhattan. Thousands are gathered at Times Square — the famed “Bow Tie” of Midtown — braving the December cold and peering through glasses with numerically shaped frames. Millions more tune in from their various screens at home.
With so much riding on its descent, the Ball, along with the mechanical and electrical systems responsible for its operation, must operate like clockwork.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2023-04-06

Industrial Transformation at Hannover Messe

Hannover Messe 2023 provides the latest technologies in robotics, automation, motion control, IIoT, fluid power, e-mobility, material handling and more. 

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2023-03-21

Peering into the Crystal Ball on Condition Monitoring Technology

There is an increasing trend toward integrating evermore compact smart components into larger, more complex motion control systems, and advances in AI, ML, and IIoT are helping with the speed and quality of their adoption.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-03-03

Nidec-Shimpo Expands FLEXWAVE Control Reducers Series

Nidec-Shimpo Corporation (“Nidec-Shimpo”) has added adopter-combined gearhead types to its FLEXWAVE series of precision control reducers currently on sale.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-02-08

Bonfiglioli Agrees to Acquire Selcom Group

Bonfiglioli has agreed to acquire Selcom Group from funds controlled by Avenue Capital Group and Europa Investimenti. Selcom Group specializes in the design, production and sale of electronic boards, electronic products, as well as software and solutions for customers in the industrial, biomedical, automotive, intra-logistics and home-appliance automation sectors. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-01-13

NORD Returns to GEAPS Exchange with Material Handling Solutions

The drive system manufacturer will be displaying their modular line of gear units, industrial gear units, electric motors, and electronic control products at the annual GEAPS Exchange February 25 – 28, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-01-10

Interact Analysis Sees Geared Products Market Growth in 2022

Updated research from Interact Analysis shows the geared motors and industrial gears market experienced strong growth in 2021. The market expanded by 16 percent last year, with the sharp rise driven by price increases. On average, the selling price for geared motors and gearboxes increased by 7.8 percent in 2021, with further price rises forecast in 2022. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-01-06

Interact Analysis Looks at Global Geared Motors and Heavy-Duty Gears Market

Interact Analysis have recently released the 3rd edition of the Geared Motors and Industrial (Heavy-Duty) Gears report. This market study covers finished geared motors and gearboxes for general industrial use, including light- and heavy-duty products, as well as planetary gears, with the exclusion of precision gearboxes and loose gear parts. In this edition, amidst global macroeconomic uncertainty, market trend projections have become more volatile compared to previous years.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-11-23

NORD Powers Georgia Feed Mill with Mechatronic Drive Solution

The processing and distribution of grain and feed for tens of millions of chickens requires efficient, dependable equipment and infrastructure. So, when Harrison Poultry President/CEO David Bleth and his team set out last year to design and build their new state-of-the-art feed mill in Crawfordville, GA, they knew exactly where to turn for simple, reliable mechatronic drive solutions for their conveyor systems, elevators, mixers, and screws.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-11-16

Bonfiglioli Expands Drive Technology for Robotics

Drive technology that meets the requirements for robots and AMRs is very popular. The Bonfiglioli Group, which operates worldwide, has a wealth of know-how, experience and comprehensive manufacturing options for customer and machine-specific solutions, serving the industry with competitive gearboxes and gearmotors.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-11-08

New Mini Planetary Gearmotors from Applied Motion Products

Applied Motion Products New PH Series Mini Planetary Gearmotors are used with small step motors in NEMA 8, 11, and 14 frame sizes.  The small design of the gearheads allows them to be paired with small motors and doesn't adversely affect the outside dimensions of the combined gearmotor.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-08-26

NORD Releases Latest Industrial Gear Units

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has announced the latest addition to their industrial gear unit family, MAXXDRIVE XD. These new, parallel shaft industrial gear units have extended center distances engineered specifically for reliable operation of cranes and hoists.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-08-17

NORD Updates Online Customer Portal and Spare Parts Shop

NORD is pleased to announce new features to the myNORD online customer portal, including additional motor connectivity options, configurable CLINCHER.1 parallel shaft gear units, and updates to the user interface to make the tool even easier to use

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-07-18

NORD Provides Complete Solution for Intralogistics and Airports

NORD’s LogiDrive complete drive solution reduces planning and commissioning efforts by offering an energy efficient, standardized, and service-friendly system that is Industry 4.0 Ready. Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) technology enables the LogiDrive system to maintain high efficiency even in partial load ranges and low speeds – making the solution especially suited towards intralogistics, warehousing, and airport applications.

REVOLUTIONS | 2022-06-27

Gearmotor Design, Operation and Application

Applications for gearmotors are extremely varied as are the design and optimization tools available today. From online software to performance standards, here's the latest news on gearmotor technology. 

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-06-01

NORD Delivers Drive Technology for Warehouse Logistics

Automated storage systems are commonly used in warehouses as they offer high storage density and use agile stacker cranes for rapid retrieval and storage of goods. NORD’s solutions for these systems feature drives with precise positioning, high efficiency, compact design, and quiet operation.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-05-24

Neugart Expands Drive Solutions

Neugart refines its range of coaxial planetary gearboxes: Effective immediately, the manufacturer also offers a gear ratio i=8 for its precision gearboxes with helical gearing. Thus, the gear ratio range now extends from i=3 to i=100.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-05-24

JIE USA Inc. Introduces 3D CAD Configurator

JIE USA has released a 3D CAD gearbox and gearmotor configurator to help engineers choose motors and drives on-demand. The online tool enables engineers to identify the correct product for their design or application based on custom parameters and deliver the CAD model or PDF datasheet they need to do their job efficiently.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-05-20

Bonfiglioli Introduces DGM Modular Decentralized Inverter Series

The new decentralized inverter series DGM Modular from Bonfiglioli is dedicated for asynchronous and synchronous reluctance motor control. Thanks to its various features and options our high-level performance solution is perfect for packaging, logistics, material handling, food and beverage and pumps sectors. All sizes of the DGM are characterized by high performance and safety features.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-05-13

Bonfiglioli Offers Drive Platform for AGVs and AMRs

A new modular solution for driving AGVs and AMRs from Bonfiglioli is called BlueRoll. The system consisting of a gearbox and driving wheel in the so-called basic version or with servomotors in the advanced or compact version is perfectly tailored to all customers’ needs.

PRODUCT NEWS | 2022-05-06

Omni Electric Pump Drive Suited for Hybrid Equipment Builders

Omni Powertrain Technologies has released information about its new electrohydraulic pump combination. The unit was developed for low voltage mobile applications and is ideally suited for the needs of hybrid equipment builders facing spatial constraints. 

REVOLUTIONS | 2022-01-31

Gearmotors: The Art of Precision and Reliability

High performance, high precision and component compatibility top the list of gearmotor trends in our product-roundup for 2022. These products can b...
REVOLUTIONS | 2021-09-27

The Packaging Perspective 2021

Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging Expo offers more than 1,500 exhibitors to showcase the latest new materials, technologies and solution...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2021-04-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the April 2021 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2021-03-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the March 2021 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
| 2020-10-28

A Look at Hannover Messe Digital Days

Photo courtesy of Deutsche Messe. Early October brought the next collection of training and technology seminars from Hannover Messe Digital Days...
| 2020-10-15

2020 and Beyond with Bonfiglioli

Company offers new geared motor platform while navigating unusual business environment

What’s a product launch look like during a pandemi...
PRODUCT NEWS | 2020-07-07

KEB America Introduces High Capacity Spring-Set Load Brakes

KEB America has introduced their new High Capacity Load brake.  The brakes use a spring-set (power-off) design and are electrically released. 
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-06-01

A Little Peace of Mind

Condition Monitoring Technology Evolves for Gear Drives, Gearmotors and Gearboxes. Here's a look at what some leading manufacturers are offering.
| 2020-04-29

The Latest in E-Mobility Technologies

This sidebar examines some of the latest E-Mobility products and technologies from companies like Schaeffler, Eaton and Dana. Check out the full ar...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-04-01

Dynamic Performance

PTE Examines Gearmotor and Gear Drive Technology
| 2020-03-13

Motors without Rare Magnets: What are the Options? (Part Two)

In Part I we explored various motor technologies used today for industrial and traction motor design. Here in Part II we will explore another motor...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-03-01

Value-Driven

New Opportunities and Technologies Allow AC Motors to Enhance Motion Control Applications.
| 2020-02-12

Force Control Dynamometers Suitable for High-Torque, Low-Speed Testing

High torque, low-speed testing is often a challenge for dynamometers equipped with traditional load brakes. Testing which requires the brake to abs...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-02-01

Integration Nation

Gearmotors handle harsh environments with digitalization, customization and improved service life.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-02-01

Creature Comfort

Intelligent drive technology in the cowshed
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2019-12-01

Gearmotor Paint Coatings

The following article explains the commonly used paint components and methods within the gearmotor industry, with a focus on electrodeposition coating (E-Coat). These processes will be described in general, with a closer examination of the E-Coat applications steps. Some pros and cons of each method will be presented along with comparative test results showing the benefits of E-Coat.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2019-10-01

Saving Money with High-Efficiency Gearmotors

Standing in a factory or a warehouse, you're bound to notice machinery, whether it's a conveyor system that winds across the floor or large fans that hang from the ceiling. You may even notice automated guided vehicles or autonomous mobile robots carrying parts, driving themselves from one section of the building to another. These machines are good candidates for using high-efficiency gearmotors, especially if they're expected to run for long stretches at a time. If they aren't using high-efficiency gearmotors, then they may be costing more money than they should.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2019-10-01

Engineering Showcase - Gearmotors

Special advertising section from the October 2019 issue of Gear Technology.
POWER PLAY | 2019-09-01

Picking and Placing with Flexible Fingers

They're like real fingers, able to pick up hard stuff, a spark plug or a metal pipe connector, and pick up soft stuff without breaking or smushing it: an egg, a loaf of bread, a donut.
| 2019-03-26

Hannover Messe 2.0

(Main image courtesy of Deutsche Messe, 2018) Hannover Messe 2019 will focus on the integration, digitization and interconnection of industrial ...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2019-03-01

Insider's Guide to Automate 2019 and Promat

Automate Show Examines the Integration of Robotics, Automation and Machine Vision, while Promat explores the latest in material handling technology.
| 2019-02-04

Construction Time Again

Bauma 2019 Examines Sustainability, Digitization and Energy Efficiency

Bauma 2019 (April 8-14, Munich, Germany) is a complete overview of...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-12-01

2018 PTE Buyers Guide

Our comprehensive annual directory of suppliers puts all the mechanical components you need right at your fingertips.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-10-01

Gearmotors Pulling, Pushing and Controlling Their Weight

Industrial mainstay adapts to remain relevant in a 4.0 world
PRODUCT NEWS | 2018-09-28

KEB America Releases Washdown Servomotors for Industrial Applications

KEB America announces the release of the new STEEL IT epoxy coating for servomotors. When motors are used in applications that are exposed to moisture and chemicals - such as food and beverage processing - they require special design considerations to ensure they will withstand the environment. The new STEEL IT epoxy coating option from KEB America provides a washdown servomotor with many of the benefits of a stainless-steel motor, but at a fraction of the cost.
| 2018-09-25

Future of E-Mobility

Schaeffler Touts System Solutions and Electrification at Detroit Symposium

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INDUSTRY NEWS | 2018-06-01

KEB America Announces ISO 9001:2015 Certification

KEB America has announced the ISO 9001:2015 certification of their production facility, located in Shakopee, Minnesota. 
| 2018-03-20

Fish Farming Company Saves Energy with Motor Upgrade

A Denmark-based specialist in aquafeed production has replaced an aging, damaged DC motor on it...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2018-03-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the March 2018 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
PRODUCT NEWS | 2018-02-23

KEB America Offers Safety Solutions for Automation Systems

KEB America, Inc. announces the release of their latest safety automation products for the North American market. Safety PLC, Safe I/O mo...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-02-01

Efficiency of Design

Energy efficiency is for more than just motors. Here are some mechatronics companies making sure you get more bang for your buck when it comes to your power bill.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-12-01

Force Control Assists in Helicopter Transmission Overhaul

Oil shear brake technology is the key to quick and reliable test stand development.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-10-01

Familiar Goals, New Solutions

Gearmotor manufacturers find new ways to push the envelope. (With Sidebar on new alternative to planetary gearboxes)
PRODUCT NEWS | 2017-09-01

Product News

The complete Product News section from the September 2017 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-08-01

Six Key Elements of Gearmotor Optimization

How to Ensure Reliable Performance, Increased Efficiency and Lowest Total Cost of Ownership.
| 2017-05-09

Hannover Messe: A New Perspective in Manufacturing

The rumors are absolutely true. The factory floor is changing at an incredible pace and the digitalization of manufacturing systems (Big data, Indu...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2017-03-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the March 2017 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2017-02-01

Lightweight, Highly Efficient Drive System

This paper presents a joint project conducted by Ashwoods Electric Motors and Oerlikon Fairfield that uses planetary drives with an integrated electric motor. Current solutions used in production of off-highway vehicles rely upon large, heavy and inefficient brushed DC or induction motors, coupled to a planetary gearbox. This presents a number of challenges to the vehicle designers such as: limited vehicle range, limited space around the motor/drivetrain, and motor durability. The proposed integrated system utilizes an Oerlikon Fairfield Torque Hub, widely used in off-highway vehicles, and the Ashwoods first-to-market, interior permanent magnet motor. How these products are integrated, i.e. incorporating a brake solution, represents a market-changing product. Using interior permanent magnet (IPM) technology in the motor design means the motor can be up to 70% lighter, 70% smaller and 20% more efficient than traditional motors used in off-highway traction applications.
| 2017-01-17

The Latest in Gearmotors

Nord Clincher Gear Units Maintain Equipment in Severe Applications
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2016-10-01

Taking Aim at Conveyor Systems

It's no secret that conveyor systems are the primary market for gearmotors, and so it shouldn't be much of a surprise that gearmotor manufacturers are looking for ways to cater to that market's needs. From Brother's new VFDs to Siemens' Simotics S-1FG1, a lot of the new solutions in the industry have their own unique quirks, but all fall into a few common veins.
PRODUCT NEWS | 2016-09-01

Product News

News about recent products in the Industry
PRODUCT NEWS | 2016-08-01

Product News

News about industry products.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2015-10-01

Industry News

News From the gear Industry
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2015-10-01

The Doomsday Clock is Ticking for Gearmotor Manufacturers

The secondhand on the Doomsday dial ominously spins around the face, slowly but ever so surely inching the motor industry towards its inevitable terminus:
| 2015-07-31

Vehicle Outlook

I don’t know about you, but the recession of 2008-2010 sticks in my mind like a bad penny. Since that time, I am never able to simply say ...
EVENTS | 2014-12-01

Energy Efficiency, Configurable Solutions Highlight Pack Expo

A wide variety of companies displayed mechanical power transmission and motion control technologies at Pack Expo, held in November in Chicago. The event, which is the largest packaging and processing trade show in North America, attracted more than 48,000 attendees, according to show owner and producer PMMI. The four-day event included 2,352 exhibiting companies, an increase of more than 19 percent from the previous show in 2012.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2013-10-01

How to Design a Spur-Crown Gear Set

When designing a spur-crown pair, is there a formula, guideline or design guide for adapting the spur teeth for the radial angle of the teeth in the crown?
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2013-02-01

Rolling Bearing Steels - A Technical and Historical Perspective - Part 1

This paper summarizes the chemical, metallurgical and physical aspects of bearing steels and their effect on rolling bearing life and reliability.
EVENTS | 2011-10-01

Calendar

The complete Technical Calendar from the October 2011 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
POWER PLAY | 2010-12-01

Urban Mobility--Reinventing the Wheel

Suggesting a bicycle is environmentally friendly is stating the obvious. But the Copenhagen Wheel, unveiled at the 2009 COP15 United Nations Climate Conference, is taking green technology and cycling in a new direction.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2009-12-01

Direct Drive Technology and its Impact on the Gearmotor Business

An exploration of direct drive motor trends and examples of design uses for direct drives as replacements for gear drives or belt drives.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2009-04-01

Packaging Stimulus

Few industries are experiencing change quite as fast as the packaging arena. Lighter-weight containers are being introduced to reduce costs and energy use, packaging is being redesigned to attract consumer attention and manufacturers are using fewer materials in an effort to address environmental concerns.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2008-08-01

Is Maintenance Included in Your Strategic Plan

Few would now argue that what some may have perceived just a few years ago as “Chicken Little” stories regarding the depletion of this country’s skilled manufacturing workforce are now in fact firmly based in stark reality.
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