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Stelron’s CWB conveyor walking beam chassis

New & Noteworthy

Chassis Combines Walking Beam and Belt Transfer Systems

December 29, 2025

Read about the CWB chassis from Stelron Components Inc. and other new motion control products in this month’s “New and Noteworthy.”

What to Consider When Choosing an Electric Motor

Speed, torque and accuracy are among the factors to consider when choosing an electric motor for an application.

Dave Beckstoffer

August 6, 2021

Although motors are a fundamental part of any motion system, selecting the right motor for an application is rarely an easy decision. There are various motor technologies to consider, and each has characteristics that can affect the design in different ways.

Motion Control Gets Smart

Today’s technologies for smart motion control range from a multifunction platform to digital twin simulation software.

Jim Camillo

February 9, 2021

In recent years, engineers have come to realize that motion control can be smart. This type of control involves machines that can digitally interact with operators, track each step of the assembly process, ensure quick product changeover and provide the real-time status of available resources.

Programmable Servo Indexing Tables

May 17, 2018

Servo indexing tables have a constant lead cam with a servo motor drive for programmable motion. The tables provide fast, accurate motion with the ability to move medium to heavy loads.

Streamlined Wiring Quickens Tire-Assembly-Machine Production

Jim Camillo

August 4, 2016

Successful manufacturers never get tired of facing new market challenges. This statement applies to companies across all industries—including those involved in the annual manufacturing of more than 1 billion tires worldwide.

Applying VFDs to servo applications

AC induction motors are increasingly being used in applications once dominated by servomotors.

John Sprovieri

July 1, 2014

The distinction between AC induction motors and permanent-magnet DC servomotors was once fairly clear. AC motors were for high-horsepower applications, such as compressors, pumps, blowers and bulk-handling conveyors. DC servomotors were for applications requiring low horsepower, high torque, high cycling and precise positioning, such as machine tools and pick-and-place machines.

Fastener manufacturer presses on with servo-driven machine

Jim Camillo

February 1, 2014

When K.A. Swanstrom founded Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp. in 1942, he did so with a revolutionary new product: a self-clinching fastener that provides load-carrying threads in metal sheets too thin to be tapped.

Details drive choice of servomotors

John Sprovieri

November 1, 2013

In a competitive marketplace, details help differentiate one product from another. A thoughtful feature or a more rugged design can make all the difference. Consumers who buy based solely on price often end up disappointed.

Small Servomotors for High-Precision Motion

"We’ve managed to pack quite a lot of power density in a small package." —David Ma, Yaskawa America

September 9, 2013

Semiconductor processing equipment is a notoriously demanding application for motion control engineers. Extreme precision, reliability and smoothness are absolute requirements. At the same time, space is at a premium.

The Benefits of a Modular Machine

John Sprovieri

July 2, 2012

Traditionally, a complex manufacturing machine has one large, powerful controller that governs sequencing, motion and I/O. Multiple drives and motors are connected to the controller via a motion network.