New SINAMICS V20 Drive for Basic Applications


Siemens new single-axis Sinamics V20 drive for basic applications features short commissioning times, easy operation and excellent cost and energy benefits.  The Sinamics V20 comes in four frame sizes covering the performance range from 1/6–20hp and is used to operate pumps, fans, compressors and conveyor systems, and is also used for simple drive tasks in the processing and handling industries. This compact drive can be connected directly in-line and mounted as a push-through... Read More

Honing in on New Money


Sunnen uses Motion Control to design a low-cost honing system. Designing new product lines in the complex industrial automation world is a complex challenge, one that’s increasingly being done under tight time pressures. When Sunnen began developing a basic, large-bore horizontal honing system, it got to market on time with the right end pricing by reaching out to suppliers. The new bore sizing and finishing line, dubbed the HTA, is now helping the 85-year-old OEM gain market... Read More