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Engineering Tip: Motor MaintenanceWhen replacing brushless servo motors, or when disconnecting them as part of routine maintenance, it's important to make a note of the exact motor phase connections at the drive and motor.Click here to learn more...
Why independents may offer the best servo and automation solutionsThere are plenty of reasons why smaller, independent suppliers of automation equipment may offer better service, provide more cost-effective solutions, cut costs, and even supply components that are better suited to a customer's application than the big manufacturers.Click here to learn more...
New Drives and Motors Help Cut System CostsLAM Technologies’ wide range of micro-stepping drives and stepper motors provide high-performance with cost saving features.Click here to learn more...
Stepper drives now with AC inputLAM Technologies have further enhanced their micro-stepping drive range enabling connection direct to the AC output of a suitable transformer.Click here to learn more...
A note of caution when repairing motorsTypically motor repairs are for mechanical damage like worn bearings, faulty holding brakes, or a burnt-out winding. But only specialist repairers will be able to carry out a full functional test of the servo motor.Click here to learn more...
Puzzle Corner: Three DoorsYou are lost in an ancient, mountain top castle and cannot find your way out. The castle is deserted and there is no-one around to help you to find your way.Click here to learn more...
Accreditation to ISO 9001:2015 renewedMotor Technology is accredited to ISO 9001:2015.Click here to learn more...
Summary of changes to the list of Machinery Directive Harmonised StandardsClick here to learn more...
Maintaining old technologyAlthough we tend to think of new technology as progress there is plenty of old automation equipment that is still providing reliable service and doesn't need upgrading from analogue to digital. The only problem that tends to occur is when maintenance is required on older components that may no longer be supported by the original manufacturer.Click here to learn more...
New Motion Coordinators run remote servoThe new MC4N Mini EtherCAT Master from TRIO is ideal for high axis count machines or robotic applications.Click here to learn more...
The right solution for all our customersOur philosophy is to provide customers with solutions that suit them and we have access to a wide range of products including second hand and refurbished...Click here to learn more...
Pick up a bargain at our eBay storeOur eBay store is a real emporium of new, used and ex demo motion control and automation equipment including encoders, drives, amplifiers, motors, gearboxes, couplings, cables and filters etc. All you need is an eBay account and you can place your orders online.Click here to learn more...
Agents of AxorMotor Technology has been appointed an Approved Reseller by the Italian servo drive and motor manufacturer Axor Industries.Click here to learn more...
Puzzle Corner: Balancing BallsYou've got eight ball bearings in front of you all of which look absolutely identical. However, one weighs slightly more than all the others. It has been mixed up with the other ball bearings.Click here to learn more...
Puzzle Corner: Which Switch?A team of electricians was refurbishing an old underground train station and at the end of the day all of them had gone home apart from Fred, who was just finishing in the control room. On the wall above the desk were three switches, marked A, B and C, that operated three incandescent light bulbs on the Northbound platform three levels below.Click here to learn more...