Latest Press Releases

Kollmorgen expands hazardous location portfolio with AKME servo motors

5 February 2026

English (United States)

RADFORD, VA., 02/05/26 — Kollmorgen corporation, a global leader in motion control and automation systems, today, introduced the AKME Series of hazardous location servo motors with ATEX and IECEx global certification for use in locations that require Zone 2 and Zone 22 ratings.

Top Worcester design studio BEARD joins Marketing + Technologies Group

30 January 2026

English (United Kingdom)

In a significant move for clients of both businesses, one of the Midlands’ most distinctive design studios, BEARD, has officially joined forces with Marketing + Technologies Group, a full-service international marketing agency also based in Worcester.

Stop the steam: Bürkert’s flow control system reduces energy costs at aerospace plant

27 January 2026

English (United Kingdom)

At a specialist aerospace equipment manufacturer in Portsmouth, an initiative to reduce energy costs identified steam energy usage that could be optimised. Dart Aerospace involved Bürkert’s engineering team to develop a system that could automatically close steam flow during non-operational periods. This custom-developed flow control system was set live in January 2025 and achieved return on investment in a matter of months.

Regal Rexnord to showcase unified motion expertise at Medical Technology UK 2026

27 January 2026

English (United States)

Regal Rexnord will be exhibiting at Medical Technology UK 2026, taking place 11–12 March 2026 at the Coventry Building Society Arena, where visitors will meet its expert team at Stand 31 and explore how integrated motion solutions and collaborative engineering support help accelerate medical device development.

Kollmorgen advances linear motor safety and performance with SafeMotion™ Monitor firmware upgrade

27 January 2026

English (United States)

RADFORD, VA., 01/27/26— Kollmorgen Corporation, a global leader in motion control systems, released the next update for the SafeMotion™ Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM 3.0. This upgrade expands functional safety support for linear motors and linear axes, helping machine builders implement functional safety in applications ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to battery production and industrial automation that require safety.

Atra-Flex®: Flexible couplings that drive reliability

21 January 2026

English (United Kingdom)

Flexible couplings play a key role in industrial drive systems. They connect motors, gearboxes and pumps, transmitting power while absorbing vibration and compensating for misalignment. When correctly specified, a coupling protects machinery from damage, reduces maintenance and supports long-term reliability. When poorly matched, however, it can instead increase wear, generate vibration and cause costly downtime.

Hydraulic brakes and clutches: Smart power for modern mining

21 January 2026

English (United States)

In mining, the scale of machinery is immense, and so are the risks. Conveyors stretch for miles across rugged landscapes, bucket wheel excavators move thousands of tonnes per hour, and hoists pull ore from deep underground. Each of these systems relies on braking and clutch technologies to protect operators, safeguard equipment, and ensure continuous production.

CC-Link IE TSN delivers precise, synchronised control for Hambi’s automated steel mesh handling system

20 January 2026

English (United Kingdom)

Automation specialist Hambi Maschinenbau, part of Terhoeven GmbH & Co. KG, has developed a world-first system that automates the cutting, handling, and stacking of heavy reinforcing steel mesh – a task that previously required up to six human operators.

Antriebslösungen in der Praxis erlebbar machen

20 January 2026

German

Kollmorgen startet dynamisch ins Jahr 2026: Auf der erstmals in Berlin stattfindenden all about automation präsentiert der internationale Hersteller von Antriebs- und Automatisierungslösungen sein neues Essentials™ Motion System. Die Servolösung richtet sich besonders an Anwender, die zuverlässige Motion Control bei überschaubarem Budget wünschen.

Incremental or absolute? Encoder selection discussed

13 January 2026

English (United Kingdom)

Across motion control applications, encoders are a common choice to provide feedback over position, direction, and speed. A key aspect of their specification is the selection of an incremental or an absolute encoder type. This decision directly affects system performance, determining whether the controller can rely on relative motion tracking, or if immediate knowledge of absolute position is required.

TAG Active relies on tough enclosures for new Center Parcs attraction

13 January 2026

English (United Kingdom)

TAG Active, a designer of obstacle course activity games, has been commissioned by Center Parcs to gamify the Adventure Nets at Longleat Forest holiday village. With a format that has been rolled out at venues worldwide, players tag a wristband against an illuminated RFID transponder to score points.

Regal Rexnord boosts support for industry across Southeast Asia with new Singapore office

12 January 2026

English (United States)

Regal Rexnord™ has opened its new office in Singapore, uniting employees and capabilities from across its former sites into a single modern, region-focused location. The move combines two existing offices and marks an important step in enhancing cooperation across its extensive family of well-known brands, including CENTA™, Jaure™, Kollmorgen™, Nicotra™ and Falk™.

CC-Link IE TSN delivers high-speed precision and simplified architecture for KFT slicing systems

7 January 2026

English (United Kingdom)

KFT Food Machinery develops high-performance slicing equipment used in some of the food industry’s most demanding production environments. When the company needed a way to support ultra-fast, multi-axis motion control in its slicer range, it turned to CC-Link IE TSN – the open industrial Ethernet technology from the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA).

Burckhardt Compression celebrates the launch of its upgraded Louisiana service center

18 December 2025

English (United States)

In the run-up to the festive season, Burckhardt Compression held its own celebrations with an open house and tailgate party at the service center in New Iberia, Louisiana. The event, on December 10, highlighted the facilities and expertise available to operators of reciprocating compressors and offered a chance for discussions over a few refreshments.

Powering the next generation of agricultural machinery

17 December 2025

English (United States)

The agricultural equipment industry is entering a period of transformation. Faced with a push for increased electrification and automation, manufacturers are rethinking how power is delivered, controlled, and monitored across every aspect of modern machinery.

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