As an alternative to servos in the small- to medium-capacity range, the co. offers its AS1xxx stepper motors with nominal current ratings from 1 to 5 amps and torques in a 0.38- to 5-nm range. The co. says in conjunction with the KL2531 and KL2541 stepper-motor I/O bus terminals and TwinCAT® automation software, the axes can be easily integrated into an application without remote amplifiers and requiring fewer components.

Beckhoff Automation LLC, 952/890-0000. www.beckhoffautomation.com