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Farnell launches comprehensive drone solutions proposition to support growing demand across EMEA
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arnell has announced the launch of its dedicated drone solutions proposition, designed to support engineers and innovators developing next-generation unmanned aerial systems across a wide range of industries. As demand for drones continues to grow across sectors including agriculture, logistics, inspection, mapping, media production, emergency response and defence, engineers require reliable, lightweight and high- performance technologies capable of operating in demanding environments. Farnell’s new campaign highlights its extensive portfolio and expertise in supporting drone development at every stage of the design and build process. The company offers a comprehensive range of products spanning all key categories required for drone applications, including embedded and computing solutions, sensors, wireless and RF components, passives, interconnect, electromechanical components, motors and motion, power, lighting, displays and optoelectronics, as well as test and measurement tools. This breadth of portfolio enables engineers to design systems that
deliver enhanced navigation, improved safety and greater operational efficiency. By combining a wide product range with technical support and engineering expertise, Farnell helps customers accelerate development timelines while ensuring reliability and performance in flight. “Demand for drone technologies is increasing across multiple industries, and engineers are under growing pressure to deliver systems that are both high-performing and reliable,” said Andrew Weatherill, vice president, Global Product at Farnell. “At Farnell, we provide a comprehensive range of products covering every aspect of drone design, from embedded computing and connectivity to power and motion. Combined with our technical expertise and support, we enable customers to design with confidence and build solutions that perform in demanding environments.”
The launch is supported by a dedicated campaign showcasing Farnell’s drone capabilities and solutions.
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Compact 56 mm² stepper motors with integrated driver
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AO has announced the availability of advanced motion control solutions for automation, robotics, conveyor and packaging equipment that deliver the highly accurate movement control demanded by the latest generation of these industrial applications. Building on Sanyo Denki’s reputation for precision engineering, the new DB31 Series Stepper Motors are fully integrated motor-and- driver assemblies that deliver impressive performance in a compact 56mm square form factor.
The latest addition to Sanyo Denki’s Sanmotion family of motion control solutions, the new DB31 Series systems feature a high-performance stepper motor and driver that ensures precise, repeatable movement within the rated torque range, regardless of load. The motors are vibration-tested between 10–2000Hz across all axes and feature
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protective functions such as main-circuit voltage monitoring, fuse protection, and CPU fault detection.
The driver integrated with the stepper motor supports a range of standard operation commands including, positioning, continuous rotation and homing. Users can quickly configure key parameters such as position, speed, acceleration, and command selection, enabling fast commissioning and easy optimisation.
To reduce mechanical shock and improve motion smoothness, DB31 Series stepper motors offer two types of Scurve acceleration/deceleration profiles: A gradual peak acceleration between 25–75 per cent of the cycle that delivers up to 1.25× the acceleration of linear ramps, or an acceleration peak at the 50 per cent midpoint that delivers up to 1.9× the acceleration of conventional linear profiles. The choice
of two advanced acceleration modes
helps to minimise vibration and stresses during speed transitions.
Technical Highlights Input Voltage/Current: 24 VDC ±10%, 2 A
Holding torque at initial conditions DB31F561S50: Min. Holding Torque: 0.14Nm, Size 56mm x 76mm
DB31F562S-50: Min. Holding Torque: 0.24Nm, Size 56mm x 88mm
Communication: RS485, 38400 bps, up to 16 axes
Control Method: Openloop, 1/8 microstep
I/O: 5 photocoupler inputs (limits, homing, rotation direction, Estop)
2 photocoupler outputs (operating and alarm signals)
According to Robert Davies, marketing
manager with EAO, integrating the stepper motor with the driver in a single unit both reduces system complexity and enhances reliability: “As DB31 Series Stepper Motors allow direct connection of limit sensors and homing signals enabling control of power and communication to be achieved with as few as five connections, reducing internal wiring and simplifying equipment design”, Davies said.
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