Motion and Controls Reference Materials
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Stepper Motor: Working Principle & Applications
Description: Explore stepper motors' discrete step operation, types (PM, VR, Hybrid), and precise control mechanisms, ideal for robotics, 3D printing, and automated systems. ...
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Hollow Cup Motor: Ironless High-Precision Design
Description: Detailed overview of hollow cup motors, highlighting ironless rotor design, high efficiency, low inertia, fast response, and applications in aerospace, medical, and industrial automation. ...
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Stepper Motor Output Power Explained
Description: Learn how stepper motor output power varies with speed, torque, and driving conditions, helping engineers estimate performance for precise motion control applications. ...
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AC vs DC Motors: Key Differences Explained
Description: Discover the main differences in operation, speed control, efficiency, and maintenance between AC and DC motors to select the optimal motor for your application. ...
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Four Key Electric Motors for EVs
Description: Explore permanent magnet, induction, switched reluctance, and brushless DC motors, their features, and how they power electric vehicles efficiently and reliably. ...
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Why a Virtual Pivot Point Matters in Optical and Photonics Alignment
Description: What Is a Pivot Point? ...
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From Paper To Digital: Supporting WMS Digitization With Reliable Forklift Tablet Mounts
From: AgozTech LLCDescription: Warehouse and distribution environments are accelerating toward full digital transformation, and for good reason. Manual, paper-based workflows slow down operations, increase the risk of errors, and ...
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Motor Torque-Speed: 4 Key Performance Points
Description: Understanding free load, max efficiency, output power, and stall torque helps engineers select and design motors for optimal performance, efficiency, and reliability under real operating conditions. ...
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Applications of Gearbox Motors
Description: Explore the applications, benefits, and technical significance of AC and DC gearbox motors in robotics, automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture. ...
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Optimizing Motors for Adjustable Standing Desks
Description: Learn about brushless motors, gear systems, and design strategies that enhance desk stability, user comfort, and long-term motor reliability. ...
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Improve Micro-Hole Drilling with a Hybrid Motion Technology Approach
Description: Thanks to new generation of lasers offering features such as ultra-short, laser drilling is becoming the method of choice for creating small holes in a variety of materials. These advanc es make it is ...
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Optimizing Power Seat Motors for Vehicles
Description: Learn about BLDC motors, gearboxes, and motor design strategies that improve comfort, precision, and durability in automotive power seat applications. ...
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Optimizing Motors for Hair Dryer Efficiency
Description: Technical insights into AC, DC, and brushless motor designs to achieve lightweight, quiet, and energy-efficient hair dryers suitable for professional and consumer markets. ...
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Reducing Noise and Vibration in High-Speed Dryers
Description: Explore advanced motor design and assembly optimizations that minimize vibration and high-frequency noise in 100,000 RPM high-speed brushless hair dryers. ...
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Comparing Actuator Controllers - Which One is Right for Your Project?
From: Actuonix Motion DevicesDescription: The performance of your actuator is tied to how you control it. The wrong controller can limit precision or even cause damage, while the right one unlocks smooth, reliable motion. The right controller ...
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Pairing a Servomotor with the Right Gearhead
From: DieQua CorporationDescription: There is an explosion of servomotor integration into machine design in response to the demand to automate nearly every aspect of manufacturing. As factories strive to make their processes more ...
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What to Consider When Mounting a Gearbox to a Machine and Why it Matters?
From: DieQua CorporationDescription: When it comes to building machines, every component plays an important role in the performance and function of the machine. Gearboxes are no exception to this rule, and how they are mounted on a ...
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Cycloidal Reducer Technology Provides High-Precision Motion and Positioning Control
From: DieQua CorporationDescription: Cycloidal speed reducer technology reduces the speed of a motor's input shaft by a predetermined ratio, matched to the application and the type of equipment used. These high-precision devices deliver ...
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Designing Hair Dryers with Advanced BLDC Motors
Description: A technical look at how integrated fan designs and brushless motor control deliver higher performance, lower EMI, and better ergonomics for professional and cordless hair dryers. ...
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Stepper vs. DC Motors: Key Design Considerations
Description: Compare torque, precision, and efficiency of stepper and DC motors to guide engineers in selecting the optimal motor type for specific industrial and automation applications. ...
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Choosing Between Single-Phase and Three-Phase Motors
Description: An engineer's guide to understanding performance differences, load handling, and cost implications for residential and industrial motor applications. ...
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Optimizing AC Drive Systems for Variable Demand
Description: This article explores the strategies and best practices for optimizing AC drive systems to accommodate variable demand effectively. ...
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How to Specify an AC Drive Based on Application
Description: Specifying the right AC drive (also called VFD - Variable Frequency Drive) for your application is critical to achieving reliable performance, energy efficiency, and motor protection. Here's a ...
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Blender Motor Technologies for Kitchen Applications
Description: Overview of induction, universal, and DC motor designs for blenders, with focus on speed, torque, and durability considerations in household and commercial appliances. ...
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Brushless Motors: Technical Advantages and Industry Applications
Description: A brushless DC (BLDC) motor eliminates brushes and commutators, using electronic controllers to manage current flow, resulting in higher efficiency, precise speed control, low noise, compact size, and ...
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White Paper: Powering Aerospace and Defense Through Quality and Innovation
From: PortescapDescription: When you're operating in the high-stakes world of aerospace and defense, every part must earn its place. From the first drawing to the final flight, there is no margin for error - reliability isn't ...
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White Paper: How Portescap Empowers Humanoid Robots
From: PortescapDescription: Modern humanoid robots are designed to navigate human environments, with Portescap enabling their lifelike motion through precision motor systems. ...
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Driving Innovation in Laboratory Automation with Advanced Motion Solutions
From: PortescapDescription: The Evolution of Laboratory Automation ...
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Motor Technologies at the Heart of Point-of-Care Diagnostics
From: PortescapDescription: What Do Miniature Motors Do in POC Devices? ...
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Why You Should Use VFD's In Pumping Applications
Description: With a properly selected and configured VFD, customers can enjoy a better user experience while saving money on energy costs. ...
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Advantages and Applications of Custom Direct Drive Motors
Description: Special Voice Coil, 3 Phase Linear & Torque Designs ...
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Force & Position Control in Precision Automation
Description: A host of applications can benefit from fast actuation systems equipped with precise metrology for controlling both force and position accurately. ...
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Precision Force Control via Motor Force Constant Calibration
Description: From "Artificial Feel" to Haptics of Augmented Reality-How Precision Motion is Connecting the Future to the Past through Force Control ...
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BenchTop™ Vibration Control Enables Critical Improvements in Microscopy
From: Newport MKSDescription: High-resolution microscopy offers researchers and clinicians a powerful analytical tool to help uncover a variety of biological phenomena and processes. However, instruments of this type require a ...
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Optical Table System Design
From: Newport MKSDescription: In optical tables, "noise" refers to three types of vibration: seismic, acoustic, and tabletop forces. Seismic vibrations come from the ground underneath the table and can be caused by foot and ...
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Vacuum Cleaner Motors for Enhanced Suction and Efficiency
Description: A technical overview of universal and brushless DC motors in upright, stick, handheld, canister, and robotic vacuums, with key selection factors for optimal performance. ...
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Electric Motors for Fans: AC vs. DC Solutions
Description: A technical guide to single-phase, three-phase, brushed, and brushless motors used in residential, commercial, and industrial fans, highlighting efficiency, performance, and selection factors. ...
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Motors Used in Robots: Key Types and Selection
Description: A technical overview of brushed, brushless, geared, AC, servo, stepper, and linear motors in robotics, focusing on torque, speed, efficiency, and control for optimal performance. ...
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Can Hexapods Provide Advantages in Micro-LED Production?
Description: Micro-LEDs represent one of the most exciting frontiers in display technology. With chip dimensions below 50µm, they promise unmatched brightness, power efficiency, and lifetime compared to OLED ...
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Spring Applied Brakes Compared: Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Electromagnetic Brakes
From: Branham, W.C. Inc.Description: When industrial equipment needs reliable stopping power, caliper disc brakes are a common solution. These brakes use calipers to apply pressure against a rotating disc, creating friction that slows or ...
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Right-Angle Gearboxes 101: Solving Space and Power Transmission Challenges in Tight Quarters
From: Branham, W.C. Inc.Description: Designing complex material handling and packaging systems is tough, especially when space is tight. Right-angle gearboxes provide a smart solution. They are space-efficient and offer several other ...
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How to Determine Which Bevel Gear Design is Right for Your Application
From: Branham, W.C. Inc.Description: When your machine needs to transfer power between shafts that intersect at odd angles—or don't intersect at all—standard gears won't cut it. You need a more sophisticated solution. That's ...
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Understanding Foot Switch Stages: Single, Two-Stage, And Redundant Designs
Description: Most people don’t think twice about what’s going on inside a foot pedal, but if your application involves controlling multiple devices or inputs, the internal design matters. Whether ...
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Automatic Door Motors for Modern Access Systems
Description: A technical insight into AC and DC automatic door motors, their roles in sliding, swinging, folding, revolving, and overhead doors, and key factors for motor selection. ...
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The Engineer's Guide to Driving 3-Phase AC Induction Motors with Inverters
From: Bodine Electric CompanyDescription: This whitepaper provides background on three-phase AC motors and inverters, and what to consider when specifying a motor and inverter pair for optimal performance. ...
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Advantages of Multi-Axis Servo Drives
Description: Selecting among technology options in a motion-control application often comes with levels of complexity, especially when dealing with multiple axes. Explore five automation advantages of multi-axis ...
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Motors in Modern Industrial Automation
Description: Explore the roles of DC, AC, Servo, and Stepper motors in enhancing precision, energy efficiency, and operational reliability across diverse automation applications. ...
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Fundamentals of Vibration Control
From: Newport MKSDescription: This technical note describes the fundamentals of vibration and how these concepts relate to measurable parameters such as compliance and maximum relative motion. ...
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Selecting a Solid State Relay or a Solid State Contactor for Start/Stop Control of an AN Motor
From: Sensata TechnologiesDescription: Solid State Relays (SSRs) and Solid State Contactors (SSCs) are ideally suited for controlling dynamic loads such as motors, particularly where frequent or multiple start/stop cycles are required in ...
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Three Phase Solid State Relays and Their Application in Three Phase Motor Circuits
From: Sensata TechnologiesDescription: The applications of Three Phase Solid State Relays ...
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Leveraging Voice Coil Actuators in Fast-Steering Mirror Applications
From: Sensata TechnologiesDescription: Fast-steering mirrors (FSMs) have tremendous utility in a variety of sectors, including astronomy, laser communication, and military/defense applications. Motion control is a critical function of ...
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Brushless Motors for High-Performance Air Purifiers
Description: Learn how brushless motors enhance air purifier efficiency, quiet operation, and longevity, making them essential for top-rated home and commercial purification systems. ...
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Brushed vs Brushless Drill Motors Explained
Description: Discover the differences, benefits, and applications of brushed and brushless drill motors to choose the ideal solution for DIY or heavy-duty drilling projects. ...
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Choosing the Right Motor for Coffee Grinders
Description: Explore how motor types impact grind quality, noise, and durability in coffee grinders for household and commercial use. ...
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For an AC Drive to Control the Speed of an AC Induction Motor, What Harmonic Correction Method is Perfect for Industrial Facilities?
Description: To address harmonics introduced by AC drives in industrial facilities, the ideal harmonic correction method depends on the specific system requirements, facility load conditions, and compliance needs ...
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What Is Pump Multiplexing & What Does It Have in Common With Moving?
Description: For those who are new to or have some knowledge of pump multiplexing, here is a different way of looking at it. When multiplexing pumps are controlled by variable frequency drives (VFDs), ...
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How Actuonix Linear Actuators Are Used in Hydroponics and Greenhouse Automation
From: Actuonix Motion DevicesDescription: Automation is making modern agriculture smarter and more efficient. At Actuonix, our compact linear actuators provide growers with an option to automate physical tasks in greenhouses and hydroponic ...
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Actuators for Drone Payload Systems: Why Precision Matters More Than Ever
From: Actuonix Motion DevicesDescription: As drone technology matures, payload systems have become mission-critical. A mistimed payload release can cause injury, violate airspace regulations, or destroy high-value cargo. Precision isn’t ...
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Cheap Linear Actuators | How To Buy Inexpensive Actuators
From: Actuonix Motion DevicesDescription: At Actuonix, we take pride in producing inexpensive linear actuators built to a high standard of quality. Our low-cost line of micro linear actuators is the result of years of product development and ...
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Animating Halloween Props: How to Make Decorations Move with Micro Linear Actuators
From: Actuonix Motion DevicesDescription: With Halloween approaching, many creators are thinking about ways to make their decorations more interactive. If you've ever wondered how to make a Halloween decoration move, micro linear actuators ...
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Choosing the Right Motor for Food Processors
Description: Discover how AC and DC motors power food processors with performance, torque, and control for every kitchen application. ...
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What are the Three Motor Controller Types: AC Drive, Soft Starter and Contactor?
Description: The three motor controller types—AC drive, soft starter, and contactor—are used to control electric motors but serve different purposes and operate differently. Here’s an overview of ...
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Generating Uniaxial Vibration with an Electrodynamic Shaker and External Air Bearing
Description: Electrodynamic shakers are widely used in experimental investigations of vibrated fluids and granular materials. However, they are plagued by undesirable internal resonances that can significantly ...
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Where 12V DC Motors Power Innovation
Description: Explore how 12V DC motors drive automotive, medical, and robotic systems across industries. ...
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AC Motor Applications Across Industries
Description: Explore how AC motors power industrial, commercial, and home devices ...
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How a California Company Perfected A Photonic Scanner
Description: A Director of Engineering at an industry leading precision stage manufacturer, was presented with a design problem. The linear stage for a client’s blood analyzing instrument was not perfect. It ...
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A VFD User should Know These Induction Motor Calculations
Description: Understand more about alternating current motor specifications and calculations when using the motor with a variable frequency drive. ...
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Benefits of Pancake Motor Design
Description: In today's fast-paced manufacturing landscape, industries are increasingly focused on improving precision, efficiency, and accuracy in their operations. As a result, the demand for advanced motion ...
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How to Find a Trusted Motor Supplier Fast
Description: A 3-minute checklist to avoid low-quality blender motor vendors ...
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Head-to-Head: 1 HP BLDC Motor vs 1 HP AC Induction Motor
From: Oriental Motor USADescription: For machine designers who typically specify 3-phase AC induction motors and VFDs to meet variable speed requirements, brushless DC (BLDC) motors can be a cheat code to designing smaller, lighter, and ...
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7 Engineering Challenges That Make Precision Gantry Systems Hard to Get Right
Description: While multi-axis gantry systems are foundational to high-throughput automation - think semiconductor inspection, laser processing, and advanced metrology - the challenges behind making them precise, ...
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Top 5 Blender Motor Specs Beyond Price
Description: Why performance, durability, and safety matter more than cost ...
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AC Motor Controllers: Efficient Control Solutions
Description: Discover types, benefits, and selection tips for AC motor controllers ...
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10 Key Questions & Answers for Precision Motion & Positioning System Users
Description: What You Need to Know before Selecting a Motion System ...
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Magnetic vs. Pneumatic Counterbalance Solutions for Direct-Drive Vertical Translation Stages
Description: A well-designed counterbalancing system offsets the weight of the moving stage and its payload, enabling smoother, more efficient motion across a wide range of applications. ...
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Case Study: Photonics Chip Level Test Strategies for Production Environments
Description: Design Considerations for Maximizing Alignment System Performance Under Real-World Disturbances: Vibration, Thermomechanical Drift, and Structural Integrity ...
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Beyond the Purchase: How to Get the Most From Your VFD
Description: Controlling motor speed with variable frequency drives (VFDs) can save energy. But it's not as easy as just adding a VFD. What else needs to be considered for motor control system efficiency and what ...
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How to Choose the Right DC Motor Controller
Description: Understand functions, types, and selection tips for reliable motor control across applications. ...
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Planetary vs. Spur Gear Motors: Which Fits Your Application?
Description: Compare torque, noise, and cost to choose the right motor for your design. ...
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Innovative High-Bandwidth Hexapod Concept for Nanopositioning Applications
Description: This article outlines the system design and evaluates its precision and dynamic capabilities for industrial-scale use. ...
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Electric Motors Powering Renewable & Sustainable Tech
Description: Explore how electric motors drive wind, solar, hydro, and clean transportation innovations. ...
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What Is an Electric Motor Controller? The Brain Behind Modern Motion Control
Description: Discover how motor controllers manage speed, torque, direction-and why they're essential in everything from electric vehicles to industrial automation. ...
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Low-Latency and Real-Time Response in Smart Linear Actuators
From: Iris Dynamics Ltd.Description: Latency measures the delay present between two events in a system [1]. Real-time responses are an aspect of real-time systems, which occur following an event or input to the system within a defined ...
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How To Operate your ORCA™ Motor in Haptic Mode
From: Iris Dynamics Ltd.Description: ORCA™ Series Smart Linear Motors have five modes of operation: Sleep Mode, Force Mode, Position Mode, Haptic Mode, and Kinematic Mode. Today we will show you how to get started with Haptic Mode, ...
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Understanding the Basics of Stewart Platforms and Their Applications
From: Actuonix Motion DevicesDescription: Stewart platforms rarely appear outside engineering circles, yet they quietly power everything from flight simulators to precision test rigs. Thanks to their six-legged, parallel-actuated design, ...
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The Engineer's Guide to AC Gearmotor Nameplate Ratings
From: Bodine Electric CompanyDescription: Stop guessing on AC gearmotor ratings. Relying on current readings alone can lead to unexpected failures. This whitepaper dives into interpreting nameplate specs correctly, helping you avoid common ...
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The Engineer's Guide to Selecting the Best Gearmotor
From: Bodine Electric CompanyDescription: By carefully evaluating application requirements and translating them into gearmotor specifications, engineers can select the best gearmotor for their machine design. ...
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What Is a Brushless Gear Motor? High-Efficiency Power & Precision in Compact Design
Description: Discover How Brushless Gear Motors Deliver Longer Lifespan, Precise Control, and Wide Applications from Robotics to Medical Devices ...
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Technical Note: Achieving High-Speed Serial Communication
From: Iris Dynamics Ltd.Description: ORCA motors implement serial communications through a subset of Modbus RTU specifications. High-speed communication is beneficial for generating a smooth motion profile, and for providing ...
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Replacing Pneumatic Actuators with Integrated Electric Linear Motors
From: Iris Dynamics Ltd.Description: Pneumatic actuators have long been favoured for their simplicity and responsiveness in industrial automation. However, recent advancements in electric linear actuator technology, such as the ...
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Considerations for Outdoor Applications of Micro Linear Actuators
From: Actuonix Motion DevicesDescription: Micro linear actuators are increasingly finding their way into outdoor applications??"from unmanned submarine control systems to agricultural automation, mobile robotics and prosthetics that go ...
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Motor Precision is Crucial for Aircraft Electronic Expansion Valves
From: PortescapDescription: Stepper motors play an integral role in ensuring the comfort of airplane passengers. ...
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Selecting Precision Motors for Commercial Aerospace Applications
From: PortescapDescription: Commercial aerospace is rapidly diversifying, with the traditional fleet of airliners and business jets set to be joined by electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) taxis and the next generation ...
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From Cockpit to Control Surface: The Motors Behind Modern Autopilot Systems
From: PortescapDescription: Advancing Flight Control with Brushless DC Motors ...
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Magnetic vs. Pneumatic Counterbalance Solutions for Nanopositioning Z-Stages with Linear Motors
Description: This tech note explores the different counterbalancing mechanisms implemented by PI, highlighting their respective advantages and limitations. ...
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Dexterous Hand Motor Module: High-Precision Drive Solution
From: Constar Motion Co., LtdDescription: Dexterous hand motor type and Core Specifications ...
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Variable Frequency Drives in the Modern Factory
Description: Even though variable frequency drives (VFDs) have been on the market for nearly 60 years, they continue to prove themselves as robust, efficient answers to numerous applications that exist in ...
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Is There a Typical Payback or ROI Range for AC Drives when Used on HVAC Equipment, such as Chillers, Pumps or Fans?
Description: ROI Considerations and Factors that Extend Payback Periods ...
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Why Automation
Description: Understanding the common motivations behind automation and how to maximize its benefits ...
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How to Select the Right Linear Actuator in 6 Steps
From: Iris Dynamics Ltd.Description: Are you a machine builder evaluating different types of linear actuators for your project? When it comes to automating motion, linear actuators are essential in a wide range of industries, from ...