Motion and Controls Reference Materials
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Exploring Autoclave Trends in Minimally Invasive Surgery
From: PortescapDescription: The world of surgical power tools is evolving significantly, driven by the increasing popularity of minimally invasive surgery techniques. These techniques offer patients various benefits such as ...
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Miniature DC Gearmotors: Reliability Demonstration Testing for Life Projections
From: PortescapDescription: Many tools and applications require a motion solution that delivers high power density in a small package, including industrial power tools, surgical tools, robotics, and aerospace and defense. This ...
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Advancing Aerospace And Defense Systems With Precision Miniature Motors
From: PortescapDescription: MINIATURE MOTOR TECHNOLOGIES COMMONLY USED IN AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE APPLICATIONS ...
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Selecting Precision Motors for Smart Defense Applications
From: PortescapDescription: Finding a precision motor solution that meets the demanding performance requirements of a guided missile or Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) imaging system cuts across several performance factors, ...
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Micro Motion Technology is Integral to Cardiovascular Disease Treatment Devices
From: PortescapDescription: While improvements in diet, regular exercising, and advances in medication can help prevent and manage the disease, medical procedures are often required to treat more advanced symptoms. ...
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Starting Early: Why You Should Consult Your Motion System Engineers At the Onset of New OEM Projects
From: PortescapDescription: Electric motors - along with their power transmission, feedback and control devices - are critical to machines that rely on motion axes. Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) embarking on a new ...
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The Latest Trends in Powering Surgical Hand Tools
From: PortescapDescription: The use of motorized power tools in operating rooms has directly improved patient outcomes by optimizing the precision and speed of procedures. These power tools have also enhanced the ease of use for ...
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Choosing the Right Slot and Pole Combination for Brushless DC Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Selecting the appropriate slot and pole combination for a brushless DC (BLDC) motor has implications for its speed and torque output. The choice of pole, slot and winding configurations can also ...
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Innovative Motion Solutions Fuel Latest Robotics Trends
From: PortescapDescription: Robotic innovations are being fueled by developments in automation and Artificial intelligence (AI), which opens up new markets that require the creation of smaller, more intelligent robotic designs. ...
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A Cut Above the Rest: Micro Motors Put the Power in Pruning
From: PortescapDescription: As electronic pruning tools continue to be adopted, workers have been able to avoid pruning-related injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive motion injuries, as these tools help reduce ...
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Driving Dental Care Forward: How Micro Motors Are Reshaping Electric Dental Equipment
From: PortescapDescription: Visiting the dentist often involves encountering various types of equipment, ranging from cleaning to repair. These tools have traditionally been pneumatic, powered by an air system in the dentist's ...
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App. Note: Linear Stepper Motor - How it works?
From: IntelLiDrives, Inc.Description: IntelLiDrives linear stepping motor linear actuator is essentially rotary stepper motor "unwrapped" to operate in straight line. Linear motor operates on electromagnetic principle and consists of ...
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Design Factors and Challenges for 180? Drive Linear Actuators
From: PortescapDescription: Here we provide a comprehensive overview of the key design factors crucial for optimal performance and the challenges designers may encounter in the development process of 180° Drive Linear ...
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ETO Sterilization for Disposable Medical Devices
From: PortescapDescription: Employing a vacuum-based process, ETO sterilization efficiently penetrates and cleans the surfaces of various medical devices, with its lower temperature making it a suitable process for a wide array ...
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Considerations for Optical Encoders Integrated to Ready-to-Use Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Designer's demand for precise sensing and monitoring of motor speed and position requires innovative feedback designs that can be quickly integrated with high-performance motors. ...
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The Role of the Motion System in Wearable Drug Delivery Systems
From: PortescapDescription: Wearable drug delivery systems, propelled by advanced micro-motion systems, are redefining patient care by offering a seamless and efficient means of administering medication. ...
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Decoding Micro Motor Selection for Aerospace & Defense Applications
From: PortescapDescription: In the Aerospace and Defense industry, reliability and durability are non-negotiable. The need to meet Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) targets further adds to the challenge, as these applications ...
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Gear Design Improvements Lead to Higher Load Carrying Capacity
From: PortescapDescription: As demand grows for improved power transmission, gear designers must explore new design concepts to increase load-carrying capacity. ...
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Evaluation Criteria for One-Time Use Devices
From: PortescapDescription: Motor longevity is typically a key consideration during the initial phases of device design. But what if the device is intended to complete its operation just once? ...
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Servo Loop Tuning - Part 2
From: IntelLiDrives, Inc.Description: To remedy this instability, derivative action is required. Because the D term differentiates the position error which changes fast in case of instability it helps suppress the large changes by ...
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Servo Loop Tuning - Part 1
From: IntelLiDrives, Inc.Description: Servo motors have the ability to create torque in a linearly predictable fashion and it makes them attractive for use in closed loop systems. Despite the wealth of theoretical material regarding ...
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Nanopositioning Systems and Advanced Motion Control for DNA Sequencing
Description: Terminology of Critical Requirements for Motion Systems used in DNA Sequencers ...
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Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) Project gets Help from Hexapod Alignment Systems
Description: The LISA Project, led by ESA and supported by NASA and other space agencies, is a scientific endeavor to detect and study gravitational waves from space. ...
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High-Speed Actuators for Micro- and Nano-Dispensing
Description: Piezo Ceramics and Custom Actuator Designs ...
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How ISO 6432, ISO 15552 and ISO 21287 Cylinders Make Maintenance Easier
From: Branham, W.C. Inc.Description: Maintenance is a fact of life in any industrial or manufacturing setting. However, anything you can do to make it easier will save time, money, and potential productivity interruptions. Artec® ...
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Which Actuator Power Source is Best: Electric, Hydraulic, or Pneumatic?
From: Branham, W.C. Inc.Description: When choosing the best type of actuator for your design, there are several questions to ask, like what do you need to move, how do you need it to move, and under what conditions? Your three choices ...
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Gearbox Repair: What To Do If Your Gearbox Breaks Down
From: Branham, W.C. Inc.Description: Wear and tear is a fact of life for machinery operating in industrial settings that feature high temperatures, high speeds, outdoor dirt, or harsh washdowns. Even the highest quality components ...
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Selecting Actuators for Conveyor System Design
From: Branham, W.C. Inc.Description: Conveyor systems transport items from one location to another, but rarely do they operate in a simple straight line. In industrial applications, items on the move often need to be pushed, pulled, ...
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What are the Different Types of Pressure Transmitters?
Description: What are the different types of pressure transmitters? ...
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When to Upgrade from Indicator Lights to an HMI
Description: To perform component-level fault diagnostics on industrial equipment, the use of charts and diagrams is often necessary. While standard push buttons and indicator lights are adequate for basic ...
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What is the Role of HMIs when Monitoring Energy?
Description: Thanks to the use of HMI software, systems controlling wind energy and wind turbines are effectively monitored and maintained. ...
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What's the Difference between a PLC and DCS
Description: It's worth noting that DCS does have a few drawbacks, with a significant one being the scarcity of skillsets in the market. Most floor technicians are familiar with ladder logic programming and can ...
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Are there any Downsides to Using an AC Drive?
Description: AC drives offer numerous advantages in controlling the speed and torque of AC motors, but they also have some downsides or potential limitations. Here are some of the downsides or considerations ...
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Why Should I Care about MTTF?
Description: MTTF, or Mean Time To Failure, is an important reliability metric that you should consider when selecting an AC (Alternating Current) drive for your applications. MTTF is a measure of the expected ...
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XY Stage Selection for Microscopy
From: Zaber Technologies, Inc.Description: How to select the best XY stage and stage inset for your Nucleus MVR or third-party microscope. ...
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Adjustable Frequency Drive - Basic Properties, Terminology, and Theory
Description: WHAT IS AN ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE? ...
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AC Drives - Properties, Terminology, and Theory
Description: WHAT IS AN AC DRIVE? ...
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AC Motor - Basic Properties, Terminology and Theory
Description: BASIC AC MOTOR OPERATION ...
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Teeth Run-Out Inspection Methods Comparison on Timing Pulley, Gear and Sprocket
Description: Because of the different key points of teeth quality and different application on Timing Pulley, Gear and Sprocket, their teeth run-out inspection method differs much also. ...
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The Universal Drives Compatible with Countless Motion Control Applications
From: ElectroCraftDescription: Small frame, fractional horsepower motors are used in several applications that require precise speed, torque and positioning, such as medical and lab equipment, mobile robotics, semiconductor ...
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Cross-Referencing: 4 Steps to Sizing an AC or DC Drive
Description: Ideally, when a drive needs to be replaced, you simply reorder it by using the manufacturer and model or part number of your existing drive. Looking for a replacement AC drive or DC drive that is not ...
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Ask the Expert - How Gearbox Selection Affects an Application's Performance
From: parvalux by maxonDescription: A gearbox is a device that transfers mechanical power from a motor to another part of the machine. While a motor is designed to provide mechanical energy in the form of speed and torque, a gearbox is ...
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Where Can Electric Motors Be Used?
From: parvalux by maxonDescription: There are as many electric motor and gearbox combinations as there are uses for electric motors throughout various global industries. Every industry, whether manufacturing, transport, food preparation ...
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What is a Clevis?
From: igus® inc.Description: In the vast world of mechanical components, clevises stand out as versatile and essential elements in various applications. These simple yet effective devices play a crucial role in connecting ...
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Hexapod for Drone Testing - 6 Axis Motion Simulator to Improve Image Stabilization
Description: Modern image stabilization technology to the rescue ...
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Gyroscopic Stabilization of a Hexapod 6-Axis Positioning Platform
Description: Hexapod motion platforms provide a good basis to compensate for motion in 6 degrees of freedom. ...
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Methods to Improve Piezo Dynamics, Accuracy and Linearity: Preshaping / DDL / APC
Description: For high-dynamics applications, bandwidth limitations of the controller and the piezo mechanism can be limiting factors. Several control methods are now available in commercially available controllers ...
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Magnetic Levitation for the Next Level of Precision Motion and Control
Description: "What makes magnetic levitation so unique is the contactless virtual bearing we can achieve within our control system." Our expert on parallel kinematics and magnetic drives, Dr. Christian Rudolf, ...
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Guidelines for Selection and Integration of Strain Wave Gearing with a Motor
From: PortescapDescription: Here we discuss the selection of a strain wave gearing unit and includes the key considerations for assembly with a motor. ...
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Selecting Brushless DC Motors for Initial Testing in Cardiovascular Applications
From: PortescapDescription: Here we'll dive into the key considerations that should govern this selection process. ...
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Empowering Surgical Robotics with Micro Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Let's explore how micro-motors empower surgical robots, as well as how Portescap's advancements in micro-motion technology are enabling a wide range of movements and functionalities that were once ...
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Introduction to 180? Drive Linear Actuators
From: PortescapDescription: What is an Electric Linear Actuator? ...
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What is the Most Important Thing to Consider when Selecting a Drive for a Motor?
Description: Current and Voltage ...
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What are the Benefits of Using an AC drive?
Description: AC drives offer several benefits in various industrial and commercial applications. ...
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Boosting Efficiency in Automotive Manufacturing: The Role of Motors, Variable Frequency Drives, and Power Supplies
Description: The automotive manufacturing industry is constantly evolving, driven by the pursuit of greater efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. To meet these demands, manufacturers have turned to ...
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Demand for Micro AC Drives Grow: Control Techniques' Answers with Optimized Commander S
Description: Micro AC drives have emerged as a powerful and versatile motor control solution, transforming how industries manage electric motors. These compact electronic devices offer precise control over motor ...
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White Paper - Temperature Monitoring and Protection
From: TecnotionDescription: Not all the energy put into a linear motor can be converted into movement. The excess energy is mostly dissipated through flux losses in the coil windings, in the form of heat. The more force you want ...
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Coupling of Ironless Linear Motors
From: TecnotionDescription: When your machine needs a power upgrade, or you need to expand an existing design, then consider the coupling of linear motors. Coupling two ironless linear motors is an effective method to increase ...
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Coupling of Iron Core Motors
From: TecnotionDescription: Does your machine need a power upgrade or do you want to expand an existing design? Coupling two Iron core motors is an easy and effective way of increasing the available force. Herewith you are not ...
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Brushless DC Motor Design Guide
From: ElectroCraftDescription: DC motors are motion components that take electrical power in the form of direct current (or some manipulated form of direct current) and convert it into mechanical rotation. The motors do this ...
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DNA Nanoswitch Calipers Benefit from Piezo Nanopositioning Stages
Description: Most of us are familiar with genetic identification for forensic and ancestry investigations, but there are numerous use cases of DNA in biochemistry and nanotechnology which receive much less ...
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Lightning-Fast Photonics Alignment - A New Technology is Emerging
Description: n this interview, Nikta Jalayer, Director of Business Development, talks about how the engineers at PI's Silicon Valley Tech Center solved the first light detection problem in photonics alignment. ...
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More Answers on Software Tools you Need when Working with AC Drives (VFDs)
Description: Software tools for variable frequency drives (VFDs) were the topic of a November 16 Control Engineering webcast. After the presentation, the presenter answered questions from the audience in a live ...
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Mastering Motion: Position-Velocity-Time Control for Smooth and Precise Path Planning
From: Zaber Technologies, Inc.Description: Consider the general problem of describing to a computer-controlled machine the specific motion it should produce. ...
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Simplifying Fluid Delivery for Microfluidics
From: Zaber Technologies, Inc.Description: High-throughput analysis of live cells and unparalleled reagent efficiency and process control can reduce reagent consumption and experiment time by orders of magnitude compared to traditional ...
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10x Your Imaging Throughput with Zaber Stages and TDI Imaging
From: Zaber Technologies, Inc.Description: Introduction to TDI Imaging ...
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Six AI Motion Control Applications to Improve OEE
Description: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more common in industrial applications. The ability to collect information from a discrete machine or an entire manufacturing line and use ...
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Power Pulse: 70V Motor Controller and Driver for BLDC Motors Plus Eval Kit
From: QorvoDescription: The PAC5524 from Qorvo is a Power Application Controller© (PAC) product that is optimized for high-pin count and high-speed BLDC motor control. ...
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The Power of Brushless DC Slotted Flat Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Brushless DC slotted flat motors have emerged in recent years as a groundbreaking technology, transforming the landscape of various industries with their compact design, high power density, and ...
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Guide to Selecting and Sizing Industrial Caliper Brakes
From: Branham, W.C. Inc.Description: Need help picking the right industrial brake for your application? You're in the right place. This page covers some of the different kinds of caliper disc brakes available, their pros and cons, and ...
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Pneumatic Actuators: A Complete Guide
From: Branham, W.C. Inc.Description: This guide covers what an actuator is, common types of actuators, how to size an actuator and determine how much force you need, applications for pneumatic cylinders, and advice on repairing them. ...
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The Definitive Guide to Right Angle Gearboxes
From: Branham, W.C. Inc.Description: Welcome to the W.C. Branham Right Angle Gearbox Guide. We hope you find the information unbiased and insightful. Our goal is to help you understand the variety of applications for right angle ...
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Comparing Single- and Double-Acting Hydraulic and Pneumatic Cylinders
From: Branham, W.C. Inc.Description: Actuators play a crucial role in various industries, enabling the smooth and efficient movement of machinery components. Among these, double-acting cylinders stand out for their ability to provide ...
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The Allure of the Front Door Drive Device
Description: The L99DZ200G is ST’s first automotive front door driver to include two H-bridge drivers and four integrated half-bridges for up to 7 A loads, thus enabling it to power all front door ...
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Micro Motors Play Pivotal Role in Insulin Delivery
From: PortescapDescription: In the realm of diabetes management, insulin therapy stands as a cornerstone for regulating blood sugar levels. As the need for reliable and tailored insulin delivery grows, an increasing number of ...
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Embracing 2024: Revolutionizing Product Trends in Industrial Electronics & Automation
Description: As 2024 marks a new chapter in industrial electronics and automation, we are witnessing a convergence of groundbreaking trends that are reshaping the landscape for OEMs, MROs, system integrators, and ...
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Precision in Practice: The Benefits of Surgical Robotics
From: PortescapDescription: Surgical robots have gained significant popularity over the past few decades due to their ability to perform minimally invasive procedures with unparalleled accuracy. ...
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Joining Methods to Add Coupling Elements to Miniature Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Here we cover the most common joining methods used by customers in their miniature motor/gearbox solutions. ...
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6-Axis Parallel Robotic Positioners for Alignment, Motion Simulation and Stabilization
Description: There are many optics and metrology-related applications which require a stable work surface in an unstable environment, whether that environment is vibrating, in an aircraft, on a vessel at sea, or ...
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Wattage Specification for Stepper Motors
From: Oriental Motor USADescription: Historically, stepper motors are not rated by watts like AC motors or servo motors. So...how would you compare a stepper motor to a servo motor or a brushless motor? ...
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Peristaltic Pump Motor Selection Tips: Brushless Motor or Stepper Motor?
From: Oriental Motor USADescription: This article highlights the advantages of brushless motors and stepper motors for driving a peristaltic pump, which is among the most common motor applications in medical, pharmaceutical, biotech, and ...
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Simplify Semiconductor Wafer Handling with Modular Products from the Same Family
From: Oriental Motor USADescription: Semiconductor wafers are the foundation of semiconductor chip manufacturing. The growing demand for semiconductors, driven by technological advancements like AI, IoT, and robotics, makes it crucial to ...
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Stepper Motor Drivers: Should You Build or Purchase Them?
From: Oriental Motor USADescription: Drivers provide power and logic to various types of motors and are essential components of any motion control application. This article explains the pros and cons of building a stepper motor driver ...
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An Overview of Encoder Technologies (and Selection Tips)
From: Oriental Motor USADescription: Encoders are typically installed on the motors inside a machine to precisely track their position and speed. Encoder feedback closes the loop and can be used to enhance motion control accuracy and ...
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HVAC: The Real Cost of Downtime
Description: Continuous Process, Discrete Process, and HVAC/Facility ...
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Accelerate EV Battery Manufacturing by Integrating Servo Motors, Robotics
Description: Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing is on the rise, and this has created a high demand for EV batteries. With the demand for these batteries increasing, a need to efficiently automate the ...
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Axial Flux Brushless DC Motors Explained
From: PortescapDescription: Axial flux and radial flux motors are two different configurations of electric motors, specifically permanent magnet motors, that have distinct arrangements of magnetic fields and winding layouts. The ...
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Streamlining Aerospace and Defense Development with COTS Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Innovation and efficiency are crucial for meeting stringent specifications and demanding environments in the Aerospace and Defense industry. Enter Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) motors, or readily ...
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Reliability Demonstration Testing For Miniature DC Gearmotors
From: PortescapDescription: A DC gearmotor is an assembly of a brushed or brushless DC motor and gearbox that specifically fulfills an application's torque, speed and efficiency requirements. Adding a gearhead to the motor ...
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Miniature Motors Ensure Accurate Medication Delivery in Hospital Settings
From: PortescapDescription: Infusion systems are responsible for delivering the required drug or nutrition both accurately and reliably, making these systems a critical aspect of patient care. The motion solution plays a key ...
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6-Axis Parallel Kinematics for UHV Alignment and Active Vibration Cancellation for Semiconductor Applications
Description: Parallel kinematics positioning systems are available for high vacuum and high accuracy applications. Use of vacuum compatible material, drives, and sensors was discussed. With linear guided hexapod ...
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Wafer Inspection and Metrology
Description: Fast Scanning and Characterization at Wafer Level ...
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Wafer Stealth Dicing
Description: In the production of chips and microchips, it is necessary to separate the individual dies from the wafer. In this process, quality and precision are crucial for all further post-fab operations. Laser ...
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Build a Miniature Gimbal System with Off-the-Shelf Hardware in Minutes
From: Zaber Technologies, Inc.Description: It can be easy to set up the exact gimbal required when using off-the-shelf modular hardware with well-integrated software and electronics. This combination streamlines the configuration process and ...
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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Linear Stage
From: Zaber Technologies, Inc.Description: There are a wide variety of types of linear stages, using different types of controls, motors, bearings, and drive components. This allows users to find a good fit for their application, but it takes ...
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PI Fast Photonics Alignment Solutions Running on ACS Motion Controllers
Description: Modular Photonics Alignment Systems Enable Production Advances for SiP Devices ...
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Laser Drilling of High-Density Micro Holes
Description: Combined Motion Technologies for High Precision, High Aspect Ratio and Fast Drilling ...
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Miniature Hexapod Applications in Optics, Microscopy, and Radiology
Description: In this blog article, we are reporting on new applications of miniature six-axis hexapod positioning systems in the realm of structured microscopy, fabrication of optical elements, and radionuclide ...
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Safety and Performance Considerations in the Design of Dynamic Braking Systems
From: Isabellenhutte USADescription: There are many design considerations when specifying a dynamic braking solution for an AC drive. Acquiring UL approval on these systems is becoming more of a requirement than a marketing advantage. ...
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Best Practices for Grounding, Shielding, and Termination
From: Genesis MotionDescription: An understanding of grounding, shielding and interface signaling is critical to the successful installation of servo drives and servo motor systems. This paper reviews the different grounds found in a ...