Motion and Controls Reference Materials

Description: Stall torque is the torque available from a motor whose output rotational speed is zero. Motors in a stalled condition may be prone to overheating and possible damage if the current flowing under ...

Description: Back electro motive force (EMF) is known under a variety of other names. The most common alternative name is counter electromotive force. ...

Description: The TL48 iron core coil unit is specially suited for applications with a high force demand and long strokes. The high force generation allows it to accelerate very quickly to the desired velocity. ...

Description: The most common move profiles for linear motion systems are trapezoidal and triangular. In a trapezoidal move profile, the system accelerates from zero to its maximum speed, travels at that speed for ...

Description: Power applications are forced to work at higher frequencies. This is caused by increased demand on motor drives with special capabilities for high speed, low noise or ultra high dynamic as well as the ...

Description: Distributed drive technology is becoming a key word in the inverter industry. for this approach the inverter has to be integrated into the servo motor. ...

Description: Power Motor has 3 electric adjustable standing motor platforms: 60/70/80KG. The 60/80kg platform is a DC motor + worm gearbox, which can bear 60/80KG on a single leg and is self-locking and reliable. ...

Description: Portescap will return to CMEF Spring 2022 after exhibiting previously in 2019. The upcoming show is being held at the National Exhibition and Conference Center in Shanghai, China from April 7-10. The ...

Description: Multi-axis precision motion at the micron or sub-micron level is required in many industrial automation processes as well as in test and metrology applications related to optics, photonics, ...

Description: With the development of society, automatic doors are used more and more widely in people's lives because of their superior convenience. Automatic doors are divided into electric rolling gates, ...

Description: In any motion system, understanding the type and direction of applied and resultant loads is important for determining bearing life and analyzing deflection. In linear motion systems, we typically use ...

Description: Stepper motors are electrical brushless motors, usually with a high number of poles. They are typically used as an easy and cost-effective positioning solution, as they can be driven step by step ...

Description: Coreless brush DC motors convert electric power into mechanical power and are ideal in high-performance applications requiring low friction, low starting voltage, high efficiency, good thermal ...

Description: When it comes to specifying miniature motors, application designers always have to weigh speed, torque and cost. But technology advancements present new challenges that push the limits of traditional ...

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Description: With the development of society, there is an increasing focus on healthy. Long term work, study, and entertainment on a fixed tabletop, human muscles, and bones are under long-term tension, it is easy ...

Description: In linear systems, backlash and hysteresis are often referred to as the same phenomenon. But while they both contribute to lost motion, their causes and methods of operation are different. Backlash is ...

Description: By avoiding using brushed DC motors as a generator, engineers pass up a number of benefits. ...

Description: Some control valves are opened and closed manually at the valve stem, while electronic valves incorporate an actuator to move the stem with control from a motor and drive system. Designers have three ...

Description: When selecting a motor and gearbox, you will need to determine both the product's operating and maximum conditions and confirm the required speed and torque experienced at the wheel output. Here are ...

Description: Over 130 Rotork actuators have been installed at the new Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing’s second international airport. This builds on an existing relationship with China Aviation ...

Description: The same straightforward design and driving method that makes stepper motors popular can lead to resonance problems in certain conditions. ...

Description: There are many factors that impact the stall torque of a motor in a given application, and designers need to consider all of these influences. ...

Description: When it comes to motion for handheld and miniature medical device designs, a standard electrical mini motor may seem like a good starting point. But while a miniature motor generates rotary movement, ...

Description: Portescap has been recognized as a GM Overdrive Award winner in General Motors’ 29th annual Supplier of the Year awards. Portescap is one of a select group of companies to be chosen as a 2020 ...

Description: Algorithms, Motorized Fiber Positioners, and Automated Sub-Systems for Silicon Photonics and Optics Alignment ...

Description: The mainstreaming of photonics - the science and application of light waves - keeps accelerating. Pandemic-driven data-consumption has hastened adoption of silicon photonics (SiPh) to enable new ...

Description: In order to eliminate the fire safety hazard caused by gas leakage, an intelligent actuator that integrates the functions of gas leakage detection, signal transmission, control of motor start, and ...

Description: How to Consistently Verify the Performance of Nanopositioning Motion Control Equipment ...

Description: The need for higher performance computing and data-communication speed has led to the advent of silicon photonics. In addition, to higher performance, silicon photonics can also reduce the power ...

Description: A manufacturer of a highly precise SLA style 3D printer needed to hold layer resolutions to an exacting level of 10 µm. The mechanical accuracy of the constant-force anti-backlash nut and ...

Description: Stepper motors are used in a wide range of applications, and according to motion solution provider ElectroCraft, most are used to translate rotary motion into linear movement. The use of integrated ...

Description: The following article discusses how technology transforms mobility markets. This article is updated as innovation with the ElectroCraft mobile power wheel drive continues the advancement of electric ...

Description: “Electric vehicles” may just be the phrase of the year in manufacturing. It’s hard to open an industry publication or browse a website or social media platform without coming across ...

Description: The E-Axle is becoming an integral part of the EV powertrain. It is an integrated E-Motor, transmission, and inverter package. Engineers responsible for E-Axle development that want more reliable ...

Description: In the world of eMobility, technology changes fast. Battery Voltages, Motor Types, Motor Speeds and more are all a moving target. If you’re developing products for this market, you need a ...

Description: When evaluating the accuracy of a linear motion system, the area of focus is often the positioning accuracy and repeatability of the drive mechanism. But there are many factors that contribute to the ...

Description: The trend in electric vehicle development is high power density e-motors. These future e-motors will likely spin faster than 25,000 RPM and be significantly smaller than modern versions. EV engineers ...

Description: The evolution of motorsport racing is wildly exciting. Audiences crave closer wheel-to-wheel action, more aggressive takeover maneuvers, and relentless visceral experiences. Unico, a leader in ...

Description: Testing of Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles has new challenges with respect to the ever-increasing demands of the EV market, the test cases, and the testing procedures. Main questions ...

Description: When you need precision gears, it is almost guaranteed that gear grinding will be part of the manufacturing process. What you may not know is that all gear grinding services are not performed at the ...

Description: At present, most of the motors used in household mixers on the market are brushed DC motors and brushless DC motors, while brushed DC motors and brushless DC motors have many pain points: the speed of ...

Description: The irregular work envelopes of traditional jointed articulating arms may require redesign of existing workspaces. SCARA and articulating arm robots might be the most recognizable form of robot on the ...

Description: The Prodigy®/CME Machine-Controller with pre-installed User Defined Profile Mode (UDPM) is a newly released motion control board that provides high-performance control of DC Brush, Brushless DC, ...

Description: Designers of motion systems often face challenges when selecting or developing electronics using PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) to drive brushless DC motors. It is useful to keep in mind some basic ...

Description: The force feedback steering wheel is a relatively high-end product in the racing game. It realizes almost the real racing scene through its realistic game simulation and brings game players an ...

Description: Multi-axis linear systems come in a variety of designs, with Cartesian, gantry, and XY tables being some of the most common types. While these designs simplify construction and can provide space ...

Description: When designing an external mount electric damper actuator for an HVAC system, it's important to review considerations in order to create the best motor-damper combination. ...

Description: Best Practices for Motor and Coil Selection ...

Description: Here are some key considerations to help you choose an optimal motor for your application. ...

Description: Enteral feeding pumps are used to nourish patients who are unable to safely consume food by mouth due to illnesses such as stroke, dementia and throat and mouth conditions, as well as loss of ...

Description: Advancements in automation and artificial intelligence are driving innovation in robotics. New developments in vision systems and sensor technologies require inventive applications for robots in the ...

Description: With the development of society, automatic doors are used more and more widely in people's lives because of their superior convenience. Automatic doors are divided into electric rolling gates, ...

Description: Linear Actuators Glossary of Terms ...

Description: All ABTech SP Series spindles have dual plane balancing provisions. We use a Baladyne Balancing system to monitor the imbalance at the front and rear of the spindle. ...

Description: The portable juicer AC universal motor provides the best speed and torque for efficient juicing. Large torque, high speed and high efficiency. Shenzhen Power Motor has a mature juicer customized ...

Description: The first step in any automation project is to clearly define the objective — what process are you trying to accomplish or what output are you trying to produce? Once the process or output is ...

Description: Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are a ubiquitous feature of modern vehicles, including a host of electronic technologies for enhancing the safety and drivability of automobiles. ADAS ...

Description: "BSG systems are becoming more common in HEV motor control designs due to their easy implementation, similar footprint to existing alternator systems and the elimination of major modifications to the ...

Description: Rotork products, including pneumatic actuators and digital smart positioners, have been ordered by an innovative Swedish battery manufacturer. Northvolt specialise in the production of lithium-ion ...

Description: Part-turn intelligent electric actuators from Rotork have been installed in several gas pressure reducing stations in Belgium to provide reliable flow control without the release of undesirable ...

Description: There are various types of gearhead technologies. Here, we will focus on Spur compound and Planetary. Spur gears are designed with the concept of having only one transmission point per train. ...

Description: A Case Study for Infusion Systems: Coreless Brush DC Motor Controls Nutrient Flow for Medical Feeding Pumps ...

Description: In today's technological world of electronic systems, we deal with a lot of electrical frequencies and currents. There are many electronic systems fitted in proximity. All these electronic systems ...

Description: OEM's around the world developing motion applications in medical and industrial markets require the best power density, efficiency, and reduced envelope with lowered overall cost of ownership. ...

Description: Electric motor manufacturers must ensure that a motor's instant internal temperature never exceeds its various components' maximum allowable temperature. Depending on the design of the motor and the ...

Description: The life of a motor is very much dependent on the performance of the tribological components. Let's look at a few tribological motor components which impact overall life. ...

Description: Designers of motion systems often face challenges when selecting or developing electronics using pulse width modulation (PWM) to drive brushless DC motors. To avoid unexpected performance issues, it's ...

Description: Kitchen Robot(Multi-Function cooking machine) combines more than 10 kinds of kitchen appliances into one, the functions include weighing, mixing, chopping, grinding, shortener, whipping, cooking, heat ...

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Description: Linear actuators are typically characterized by their drive mechanism – belt drive, ball or lead screw drive, pneumatic drive, etc. But it’s not unusual for rod style electric actuators to ...

Description: With the continuous improvement of people's living standard, the application of egg beater is more and more extensive. Egg beater is a kind of very strong practically kitchen tool, which can fully mix ...

Description: Brushless DC [BLDC] motor control has been gaining traction across all markets, replacing DC and stepper motors. The primary driver is the demand for increased efficiency and lower noise. ...

Description: Portescap has extended its Ultra EC™ range of motors with new sizes, with the motors now covering diameters from 16mm to 35mm. Crafted around Portescap’s proprietary U coil technology, ...

Description: In different fields of manufacturing and process industries, the standard processes such as image acquisition for inspection, laser application, printing, glue dispensing or starting any other ...

Description: CONTROLLING THE HEAT AND MOVEMENT OF 1000’S OF MOTORS POWERING SEATTLE/TACOMA’S BAGGAGE HANDLING LABYRINTH. ...

Description: This hand blender mixer uses 230V DC motor, providing the best speed and torque for hand blender, compact structure, long life, high speed. Shenzhen Power Motor has 20 years of experience in motor ...

Description: Automation in the manufacturing industry is continuing to grow in demand and can be applied to nearly every application from processing, assembly, inspection to packaging. Gantries and 6-axis ...

Description: Over the span of forty years, the field of precision positioning and motion control has vaulted forward in broadly beneficial ways. ...

Description: Compared to the devices typical of the telecom revolution of two decades ago, today's typical Silicon Photonics (SiP) devices present more channels, smaller form factors, and exponentially higher ...

Description: Advanced motion control algorithms perform rapid tracking and ultrafast fast step and settle operations. ...

Description: Google's Pixel 2 has one of the most advanced cameras found in smartphones today. In a recent YouTube video by "Nat & Friends" on how Google built the Pixel 2 Camera, PI's H-860 "shaker" hexapod ...

Description: The purpose of this paper is to highlight and compare motor technologies available for the actuation of gas valves used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. HVAC systems ...

Description: USM is the piezoelectric actuator and has the following features. ...

Description: With the development of society, people's living standards are steadily improving, and technological development is changing with each passing day, running through people's food, clothing, housing, ...

Description: You have to take into account noise, efficiency, 'backdrive', heat, and durability - among a host of factors that come into consideration during the design phase of a gearing application. ...

Description: Nixon Gear has been making gear sets for Kobelco superchargers since they began making them in 1996. When manufacturing high speed gear sets, it takes super precision and finish to tolerate the harsh ...

Description: Since the advent of civilization, the art of motion has been a critical part of human life in the quest to save, improve, and enhance lives. With advances in technology, motors are playing a very ...

Description: Founded in 1931 in Switzerland as The Universal Escapement Ltd., Portescap was devoted exclusively to manufacturing products for the clock and watch industry. Our company became quickly famous for the ...

Description: Contrary to common opinion electric actuators actually have a lower total cost than hydraulic cylinders. Although the upfront costs of an electric linear actuator can be more than a hydraulic system, ...

Description: The high speed vacuum cleaner brushless DC motor platform is designed for specifically hand-held vacuum cleaner, hand dryer and other similar air flow applications. This BLDC motor platform is ...

Description: A linear actuator is a device used to move or control the circular motion linear-direction using a centralized control signal. The control signal helps the motor to move forward and backward any ...

Description: When it comes to measuring and dispensing a specific volume of any liquid, pipettes are essential in today's laboratory environment. Different types of pipettes are commonly used depending on the ...

Description: Modern motion applications require high accuracy both during and at the end of the move. But even if your PID settings are carefully optimized the motion at the end effector is never perfect. This ...

Description: Most of vacuum cleaners in the market now adopted AC motor or PMDC motor, because the limitation of the carbon brush, AC motor, and PMDC motor get disadvantages of short life, big size, heavyweight, ...

Description: As a soft tissue rehabilitation tool, the Massage gun has been populared for athletes and fitness easy to portability since its showed in the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. At present, there are many ...

Description: Fuel management systems are critical to support efficient propulsion and operation of aircrafts by providing optimum flow and pressure to the engine. Typical applications for fuel management systems ...

Description: Missile defense systems require extreme agility to navigate and intercept enemy targets while exposed to extreme environments. Wide temperature range and vibration are some of the critical conditions ...

Description: Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) applications have many critical requirements including high air flow with a blower and drive system. As well, due to the portability and wearable nature of ...

Description: Linear actuators provide important functions to a range of medical devices such as medical beds, operating tables, and dental chairs. A linear actuator is a mechanical device that converts energy to ...