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Motors & Drives addresses electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineers responsible for the design and application of motion control and machine automation solutions. Topics covered include AC, DC, servo, and stepper motors as well as associated drive types. Readers keep pace with motor/drive technology advances and their impact on energy consumption, maintenance, and overall plant reliability.
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General Manufacturing; Industrial Machinery/Tools & Equipment; Automotive; Aerospace & Defense; Medical Equipment; Packaging Machinery; Utilities/Energy; Agriculture /Forestry; Oil & Gas; Paper, Printing & Textiles; Transportation; Food & Beverage
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Past Issues of this eNewsletter
Volume 11 -
Issue 9 -
06/23/2026
Power transmission components from a trusted US manufacturer; On-demand webinar: Improving wind turbine performance: Fluid film bearings and their impact on reliability; Apply depletion mode MOSFET principles to expand power design possibilities; STDRIVE102P/BP; Three phases are better than one for motor speed control
Volume 11 -
Issue 8 -
06/09/2026
High torque BLDC motors for conveyors; IronHorse® ES1 AC drives for single-phase motor control; Avoiding problems when measuring torque in high speed applications; Two-piece rigid couplings for precise shaft alignment; 750 W outrunner BLDC motor for AGV drive wheels; Multiturn feedback without batteries or gears
Volume 11 -
Issue 7 -
05/26/2026
Make a great device better; High-performance half-bridge driver designed for solenoids, DC motors, inductive loads; Universal coupling system: Motor compatibility to gearboxes; Trusted electric motor product line; Compact strain wave gear with motor shaft design; Compact 18x8 mm hollow shaft BLDC gimbal motor
Volume 11 -
Issue 6 -
04/28/2026
Engineered for precision. Built for performance.; Exploring next-generation AI battery management systems with Infineon and Eatron Technologies
Volume 11 -
Issue 5 -
04/14/2026
Pairing a servomotor with the right gearhead; High temperature resistant epoxy; Reliable 24 V BLDC motor for automation lines; Low ESR, high voltage film cap cuts heat, eases mounting; Customized high efficiency permanent magnet DC motor
Volume 11 -
Issue 4 -
03/24/2026
Motion control solutions for industrial applications; How do you reduce footprint without sacrificing torque or performance?; Pairing a servomotor with the right gearhead; Compact BLDC motor for UAV drives; Complete drive solutions with power, reliability and efficiency
Volume 11 -
Issue 3 -
02/24/2026
It's life science, not rocket science: How motion experts optimize liquid handling systems; Special requirements call for custom coupling solutions
Volume 11 -
Issue 2 -
02/10/2026
Full-contact, low-profile soft-face mechanical shaft seal; High efficiency slotless brushless DC motor for surgical electric tools; Motors and drives
Volume 11 -
Issue 1 -
01/27/2026
Bonding solutions for motors, transformers and magnetic assemblies: The Magna-Tac® E645 advantage; Achieving smart process control in harsh environments; Two-piece rigid couplings for precise shaft alignment; Brushless coreless DC micro motors from C.I. Takiron
Volume 10 -
Issue 18 -
12/16/2025
Bonding solutions for motors, transformers and magnetic assemblies: The Magna-Tac® E645 advantage; 10 factors to determine the ideal planetary servo gearhead; Precise torque sensors that optimize motor performance and drive efficiency
Volume 10 -
Issue 17 -
11/25/2025
Drive innovation forward with SDP/SI AGV systems; Special requirements call for custom coupling solutions; Industrial vibration sensor selection made easy; MRI-guided cardiac interventions: Ultrasonic motors power new robotic platform
Volume 10 -
Issue 16 -
11/04/2025
It's life science, not rocket science: How motion experts optimize liquid handling systems; 8 mm micro DC coreless servo motor; Customizable modular drives for material handling and mobility applications; Customizable high-efficiency PMDC motors for compact applications; High-torque 200 W gear motor for precision applications
Volume 10 -
Issue 15 -
10/28/2025
Streamline your mechatronics design with HIWIN; Reliable traceability solutions for manufacturing; Driving the cold chain with refrigeration clutch design; High-torque 48 V servo motors drive AGV precision; High-protection level IP68 gearshift motor; Brushless coreless micro DC motors
Volume 10 -
Issue 14 -
09/23/2025
Get the Right Frameless Motor Right Now; Magnetization losses in rare Earth permanent magnets; Compact strain wave gears with hollow shaft design; Unified lifting systems: Powered by Magnetek for precision, safety and efficiency
Volume 10 -
Issue 13 -
09/09/2025
Full-contact, air-purged soft-face mechanical shaft seal; Special requirements call for custom coupling solutions; High-torque frameless BLDC motors for robotics and industrial automation; High-efficiency custom PMDC motor, 10–750 W, compact design; High-speed BLDC vacuum motor with strong suction; Field and drive bus monitoring and analysis with ibaBM
Volume 10 -
Issue 12 -
08/26/2025
Single flank and NVH test for EV gears quality control; Ultra-compact coreless gearbox motor for precision applications
Volume 10 -
Issue 11 -
08/05/2025
GearSync servo gearheads engineered for precision, efficiency and adaptability; Ironhorse VP1 series DC gearmotors
Volume 10 -
Issue 10 -
07/22/2025
Save the date! Our webinar on solutions for magnet wires; New gearsync speed reducers have arrived
Volume 10 -
Issue 9 -
06/24/2025
Precision motion starts with HIWIN; New gearsync speed reducers have arrived; Compact and cost-effective digital torque transducers with high accuracy; Customized high efficiency permanent magnet DC motor; High power, quiet DC motor for coffee machines
Volume 10 -
Issue 8 -
05/27/2025
Simplify your supply chain — one source; Strengthening commitment to US market with domestic production and innovation; TMC9660 smart gate driver with FOC and servo controller; Customizable 8 V DC motor for high-performance cordless hand blenders; On-demand webinar: Maximizing ROI with AI vision systems; Dual seal method for the hermetic sealing of microbatteries
Volume 10 -
Issue 7 -
05/06/2025
On-Demand webinar: Are you getting the accuracy you expect from your torque measurements?; GearSync servo gearheads engineered for precision, efficiency and adaptability; WEG AC drives; Three phase solid state relays and their application in three phase motor circuits; Micro flat brushless DC motor for gimbals
Volume 10 -
Issue 6 -
04/22/2025
Precision lineshafts — Zero backlash torque transmission over long spans; Non-drip epoxy features high glass transition temperature; Make sure your motor temperature is under control; Complete drive solutions with power, reliability and efficiency
Volume 10 -
Issue 5 -
04/08/2025
Why your current motion systems aren't cutting it: The dollars and sense of smart linear motors; Frameless motors are at the forefront of the surgical robotic revolution
Volume 10 -
Issue 4 -
03/25/2025
Unveiling revolutionary EZ drive for brushless DC motors; High-torque frameless BLDC motors for robotics and industrial automation; Spherical bearings for heavy-duty, misalignment for certain applications; Vacuum technologies; Customized high efficiency permanent magnet DC motor; Maximize efficiency with advanced BLDC fan motors — Quiet and durable
Volume 10 -
Issue 3 -
02/25/2025
Exploring rotary motion direct drive rotary tables; Pairing a servomotor with the right gearhead — some things to consider; Motors and drives; Reinforced high precision planetary gearbox
Volume 10 -
Issue 2 -
02/04/2025
Bearings and linear motion products at your fingertips; 12 V flat outrunner brushless gimbal motor
Volume 10 -
Issue 1 -
01/28/2025
Pairing a servomotor with the right gearhead — some things to consider; Thermally conductive, electrically insulating high performance epoxy; Next-generation magnetek crane controls; Vacuum technologies; LogiDrive: Complete drive systems with high-efficiency motor technology; ORCA — fastest, most compact and affordable linear motor
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