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Swiss precision motors handle valuable Mars soil samples

February 18, 2021 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

maxon precision motors

Was there once life on Mars? This is the question that one of the most complex robotic systems ever built by humankind has set out to answer. Several of maxon’s electric drives are used for handling the soil samples — and to control the first Mars helicopter. The rover named Perseverance entered the atmosphere of […]

Filed Under: DC Motors, Drives + Supplies, Industry News

Micro motors give robotic hand a boost

November 6, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

robotic glove

Among the changes to small motor design over the years has been the use of powerful rare-earth magnets to increase power density, making for smaller and more powerful motors. These motors are finding their way into medical devices, robotics, as well as the intersection of these two. Case in point; a robotic glove. Ironhand from […]

Filed Under: DC Motors, Featured, Motion Casebook, Motors, Robotics Tagged With: Faulhaber

Brushless DC motor from Portescap with integrated driver saves you space and time

October 7, 2020 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

Portescap introduces the newest addition to their Ultra EC mini brushless DC motor platform – the 16 ECP brushless motor with a new integrated driver. These new 16mm diameter motor versions are available in two lengths (36mm & 52mm). These compact motors offer almost 50 percent more continuous torque over similar comparative motors without compromising […]

Filed Under: DC Motors Tagged With: Portescap

ElectroCraft introduces MPW series wheel drive for mobile robots

September 15, 2020 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

ElectroCraft Inc., the global fractional horsepower motor and motion solutions provider, has expanded its MobilePower product family with the MPW Wheel Drive. The MPW Wheel Drive features a high torque-density brushless DC motor with a heavy duty integrated planetary gearbox mounted inside the hub of a lightweight aluminum wheel with custom tread. Designed for mobile […]

Filed Under: DC Motors Tagged With: ElectroCraft Motors

Without micromotors global logistics would be lost

August 28, 2020 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Always more, always faster, always farther — everything needs to arrive at the right time at the right place. The global goods cycle keeps the economy running and presents challenges for everyone involved. Its function relies on extensive automation within the logistics chain, which would be almost impossible without an armada of high-performance micromotors. These motors often […]

Filed Under: DC Motors, Featured, Industry News

Brush DC versus brushless DC motors in disposable tools

August 20, 2020 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Disposable medical hand tools are seeing increased use due to their cost and hygiene benefits. Engineers who design these tools usually specify brush DC or brushless DC motors. Here we compare these two options. By Clémence Muron • Applications engineer | Portescap An early step of surgical power tool engineering is to determine whether the […]

Filed Under: Brushless Motors, DC Motors, Motors Tagged With: Portescap

NASA’s Perseverance rover heading to Mars with maxon drives aboard

July 7, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

NASA rover

This month, NASA will be sending its fifth rover to Mars. Its main mission is to collect soil samples that will be analyzed on Earth at a later time. The rover will also carry a helicopter that will perform the first flights on the Red Planet. maxon’s precision dc and brushless dc motors will be […]

Filed Under: Brushless Motors, DC Motors, Featured, Gearmotors, Motors Tagged With: maxonprecisionmotors

Pedal electric cycles (pedelecs) employ FAULHABER electric motors

November 20, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

In many parts of the world, bicycles are central to the culture — both for recreation and practical transportation for everyday tasks such as shopping or commuting to and from work. Efforts to reduce CO2 emissions, concerns about climate change, and rising fossil-fuel costs in many areas (along with congested roadways) have only spurred more […]

Filed Under: Brushless Motors, DC Motors, Featured, Gears + Gearing, Mechanical PT, Motion Casebook, Motors Tagged With: faulhabermicromo

DC motors, gearmotors offered in variety of mechanical and electrical configurations

June 5, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

motors

ISL Products International Ltd. offers brushed dc and brushless dc motors which can be supplied with either planetary or spur gearheads. These fully customizable dc motors and gearmotors are built to OEMs’ exact specifications to provide a turn-key component solution in diverse and demanding security-related applications. The brushless dc motors offer superior speed and exact […]

Filed Under: DC Motors, Gearmotors, Motors

When to use gears to change the inertia ratio of a motor-driven system

May 15, 2019 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

inertia ratio

In any system where a motor drives a load to achieve precise positioning, velocity, or torque, the ratio of the load inertia to the motor inertia plays a significant role in determining the motor’s ability to effectively and efficiently control the load, especially during acceleration and deceleration portions of the motion profile. In this context, the […]

Filed Under: Brushless Motors, DC Motors, FAQs + basics, Featured, Gears + Gearing, Servo Motors

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