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The stringent levels spelled out in NEMA Premium tables have fostered a lot of interest in motor architectures that can deliver high efficiency. One of those architectures...

People use electromagnetic (EM) clutches and brakes every day and often don't realize it. Anyone who switches on a lawn...

Motor manufacturer Baldor Electric Co., Fort Smith, Ark. has gone to 3D-printed models to test a variety of components, including...

A less flashy batch of concept cars for 2009 showcase a combination of energy-saving drivetrains and driver-centered electronics aimed at safety and comfort. Despite a cruddy economy...

Much has been written about the process of selecting motors for
applications in motion control. Motor selection can be complicated. The decisions to be made include whether to employ brushless or...

Those who use stepmotors know these motors are infamous for failure or stalling just when they’re needed the most. It is easy to assume the motor just went bad...

Precision-positioning applications often employ multiaxis-stage technology. A simple arrangement of mechanically stacked stages is a reasonable and...