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Super-efficient motor control from nonlinear dynamics

A start-up company controls induction motors using software that runs on standard drive hardware and optimally generates torque on demand. The result is maximally efficient operation and no parameters to adjust or control gains to tune.

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    Super-efficient motor control from nonlinear dynamics

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