Motors/Drives

The lure of Microstepping a two-phase stepper motor is compelling. Microstepping a......More

Efficiency is often one of the last factors that design engineers think about when specifying for an OEM application......More

Linear motors, ball screws, and rack-and-pinion drives are all good options for engineers designing...More

In tough economic times, tight capital budgets often force companies to delay purchases of new equipment. Yet they face the ongoing need to increase productivity. Fortunately, upgrading the motion systems on existing machines can bring many of the benefits of new equipment at a fraction of the cost....More

A small and ultralight UAV developed by engineers at Festo, Esslingen, Germany, reportedly can match the highly complex flight capabilities of a dragonfly. Called the BionicOpter, the robotic insect can fly in any direction — even backwards — turn and accelerate quickly, hover, and glide without beating its wings. It’s said to be the first aircraft that flies like a helicopter, plane, and glider....More