According to some, the commercial significance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, could be as important as the internet.
The Empower prosthesis by Ottobock helps its wearer regain lost freedom of movement – using a powerful brushless motor that releases the energy of a calf muscle at every step.
High Torque Low Speed (HTLS) motors using gerotor and geroler technology have been in use since the 1950s but are generally considered for low and medium pressure applications.
The continued focus on improving energy efficiency and sustainability remains a major driving force for innovation in mechanical and electrical engineering arenas.
The ability to program variable speed drives quickly and simply opens a vast range of possibilities to help you get more control of your process, improve quality and cut production costs, says Andy Preston, UK drives product manager at ABB.