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 Understanding the effect of PWM when controlling a brushless DC motor

Understanding the effect of PWM when controlling a brushless DC motor

04/01/2022

Brushless DC motors are increasingly popular options for a host of critical applications, where size, performance and reliability are important considerations. But designers of motion systems can face challenges when selecting or developing PWM electronics to drive these motors.

 A motor guide for precision engineering

A motor guide for precision engineering

04/01/2022

When to use a servo motor and the advantages of an accurate precision closed-loop stepper motor are explored by Paul Jepson, New Business Analyst, Oriental Motor (UK).

 Stepper motor vs servo motor: Which is right for your application?

Stepper motor vs servo motor: Which is right for your application?

04/01/2022

In today’s industrial marketplace, it can be confusing and challenging to choose the correct motor for an application. As well as all the different types of motor, the information provided on each is often either too basic or too technical to be helpful. In this article, Mike Keefe of KEB America explains the differences between stepper and servo motors, and when it is appropriate to use each technology.

 Driving for more efficiency

Driving for more efficiency

01/12/2021

The optimisation of energy usage by electric motors can lead to environmental benefits, as well as reductions in operational expenses (OPEX). Forward-looking businesses interested in reducing their motors’ energy use can now go further than before, by implementing new tools that enable variable speed drives (VSDs) to save even more energy.

 Accurate and stable actuator for an automatic screwdriving application

Accurate and stable actuator for an automatic screwdriving application

01/12/2021

Accuracy, repeatability and stability were the key performance requirements specified for an actuator to be used in an automatic screwdriving application for AVK Plastics, a manufacturer of synthetic surface boxes and pallets based in the Netherlands. AVK Plastics turned to HepcoMotion after the previous actuator could not provide the high stability required, causing the company to need a replacement.

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