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These next-generation frameless motors deliver high torque density in a compact, lightweight electromagnetic package with standard sizing for harmonic gearing and a scalable design.

The Case for Frameless Motors in High-Performance Applications

Deciding between a conventional housed motor and a frameless design hinges on several factors, including space constraints, performance requirements and environmental conditions. Understanding the components and advantages of frameless motors can guide engineers in making an informed choice.

Motors: Workhorses of Automation

From motor selection and troubleshooting to energy management and standards, these factors should be major determinants in your industrial motor purchases and application decisions...
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Siemens Set to Acquire Industrial Drive Business

With the planned acquisition of ebm-papst, Siemens see growth in intelligent, battery-powered drive technologies.

DC Motors: Brushed vs. Brushless

Exploring the complexities of motor selection for custom machines in consumer-packaged goods manufacturing.
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Close the Stepper Motor Linear Actuator Feedback Loop

How optical rotary encoders can provide real-time motion feedback on motion applications using stepper motor-driven linear actuators.

JR Automation Uses Beckhoff’s XTS in its Modular Assembly Platform

The FlexChassis system from JR Automation, which enables manufacturers to scale assembly applications in multiple industry verticals, features Beckhoff’s XTS intelligent transport...

Motor Energy Appraisals Reveal Significant Savings

ABB’s energy reviews of industrial electric motors indicate potential 2.1 TWh lifetime savings.
Mitsubishi Electric’s lineup of MR-J5 servo technologies.

How Servo Drives Help Manufacturers Meet Competitive Digitalization Goals

By delivering accurate and precise control over position, speed and torque, servo drives meet exacting industry requirements while embracing the latest innovations to enable the...

Videos

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Insights on Multi-Axis Motion Control

Automation World connects with Anthony Leo of Norgren to discuss the distance, speed and accuracy capabilities of multi-axis electric motion control technologies. Access the full...
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Bosch Rexroth's Flexible Transport System with ctrlX

Demonstrating the FTS (Flexible Transport System) at Automate 2023, Alex Trees, applications engineer associate at Bosch Rexroth, noted that the ctrlX core, Bosch Rexroth’s app...
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Updates to Beckhoff's XTS with NCT

Jeff Johnson from Beckhoff explains how the updates to the XTS with NCT enable it to move beyond pure product transport and allow for the integration of sensors and actuators ...
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B&R's Acopos 6D Levitating Transport System

A video excerpt from the podcast discussion about levitating transport systems for industry, specifically B&R's Acopos 6D, which uses levitating shuttles to move materials and...