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Are you sure you know about coreless motors and their advantages? If the answer is “not much” or “just a little”, then this article is for […]

Cogging is a parasite force generated in all iron core permanent magnet motors due to ferromagnetic “teeth” in the structure containing the windings (Figure 1). Each […]

For the designer who is about to build a machine, it is important to understand the pros and cons offered by each solution-whether, centralized with a […]

For more than 15 years, AMK has been offering automation solutions now proven thousands of times in the field. Customer experiences continue to enrich this brand’s […]

The most important characteristics for the performance of a stepper motor are precise positioning, a good stall torque, and good torque at low speed. But some […]

Inductive sensors are often used to measure position or speed, especially in harsh environments. The terminology and techniques used in inductive position sensing can be confusing. […]

A few basic concepts and definitions about fibre optic rotary joints (FORJ) A FORJ – (Fibre Optic Rotary Joint) is the optical equivalent of an electrical […]

The design and configuration of an electrical slip ring must consider the operation of the various types of the device and bear in mind a number […]

The Motion Controller The motion controller is the “mind” of any motion control system. In feedback systems, it sends a command toward the drive, compares it […]

One of the most common ways to move a load from point A to point B is to by means of linear translation using a worm […]

A fibre optic rotary joint (FORJ) is the optical equivalent of an electrical contact ring. It provides uninterrupted transmission of an optical signal during rotation along […]