White Papers

Courtesy of Mouser Electronics, Inc.
Advanced Cooling and Power Solutions for High-Density AI Data Centers
Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the physical reality of the data center. Training clusters and high-performance inference systems pack a significant number of graphics...
March 19, 2026
Courtesy of Yaskawa America, Inc.
SigmaSelect™
SigmaSelect™ is Yaskawa’s free sizing software for optimal selection of the individual components that comprise your servo system. It includes an Intuitive editor ...
March 17, 2026
Courtesy of Yaskawa America, Inc.
Energy Savings Predictor
Yaskawa offers a collection of free PC software support tools for its variable frequency drives that you can use to upload or download drive parameters, calculate energy savings...
March 17, 2026
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March 13, 2026
Courtesy of Yaskawa America, Inc.
The ABCs and 123s of Variable Frequency Drives
This document details 50 of the most important variable frequency drive terms that VFD users should understand to specify and maintain their drives more effectively. Download ...
March 12, 2026
Courtesy of Yaskawa America, Inc.
When Are Linear Motors the Right Choice?
This document examines the characteristics of linear motor stages and compares them with those of other linear actuators to determine what types of applications are best suited...
March 12, 2026
Courtesy of Yaskawa America, Inc.
Avoiding Hidden Costs with Direct Drive Motors
This document examines industrial direct drive servo motor technology and applications. We’ll explain what a direct drive motor is and then compare its performance metrics...
March 12, 2026
Courtesy of Yaskawa America, Inc.
How to Get the Most From Your VFD
Controlling motor speed with variable frequency drives (VFDs) can save energy. But it’s not as easy as just adding a VFD. This article examines what else needs to be considered...
March 12, 2026
Courtesy of Yaskawa America, Inc.
Direct Drive Motor vs. Rotary Gear Motor
This document examines direct drive motor technology, compares it in terms of cost and performance with that of a rotary gear motor in an application simulation, and then identifies...
March 12, 2026
Courtesy of Yaskawa America, Inc.
Auto-Tuning and VFDs
This document details the importance of performing an auto-tune for your variable frequency drive to ensure efficient operation. Download the Whitepaper
March 12, 2026