Motors & Drives

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Which Motors Are the Best: Servos or Steppers?

Closed-loop stepper motors may be the best choice for tasks typically done by servos because traditional steppers couldn’t handle them.
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Sensor Monitors More Brain Neurons

Scientists could soon have a long-term, real-time window into how the brain communicates within itself.
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Learn How Microstepping Can Provide Smoother Motor Motion

Microstepping and Microstep Emulation represent major advancements in step motor technology.
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Rolling-ring drive with controller for linear motion

Rolling-ring drive with controller for linear motion
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Wave Springs Pack More Force Into Less Space

Free Whitepaper: Flat wire wave springs offer significant advantages over traditional spring designs such as coils and discs.
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Misconceptions about Stepper Motors Explained

Understanding bipolar stepper motors will give engineers the confidence they need when selecting a driver.
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Machine Design's Products of the Week (2/16-2/23)

New products to market include programmable power sources, integrated steppers with a combined drive and motor unit, and an atomizing spray unit.
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The Market Outlook for Motors and Drives through 2022

The market for servo motors and drives is expected to grow from $10.26 billion in 2015 to $15.92 billion by 2022.
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Ball-Screw Drunkenness: Debunking the Myth for Miniature Applications

Using a lead-accuracy measurement device can help reduce occurrences of erratic pitch error.