Working with motion control experts like Kollmorgen makes selecting a servo system easier and faster, resulting in an optimal system for the application.
Space exploration continues to evolve, and Kollmorgen can help with collaboratively engineered motors to withstand the extreme environments of space.
Low Earth orbit (LEO) is a quickly growing commercial economy, and Kollmorgen has the expertise and space-worthy motors to support this new race to space.
Kollmorgen is all about innovation, constantly investing in collaborations and research projects to exchange knowledge and expertise with partners and universities across the world. Learn more about how Kollmorgen works to enable innovative thinking…
Servo motors are used in numerous markets to power machines, instruments, robots, and other factory automation applications. This blog addresses five major elements of a conventional brushless DC servo motor: the rotor, stator, bearings, feedback and…
What if you could design and build a surgical robot that help doctors perform less invasive, more precise operations and achieve better patient outcomes? While the results of any surgery depend on the challenges of the specific case and the skill of…
Every machine builder knows that they have to meet stringent safety requirements to protect workers from the risk of injury. If they build machines for the EU market, they should know that the European regulatory landscape is more advanced than in…
When designing motion for applications such as vertical gantries and hoists, you need to take special care to ensure operator safety and operational efficiency. Let’s discuss best practices for meeting the particular challenges involved.
Engineers often face challenges when incorporating servo motors into a new machine design. Choosing between a housed motor or a frameless torque motor shouldn’t be one of them. This blog reveals three design considerations that indicate why a…
Advances in processor technology for servo drives continue to expand the features and capabilities they offer. Choosing a new drive or control system over an existing system ultimately depends on the application requirements. The AKD2G servo drive…
Every machine designer wants to deliver the best possible performance. Especially in today’s food and beverage industry, the pressure for optimum throughput and quality means that every OEM is striving to engineer new systems that are the best of the…
At Kollmorgen, there are more and more female employees every year, which really helps to broaden overall perspectives. Everyone agrees that diversity drives innovation and these values apply to the group at every level.
We are now living in a digital world. E-commerce consumers expect goods to be delivered faster and more flexibly than was the case just a couple of years ago. Organizations, retailers, and their warehouse service providers therefore need to find new…
When learning about servo motors and servo systems, you’re likely to encounter the phrase “closed-loop system.” If you’ve ever wondered what that means and how it works, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s step through some of the most common…
Robotic joint design almost always involves tradeoffs. But does it have to be that way? Let’s look at the three most common compromises.
