Conventional Slotted vs. Slotless Motors: Which is Better for Low-Speed, High-Torque Applications? >
What's the best way to achieve high torque and smooth operation at relatively low speeds, as required for EO/IR applications? Read our blog to find out.
DC vs AC Servo Motors: Which Type Is Right for Your Application? >
Understand the differences between DC servo motors, BLDC servo motors and AC servo motors. Selecting the right type for your application is critical for optimal performance, efficiency and longevity.
What are the basic elements of a servo system? >
Working with motion control experts like Kollmorgen makes selecting a servo system easier and faster, resulting in an optimal system for the application.
When Should You Convert From a Stepper Motor to a Servo? >
Wondering when to convert from stepper to servo motors? Explore six signals, stepper limits, and how affordable servo motors simplify your motion control upgrade.
How mechatronics design improves motion system performance >
Discover how mechatronics design boosts motion system performance by integrating servo systems and control for faster commissioning and integrated motion.
Interview with Kollmorgen AMS's Simon Bokesand on the Cyber Resilience Act >
The Cyber Resilience Act introduces several deadlines, including the September 11, 2026 start of mandatory vulnerability and incident reporting and December 11, 2027 full CRA compliance becomes mandatory for product with digital[BS1.1][MM1.2]…
Mastering Multi-Axis Motion Control in Modern Production Cells >
When motion systems scale, synchronization gets harder. Learn how modern production cells maintain precision, stability and throughput at speed.
Optimizing Robotic Arm Actuators for Articulated Motion >
Why robotic arm actuator performance depends on more than motor selection, and how to optimize performance at the system level.
How can redundant servo feedback ensure fail-safe positioning when encoder failure isn’t an option? >
In medical devices, defense systems and many industrial applications, failure of the motion system is not an option. Learn how servo motors with integrated, redundant feedback devices simplify the challenge of assuring total motion reliability. Learn…
How to design EO/IR motion control that survives harsh environments: 5 conditions to plan for >
Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems are used to provide long distance visual and thermal imaging for a variety of applications. Often used in satellites, planes, and military applications, there are two main components found in EO/IR systems:…
How to improve reliability in high-temperature down-hole BLDC motors: a practical guide >
There is a lot of energy [pun intended, sorry] going into the design of next generation, high temperature, Down-Hole motor technology at Kollmorgen. The existing motor technology available in the marketplace has basically been the same since the…
