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Shielding Cables: Eliminating Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) in Motion Systems >

If you experience some unintended motion or unexplained drive faults in your motion system, there are several possible causes. For example, motion setup through the drive, a poorly designed program within the control, and motor or feedback…

Four Key Cable Design Considerations >

Servo systems are widely used in many precision applications. While careful deliberation on the optimum servo motor, servo drive, and feedback elements is the norm, the cables that connect the power and feedback are often an afterthought that…
Servo Motor Design Considerations for Hazardous Environments

Servo Motor Design Considerations for Hazardous Environments >

While servo motors and drives are prevalent in a wide variety of industrial applications, what should be considered when they operate in extreme or hazardous environments? In many cases, the motor itself operates in the extreme environment, while the…

Motor Derating Due To High Ambient Temperatures >

How do I calculate a motor’s continuous torque when it is operating in an environment above its rated temperature? Since the motor’s continuous torque (Tc) is rated in a 40°C ambient, how can I estimate the motor’s continuous torque during my…
AGV performance: a deep-dive into neural networks

AGV performance: a deep-dive into neural networks >

Machine Learning, Neural Networks – big terms in modern logistics, but what do they actually mean? What we need is an expert to tell us. Paul Hamblin, editor of Logistics Business magazine, meets one.
High-Speed Horizontal Flow Pack machine

Pushing the Limits of High-Speed Horizontal Flow Pack Machines >

Using a conventional single motor and gearbox style setup on your horizontal flow pack machine could be the reason you’re not realizing the flexibility and performance you need to keep up with demand.
Beverage can mass customization

Smaller Servos Can Be the Key to the Adaptive Mass Customization Machine >

For manufacturers looking to offer personalization capabilities, true mass customization to batch size of one will require more than purchasing the latest 3D printer or equipment. It’s important to understand the entire supply chain involved, from…

How to Customize a Servo Motor - Standard vs Custom >

When and how to customize a standard servo motor depends on the predicted benefits derived from the customization that should include a solution tied to form, fit, and function. Learn more.

Why Consider Frameless Motors for Customized Solutions >

An alternative to customizing a servo motor is utilizing a frameless motor and integrating directly into the machine itself. Learn more in our new blog post!

What You Should Know About Frameless Motors >

There are lots of reasons to choose a frameless motor. They’re extremely compact, simple, efficient and precise. Is that what your application requires?

How do I know if my motor is explosion proof? >

An explosion proof motor is clearly marked with a nameplate that identifies its suitability for a given hazardous environment.  The nameplate will indicate the hazardous Class, Division, and Group for which the motor is suited.

Why use explosion proof motors? >

Electric motors generate heat under normal operating conditions and have the potential to generate a spark if a motor coil fails. Excessive motor case temperatures or a spark that is not properly contained can cause an explosion or ignite a fire in…

Smart Technologies Are Changing Packaging Performance >

From concept to production, Kollmorgen is the one partner you need for the most ambitious design, the most capable engineering and the most confident delivery. 

Motion to Meet the Mission >

Electro-optical/infrared systems play a crucial defense role on land, in the air, at sea and in space. See how we engineer motion solutions to help you make every design mission a successful one.

Conventional and Slotless Motors: What You Need to Know >

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.