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Explore Space and Other Worlds with Kollmorgen’s Space-Worthy Motors >
Space exploration continues to evolve, and Kollmorgen can help with collaboratively engineered motors to withstand the extreme environments of space.
Win the New Space Race with Motors You Can Rely On >
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 on the Perseverance Rover—And Extreme Environments Everywhere >
From the surface of Mars to the depths of the ocean, from the core of the earth to the core of the human body, Kollmorgen motion systems take on the most extreme environments.
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.
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…
AKME vs. Goldline: Which Motor Should You Choose for Your Hazardous Location Application? >
The new AKME Series for hazardous locations brings ATEX and IECEx certifications, unprecedented compactness and versatility. Compare AKME against Goldline EB.
How can food packaging machine builders meet stricter food safety rules without sacrificing OEE? >
Clean and Productive — Improving Food Safety and Packaging Machine Reliability: Learn how food processing and packaging machines can endure direct washdown without the risk of damage to motion systems. Meet food safety requirements while maximizing…
From the Factory to the Farm: Unleashing the Power of Kollmorgen's Servo Motor Technology >
As smart automation increases farm productivity, there is a need for powerful, precise motors that can handle a wide range of heavy-duty tasks, day in and day out. But even the most advanced technology doesn’t change the basic nature of farming.
What are the Five Major Components of a Brushless Servo Motor >
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…
Stop, hold and go safely: Motion tuning for vertical loads >
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.
5 Key Reasons to Consider an Upgrade to AKD2G Servo Drives >
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…
Can You Integrate a Superior Motor into Your Existing Food and Beverage Production Line? >
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…
What is a Closed-Loop System? >
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…
What is Considered a Low Voltage Motor? >
The Low Voltage Directive defines low voltage from 50 – 1000 Vac, or 120 – 1500 Vdc, which is based on the mains voltage used to power the electrical system and ties in with specific IEC regulations on safety and risk of shock and arcing. When low…
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.
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:…
Have You Considered a Frameless Motor? >
When most engineers think of a brushless DC servo motor, they’re likely to visualize a housing with a flange to accept mounting bolts, connectors to accept power and data cables, and a rotor shaft that couples to the load. That’s the most common…
Advancing Exoskeleton Technology: Key Motion and Motor Design Considerations >
When it comes to exoskeletons, motion design and motor selection are make-or-break steps in the engineering process. Here we explore key considerations and insights for success.
Greater Comfort & Safe Mobility in Exoskeleton Design >
As the exoskeleton market evolves, how can OEMs design for greater comfort, mobility and reliability? Read the blog to learn more.
3 Tips to Accelerate Humanoids from Concept to Prototype to Production >
Humanoid robots are projected to become a $6+ billion opportunity within the next 10 to 15 years.1 Many labs, research entities and startup companies have taken notice, and are rushing to develop concepts and prototypes ahead of the competition. But…
Build a Better Humanoid With Lightweight, Torque-Dense, Robot-Ready Motion >
In a short time, humanoid robots have progressed from science fiction to a $6+ billion opportunity. Learn how to succeed in this exponentially growing market by solving motion challenges far beyond the requirements of conventional industrial robots.
Keep Your Field Robot on the Job Longer, Working Stronger >
From maintenance and repair of deep-sea infrastructure to inspection of wastewater basins. From hazardous oil and gas locations to dirty and dangerous construction sites. From research sample collection to search and rescue in disaster areas. In…
Servo Motor Optimization Can Make Your Agricultural Robot More Precise and Productive >
Learn how robot-ready frameless motors from Kollmorgen enable faster, more dynamic agricultural robots that increase farm productivity and profitability.
Explore Space and Other Worlds with Kollmorgen’s Space-Worthy Motors >
Space exploration continues to evolve, and Kollmorgen can help with collaboratively engineered motors to withstand the extreme environments of space.
Win the New Space Race with Motors You Can Rely On >
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.
For next-generation surgical robots, minimize the axial length of your robotic joints >
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…
Three Design Considerations that Indicate a Machine Needs a Frameless Motor >
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…
Stacking 3-ton pallets of soft bags: No challenge for Kollmorgen-equipped AGVs from Heli >
No two projects are the same, and it’s important to be able to provide a modular solution that can be adapted to suit the customers’ requirements. Learn how Heli created specialized high-reach AGVs equipped with Kollmorgen technology to meet their…
5G-enabled AGVs and AMRs: A game changer for intralogistics >
In factories and warehouses, we have these clever machines known as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). They're changing the way we manage materials by doing tasks on their own, making manufacturing and warehousing…
Hangcha Intelligent Empowers Intelligent Ceramic Production: New Pearl Group's Transformation Through Advanced Manufacturing >
In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, innovation stands as the cornerstone of progress. New Pearl Group, a pioneering force in the ceramics industry, has taken a significant leap forward by embracing intelligent production techniques.…
Accelerate Your AGV Expertise with Kollmorgen's Comprehensive Training Program >
In today's rapidly evolving world of automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems, staying ahead of the competition requires continuous learning and skill development.
ChatGPT, Google Bard or Microsoft CoPilot and AGVs: Balancing the Benefits and Challenges >
Could prompt AI such as ChatGPT, Google Bard or Microsoft CoPilot revolutionize the AGV arena? Sebastian Witkarsson, Information Security Officer at Kollmorgen, examines the possibilities – and sounds a note of caution.
Realizing Ideas at the Cutting Edge of Tech >
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…
All Together For Innovation: More perspectives mean better ideas and better products >
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.
Interoperability: What it is, and why it matters in the age of automation >
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…
Automation in a Single Day with Game-Changing DIY Platform >
Accessible and affordable automation for all has made a giant leap forward with the release of an AMR platform that enables users to install out-of-the box automation technology in less than a day.
The One Big Thing: Innovating Together for a Sustainable Future >
We are no longer settling for unsustainable. More than ever before, we are painfully aware that our ability – or inability - to act over the next few years will directly shape the lives of all future generations. And our best bet to step up to the…
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.
