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.
Brushed or Brushless: Choosing the Right Motor for the Application >
Brushless motors dominate the market, and with good reason. Learn the design principles, benefits and best uses for both motor types in our new blog.
Cogging Torque and Torque Ripple: What You Need to Know >
There’s a lot of fog in the market surrounding cogging torque, its effect on torque ripple, and how to achieve the smoothest motion for EO/IR imaging. Let Kollmorgen's experts clear it up.
The Big Debate – Stepper vs Servo >
What is the best motor technology to use in a motion control application? There are numerous technologies to create motion, from hydraulic to pneumatic or electromechanical. In the world of precision motion control, many machine designers face a…
NDC Solutions – a Profitable Partnership >
The automation industry is growing fast, driven by initiatives such as Industry 4.0 and Made in China 2025, as well as the recent boom in online shopping. To keep up with competition and the increased demand for automated guided vehicles and mobile…
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.
How to Select a Stepper Motor >
Knowing how to selct a stepper motor is critical for optimal performance. Use our speedy, dependable Stepper Optimizer tool for precise selection.
How Does a Stepper Motor Work? >
A stepper motor is a simple two phase brushless synchronous motor containing a segmented magnetized rotor and a stator consisting of a prescribed number of electromagnetic coils. When energized, these coils create north and south polls that push or…
How to Select a Direct Drive Linear Actuator >
There are several considerations when selecting a direct drive linear actuator for a specific application, such as the required speed, force, motion profile, available physical envelope, and environmental factors. This means the chosen actuator…
