The accepted principle of matching motor to load inertia is no longer pertinent with today’s faster processors and advanced control algorithms.
Discover how Kollmorgen optimizes the size, weight and power density of motion solutions to help UAVs fly longer and farther for greater mission success.
When correctly sizing AC servo motors, it’s important to avoid miscommunication issues. Learn the critical terminology around sizing that leads to safe, reliable operation.
As electric vehicles promise cleaner, more sustainable transportation, the need for reliable lithium-ion batteries is skyrocketing. Battery manufacturers are looking for innovative ways to maximize production quality and speed.
Force-controlled blending or finishing operations typically rely upon human operators who can provide subtle compliance in grinding, deburring or polishing. Unfortunately, these operations create inherent risks for these workers—from injuries to…
Learn the key criteria for designing axially compact arm joints that minimize space, maximize torque, and deliver precision performance in surgical robots.
How can you ensure the safety of vertical loads while complying with ISO 13849-1? On-drive safety functions offer a no-compromise way to simplify brake testing.
Engineers devote a lot of time and effort designing highly efficient, reliable, and economical stepper or servo motor positioning systems. They select a motor, a controller, appropriate feedback circuits, and an amplifier to satisfy the specific…
Grounding and Shielding is an often misunderstood process. It is common to hear quotes ranging from “it's magic!” to “the rules change all the time!” and “there’s no way to understand it!” These emotional statements are repeated but not true. There…
Recent work done by Kollmorgen—a global leader in manufacturing motor and motion solutions—has shown that it is possible to synchronize components within the flexo printing process without mechanical transmission by using closed loop control…
Reliability in extreme environments. Optimized motor windings. A larger through-bore aspect ratio. How do you achieve these and other specialized motor attributes on a rapid development schedule, with assurance of meeting cost and supply requirements…
An aging population, a growing burden of disease, continuous development of new clinical applications, and global advancements in the standards of disease prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment. For all these reasons and more,…
