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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 is a process, it hasn’t changed, and the more one knows about coupling mechanisms the more one will see that it’s sound engineering principals.

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 for a machine that may be marketed and serviced for decades?

This article presents an overview comparison of stepper motor and servo motor capabilities to serve as selection criteria between the two technologies.

Few business challenges are as formidable as designing, manufacturing and delivering medical imaging equipment to healthcare organizations around the world. From mechanical and electrical components, to communication and control systems, to motion programming and automation software—every element must be perfectly orchestrated. With more than 100 years of motion leadership, including over 40 years designing, manufacturing and supplying motion products for medical device applications, Kollmorgen delivers motion systems with proven reliability, from initial design through trusted service, to serve the needs of healthcare customers around the world.