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Simple peak and continuous torque requirements are not enough for motor sizing. Learn what other considerations affect EO/IR motion platforms.

Key talking points:

  • Why torque, velocity and envelope requirements lead to direct drive options
  • How the payload and environment impact your motor choices
  • How bus voltage and current affects your choices
Frameless Motors

About the Presenter(s)

Tom S Wood
Tom S. Wood

Tom S. Wood, a 35+ year veteran in high-performance motion, has integrated motion control solutions as a machine designer, manufacturer’s representative, High-Tech distributor, and as a Kollmorgen Motion Control Product Specialist. He has extensive experience designing next-generation motion systems for the aerospace and defense industry as well as for robotics applications that improve everything from workplace safety to patient mobility. Tom enjoys helping engineers understand how to enhance their projects through frameless technology that delivers high performance in a compact form.