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The relationship between electricity and magnetism is a profound association affecting our daily lives. Essential to any motion conversation is how these two simple concepts result in precise torque, speed, and position creating the food, goods, and medical care we use. This course follows the path of electricity to physical movement and focuses on the elements that can affect motor efficiency. This course is for engineers and industry professionals seeking to learn about motion.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the relationship between electricity and magnetism
  • Define and differentiate step, brushed, and brushless servo motors
  • Balance the affects of inertia with system requirements
  • Describe how resolution and inertia effect performance
  • Identify and leverage motion types for move efficiency

This self-paced online course is presented through the Kollmorgen Learning Center.
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About the Presenter(s)

Emily Blanchard
Emily Blanchard

Emily, Senior Training Specialist, has over 17 years of experience with Kollmorgen. Starting as an inside sales associate and progressing through various roles in the company, Emily found her passion for training due to her joy for learning – absorbing the plethora of educational insight provided by Kollmorgen’s blend of technical, sales, and product teams. Emily earned a BA in communications from Virginia Tech and chose to earn a MSEd in adult education and training to enhance her training speciality.