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Technology vs. Topology: Designing Motion for Turrets and Large Azimuth Drive Systems

Modern military ground vehicles demand precision, speed and reliability. Meeting those needs starts with a critical design decision: motion system topology. This white paper breaks down the key topologies and considerations when designing for turret and large azimuth drive systems in next generation ground vehicles.

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