From the latest in humanoid robots and prosthetic technology to precision measuring and conveyor belts — wherever you need motion, you can find at least one DC motor. And wherever you have a DC motor, you’ll want to ensure its reliability. But what are some of the biggest reasons behind DC motor failure, and — crucially �…

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“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails,” Dolly Parton once said. In the face of uncertainty and disruption, all we can do is adapt. This rings especially true for the logistics industry,  which has been subject to major disruption over the last five years. Can robotics help overcome this disruption by stre…

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The first coreless motors were designed in the 1930s, but it took decades for them to find their place in the commercial market. Today, coreless motors are a vital component in a wide range of applications, from laboratory equipment to commercial aircraft. Here, Dave Walsha, sales manager at small DC motor supplier EMS, explores…

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Mathematician Alfred North Whitehead once said: “It takes an extraordinary intelligence to contemplate the obvious”. While the crucial distinction between brushed and brushless motors, the presence or absence of brushes, is evident, the implications of their differences are much more complex. Here Dave Walsha, sales manager…

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FAULHABER developed the new sterilisable 2057…BA family of motors especially for medical applications. In the sensor-free variant, the drives can withstand more than 1500 autoclave cycles. They are optimized for high speeds of up to 65,000 rpm, as are required in, e.g., the handpieces of dental equipment.The motors of the…

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