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A slip ring is an electromechanical device employed for the transmission of electrical signals, data, and power from stationary to rotating parts. Slip rings are essential […]

Slip rings are vital components for camera systems that require continuous rotation, such as pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras, robotic mounts, or drones. These devices enable the transmission […]

Surgical robotics is one of the most advanced and delicate fields in automation. In this domain, every component must ensure flawless performance, and slip rings play […]

Are you sure you know about coreless motors and their advantages? If the answer is “not much” or “just a little”, then this article is for […]

For more than 15 years, AMK has been offering automation solutions now proven thousands of times in the field. Customer experiences continue to enrich this brand’s […]

The most important characteristics for the performance of a stepper motor are precise positioning, a good stall torque, and good torque at low speed. But some […]

Inductive sensors are often used to measure position or speed, especially in harsh environments. The terminology and techniques used in inductive position sensing can be confusing. […]

A few basic concepts and definitions about fibre optic rotary joints (FORJ) A FORJ – (Fibre Optic Rotary Joint) is the optical equivalent of an electrical […]

The design and configuration of an electrical slip ring must consider the operation of the various types of the device and bear in mind a number […]

The Motion Controller The motion controller is the “mind” of any motion control system. In feedback systems, it sends a command toward the drive, compares it […]

One of the most common ways to move a load from point A to point B is to by means of linear translation using a worm […]