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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 […]

A fibre optic rotary joint (FORJ) is the optical equivalent of an electrical contact ring. It provides uninterrupted transmission of an optical signal during rotation along […]

In this article, we present five things to know about slip rings (also called electric slip rings), their brushes, voltage dips, and noise attenuation. The three […]

The term “moment of inertia” is often used with a generic meaning but, depending on the context, can denote three different moments of inertia: mass, planar […]

Comparing electric rod actuators with hydraulic cylinder actuators, which ones offer the best solution for your needs? Hydraulic cylinders have been widely used for decades. However, […]