Learn about how Hall-effect sensors are used in linear and electric motor applications, including brushed and brushless DC motors.
Learn about how Hall-effect sensors are used in linear and electric motor applications, including brushed and brushless DC motors.
Modern circuitry and technology have allowed innovations in DC motor applications, leading to distinct differences…
Modern circuitry and technology have allowed innovations in DC motor applications, leading to distinct differences between brushed and brushless DC motors.
Of all types of three-phase motors, the twelve-wire motor provides the most options for connecting based on voltage and…
Of all types of three-phase motors, the twelve-wire motor provides the most options for connecting based on voltage and system configuration (wye or delta). Learn the details and wiring options of these versatile motors.
Linak recently designed and released the LA36 Long Life, a new linear actuator built for various environments.
Linak recently designed and released the LA36 Long Life, a new linear actuator built for various environments.
Siemens announced its latest range of actuators for valves, which provide low-noise operation for automation use.
Siemens announced its latest range of actuators for valves, which provide low-noise operation for automation use.
Learn about some of the fascinating examples of synchronized motion control throughout installations, manufacturing, and…
Learn about some of the fascinating examples of synchronized motion control throughout installations, manufacturing, and advanced robotics.
Three-phase motors with three or six wires have limited options for wiring, but are easier to use and have important…
Three-phase motors with three or six wires have limited options for wiring, but are easier to use and have important roles to play. Learn the difference between three- and six-wire three-phase motors for low and high voltage applications.
Learn about the future of manufacturing education and potential digital solutions to help people gain hands-on skills.
Learn about the future of manufacturing education and potential digital solutions to help people gain hands-on skills.
Specialized industrial, medical, and research applications require fluids to be dispensed with high accuracy and…
Specialized industrial, medical, and research applications require fluids to be dispensed with high accuracy and precision. Due to the differing physical properties exhibited by different fluids, this can be challenging.
Rockwell Automation recently announced their latest motor inverter for their QuickStick linear motor system, the…
Rockwell Automation recently announced their latest motor inverter for their QuickStick linear motor system, the QuickStick HT 5700 Inverter.
In this article, learn the differences between single- and three-phase motors, including how each one works and…
In this article, learn the differences between single- and three-phase motors, including how each one works and applications best suited for each type.
Absopulse recently announced its latest AC-DC 5kW power converter for rugged environments.
Absopulse recently announced its latest AC-DC 5kW power converter for rugged environments.
To increase the flexibility of a motor control system, a variable frequency drive (VFD) is a common device that solves…
To increase the flexibility of a motor control system, a variable frequency drive (VFD) is a common device that solves many motor control problems. In this article, learn how to control manual input of VFDs.
GE has been awarded a $111.9 million contract to provide additional T408 turboshaft engines to NAVAIR, according to a…
GE has been awarded a $111.9 million contract to provide additional T408 turboshaft engines to NAVAIR, according to a press release earlier this month.
Learn about what synchronized motion control is, including its different types and applications.
Learn about what synchronized motion control is, including its different types and applications.
This article looks at some common windings and wirings for three-phase motors, including internal Wye windings and low…
This article looks at some common windings and wirings for three-phase motors, including internal Wye windings and low and high voltage wirings.
Parker Hannifin introduced the GVM-310, a new PMAC motor for the Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)…
Parker Hannifin introduced the GVM-310, a new PMAC motor for the Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) industries.
This article looks at a few of the more advanced motor control circuits for a three-phase motor.
This article looks at a few of the more advanced motor control circuits for a three-phase motor.
In this article, learn how variable frequency drives make use of the principle of pulse width modulation to create…
In this article, learn how variable frequency drives make use of the principle of pulse width modulation to create analog-type signals from a digital source, such as with motor drives.
Electrical engineering firm Phoenix Contact has released the TRIO 1500 V DC/DC converters for high-voltage applications.
Electrical engineering firm Phoenix Contact has released the TRIO 1500 V DC/DC converters for high-voltage applications.