Measuring 8 mm dia and 16 mm in length Model RE 8 has pencil-thin ceramic shaft that measures 0.8 mm dia and turns into 2 sleeve bearings Precious metal brushes ensure constant and low contact resistance between brushes and commutator even after... Learn more

Precision motors drives and systems OVERALL RATING                 http://www.maxonmotor.com  Presented with a little more complexity than need be this site offers the fundamentals Product pages include PDFs and selection criteria by dropdowns... Learn more

Gearhead is designed for motors powerful enough for motion but offering too much speed and too little torque Planetary and spur gearheads available in 600+ variations with dia from 6–81 mm include planetary gearhead with 2 speeds on output side... Learn more

Designed to control brush/brushless dc motors Series EPOS2 has 32-bit DSP technology and potential-separated digital I/O for protection against EMI Interpolated position mode enables units to synchronously run path specified through interpolation... Learn more

IEN What are the major concerns facing motion technology and how can they be addressed?Rogen Although an ongoing project often has "moving targets," having a realistic understanding of (eventual) final requirements would streamline and simplify... Learn more

Auto racing has become a game of precision Not only are the cars designed and built using the most precise measures but the rules of the race also dictate limits on these designs.The rule book for Indy Racing League (IRL) events stipulates maximum... Learn more

EPOS 24/1 is a digital motion controller capable of position velocity and current mode Available in two versions for brush or brushless motors its small package size -- 55 x 40 x 25 mm (2.2 x 1.6 x 1 in.) weighing 45 g (1.6 oz) -- and... Learn more

Often the more interesting challenges that go into the film industry's monster designs happen inside the flesh and fur and are wrapped up in size limitations ruggedness and quiet operation.Many articles written about the behind-the-scenes... Learn more