Tag: Brushless Servo Motor

Maxon’s New IDX Integrated Servo Motor- Power at the Press of a Button

Maxon’s new IDX compact integrated servo gearmotor + drive combines a powerful, brushless EC-i motor and an EPOS4 positioning controller, which can be complemented with a maxon planetary gearhead when required.  This integrated motor stands out for its high torque density, high efficiency, maintenance-free components, and a high-quality industrial housing providing IP65 protection.  The IDX … Continue reading Maxon’s New IDX Integrated Servo Motor- Power at the Press of a Button

Understanding the Motor Constant in DC Motor Sizing

One of the most often overlooked parameters of direct current motors (both brush and brushless) is the Km or motor constant.  The motor constant (expressed as Km) defines the ability of a motor to transform electrical power into mechanical power and is a valuable tool for any project or application engineer looking to recommend a … Continue reading Understanding the Motor Constant in DC Motor Sizing

Brush Servo Motor vs. Brushless Servo Motor: which is better for my application?

By Warren Osak, CEO of Electromate A common misconception is that a brushless servo motor is always going to be a superior solution to a brush servo motor.  In many industrial automation applications, this assumption can be furthest from the truth.  A comparison of the benefits and drawbacks of brush and brushless servo motors is … Continue reading Brush Servo Motor vs. Brushless Servo Motor: which is better for my application?

New Generation of Hexapedal Robots

Whether traversing over the sands of Mars, or walking up a stone path, this robot was designed to move easily and quickly, to jump, and even to flip over. The biologically inspired robots being designed at the University of Pennsylvania aim to provide new levels of mobility and durability, while providing the capability for rapid … Continue reading New Generation of Hexapedal Robots

New High-torque, high-performance brushless servomotors from ElectroCraft

The RapidPower Plus Series of high-torque, high-performance NEMA 23 frame brushless servomotors from ElectroCraft Inc. are designed for higher-precision applications.  The low-vibration BLDC motors use M-8 ceramic and rare-earth neodymium magnets, to provide quick acceleration and consistent speed (up to 15,000 rpm).  Sealed ball bearings and reduced torque ripple from skewed magetization also ensure a … Continue reading New High-torque, high-performance brushless servomotors from ElectroCraft