New article from maxon motors Factory automation and robotic application engineers are often faced with the challenge of requiring fast, accurate and powerful linear actuation within a small allocated volume. The two most commonly available technologies are rotary DC motor driven actuators and linear DC motor actuators. This article provides details on the advantages and disadvantages with … Continue reading A Comparison of DC Linear Actuators with DC Linear Motors
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View a short video on Maxon’s state-of-the-art manufacturing center in Hungary
3 Minute YouTube Video View a short video on Maxon's state-of-the-art manufacturing center in Hungary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5qWsQWAcPI Click on the link below to view the Maxon Motor Product Family. http://www.electromate.com/products/?partner=1072297493 EDITORIAL CONTACT: Warren Osak sales@electromate.com Toll Free Phone: 877-737-8698 Toll Free Fax: 877-737-8699 http://www.electromate.com Tags: maxon, maxon motor, maxon DC motor, Electromate, EC-i40, servo motor, BLDC … Continue reading View a short video on Maxon’s state-of-the-art manufacturing center in Hungary
maxon motor takes part in chase to catch up with a comet
After more than ten years of travel through space, the European space probe Rosetta has reached the comet Chury. Three months from now, for the first time in the history of space travel, a lander will touch down on the surface of the four-kilometer-wide comet. DC motors manufactured by maxon are part of this pioneering … Continue reading maxon motor takes part in chase to catch up with a comet
5 Tips for a Successful Servo Crossover
Reprint of March 27, 2014, article by Josh Bellefeuille Sales Application Engineer at Kollmorgen There are a number of situations that call for crossing over and replacing an existing motor with a newer servo. These can include: product obsolescence, cost savings, lead time issues, or upgrading to newer technology. The specifics of each application could lead to an … Continue reading 5 Tips for a Successful Servo Crossover
Temperature Effects on Motor Performance
When applying DC motors to any type of application, temperature effects need to be considered in order to properly apply the motor. Performance will change as the motor temperature changes. When reviewing DC motor curves, the user needs to ask the question “Do these curves represent performance of the motor at room temperature, or do … Continue reading Temperature Effects on Motor Performance
E-book: Motor Selection & Gearbox Matching Tech Tips
In this Tech Tip E-Book, access resources on servo selection, tips for quiet gear motor operation, gearbox matching, basics of motor selection and more on motors. Included are case studies for automotive and medical applications. Get motor selection tips, selection tools and resources from Groschopp in this issue. Click on the link below to download … Continue reading E-book: Motor Selection & Gearbox Matching Tech Tips
Highly Dynamic DC Brushless Servo Motor – maxon’s EC-i40
Compact And Powerful In automation and robotics, many applications are characterized by high energy and high torque at the same time. Spatial restrictions also mean that drives must be short, have a long service life and be maintenance-free. The newly redesigned EC-i motors from maxon motors offer solutions that fit these requirements perfectly. These brushless … Continue reading Highly Dynamic DC Brushless Servo Motor – maxon’s EC-i40
The maxon X drives family of configurable products is growing
Like all motors in the DCX series, these brushed DC motors feature high power density and low vibration. In addition to the technical highlights, the program's appeal lies in the configuration options. Motors, gearheads and encoders may be selected and ordered online. After only 11 working days, even complex drive systems are ready to be … Continue reading The maxon X drives family of configurable products is growing
Live Webinar: Extreme Environment Operation of DC Servo Motors
Join us for a Live Webinar presented by maxon motors on January 21, 2014 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now. Register now to watch this webinar live or anytime after January 21, 2014. This webinar will include a general discussion on DC Servo (brush and brushless) Motor Technology and the benefits of using maxon's EC HD … Continue reading Live Webinar: Extreme Environment Operation of DC Servo Motors
NEW configurable DC motors and gearheads
maxon motor’s DCX series is being expanded with two new DC motors. The GPX 22 gearhead is now also available in a version with reduced noise level and with ceramic axes. In addition to the maxon DCX 10L, a shorter version is now also available, the DCX 10S. Like all motors in the DCX series, … Continue reading NEW configurable DC motors and gearheads