--- title: Engineering Notes | Application Examples description: Application Examples | ORIENTAL MOTOR U.S.A. CORP. has dedicated over 33 years to establishing a service and support system to better serve customers. It is our goal to provide the best product and service from the design phase, through the sale and beyond. --- [![Oriental Motor U.S.A. 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Since 1978, ORIENTAL MOTOR U.S.A. CORP. has been building a service and support system to better serve customers. It is our goal to provide the best product and service from the design phase, through the sale and beyond. **Our blog will feature:** - Introduction to new products and technologies - Motion control basics and application examples - Tips for motor selection, programming, and troubleshooting   ## [From Pick-and-Place to Rotary Indexing: How to Choose the Right Actuator for Modern Automation](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/from-pick-and-place-to-rotary-indexing-how-to-choose-the-right-actuator-for-modern-automation) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Oct 1, 2026, 8:59:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) From Pick-and-Place to Rotary Indexing: How to Choose the Right Actuator for Modern Automation 14:46 [![From Pick-and-Place to Rotary Indexing: How to Choose the Right Actuator for Modern Automation](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/Featured%20image%20for%20EZS%2c%20DR%2c%20and%20DGII%20blog.png)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/from-pick-and-place-to-rotary-indexing-how-to-choose-the-right-actuator-for-modern-automation) Actuators are devices that convert energy into controlled mechanical motion. Some examples of actuator applications include opening valves, moving robot arms, and operating lifting mechanisms.  Proper actuator selection affects machine accuracy, throughput, flexibility, maintenance requirements, and overall system cost. [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/from-pick-and-place-to-rotary-indexing-how-to-choose-the-right-actuator-for-modern-automation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/from-pick-and-place-to-rotary-indexing-how-to-choose-the-right-actuator-for-modern-automation#comments-listing) Topics: [Absolute Positioning](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/absolute-positioning), [Alphastep Hybrid Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/alphastep-hybrid-control), [Linear Actuators](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/linear-actuators), [VIDEOS](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/videos), [Application Examples](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/application-examples), [Rotary Actuators/Index Tables](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/rotary-actuators-index-tables), [Factory Automation](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/factory-automation) ## [How the OVR Series SCARA Robots Improve Design, Accessibility, and Throughput for Laboratory Automation](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-the-ovr-series-scara-robots-improve-design-accessibility-and-throughput-for-laboratory-automation) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Aug 28, 2026, 5:45:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) How the OVR Series SCARA Robots Improve Design, Accessibility, and Throughput for Laboratory Automation 12:25 [![How the OVR Series SCARA Robots Improve Design, Accessibility, and Throughput for Laboratory Automation](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/Traditional%20SCARA%20robot%20limitations%20for%20lab%20automation.jpg)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-the-ovr-series-scara-robots-improve-design-accessibility-and-throughput-for-laboratory-automation) As laboratory automation and diagnostic equipment become more compact and increasingly dense, robot selection is no longer driven solely by reach and payload.  Space constraints often dictate machine architecture just as much as performance requirements.  Engineers need robots that can operate efficiently in tight spaces without sacrificing speed, payload, or flexibility. [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-the-ovr-series-scara-robots-improve-design-accessibility-and-throughput-for-laboratory-automation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-the-ovr-series-scara-robots-improve-design-accessibility-and-throughput-for-laboratory-automation#comments-listing) Topics: [Robotics](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/robotics), [Absolute Positioning](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/absolute-positioning), [VIDEOS](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/videos), [Application Examples](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/application-examples), [Medical](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/medical) ## [How to Build a Better Multi-Axis Automated Screw Tightening System with Electric Linear Actuators](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-to-build-a-better-multi-axis-automated-screw-tightening-system-with-electric-linear-actuators) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on May 31, 2026, 9:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) How to Build a Better Multi-Axis Automated Screw Tightening System with Electric Linear Actuators 13:08 [![How to Build a Better Multi-Axis Automated Screw Tightening System with Electric Linear Actuators](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/image-png-May-29-2026-10-45-13-0332-PM.png)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-to-build-a-better-multi-axis-automated-screw-tightening-system-with-electric-linear-actuators) Automating screw tightening is no longer just about speeding up assembly; it’s also about ensuring consistent quality, reducing defects, and enabling scalable production. For automation engineers, one of the most effective architectures for achieving this is a multi-axis Cartesian system that combines precise positioning, controlled pressing, and accurate torque delivery. In this article, we’ll walk you through how a 4-axis automated screw tightening machine can be built using electric linear actuators, and how Oriental Motor’s integrated motor and actuator solutions can simplify designs while improving performance. [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-to-build-a-better-multi-axis-automated-screw-tightening-system-with-electric-linear-actuators) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-to-build-a-better-multi-axis-automated-screw-tightening-system-with-electric-linear-actuators#comments-listing) Topics: [Robotics](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/robotics), [Absolute Positioning](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/absolute-positioning), [Alphastep Hybrid Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/alphastep-hybrid-control), [Linear Actuators](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/linear-actuators), [VIDEOS](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/videos), [Application Examples](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/application-examples), [XYZ/Cartesian/Gantry](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/xyz-cartesian-gantry), [Case Studies](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/case-studies) ## [Coordinated Robots Bring Precision and Flexibility to Automated Bottle Capping](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/coordinated-robots-bring-precision-and-flexibility-to-automated-bottle-capping) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Apr 27, 2026, 8:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Coordinated Robots Bring Precision and Flexibility to Automated Bottle Capping 8:50 [![Coordinated Robots Bring Precision and Flexibility to Automated Bottle Capping](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/image-png-Apr-20-2026-11-44-29-4404-PM.png)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/coordinated-robots-bring-precision-and-flexibility-to-automated-bottle-capping) As packaging lines face increasing pressure to run faster, handle more variants, and fit into tighter footprints, automation strategies must balance precision, flexibility, and size. One effective approach is the coordinated use of compact robots integrated with machine vision - an architecture well-suited for highly repeatable tasks like bottle handling and capping. [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/coordinated-robots-bring-precision-and-flexibility-to-automated-bottle-capping) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/coordinated-robots-bring-precision-and-flexibility-to-automated-bottle-capping#comments-listing) Topics: [Robotics](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/robotics), [VIDEOS](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/videos), [Application Examples](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/application-examples), [Food & Packaging](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/food-packaging), [Bottle Capping](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/bottle-capping), [Product Demos](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/product-demos), [Factory Automation](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/factory-automation) ## [Standard or Custom? How PKP Stepper Motors Give Machine Builders the Best of Both Worlds](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/standard-or-custom-how-pkp-stepper-motors-give-machine-builders-the-best-of-both-worlds) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Mar 16, 2026, 6:29:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Standard or Custom? How PKP Stepper Motors Give Machine Builders the Best of Both Worlds 8:26 [![Standard or Custom? 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[Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/standard-or-custom-how-pkp-stepper-motors-give-machine-builders-the-best-of-both-worlds) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/standard-or-custom-how-pkp-stepper-motors-give-machine-builders-the-best-of-both-worlds#comments-listing) Topics: [Stepper Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/stepper-motors), [VIDEOS](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/videos), [Application Examples](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/application-examples), [Incremental Positioning](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/incremental-positioning) ## [Boosting Throughput with Omnidirectional Motion: Introducing Full 360° Type SCARA Robots](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/boosting-throughput-with-omnidirectional-motion-introducing-full-360-type-scara-robots) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Dec 8, 2025, 12:33:25 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Boosting Throughput with Omnidirectional Motion: Introducing Full 360° Type SCARA Robots 5:54 [![Boosting Throughput with Omnidirectional Motion: Introducing Full 360° Type SCARA Robots](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/OVR%20Series%20Full%20360%C2%B0%20Type%20SCARA%20Robot%20performing%20a%20pick%20and%20place%20operation.jpg)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/boosting-throughput-with-omnidirectional-motion-introducing-full-360-type-scara-robots) In high-volume manufacturing, every second matters.  Although traditional SCARA robots have been a staple in assembly and material handling, their limited rotational range can often cause delays that can keep them from maximizing throughput. [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/boosting-throughput-with-omnidirectional-motion-introducing-full-360-type-scara-robots) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/boosting-throughput-with-omnidirectional-motion-introducing-full-360-type-scara-robots#comments-listing) Topics: [Robotics](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/robotics), [Absolute Positioning](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/absolute-positioning), [Alphastep Hybrid Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/alphastep-hybrid-control), [VIDEOS](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/videos), [Application Examples](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/application-examples), [Product Introductions](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/product-introductions) ## [How to Unlock Vision-Based Robot Control With The MRC Studio Software](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-to-unlock-vision-based-robot-control-with-the-mrc-studio-software) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Sep 11, 2025, 3:12:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) How to Unlock Vision-Based Robot Control With The MRC Studio Software 10:11 [![How to Unlock Vision-Based Robot Control With The MRC Studio Software](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/image-png-Aug-27-2025-07-50-01-5392-PM.png)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-to-unlock-vision-based-robot-control-with-the-mrc-studio-software) Building a robot is not easy.  Programming a robot can be even more challenging without user-friendly software.  In this article, I'll explain a few of the MRC Studio's most useful features and demonstrate how the Robot Vision Calibration function can help reduce costs for your vision-enabled robots. [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-to-unlock-vision-based-robot-control-with-the-mrc-studio-software) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-to-unlock-vision-based-robot-control-with-the-mrc-studio-software#comments-listing) Topics: [Robotics](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/robotics), [Software](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/software), [Application Examples](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/application-examples), [Case Studies](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/case-studies), [Product Demos](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/product-demos) ## [Head-to-Head: 1 HP BLDC Motor vs 1 HP AC Induction Motor](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/head-to-head-comparison-1-hp-brushless-dc-motor-vs-1-hp-ac-induction-motor) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Aug 5, 2025, 4:03:13 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Head-to-Head: 1 HP BLDC Motor vs 1 HP AC Induction Motor 8:49 [![Head-to-Head Comparison: 1 HP Brushless DC Motor vs 1 HP AC Induction Motor](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/lm-brushless-dc-motor-ac-input_01_en-1.jpg)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/head-to-head-comparison-1-hp-brushless-dc-motor-vs-1-hp-ac-induction-motor) For machine designers who typically specify 3-phase AC induction motors and VFDs to meet variable speed requirements, brushless DC (BLDC) motors can be a cheat code to designing smaller, lighter, and more efficient machines.  This article compares our 750 W (1 HP) Brushless DC Motor to an equivalent AC motor in efficiency, size/weight, and performance. [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/head-to-head-comparison-1-hp-brushless-dc-motor-vs-1-hp-ac-induction-motor) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/head-to-head-comparison-1-hp-brushless-dc-motor-vs-1-hp-ac-induction-motor#comments-listing) Topics: [AC Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/ac-motors), [Speed Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/speed-control), [BLDC Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/bldc-motors), [Application Examples](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/application-examples), [Product Introductions](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/product-introductions) ## [Which Cooling Fan Should You Use For Your Industrial Automation Machinery?](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/which-cooling-fan-should-you-use-for-your-industrial-automation-machinery) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Jul 1, 2025, 8:36:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Which Cooling Fan Should You Use For Your Industrial Automation Machinery? 10:04 [![Which Cooling Fan Should You Use For Your Industrial Automation Machinery?](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/cooling-fans-orientalmotor.jpg)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/which-cooling-fan-should-you-use-for-your-industrial-automation-machinery) In industrial automation, cooling fans are used to cool electronics so that equipment can last longer.  However, knowing which type of fan to apply to your machine design can be tricky.  In this article, I explain how fans affect the life of electronics and compare the characteristics of the 3 most common types of cooling fans. [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/which-cooling-fan-should-you-use-for-your-industrial-automation-machinery) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/which-cooling-fan-should-you-use-for-your-industrial-automation-machinery#comments-listing) Topics: [Cooling Fans](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/cooling-fans), [Application Examples](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/application-examples) ## [How a Network-Compatible Multi-Axis Driver Can Simplify Design and Reduce Costs for Automated Chip Inspection](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-a-network-compatible-multi-axis-driver-can-simplify-design-and-reduce-costs-for-automated-chip-inspection) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Apr 30, 2025, 9:30:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) How a Network-Compatible Multi-Axis Driver Can Simplify Design and Reduce Costs for Automated Chip Inspection 6:51 [![How a Network-Compatible Multi-Axis Driver Can Simplify Design and Reduce Costs for Automated Chip Inspection](https://catalog.orientalmotor.com/Asset/cvd-4ar-ked-img.jpg)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/how-a-network-compatible-multi-axis-driver-can-simplify-design-and-reduce-costs-for-automated-chip-inspection) A network-compatible multi-axis driver can save space and reduce costs by combining multiple stepper motor drive circuits in a single product and minimizing the number of cables necessary for motion control. 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