Modular automation is the next phase of factory automation where a production line can be separated into mobile modules and can be quickly reconfigured for different purposes. This article explains the benefits of modular automation and shows how smaller, lighter, and battery-driven motors can help.
Topics: Stepper Motors, Robotics, Alphastep Hybrid Control, Linear Actuators, Speed Control, VIDEOS, BLDC Motors, Application Examples
The BLV Series R Type brushless DC motor and compact driver not only reduces the size and weight of the original BLV Series driver but offer an upgrade to the motor as well. This blog post uses videos to explain the features offered by the BLV Series R Type and how they can improve AGV/AMR design and performance.
Topics: Robotics, Smooth Drive, Speed Control, VIDEOS, BLDC Motors, Software, Network
Many motor manufacturers offer a motor sizing tool to help with product selection, but if you don't know how to use it, you may still end up paying for it in the long run.
Topics: Speed Control, Motor Sizing, BLDC Motors, Food & Packaging, Conveyors
This is a continuation of the blog post, "Technologies Used with Brushless Motors". In this section, we explain the efficiency aspect of brushless motors and compare them to AC motors.
Topics: Speed Control, BLDC Motors, Technical Manual Series
Which type of electric motor do you size for your conveyor, XYZ table, or robot? Before you select one, you must understand the characteristics of each type of motor in the market.
Topics: AC Motors, Stepper Motors, Speed Control, Motor Sizing, BLDC Motors, Washdown, Servo Motors, Motion Control Basics, Conveyors
Brushless motors have characteristics that make them excellent motors for speed control. In this section, we will explain the technologies that enhance the performance of these motors.
Topics: Speed Control, BLDC Motors, Technical Manual Series
Brushless motors have different methods of controlling current flow depending on the drive system. In addition, to control the rotation speed and generated torque, it is necessary to control the amount of the motor current. Here, we will explain the PWM method for controlling the motor current.
Topics: Speed Control, BLDC Motors, Technical Manual Series
In this post, we will explain how the two drive systems, square wave drive and sine wave drive, can affect motor torque performance.
Topics: Speed Control, BLDC Motors, Technical Manual Series
There is a close relationship between the drive system and brushless motor characteristics, and various methods have been used to improve the controllability and characteristics of motors. In this post, we will explain two typical drive systems: square wave drive and sine wave drive.
Topics: Speed Control, BLDC Motors, Technical Manual Series
In part 4, we will explain the main components of brushless motors: feedback, magnetic field, and permanent magnets.
Topics: Speed Control, BLDC Motors, Technical Manual Series