Advances in linear motors and hybrid actuators are pushing motion systems toward higher precision, speed and efficiency. A ...

Here is how to implement a stepper motor to sense position and actively correct any error that might accrue during actuation.

The nights are drawing in for Europeans, and Elliot Williams is joined this week by Jenny List for an evening podcast looking ...

Nanotec introduces the N6, a compact and powerful controller/drive for stepper motors (NEMA 14 to 34) and BLDC motors up to NEMA 23. With field-oriented control (FOC), the N6 ensures smooth operation ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

Posital has enhanced its IXARC family of incremental magnetic rotary encoders, increasing the maximum resolution to 32,768 pulses per revolution (PPR). This upgrade also includes new phasing options, ...

Festo’s new stepper motor series — EMMT-ST — features absolute encoders, IP65 protection, holding brakes and control via a single cable. OEMs have the choice of an absolute single-turn encoder or ...

Van Nuys, CA – The new YPR-45-45-100 Series of Pitch, Roll, and Yaw Three-axis Stages are the integration of two +/- 45 degrees Goniometers for lower (pitch) and middle (roll) axes, and a large upper, ...

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You have a project that needs something to move. Should you use a stepper motor or a servo motor? [Matthias] has an opinion, and you can hear his thoughts in the video below. One tip we’ll take away ...