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When to choose a 4pole DC motor ?
Selecting a DC micromotor for use in applications from aerospace through to downhole drilling inspection, a 4pole motor has advantages. A 4pole design is stronger than a 2pole equivalent but can also fit within the same space and weight envelope. Greg Dutfield of maxon UK explains.
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maxon datasheets explained
Find out how the DC motor data on a datasheet can help choose the right product for your application. Ronak Samani and Gaz Satkunathas, Technical Engineers at maxon UK & Ireland, explain the comprehensive information in a maxon datasheet.
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Predicting future changes in water quality
How maxon helped Dublin City University engineer new technology for monitoring aquatic environments
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Lightweight Robotic Arms and Gripper for Harsh Environments
Blueprint Lab designs and manufactures products that operate in the harsh environment of the ocean floor. Since time is a crucial factor in the design process, the engineers configure their motors and gears online.
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Next Generation of Moon Rovers
CubeRover, engineered by Astrobotic’s Planetary Mobility department, was designed to offer an affordable service used to carry and operate diverse scientific instruments and payloads on the surface of the moon.
Robin Phillips
Aerospace Specialist
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EPOS4 Truly micro!
Robotic, analysis, and handling systems demand compact integration of a large number of energy-efficient compact drives, combined with highly dynamic controllers and a networked bus system.
Juergen Wagenbach
Motion Control Specialist
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Can DC motors be used at high temperatures?
Those familiar with the maxon catalog and technical specifications will have noticed that maximum ambient and winding temperatures are specified for our motors.
Why is this?
Andrew Gibson
Sales Engineer
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Battling COVID-19 One Pump at a Time
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Winnipeg Ventilator project had to make some critical choices in design and component selection, particularly for the motor used in the mechanical pump design.
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“The transition to brushless dc motors was key"
Samir Bouabdallah is an expert in drone technology and founder of an exciting startup. How will the drone market develop, in his opinion, and what is required of the motors in the flying robots?
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Delta vs Y Winding Arrangements
Although, the winding arrangement does not play a pivotal role in one’s motor selection, it is valuable information to be aware of.
Angelica Perzan
Sales Engineer
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Webinar: Choosing drive systems for lab automation
This maxon webinar looks at the latest motor and drive technologies used in laboratory automation applications.
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Growth in automation in e-commerce
Why is growth in e-commerce intrinsically linked to growth in automation?
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Dual Loop Control: No more Gear Backlash
Can loads be positioned dynamically, with high precision and no oscillation, despite mechanical backlash and elastic components? Yes — using an intelligent system.
Juergen Wagenbach
Motion Control Specialist
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Customizations to standard motors for space
Through a combination of standard industrial motors and creative collaboration, technology-forward customizations are made to allow high-precision, long-life motors to make it to Mars and beyond.
Robin Phillips
Aerospace Specialist
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5 challenges an electric motor has to overcome on Mars
Every Mars drive from maxon is based on a catalog product and is modified for the specific mission. Learn more.
Robin Phillips
Aerospace Specialist
