Urs Kafader

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Urs Kafader

Urs has been supervising the technical training at maxon for 20 years. He runs training sessions on the technology and use of maxon products, for employees as well as for customers. He has a Ph.D. in physics as well as an MBA in production science. He began his career at the Laboratory for Solid State Physics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich.

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Speed or torque - or both ?
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Speed or torque - or both ?

The maxon catalog contains a large number of brushless motor types that are called EC motors. This article briefly describes their properties and possible areas of application.
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Sensorless control of brushless motors

Many applications would benefit from a brushless motor without a sensor. There are various options for realizing this. A method developed by maxon is now setting new standards for precision and reliability.
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DC motors as Generators

Brushed and brushless DC motors can be operated as generators. However, there are some points to consider.
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Power density in robotics - a question of torque
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Power density in robotics - a question of torque

Inspection robots for pipes and ducts, rescue robots in disaster areas, or humanoid robots – they all have one thing in common: They are mobile robots that aid humans. We explain some of their requirements for drive technology in detail.
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From motor to drive system

Complete mechatronic drive solutions offer many advantages over individual components. Yet to reach the goal, some important questions first need to be answered.
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Encoder Selection – part three: Speed Control

Urs Kafader on how to choose the right encoder for your application.
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Urs Kafader Head of Training at maxon
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Axis coordination: Balancing modularization and integration

Learn more about finding the right balance between modularization and coordination.
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Urs Kafader Head of Training at maxon
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Encoder Selection - part two: Positioning systems

Urs Kafader on how to choose the right encoder for your application.
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Urs Kafader Head of Training at maxon
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Encoder Selection - part one: Properties

Urs Kafader on how to choose the right encoder for your application.
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Urs Kafader Head of Training at maxon
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On the heating of motors in hand-held tools

Motors operated at the rated torque limit can get very hot. But there are ways to avoid that.
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Urs Kafader Head of Training at maxon
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On the efficiency of drive components

maxon expert Urs Kafader shares his knowledge.
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Urs Kafader
Urs Kafader Head of Training at maxon