Category Motion Control - Page 2

A stepper motor design is shown with a graph illustrating step loss, and a close-up of a stepper motor.

Stepper Motor Design - Optimize Performance & Avoid Pitfalls

Master stepper motor design! Learn how choices in resolution, torque, and drivers impact performance. Get practical tips to optimize your motion control.

Adriel Schimmel

• 24 March 2026

A large Siemens motor with its terminal box open, revealing wiring. Different motor enclosure types are visible in the background.

Motion Control

Motor Enclosure Types - Protection vs. Heat in Motion Control

Master motor enclosure types for optimal performance. Learn how to balance protection & cooling for industrial applications. Find out how!

Terrill Hammes

• 22 March 2026

Three inductors mounted on a circuit board, part of a DIY VFD filters setup.

Motion Control

VFD Filter Guide - Stop Nuisance Trips & Protect Motors

Choose the right VFD filter for your motion control system. Prevent nuisance trips, EMI, and motor wear. Discover key types and how to select.

Terrill Hammes

• 21 March 2026

Diagram shows factors for VFD sizing: motor voltage, FLA, load type, duty cycle, and operating environment.

Motion Control

VFD Sizing - Don't Just Use HP! Get It Right Every Time

Master VFD sizing! Learn to select the right drive for your motor and application, avoiding common mistakes. Discover key factors for reliable operation.

Adriel Schimmel

• 18 March 2026

Choosing the right stepper motor involves understanding different stepper motor types. This image shows a typical stepper motor.

Motion Control

Stepper Motor Types: Choose the Right One for Your Project

Master stepper motor types! Learn how construction, phases, and control impact performance. Optimize your motion control. Discover more!

Adriel Schimmel

• 16 March 2026

Precision machinery for electric motor balancing, featuring a spinning rotor with a red laser guide and automated arms.

Motion Control

Electric Motor Balancing - The Ultimate Guide

Master electric motor balancing: identify problems, choose methods, and ensure lasting results for optimal motion control. Learn how!

Terrill Hammes

• 13 March 2026

Technician performs a motor winding resistance test, checking inductance and resistance values on a digital meter.

Motion Control

Motor Winding Resistance Test - Your Guide to Reliable Results

Master motor winding resistance tests! Learn how to accurately measure, interpret results, and avoid common mistakes for reliable motor health.

Mortimer Dietrich

• 7 March 2026

A drill motor's input power is transformed by the gearbox's gearing to output power, demonstrating the purpose of a gearbox.

Motion Control

Gearbox Purpose - Boost Torque & Control Motion

Unlock the purpose of a gearbox! Discover how it transforms motor output into usable motion, boosts torque, and optimizes efficiency. Find the right type for your system.

Mortimer Dietrich

• 4 March 2026

Two powerful, heavy duty motor engines, one supercharged and gleaming, the other turbocharged and complex, stand ready for action.

Motion Control

Heavy-Duty Motors: Beyond Horsepower - Choose Right

Unlock peak performance! Discover how to select the right heavy-duty motor for demanding motion control, ensuring durability and uptime.

Mortimer Dietrich

• 27 February 2026

Diagram shows a fixed-speed motor vs. a variable frequency motor system. The latter uses a Variable Frequency Drive to control motor speed for better pump flow.

Motion Control

Variable Frequency Motor Control - Your UK Industrial Guide

Master variable frequency motor control! Learn how frequency control works, its motion control benefits, and how to choose the right setup for UK industrial sites.

Terrill Hammes

• 26 February 2026

Various motor starters are displayed, illustrating how a motor starter works by controlling power to electric motors.

Motion Control

Motor Starter Explained - Choose the Right Type Every Time

Demystify motor starters! Learn what they do, their key components, types (DOL, soft, VFD), and how to choose the right one. Maximize motor life.

Adriel Schimmel

• 24 February 2026

Diagram of a variable frequency drive application, showing a rectifier, DC bus/filter, and inverter converting 3-phase AC to variable frequency AC.

Motion Control

VFD Applications - Beyond Speed Control

Optimize industrial processes with VFDs! Learn how variable frequency drives control motors, save energy, and improve performance. Discover real-world applications and selection tips.

Adriel Schimmel

• 23 February 2026