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Industry Trends

Understanding DC Motors and Robotics

Selecting and choosing a drive motor for your robotic device will require research, detailed power requirements analysis, and creating a corresponding robot profile.

Jan 1, 2024 · 4 minRead →
Industry Trends

AGV vs AMR

AGV stands for “Automated Guided Vehicle.” AGVs are self-driving vehicles that can transport goods and people. AMR is a term used to describe autonomous mobile robots that can move around autonomously. While there are many different types of autonomous robots, the key defining feature of an AMR is i.

Jan 1, 2024 · 4 minRead →
Industry Trends

Difference Between Blowers and Compressors

Centrifugal blowers, Positive Displacement Blowers, Centrifugal Compressors, fan blowers, air blowers, air compressors, all of these things are essential pieces of equipment. That said, many people including business owners are unaware of the differences between them all. While certain similarities .

Jan 1, 2024 · 3 minRead →
Difference Between Evaporator Fans & Condenser Fans
Industry Trends

Difference Between Evaporator Fans & Condenser Fans

The refrigeration cycle is all about extracting heat from the refrigerated environment rather than introducing cold air into the unit. Within the refrigeration cycle, refrigerant (or coolant) is both evaporated and liquefied as it passes through tubing so as to transfer heat.

Jan 1, 2024 · 3 minRead →
Product Innovation

Different types of Custom AC Motors

A custom AC motor is a standard type of electric motor that is powered by an alternating current (AC). Like most efficient and practical motors used in everyday household and industrial applications, AC motors give a comparatively efficient mechanical energy process based on a simplistic electrical .

Jan 1, 2024 · 3 minRead →
Product Innovation

What Is an Electric Motor?

What is an electric motor? An electric motor is a type of device that produces mechanical energy from electrical energy. These devices are widely used in various industries to transform electrical energy into useful mechanical energy. An electric motor can be broadly classified into three types base.

Jan 1, 2024 · 5 minRead →
Product Innovation

Wheelchair & Scooter Motors

A power wheelchair has two electric motors, and each one drives a wheel situated on either side of the wheelchair. The motors extract power from the batteries, which in turn power movement through the wheels.

Jan 1, 2024 · 4 minRead →
Engineering Leadership

The Future of Robotics: How Motor Innovations Are Driving Automation

For companies across industries like industrial automation, medical devices, automotive manufacturing, delivery services, logistics operations, and more, robotics technologies offer immense potential for streamlining processes, boosting productivity, and reducing costs. At the heart of these robotic.

Jan 1, 2024 · 6 minRead →
Engineering Leadership

How Shape Design Influences Gas Product Efficiency

Shape design is a discipline used in the manufacturing of gas products. It involves the detailed examination of gas product designs to ensure that they are operating efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively. If you’re unfamiliar with terms like distribution blocks, you’ll want to give this a read.

Jan 1, 2024 · 5 minRead →

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