The Robot Report

NORD adds 112 frame size to IE5+ synchronous motor line

NORD offers IE5+ motors in sizes 71, 90, and newly released, size 112, extending the power range from 0.5 to 15.0 hp.
Futurism

MIT’s New 3D Printer Can Print a Working Motor, Complete With Moving Parts

MIT researchers have devised new tech that can 3D print entire complex machines with moving parts in a matter of hours.
Tech Xplore

How an overlooked electrostatic force could drive the motor of the future

When we hear about moving objects with electricity, most of us imagine a "pulling force." Positive and negative charges ...
IEEE

Adaptive Model-Free Deadbeat Predictive Current Control for Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Based on Immune Algorithm

Abstract: The model free deadbeat predictive current control (MFDPCC) for linear permanent magnet synchronous motor (LPMSM) drive system is emerging as a promising method due to its straightforward ...
Electronic Design

GaN Powers Up High-Efficiency Motor Joints in Humanoid Robots

Texas Instruments is developing GaN power devices to enable more compact and efficient motor joints for humanoid robots.
IEEE

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Stator and Rotor Fault Detection Using Transfer Learning and Field-Circuit Model

Abstract: Currently, modern permanent magnet synchronous motor diagnostic systems based on artificial neural networks are designed to detect selected types of damage. Changing the type of failure ...