This document written by Steve Bowling, Application Segments Engineer at Microchip Technology, discusses how motor works and describes the AC induction motor, variable-speed ACIM control, and FOC.

For medium- and high-voltage applications, Kollmorgen’s latest DDL motor offers a new capability to support 400/480V AC-powered applications. It delivers a continuous force range up to 8,211 N and ...

Linear motors are very quick and precise for positioning, but are also capable of slow, constant-traverse speed for machine heads and slides, as well as tool and part-handling systems. A variety of ...

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