Technical Papers
Comparison of Slotless and Slotted Motors
Permanent magnet brushless motors come in all shapes and sizes providing both rotary and linear motion. They are known for...
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What is an Air Bearing?
What is an air bearing, how does it work, and where should it be used?
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A Method of Virtual Torque Sensing for Collaborative Robot Joints
This technical document explores the use of calibrated motor current and internal compliance in harmonic gearing to produce a virtual...
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Motor Sizing 101
This technical note addresses basic motor sizing with simple calculations that can be done to generally size any motor application.
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Absolute Encoders vs Incremental Encoders
Position sensors are available as absolute or incremental devices. This paper discusses the key differences of the two technologies (Absolute...
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How Inductive Encoders Work
This article explains the technology of the inductive encoder. This device is closely based on the resolver. It is instructive...
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Position Sensors – Choosing the right sensor
Position sensors are used in a wide range of automation and measurement applications. A key step in selecting a suitable...
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Torque measurement with angle sensors
This technical document explores the use of calibrated motor current and internal compliance in harmonic gearing to produce a virtual...
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Direct Drive Motors, Frameless Resolvers, Ring Encoders
Direct drive motors have been around for many years. With the demand for higher performance, they have seen more widespread...
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VeraPath™ Optical Encoder Technology
MicroE’s PurePrecision technology has enabled designers of precision motion control systems in medical, semiconductor, advanced industrial and scientific applications to...
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How to install a Frameless Motor – Installation & Design Guide
This document details the installation and integration of Celera Motion frameless kit motors into our customers’ applications.
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Veratus Advanced Signal Processing
MicroE’s Micro Motion Absolute technology combines the benefits of our small encoder sizes with the ability to acquire absolute position...
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Mechanical Design Challenges for Collaborative Robots
Robotics and additive manufacturing markets have entered a new phase of growth. This growth is being driven by new levels...
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Correcting Java Security Issues With SmartPrecision II Software
This paper provides instructions to make the correct Java security settings to enable the full use of SmartPrecision II™ software.
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Micro Motion Absolute, Technology Overview & Programming
MicroE’s Micro Motion Absolute technology combines the benefits of our small encoder sizes with the ability to acquire absolute position...
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Servo Loop Bandwidth, Motor Sizing and Power Dissipation
This paper describes how servo loop bandwidth, motor sizing and power dissipation are all related.
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Verapath Accuracy
This document is an overview of the accuracy capabilities of the Veratus™ linear encoder system with Verapath™ optical technology on...
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Accuracy, Resolution and Repeatability
There are several key terms that are critical to specifying the optimal position sensor for a given application. This application...
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Collet Maintenance – How Often?
It is important to carry out regular collet maintenance to ensure excellent performance and long life from your Westwind PCB...
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Positive Lock Collet Maintenance Instructions
This paper explains in detail how to clean and regrease your positive lock collet using the correct tools and procedures.
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