Infineon has created a pair of motor controllers for small automotive electric motors.

Scientists from Stellenbosch University in South Africa have designed a new gravity energy storage system, based on linear electric machines (LEM), that could be used in decommissioned mines. “The ...

It also weighs about as much as a bike. Combine the power and the weight, and you get a new unofficial power density record.

China's first linear-motor-powered metro train recently left the station. The first high efficiency linear motor (LM) propulsion system to power a metro train was successfully tested and validated at ...

Before embarking on your next project, it's important to brush up on the basics—the types of electric motors as well as their key components. There are two types of ac motors: synchronous and ...

Encoders are the most widely used feedback devices for electric motor control, capable of delivering precise position and speed feedback for closed-loop performance. With numerous technology options ...

The Series ESZ Linear Actuators feature a robust, enclosed design with a high-capacity rail-bearing system delivering exceptional moment and load capability. Available in two sizes, with travel ...

Need a powerful electric motor on the cheap? [Daniel Simu] and his friend [Werner] show us the ins and outs of using windshield wiper motors. Through many examples and disassembled components, the duo ...