Motion for Missiles: Optimizing Performance

The electric motors that control missile fin actuators, seeker head gimbals and other mechanical systems must perform with absolute reliability. With a rapidly growing need for advanced weapon systems, learn how to specify motors that can perform reliably even in the most extreme conditions.

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Frameless Performance, Made Easy

Optimize your frameless motor by simply entering your application requirements. This Interactive Performance Curve Generator does the rest, automatically.

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Frameless Motors to Fit Any Application

Embedded into your machine and driving the load directly, KBM frameless servo motors deliver optimum torque density and precision in the most compact package. Browse motors that deliver continuous power up to 20.1 kW and peak torque up to 12,812 Nm in frame sizes ranging from 60 mm to 850 mm OD. Find the ideal fit for your application.

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From the Factory to the Farm: Washdown Servo Motor Technology

A new era of agricultural innovation is at hand. The same high-performance, washdown-capable motors used in food, beverage and pharmaceutical production promise to transform the productivity and profitability of farming automation. Learn why. 

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Sizing & Selecting Servos: Understanding the Need for a System Solution

There are many parameters and variables to consider when sizing and selecting servo system components for an application. To simplify the process and maximize success, learn how to incorporate mechanical load, motion profile, ambient environment, cabling and other considerations into a system-wide approach.

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Smart Technologies for Food Packaging Performance

Today’s food packagers are looking for machines that are more compact and automated, driving greater throughput and accuracy. However, it can be challenging to achieve these goals using individual components that were designed with little regard for integration. Learn a smarter approach — building machines with much of the integration built in at the component level.

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Maximize Missile Performance with Advanced Frameless Motors

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 11 a.m. ET
 
Missile manufacturers are under pressure to design and produce ever more sophisticated systems in greater quantities. Learn how to optimize missile guidance and control systems with a solid understanding of the frameless motor design principles that make a difference for actuator size, weight, performance and reliability. Join this informative online training.
 
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The Foundations of Electric Motion: Motion 101 Online

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
Learn the details of different motor types, open vs. closed loop control systems, and how to configure the optimum motion system for each machine axis.
 
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The Foundations of Motor Performance: Motion 101 Online

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
Understand the role of feedback type and resolution as well as the influence of inertia, so you can meet your motion performance goals with confidence.

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Keep Your Field Robot on the Job Longer, Working Stronger

Robot-ready motors designed for optimum size, weight and efficiency in specialized applications can extend your field robot’s operating time, range and reliability. Learn how to engineer greater success for the robots that perform difficult jobs while keeping humans safe. 

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Improving Food Safety and Packaging Machine Reliability

Food safety regulations are stricter. Consumers are more demanding. Competition is tighter than ever. How can you keep your food processing and packaging machines clean while minimizing washdown-related downtime and equipment failures? Learn proven methods for ensuring a safe food supply while maximizing the yield of your production line.

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The Right Motor for Tough Conditions

Whether you’re designing for tough, medium or heavy washdown applications or all-weather conditions, AKMA motors offer the ideal feature set. See which AKMA motor meets your unique specifications with our streamlined selection guide.  

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Calculating the Total Value of Hygienic Machine Design

How do you know when designing with a high-performance servo motor that provides superior hygiene and reliable operation in demanding washdown environments is worth the investment? Learn how the patented design of our stainless steel AKMH hygienic servo motors helps improve your overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

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Powering a Submersible Robot for In-Service Inspection of Fuel Storage Tanks

Why drain a massive fuel tank so that humans can enter and inspect it, when an innovative submersible robot can do it more efficiently, more cost effectively, while keeping people and the environment safe? Learn how Square Robot used highly modified frameless motors from Kollmorgen to help make this extraordinary new technology possible.

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Motion for Medical Imaging: Proven Processes, Reliable Delivery

Medical imaging systems require precise, powerful, perfectly controlled motion. Learn the proven, structured development process that can help ensure success — in the procedure room and the marketplace. Count on collaborative expertise, superior performance, dependable supply and global support.

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See the Latest Addition to the P8000 Lineup

Expanding on the successful P8000 stepper drive family, the new P80360-ECE features an EtherCAT communication interface that supports cyclic synchronous position (CSP), cyclic synchronous velocity (CSV), profile position, profile velocity and various homing modes. Users can integrate the P80360 stepper drive into existing EtherCAT ecosystems — enabling real-time control for increased throughput and machine capability.

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Put Your UAV on the Trajectory of Success

When the mission matters, your UAV must be designed and built to go the distance. Learn how motion solutions designed specifically for flight can minimize size and weight while maximizing torque and efficiency. Fly longer and farther with Kollmorgen. 

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Servo or Stepper Motor: Which Should It Be?

Servo and stepper motors are both great technologies for moving and positioning loads. But they operate in different ways, and it’s important to make the right choice for your application. Learn how these motors work, the value of each, and how to select the technology that will help your machine achieve its full potential.

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We’ll Help You Design and Deliver a Better Machine

To win the future, machines, robots and automation systems need to achieve higher levels of precision and performance. Kollmorgen’s dynamic motion products, collaborative engineering expertise, and global delivery and support can help move your business to the front of the pack. Learn how we do it.

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For 2024, Autorotor has improved some new accessories for rotary tables and indexing rotary tables

For turntables:

  • special central hole for routing cables or pipes.
  • central support, where it is possible to fix the turntable or other parts of the machine

For indexing circular tables:

  • a central support, where it is possible to fix the rotating plate or other parts of the machine
  • supports for the unit

Accelerating the Development of Prostheses and Exoskeletons

An innovative test-bed platform developed by Humotech delivers the torque, speed and responsiveness needed to evaluate and refine wearable designs in actual human use, accelerating the prototyping process and helping improve results. Learn how.

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From the Factory to the Farm: Washdown Servo Motor Technology

High-performance motors that withstand direct washdown can dramatically increase equipment reliability and productivity. Learn the advantages that agricultural automation is borrowing from today’s factory floor.

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Interactive Product Selector Tool

There’s no need to search through websites or catalogs looking for a perfect fit. Our online Product Selector tool does the research for you. Simply enter the torque, speed, power, size, and other requirements and be guided to motors, drives and cables that best suit your application.

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February Training Events

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Ask The Experts Webinar: Motion Control for Food Packaging

Ask The Experts Webinar:
Motion Control for Food Packaging
Thursday, February 8, 2024, 11 a.m. ET
 
The need for frequent, high-pressure washdowns can reduce productivity and damage equipment. How can you clean motors directly — without the need for shields or bags, and without the risk of harmful water ingress? Get answers to your specific questions for achieving reliable motion control in hygienic food packaging environments.
 
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Simplify Regen Resistor Selection for Motion Systems

Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET
 
A regeneration resistor captures the excess electrical energy that is generated during motor deceleration. Dissipating this excess energy can prevent potential damage to your motion system. Join this online session and learn how to optimize your regen resistor for greater system reliability.
 
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Motion Innovation for Energy-Efficient Metal Forming

Learn how Kollmorgen’s newly patented technology and expertise helped the world’s #1 manufacturer of sheet-metal bending machines, Salvagnini, improve energy efficiency, performance and usability in harmony with the company’s core values.

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Motion Control Fundamentals for Humanoids & Exoskeletons

Humanoid robots and exoskeletons are bringing new possibilities to healthcare, manufacturing, construction and service industries. Learn how to improve upon human capabilities with precise, powerful, efficient motion — and how to maximize commercial success. 

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Make Any Medical Imaging System Better

CT, MRI, hybrid, digital mammography and nuclear medical imaging. Fixed systems, mobile X-ray and ambulatory medical imaging centers. They all depend on the right motion for the right modality. Learn how to get it right.

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TBM2G Motors for Simply Better Design

Design and build a more compact, efficient, higher-performing robot. TBM2G frameless servo motors are specially created to meet the unique requirements of cobot, surgical and humanoid robot joints, providing a custom-like fit while ensuring manufacturability with long-term availability and support.

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Frameless Motor Performance Curve Generator

Map speed-torque curves based on variables including current, voltage, ambient temperature and winding factors. It’s easy to specify the optimum frameless motor for your application using the online Performance Curve Generator.

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On-Demand Webinar: Optimizing Form Factor With the D2L Rule

The length and diameter of your motor have dramatic effects on stabilized platform performance. Learn how to apply this rule to size the most compact motor.

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We’ll Help You Design and Deliver a Better Machine 

To win the future, machines, robots and automation systems need to achieve higher levels of precision and performance. Kollmorgen’s dynamic motion products, collaborative engineering expertise, and global delivery and support can help move your business to the front of the pack. Learn how we do it. 

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Humanoid Robots: From Design to Delivery

In any engineering project, time and budget constraints at the prototype stage can lead to excess costs and delays when scaling up to full production. Learn how to design for both performance and manufacturability, beginning with the prototyping stage, to accelerate your time to market and maximize your prospects of success.

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The Difference Between Continuous Ratings and Holding Continuous Loads


When a motion application requires holding a load in position for an extended time period, engineers encounter a lot of confusion around words like “stall” and a lot of uncertainty about proper servo motor sizing. Get clear answers and practical advice to ensure the success of your application.

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Preventing Electromagnetic Interference in Servo Cables

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Power cables can cause electromagnetic interference that corrupts the position and velocity signals carried by nearby feedback cables. Learn how to tame EMI and ensure predictable servo motion.

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Efficient and Effective Risk Management for Vertical Axes

With new safety standards that require periodic brake testing and prohibit embedding of test functions within standard controls, what’s the best way to keep operators safe, maximize productivity, and simplify machine design? Learn the advantages of on-drive safety functions.

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AKM2G Servo Motors

Get significantly more torque, increased feedback performance, reduced cabling and other next-generation capabilities—without changing your installation footprint. What will these motors do for your machine?

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Size Your Motor and Drive in Minutes

Keep it simple. If you know your application requirements, the Motioneering tool will guide you to the motor and drive pairings that best fit your needs.

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Improving the Precision and Productivity of Lithium-Ion Battery Coaters

Through the rapid growth of electric vehicles and other battery-powered products, lithium-ion batteries are changing the world. Battery manufacturers are under intense pressure to increase quality and yield. Learn how a battery pole-coating machine achieves micron-scale accuracy and 33% higher throughput.

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Compact Joint Design for the Next Generation of Surgical Robots

In robot-assisted procedures, surgeons value the ability to place multiple instruments in a nearly parallel orientation. Learn how to design compact robotic arm joints that give surgeons the dexterity they need and help improve patient outcomes. 

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5 Easy Steps to Better EO/IR Motion

A successful EO/IR program depends on efficient prototyping, cost-effective production and reliable supply. Don't let customization problems derail your project. We'll show you how to get exactly what you need in a standard or easily modified motor. 

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Your Agricultural Robot Can Be More Productive

New agricultural robots can perform almost any task human hands can do — but much faster, working night and day without rest. Learn the motion technologies and choices that can help your robot reach its full potential for productivity and profitability.

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Tips for Selecting a Stepper Motor ​On Demand

With the wide range of stepper motor options, how do you select the right motor for your application? In this session, Kollmorgen experts cover the key differentiators in stepper motor technology and help you choose the best options for your application.
 
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How to use grounding, shielding, and Bonding to Reduce

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
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Mitigation of electromagnetic interference is essential to maintain accurate movement without surprises. Find out why shielded cables are important, how to ground cables properly, and how to verify that your grounding is working properly.
  
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Motion control sizing and programming tips for gantry applications

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Because you need to synchronize movement across multiple axes, designing and implementing a portal application can be particularly challenging. Learn special considerations, product sizing methods, and motion programming techniques that guarantee success.
  
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Like a customizable Cobot design It can help you build success Society of Surgical Robotics

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Join Dr. Jindong Tan, President and Founder of Azure Medical Innovation, along with Gene Matthews, Senior Product Manager, Kollmorgen, as they discuss navigating the unique challenges presented in the surgical collaborative robotics market. They will explore critical technical aspects in specifying the needs of surgical applications regarding collaboration features, integration of AI into the surgical flow, and certification requirements.
  
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Differentiating braking techniques for your servo system

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Correct braking by servomotor is essential for the safety of employees while maintaining production requirements. But how do you choose which braking technique is right for your application? This session explores applications for safe, dynamic and safe dynamic braking.
  
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Discover Compact Motors with Big Performance

Frameless motors allow you to design a lighter, more compact machine with the precision of direct drive. Directly embedded in your machine’s own housing, they’re ideal for reliable performance in the most rigorous environments. Explore the possibilities.

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Implementing and Installing Frameless Motors

With frameless motors integrated directly into the mechanical structure, your machine can be more compact, efficient and dynamic. In this on-demand webinar, Kollmorgen specialist Tom S. Wood shows you how to solve the most common design challenges.

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Frameless Performance, Made Easy

Optimize your frameless motor by simply entering your application requirements. This Interactive Performance Curve Generator does the rest, automatically.  

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Kollmorgen and Stereotaxis Advance the Precision and Safety of Surgical Robots

A pioneer in surgical robotics envisioned a new paradigm for performing more precise and effective cardiac ablations, but success would require advanced motion capabilities and collaborative engineering expertise. Learn how Kollmorgen helped bring the Genesis surgical robot to life.

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It’s Time to Consider the AKM Servo Motor

The AKM series of servo motors has always been a top performing motor for our customers. Now with improved lead times as short as 2 weeks on some motors, it’s time to give us a call to see if we can help with your machine design too.

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Stop, Hold and Go Safely: Motion Tuning for Vertical Loads

Gravity never compromises. When vertical load safety matters, neither should you. Learn how to tune your vertical axis right the first time and ensure reliable operation every time with this helpful guide covering braking physics, safe brake control, safe brake testing and more.

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Stop Dynamic Loads with Confidence

Learn how the AKD2G servo drive Safe Dynamic Brake Calculator can help you properly size your system without the need to repeatedly buy and test components. Speed development time and save money while ensuring accurate, timely braking.

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Efficient and Effective Risk Management for Vertical Axes

With new safety standards that require periodic brake testing and prohibit embedding of test functions within standard controls, what’s the best way to keep operators safe, maximize productivity, and simplify machine design? Learn the advantages of on-drive safety functions.

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Machine Safety: The New Era of Protection and Productivity

Learn the evolution of machine safety—from cages and disrupted production to light curtains and continuous production. Now you can eliminate shutdowns without putting operators at risk.

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The best integrated motors in the world

World's most compact integrated 4.5 kW
servo motor - 13.5 kW peak
Controller, PLC, encoder, power supply, industrial Ethernet and built-in switch integrated in one unit

SPS - Smart Production Solutions | Hall 4 Booth 301 | Nuremberg, 14.-16. November 2023

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Get your free ticket now, simply by contacting JVL. We will then send you a ticket code.

It is a great opportunity to meet JVL and discuss your application and requirements.

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ServoStepTM in size NEMA34 keeps expanding

Large variety of shaft versions: Ø9.53 mm, Ø14.0 mm, double shaft, hollow shaft and now also Ø12.7 mm.

Market leading resolution of 409600 counts/rev

Optional Ethernet protocols and possibility to daisy-chain Ethernet cables from motor to motor.

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High power positioning in a small all-in-one package

The new integrated servo motor MAC083 offers 83 W / 4000RPM at 24VDC and 250W peak.

This makes it the most powerful integrated motor in the NEMA23, length 110 mm.

Optional with absolute multiturn encoder based on the Wiegand principle where no battery is needed.

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Power Supply Optimizer

New combined power dump and 24VDC control power supply.
Has your power supply shut down during braking? 
Braking produces problematic return energy.

The new power supply optimizer is designed to address this problem, by adding a built-in power dump circuit to the power cable.
It greatly improves protection of both the motor and the power supply.

  • Built-in 24 VDC control power supply for CVI when using 48-72 VDC.
  • Adapts automatically to the voltage level.
  • Easy plug-n-play, no settings needed

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320 W Stainless Steel Servo IP69K

MAC231 - All-in-one Integrated servo motor in stainless steel and IP69K. Ideal for harsh environments.

Protected against both high pressure and high temperature washdowns.

320 W RMS power S3 with 25% duty cycle and 750 W peak. 50 Nm with optional built-in gearbox.

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IO-Link

JVL can now also connect to IO-Link via our new IO-Link Gateway which can be used on both our MAC motor® integrated servo motors and ServoStepTMintegrated stepper motors. 
IO-Link is a cost effective alternative to industrial Ethernet.

For ServoStepTM you can additionally run 2-5 motors on 1 pcs IO-Link Gateway using multidrop, reducing cost even more. 

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ServoStepTM range

JVL supplies integrated stepper motors with closed-loop, ePLCTM, multiturn encoder and Ethernet inside.

NEMA17-43 (0.18-25Nm)

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Industrial Wireless Ethernet

Supporting both EtherNet/IP, Profinet and ModbusTCP/UDP, JVL can now deliver wireless Ethernet for the whole range of ServoStep motors, NEMA17-43.

Set up your motors as Client or Access Point, using 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz.

To avoid cabling, use a battery for motor power. Combined with the closed-loop feature an energy saving of 93% can be reached.

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Quick power connection guide for MIS17-43

In just 3 minutes you get all the important information about how to connect JVL's ServoStepTM motors NEMA17-43.

You learn the basic specifications, color coding and about pitfalls to avoid.

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New shafts for direct mount

NEMA23 motors are now available with hollow shaft or oversized shaft. Both motor types have large double row ball bearings so you can directly mount a spindle or timing belt wheel. No coupling needed.

For linear motor

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MotorSizer 4.0 sizing tool

With the free JVL software MotorSizer you can calculate and show the combinations of motors and gears that can run the application according to your specifications.

Possible types of drive set-ups include:

  • A belt driven application
  • A ball screw application
  • A rotary disc application

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MAC motor® range

JVL supplies integrated servo motors with ePLCTM, brake, multiturn encoder and support for all Ethernet protocols.

50-4500 Watt.

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Motor for direct mount of a timing-belt wheel

The new MIS23xx49 ServoStepTM motor features a large Ø14 shaft and double row ball bearing.

The oversized bearing allows high radial forces directly on the motor shaft - up to 5100 N.

This combination can shorten your overall design length and save you the cost of an additional bearing housing.

The ServoStepTM motor is an all-in-one unit with embedded ePLCTM and 2 port Ethernet switch.

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eVTOL Motion, From Design to Delivery

Did you ever imagine you could take an air taxi from the airport to a downtown location? Or see road congestion give way to direct, point-to-point delivery of goods overhead? With innovative eVTOL technology, all this and more could come true sooner than you thought. Learn how Kollmorgen is helping.

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The Right Motor For Tough Conditions

From its anodized aluminum coating to a vented design ideal for medium and heavy washdown applications, lightweight AKMA motors offer reliable performance when directly exposed to harsh environments. Use this guide to ensure the optimum AKMA fit and performance for your application.

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Increasing Trajectory Welding Speed in Lithium-Ion Battery Production

A critical stage in producing the lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles is seal-welding the top cap to the shell. Learn how the precision of direct drive technology allows laser welders to perform this micron-scale task significantly faster while improving control accuracy by 30% and achieving a yield rate over 99%.

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Motion Control Fundamentals for Humanoids & Exoskeletons

Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
Design and build better humanoid robots and exoskeletons. Learn how to choose motion systems with the power, precision and efficiency to improve upon human capabilities, and to cost-effectively take your design from prototype to commercial production.
 
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AKD2G Quick Setup

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
Learn how to use AKD2G Workbench software to set up your drive to perform next-generation motion tasks—quickly, confidently, productively.
 
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Advanced Configuration for AKD2G Dual-Axis

Thursday, November 16, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
Take full advantage of the dual-axis drive capabilities. Learn how to control two axes with one drive, including triggering inputs, tuning, troubleshooting and data capture.

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Moog and Salvagnini: A Decentralized Control Architecture Adapted to Metalworking Applications

Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A E MOG.B), a leading provider of high-performance drive technology solutions, and Salvagnini, also a leader in innovative solutions for the automation of metalworking applications, have jointly developed an 8-axis Cartesian handling robot for automatic guidance and sorting of punched or sheared parts designed and developed in machining centers.

Many metal processing companies face a variety of challenges, including high batch variability, smaller and diversified batches with special applications, and customer demands for shorter lead times and quality guarantees. Although the plant's systems and production lines are already designed to be flexible enough, current requirements often contradict this. Another option to meet customers' fast and diverse production needs is the Salvagnini 8-axis Cartesian manipulator. It fits into the existing concept of the room, fulfills various tasks and consumes less energy than comparable solutions on the market.
As Moog offers electric, hydraulic and hybrid solutions for machine development, Moog and Salvagnini were able to take a technology neutral approach. Moog engineers evaluated a range of technologies and selected the most appropriate solution for Salvagnini Cartesian Manipulator and Metalworking customers.

The Moog development team integrated its electromechanical solutions into the design of the Salvagnini robot so that the system is able to link different processes, including the transportation of the current workpiece from one station to another. To develop the multi-axis solution, Salvagnini engineers chose a DE2020 power control module, a DI2020 motor with integrated electronics, a DR2020 decentralized single-axis drive and HD/FAS H servo motors from Moog.

"In the arrangement of complex systems, it is difficult and not always possible to find space for a switchboard. "It is therefore very important to reduce the volume of the control box," explains Stefano Bizzotto, motion control manager at Salvagnini. “Ideally, the control box should disappear or be completely integrated into the floor plan of the machine. That's why we decided on decentralized drives and motors with integrated electronics."
By choosing electromechanical technology, we were able to design integrated plug-and-play systems that can communicate perfectly even with equipment from other manufacturers," adds Massimo Daziale, Moog's sales manager. “Simplified installation allowed for faster service. Other benefits include the smaller dimensions and lower weight of the machine's moving parts, resulting in greater acceleration and speed, as well as the ability to integrate new functions in the same space."

Together, Moog and Salvagnini upgrade existing machines to replace existing components or integrate new components. Modernizations are considered necessary because improving technological standards increases production efficiency while reducing operating costs. The intensive design and construction collaboration between the development teams of both companies is leading machine tool users to the next generation of increasingly connected systems focused on sustainability and Industry 4.0 readiness.

Moog is able to design the most appropriate combination of technologies and solutions to meet individual customer needs in these areas.

Optimize Form and Fit with Our 3D CAD Product Models

Search, configure and visualize more than 50,000 motion product models on demand. Then download 3D models in CAD for direct incorporation into your design.

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Direct Drive Helps Improve the Production Speed and Quality of Electric Vehicle Batteries

Blade batteries have become the most popular choice for electric vehicles due to higher safety performance, longer cruising range and faster charging speed. Learn how Kollmorgen helped a manufacturer of blade-battery production equipment significantly improve throughput and quality to meet the rapidly growing demand.

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Minimize Weight and Size to Maximize Efficiency

By specifying lighter, more compact, higher-efficiency motors, you can achieve optimum performance for positioning UAV flight-control surfaces, visualization systems, sensors, payloads and more. Learn how to design a more capable aircraft, bring it to market faster, and support it confidently throughout its lifecycle.

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Correct Servo Motor Sizing for Continuously Holding Loads

The word “stall” can mean very different things in different contexts. Be sure you’re applying it correctly when sizing AC servo motors that must continuously hold a load. Our white paper clarifies the technical issues and provides motor selection advice you can use, so you can be sure of safe, reliable operation.

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Developing a High-Slice, High-Res CT Scanner: A Cross-Functional View

For any project involving high-performance motion, there are many stakeholders beyond the engineering team. Learn best practices for bringing together a successful cross-functional team focused on delivering innovative medical imaging machine designs.

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Robot Ready: An Industry First

Get the highest torque density, at the speeds you require, in a robot-optimized form factor, with minimal temperature rise. TBM2G means no more tradeoffs.

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Deliver High Performance in a Compact Form with TBM2G Frameless Motors

With significantly higher torque density in a more compact axial design, next-generation TBM2G frameless motors are ready to perform, ready to fit your design, and ready to scale. Learn how you can engineer a more capable machine, without compromise.
 
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Get Higher Performance in Less Space with AKM2G Servo Motors

Next-generation AKM2G servo motors provide substantial performance improvement without changing the motor mounting or consuming more machine space. And they’re available with a wide range of options including extensive feedback, shaft, connector and support for functional safety.
 
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Drive More Powerful Motion Solutions with AKD2G Servo Drive

Integrated SafeMotionTM functions. Unparalleled connectivity. Higher power density. Simpler usability. Next-generation AKD2G drives put you in control to design more ambitious machines with more capable performance and more confident engineering. Learn more.
 
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Accelerate Development, Increase Throughput and Maximize OEE with Kollmorgen Automation Suite™

With controllers, drives, motors, communications and programming tools designed to work together, you can engineer more capable automation solutions. We put all the pieces together in one suite designed to make development of exceptional machines faster and easier.
 
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October Training Events

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Choose the Right Motor to Extend UAS Flight Time and Distance

Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
From saving lives to delivering goods, unmanned aerial systems help military, police, humanitarian and commercial organizations complete difficult missions efficiently and safely. Learn how to create motion systems optimized to help extend UAS flight time and range.
 
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The Gravity of the Situation: Vertical Load Handling for Automation

Thursday, October 26, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET

When gravity is a factor in managing servo loads, you need to take special care in sizing the motion system, handling faults, ensuring employee safety and more. Join the experts as they walk you through best practices in a real-world application.

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How to Set Up Your AKD for Success

Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
New to setting up a servo drive? Already experienced but looking for tips for a more effective setup process? This session is for you! Follow along and learn how to minimize setup time, apply best practices, and create precise motion—step by step.
 
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Advanced Motion with AKD

Thursday, October 19, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET

Create intricate motion tasks, identify mechanical compliance, and increase performance by mastering the programming and diagnostic tools built into the AKD.

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Clean Mirrors for Clean Energy

To keep energy flowing, heliostat solar plants need to keep thousands of massive mirrors clean. Learn how Kollmorgen motion helps increase maintenance efficiency by 500% and cleaning efficiency by 2,400% while operating in unpredictable terrain at temperatures often below –30ºC.

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Learn how evolving principles of inertia matching affect your machine design

The old principles of inertia matching between load and motor are changing. Control algorithms are more advanced and processors are faster than ever. Whether you’re updating an existing machine or starting from scratch, get the best performance possible with help from Kollmorgen’s team of engineers. This whitepaper can get you started.

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See Exactly How Your Motor Will Perform

With just a few clicks, our Performance Curve Generator graphs the continuous torque, peak torque at different temperatures, and torque/speed characteristics of all our housed motors. There’s never been an easier way to evaluate the optimum motor for your application environment.

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The New P80360 Stepper Drive

The feature-rich P80360 stepper drive offers closed-loop positioning, full programmability using an intuitive GUI, and faster setup with Kollmorgen motors. It’s ideal for point-to-point movements as well as linked motion sequences in a wide range of applications. Learn all the benefits and specifications.

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Get the Features, Benefits and Specs of Kollmorgen’s Newest Drive

Now you can achieve near servo-like smoothness and precision with minimal risk of undershoot or overshoot even in compliant applications or when moving heavy loads. Get all the benefits and technical details of the fully programmable P80360 stepper drive with closed-loop position control.

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Discover the Power of Kollmorgen Automation Suite™

From complete manufacturing lines to small, automated desktop machines, the Kollmorgen Automation Suite (KAS) delivers a small yet powerful and cost-effective hardware platform ideally suited for modular or stand-alone machines that want the maximum in flexibility and performance.

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From the Factory to the Farm: Washdown Servo Motor Technology

A new era of agricultural innovation is at hand. The same high-performance, washdown-capable motors used in food, beverage and pharmaceutical production promise to transform the productivity and profitability of farming automation. Learn why.

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How Can You Design a More Capable Surgical Robot?

Surgeons value the ability to place instruments as closely together as possible when performing minimally invasive procedures. Learn how to design axially compact, high-torque robotic arm joints that help surgeons deliver better outcomes.

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Providing You Engineering Expertise

With decades of engineering experience in motion systems, we have a great base of knowledge to share. From white papers to blogs and free training, we are continually updating our content to keep you informed. Featured below is some of our most popular content.

Essentials of Motion Control

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The Essentials of Motion Control self-paced class, allows you to follow the path from electrical energy to physical motion, focusing on every opportunity to optimize motor efficiency and performance. Ready to get moving?
 
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Stepper Motor or Servo Motor: What are the key factors to consider?

Stepper or servo? It’s one of the most common and important questions in motion engineering. And that’s why we’ve provided answers you can use in one of our most popular white papers ever. Read it, and make the right choice with confidence.
 
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Three Design Considerations that Indicate a Machine Needs a Frameless Motor

Does your machine need to operate in a smaller footprint, deliver enhanced performance or endure extreme conditions? Learn why a frameless direct-drive motor is likely your best solution.
 
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Still Designing to Decades-Old Inertia Matching Rules?

Machine Designers have pursued the idealized 1:1 inertia matching for the motor and load. But what if this rule no longer applied and you could use a significantly smaller motor and still achieve perfect motion? You can, and here’s how.
 
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High Performance Machine Control Made Easy with Kollmorgen Automation Suite

Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
Kollmorgen Automation Suite delivers what you need to develop high-performance motion axes and bring your machine to market faster. Learn how to use the programmable motion controller and integrated development environment in this informative online training session.
 
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The Foundations of Electric Motion Motion 101 Online

Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
In this online training session, we’ll explore the foundations of electric motion and motor performance, including motor types, open versus closed loop control, how to configure optimum motion for each axis, and more.
 
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The Foundations of Motor Performance  Motion 101 Online

Thursday, September 21, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
Join this session to gain the practical knowledge you need to optimize servo performance, including how to specify the right feedback device and resolution, achieve efficient and cost-effective inertia matching, and more.
 
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Learn the Capabilities of Kollmorgen’s Advanced AKD Servo Drives

Kollmorgen's AKD servo drive is a flexible workhorse, with a wide range of models offering up to 48 A of continuous duty. Industry-leading bus options give you the freedom to use AKD servo drives in your preferred architecture and with a variety of proven Kollmorgen motors to drive innovation and increase the productivity of your machines.

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Direct Drive Technology Enhances Accuracy and Throughput for EV Battery Production

To meet the goal of 99% yield in lithium-ion battery production, manufacturers must achieve electrode coating with a thickness accuracy of plus/minus 1 micron. And they must do it while maximizing production throughput. Learn how Kollmorgen's advanced direct drive technology is making the difference for quality, productivity, profitability and a cleaner world.

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8 Tips to Reduce or Eliminate EMI Noise

Electromagnetic interference can wreak havoc with sensitive electronics, compromising the safety and reliability of your machine. Avoid unplanned downtime, loss of productivity or even hazardous operating conditions by implementing these 8 simple yet essential techniques.

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The Hazardous Location Certifications You Need

Finding motors that meet your performance specifications — and certified for hazardous-location use in your region — can be a challenge. Discover Kollmorgen’s wide range of UL, ATEX and IECEx certified motor technologies.

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Improve Robot Efficiency Through Motor Design and Selection

Robotic joints have unique performance requirements that impact how you select the correct motor. How can you minimize joint size while maximizing output power? What does efficiency mean for robotic applications? What about thermal constraints? Get expert answers to these questions and more.

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Meet the Motion Challenges of LEO Satellites

Tens of thousands of new satellites will be launched into low-Earth orbit (LEO) in the coming years. They will require compact motors that perform reliably in the extreme environment of space. With six decades of experience in space, Kollmorgen meets these demands on time and on budget.

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Meet Kollmorgen’s New AKD2G 24A Servo Drive

The new high-amperage AKD2G 24A servo drive brings higher levels of power, control and integration flexibility to Kollmorgen’s flagship servo drive line. Learn how this new drive simplifies integration in complex applications and delivers 3x the continuous current for satellite ground stations, robotics, packaging/labeling and more.

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The Higher Amperage AKD2G 24A Servo Drive

Satellite ground stations, robotics, packaging/labeling and other highly complex applications with high peak demands call for a drive that can handle extreme challenges. Learn how Kollmorgen’s new AKD2G 24A servo drive meets the need with 3x the continuous current and a rich feature set for simple, flexible integration.

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5 Motion Tips for Optimal Metal Cutting Performance 

Whether you’re designing a new machine or upgrading an existing machine, next-generation performance depends on achieving the most precise and efficient motion possible. But where do you start? Read this guide to get tips to put your machine a cut above the rest.

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Kollmorgen Motion for Mammography 

Advanced motion can make the difference for a mammography machine that adapts ideally to each patient’s anatomy, performs quicker scans, and minimizes unwanted movement to produce the clearest images. Learn how to build an imaging system that doctors and patients prefer.

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Three Design Considerations that Indicate a Machine Needs a Frameless Motor

Does your machine need to operate in a smaller footprint, deliver enhanced performance or endure extreme conditions? Learn why a frameless direct-drive motor is likely your best solution.

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Discover Compact Motors with Big Performance

Frameless motors allow you to design a lighter, more compact machine with the precision of direct drive. Directly embedded in your machine’s own housing, they’re ideal for reliable performance in the most rigorous environments. Explore the possibilities.

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Size Your Motor and Drive in Minutes

Keep it simple. If you know your application requirements, the Motioneering tool will guide you to the motor and drive pairings that best fit your needs.

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Tips for Sizing and Programming Motion Control for Gantry Applications

Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
Because you need to synchronize motion across multiple axes, designing and implementing a gantry application can be especially challenging. Learn the special considerations, product sizing methods and motion programming techniques that ensure success.
 
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Motioneering:

Sizing Your Application
Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
If you’ve ever struggled to choose products with the best fit and performance for your application—or if you’ve never sized an application before—this session is for you. We’ll take you step-by-step through the process using the industry’s simplest, most powerful sizing tool.
 
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Motioneering: Creating Advanced Motion Profiles     

Sizing Your Application

Thursday, August 24, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
Take a deep dive into the application-sizing capabilities of our online Motioneering tool. Learn how to create and edit the complex motion profiles that come into play when working with conveyor systems, electric cylinders, changing loads and more. Simplify a better design with Motioneering.
 
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AKD2G: The Advanced Servo Drive

With embedded safety capabilities, a space-saving dual-axis design, single-cable technology and more, you can engineer a more compact, capable and reliable machine that’s easier to build and maintain. Learn all you can achieve with the AKD2G drive.

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Conventional Motor or Slotless?

What's the best way to achieve high torque and smooth operation at relatively low speeds, as required for EO/IR applications? Let's cut through the misinformation and see what really matters in the choice between conventional versus slotless motors.

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How Automation Adds Safety & Efficiency to Finishing Operations

Safeguarding the welfare of operators in dangerous blending and finishing operations starts with automation. Learn how frameless servomotors enable end-of-arm robotic tooling to deliver a human touch while ensuring a safer manufacturing environment.

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What are the different types of servo loops?

What does it mean to close them, and how is that accomplished? What difference does a closed-loop system make to the performance of your axis? Get answers you can use in this brief overview.

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Reimagine Cobot Performance

Your collaborative robot can be faster, stronger, more compact, more resilient. And you can bring it to market faster, with assurance of consistent frameless motor quality and supply, anywhere in the world. Learn how to engineer exceptional cobot capabilities with Kollmorgen as your partner.

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Ask the Experts: Extreme Temperatures

Ambient and operating temperatures can significantly impact motor performance and longevity. Learn how to analyze and mitigate the effects of extreme temperatures in this on-demand webinar.

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Enabling New Surgical Possibilities

High-torque, low-temperature, compact-size motors are the key to a game-changing surgical robot design. Learn how advanced motion is improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Bringing Performance and Reliability to Harsh Environments with Lightweight AKMA Motors

Are you ready to learn more about the AKMA motor and how it can deliver results for your application? Please join us while we cover topics such as Total Cost of Ownership, the new design features, and what applications this motor is best suited for.

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Harsh Conditions. Limited Space. Now You Have the Right Motor.

Looking for a lightweight motor for harsh environments? Our AKMA motor is built to perform, featuring a cost-effective anodized aluminum coating and versatile form factor for your demanding applications. Learn more about this workhorse motor.

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The Right Motor For Tough Conditions

Whether you’re designing for tough medium or heavy washdown applications or all-weather conditions, AKMA motors offer the ideal feature set. See which AKMA motor meets your unique specifications with our streamlined product brochure.

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May Training Events Register for the live session or to receive a link to the recording

AKD2G Quick Setup

Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET 
Learn how to use AKD2G Workbench software to set up your drive to perform next-generation motion tasks—quickly, confidently, productively.
 
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Advanced Configuration for AKD2G Dual-Axis

Thursday, May 18, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET

Take full advantage of the dual-axis drive capabilities. Learn how to control two axes with one drive, including triggering inputs, tuning, troubleshooting and data capture.
 
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The Key to Next-Generation Surgical Robots

Surgeons want robotic cameras and instruments to operate as closely together as possible for an accurate field of view and minimal patient trauma. Learn how next-generation frameless motors are advancing the state of the art for high-performance, high-precision robots.

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Stepper Motor or Servo Motor: What are the key factors to consider?

Stepper or servo? It’s one of the most common and important questions in motion engineering. And that’s why we’ve provided answers you can use in one of our most popular white papers ever. Read it, and make the right choice with confidence.

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April Training Events

Preventing Electromagnetic Interference in Servo Cables

Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
Power cables can cause electromagnetic interference that corrupts the position and velocity signals carried by nearby feedback cables. Learn how to tame EMI and ensure predictable servo motion.
 
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The Foundations of Electric Motion: Motion 101 Online

Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
Learn the details of different motor types, open vs. closed loop control systems, and how to configure the optimum motion system for each machine axis.
 
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The Foundations of Motor Performance: Motion 101 Online

Thursday, April 27, 2023, 11 a.m. ET

Meet your motion performance goals with confidence. This course offers new insights into a wide range of topics, including the role of feedback type, feedback resolution and the influence of inertia.
 
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What’s the ideal motor for your robotic joints?

The No-Compromise Motor: TBM2G

Get the highest torque density, at the speeds you require, in a robot-optimized form factor, with minimal temperature rise. TBM2G means no more tradeoffs.

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The Right Partner Can Drive Your Defense Program’s Success

Engineers are facing many challenges to keep up with their ever-evolving Aerospace and Defense requirements. How can you be more innovative and ambitious in your motion design, engineering, and delivery, while mitigating risk caused by supply chain and government regulations?

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Differentiating Braking Techniques for Your Servo System

Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
Proper servo motor braking is essential for employee safety while maintaining production requirements. But how do you choose which braking technique is right for your application? This session explores the applications for failsafe, dynamic and safe dynamic braking.

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March Training Events

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Step by Step Programming for AKD BASIC

Self-paced course

Are you looking to get the most out of your AKD BASIC drive? Learn how to program motion commands and create complex motion loops and interrupts in this self-paced online course.

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Grounding, Shielding and Bonding to Reduce Electromagnetic Interference

Thursday, March 9, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
Mitigating electromagnetic interference (EMI) is essential for sustaining precise motion, with no surprises. Learn why shielded cables are important, how to properly bond your cables to ground, and how to verify that the ground connection is functioning properly.
 
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How to Set Up Your AKD for Success

Wednesday, March 22, 2022, 11:00 a.m. ET

New to setting up a servo drive? Already experienced but looking for tips for a more effective setup process? This session is for you! Follow along and learn how to minimize setup time, apply best practices, and create precise motion—step by step.
 
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Advanced Motion with AKD

Thursday, March 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
 
Create intricate motion tasks, identify mechanical compliance, and increase performance by mastering the programming and diagnostic tools built into the AKD.
 
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Differentiating Braking Techniques for Your Servo System

Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET

Proper servo motor braking is essential for employee safety while maintaining production requirements. But how do you choose which braking technique is right for your application? This session explores the applications for failsafe, dynamic and safe dynamic braking.

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MOOG linear motors

Available in a variety of configurations, Moog linear motors provide dynamic and precise linear motion positioning for robotics, manufacturing automation, processing, packaging, test and simulation, and other industrial applications.

L3S and L3SK linear motors

Moog's low-profile L3S air-cooled and liquid-cooled L3SK linear motors are designed for highly dynamic applications. L3S and L3SK motors are three-phase synchronous iron-core linear motors supplied as active parts (built-in motors). The laminates and the three-phase winding placed in their grooves form a ferromagnetic bundle, which in turn forms the primary part. This primary element is excited by permanent magnets in the secondary space, placed in a standard, static field and used as a magnetic path.

Both the L3S series engines and its liquid-cooled L3SK variant offer some of the widest power ranges in the industry. Standard models provide continuous force ratings ranging from 150 to 7,500 N for the L3S series and 300 to 12,000 N for the L3SK series when water is used as coolant. In addition, the air-cooled L3S series can be loaded with significantly higher forces and currents than those generated at nominal speeds. In comparison, the liquid-cooled L3SK series has almost twice the power and output of its air-cooled counterpart (L3S) with the same dimensions. Another advantage of the L3SK series is that they can work at higher ambient temperatures.

The modular design of two lines of linear motors supports a large number of options. In addition, Moog can offer fully customized solutions including:

  • Winding and special insulation variants for systems designed for...
  • various force constants (from approx. 40 to 1000 N/A)
  • different intermediate circuit voltages (140 V, 330 V, 560 V, 700 V DC)
  • Increased IP classes
  • the air-cooled linear motor with an increased IP class is the L7S model
  • the liquid-cooled counterpart is the L7SK.
  • The position of the output cables can be changed*

Characteristics:

  • Designed for highly dynamic applications
  • High Force Overload Capability (L3S)
  • High values of continuous force (L3SK)
  • Quality production
  • High assembly accuracy
  • Long service life and high operational reliability

Advantages:

  • High positioning accuracy
  • Highly customizable
  • High power density
  • Various packaging options are available

LNS Linearmotoren

Moog LNS series ironless flat linear motors are designed for highly dynamic applications. The LNS series features synchronous linear motors that are supplied in the form of active parts (built-in motors). Due to the use of non-ferromagnetic material, the primary part of the motor is suitably light and highly efficient, with essentially no drag force (no gearing) and no pulsation of attractive forces.
Moog LNS motors provide sustained rated forces ranging from 16 to 225 N. In terms of electromagnetism, the LNS series is designed for an overload capacity of approximately five times the rated force. Thanks to this, they can be loaded with significantly higher forces and currents than those generated at nominal speeds.

The modular design of the LNS iron-free flat linear motor supports a large number of options. In addition, Moog can offer fully customized solutions. We offer customer-specific winding systems designed for different power constants (from approx. 10 to 100 N/A), as well as winding systems and insulation variants for different intermediate circuit voltages (140 V, 330 V, 560 V DC).

Characteristics:

  • No gearing
  • Designed for highly dynamic applications
  • High power overload capability
  • Reduced weight
  • Quality production

Advantages:

  • Flat design and compact dimensions
  • High positioning accuracy
  • Compensation of attractive forces
  • Various packaging options are available

Better Motion Through Motioneering

How to use Motioneering to Size Your Application
Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
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Learn how to use this powerful, online tool to size your system by specifying mechanism types, product selection criteria and more. You can even use Motioneering during the live session to size an application alongside the instructor.

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Creating Advanced Motion Profiles
Thursday, February 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. ET
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Size products and create complex motion profiles for additional mechanism types, such as conveyor systems and electric cylinders. This session will teach you best practices you can apply to any motion project.

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Solve EO/IR challenges for land, air or space

Holding a steady target despite the vibration and shocks of a moving land vehicle. Meeting the size, weight and power requirements of an aircraft. Enduring the G-forces, temperatures and radiation of space. Every electro-optical/infrared system poses specific motion engineering challenges. Learn how to solve them.

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P8000 Series Stepper Drives

The Ideal Drive to Power Your Kollmorgen Stepper Motor

Our new P8000 series stepper drives take performance and precision to the next level. The first model, P80630-SDN, offers superior accuracy in a more compact design for labelers, indexing, CNC, packaging, pumps and other applications requiring low-speed, point-to-point motion control for fixed loads. And there are more of these advanced drives soon to come.

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Stepper or Servo Motor?

Here’s how to decide

Stepper and servo systems each have advantages based on their differing design and operating principles. Understanding these differences is the key to choosing the best technology for your application. Check out our Blog in Motion for an overview of the most common selection scenarios.

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Want a deeper dive?

Supercharge your motion expertise with our new guide, “Stepper Motor or Servo Motor: Which Should It Be?” We’ll walk you through detailed considerations of torque and speed, inertia matching, coordination of axes, accuracy, resolution and more. There’s even a handy decision table to make your choice easy.

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Size Your Motor and Drive in Minutes

Keep it simple. If you know your application requirements, the Motioneering tool will guide you to the motor and drive pairings that best fit your needs.

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Fast, Precise, Reliable Motion

Optimize the performance of your high-definition metal cutting machine

Whether you’re designing a new or upgrading an existing machine, next-generation performance depends on achieving the most precise and efficient motion possible. From your fieldbus architecture to your feedback devices and more, these optimization tips can put your machine a cut above the rest.

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Discover all there is to know about how servo motors work

Learn the history of servo motors, key elements in their design, and how feedback devices and controls complete the system. You’ll also learn the types of control loops from the simplest examples to multiple embedded current, velocity and position loops hat enable servo efficiency and precision.

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AKD2G Servo Drives

Give Your Machine the Power to Be More

Integrated SafeMotion functionsTM. Unparalleled connectivity. Higher power density. Simpler usability. Next-generation AKD2G drives put you in control to design more ambitious machines with more capable performance and more confident engineering. Learn more.

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5 Key Reasons to Consider an Upgrade to AKD2G Servo Drives

AKD drives will continue to deliver great performance for many years to come. But whether you’re upgrading an existing machine or designing a new one, the next-generation AKD2G drive offers several key advancements. How much value could they add to your machine?

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Compact, Precise, Powerful

Optimize Frameless Motor Performance 

All it takes is five steps or less to optimize a frameless motor for your application. In most cases, an off-the-shelf motor or a cost-effective standard modification will provide the exact fit and performance you need—with no custom development required. Learn how easy it can be.

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Three Design Considerations that Indicate a Machine Needs a Frameless Motor 

Does your machine need to operate in a smaller footprint, deliver enhanced performance or endure extreme conditions? Learn why a frameless direct-drive motor is likely your
best solution.

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Discover KBM Series Frameless Motors

Eliminate the bulk and mechanical compliance issues of transmission components while providing exceptional protection from rigorous environments. It’s all possible with KBM.

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Reimagine Cobot Performance

Robot-Ready Motors Create New Possibilities 
Your collaborative robot can be faster, stronger, more compact, more resilient. And you can bring it to market faster, with assurance of consistent frameless motor quality and supply, anywhere in the world. Learn how to engineer exceptional cobot capabilities with Kollmorgen as your partner.

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Ready to Design. Ready to Perform. Ready to Scale.

Take your cobot design to the next generation of performance and manufacturability. TBM2G motors pair with standard harmonic gearing, deliver the highest performance, and are always available in the sizes, specifications and options you need.

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TBM2G frameless motors

The new TBM2G frameless motors provide torque density and next-generation speed in a more compact package. They are ready to adapt to your design, increase its performance and expand to full production. Smaller engines for big engineering ideas - are you ready?

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TBM2G — Get all the details

Reconsider the possibilities of a frameless motor. Learn the TBM2G series design philosophy, performance specifications, target applications and more

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Choose your TBM2G

Our online product selection tool can help you get started on the road to finding the perfect engine. Start by clicking on Rotary Motors with direct drive.

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Simplify Machine Design with Stepper Motors

If you’re looking for precise motion with easy setup, then stepper motors should be your first choice. They offer servo-like positioning without the need for complex feedback devices. See the benefits and how you can find the right motor for you.

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Max Torque, Small Size

The CT Series of motors uses innovative cooling technologies and magnetic designs to deliver higher current and torque ratings at a lower temperature. CT stepper motors can support large mechanical loads without worry due to the oversized bearing design.

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Modular I / O terminals for any requirements

The Koltmorgen AKT2G I / O terminals offer all the functions you need to connect digital and analog sensors and actuators, encoders, thermocouples, bus couplers and more to the EtherCAT® bus in real time. Adding these terminals to your system couldn't be easier with automatic recognition and automatic configuration.

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Step in motion: The best applications for stepper motors

Do you need full servo control, or can a simple and economical stepper motor serve your application just as well? Watch this on-demand web session to learn how stepper motors work, their benefits, the best applications, and how to choose the best stepper motor for your needs.

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Certified safety for engines in hazardous areas

Energy exploration and refining, mining, grain and textile mills, paint shops and more: Every dangerous place has very specialized requirements for movement. Get the engines you need, certified to global UL, ATEX, CSA and CCC standards and supported by service and support within a region, region.

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When choosing an explosion-proof motor, you will first want to understand the different types of hazardous locations and engine construction techniques that ensure safe operation. Get a quick overview of our new blog post on the go.

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Online, interactive, product selection form from KOLLMORGEN

Choose with confidence every time. Watch our instructional video!
Find out how easy Perfect-Fit movement can be From torque, speed and power to form factor, control Elements and accessories - perfect fit is the key to your success applications. With our selection tools, you can  choose with confidence movement products. Our tutorial video will show you how simple it is can be. Check it!

 

How does a servomotor work?

Do you need a servomotor? AC or DC? Brushed or brushless? How can you precisely control its torque, speed and position? In this webinars we got answers to questions about your servo system. Watch and learn anytime, whenever it suits you!

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Moog products ensure a successful Mars Rover landing

Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) today announced that the company's space products have played a critical role in NASA's successful Perseverance Rover landing on Mars. Perseverance is NASA's latest mission to explore Mars and builds on the success of the 2012 Mars Curiosity Rover mission. The Moog team designed, built and tested several components necessary for the mission. During the final descent, the Moog throttle assemblies controlled the inlet spacecraft's engines. The spacecraft entered the atmosphere at 12,500 miles per hour, stabilizing and lowering the level of the Perseverance Rover until it successfully touched Lake Crater at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET today.

Moog also played a key role in launching the Rover on the Red Planet. The mission fired from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 30, 2020. Moog propulsion took the launch vehicle out of Earth's atmosphere. In addition, Moog rocket engines were used to steer a 350 million-mile spacecraft carrying the Perseverance Rover, ensuring it stayed on course at 55,000 miles per hour. With Rover now safe on the Red Planet, Moog technology will continue to support the mission. Moog valves and filters will help keep the Rover drill clean when digging samples during one Mars, which is 687 days on Earth.

"I am proud of the work that our talented and dedicated team members have put into this project to ensure its success. Their ingenuity and commitment drive innovation and the continued success of Moog, our local community, and exploring worlds beyond our own, ”said Maureen Athoe, president of Moog’s Space and Defense. Steve Witkowski, market manager for space electronics, added: “From the engineers who create the individual hardware, to our technicians integrating the individual components into a larger system, it is truly a mission in a mission. It's unbelievable to think that your work is an important element in exploring another planet.

"Mars 2020 is another major step forward in space exploration and another significant success in Moog's Space and Defense," added Steve McDonald, manager of propulsion engineering. "Seeing how our hardware successfully fulfills such an important mission is both inspiring and fulfilling."