The future of fine watchmaking
A wristwatch that “sleeps” when you take it off and wakes up when you put it back on? The Type 2 from Ressence surprises in the world of mechanical timepieces with innovative functionality and revolutionary product design. Read more
Motor Calculations for Coreless Brush DC Motors
When selecting a Coreless Brush DC Motor for an application, or when developing a powered prototype, there are several basic motor physics principles which must be considered to produce a safe, well-functioning, sufficiently-powered precision drive system. In this document, we have provided some important methods, formulas and calculation details to determine the power output of a…
How robotic filling systems are securing the future of the pharmaceutical industry
With every new development and advancement in the medical technology and pharmaceutical industries, there are benefits to human health as well. Progress brings significant advantages to treatments and therapies. However, these industries are often also confronted with challenges. New diseases, such as the recent example of COVID-19, often appear unexpectedly, requiring swift responses in the development…
How to recognize and prevent step losses with stepper motors
When a stepper motor does not operate correctly in certain situations, this is usually due to a so-called step loss: The motor jumps uncontrollably or simply stops. The cause is either in the motor or the control electronics, but where exactly the defect is located is not that easy to determine because the readily available…
FAULHABER expands its presence in Northern Europe
The drive specialist FAULHABER is strengthening its market presence in the Nordic countries. Starting in January 2025, the company will operate under the name FAULHABER Nordic ApS in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The head office will be located in Allerød, Denmark, just north of Copenhagen, where FAULHABER has been active since mid-2024.
This is no longer a problem with our new Motion Controller! With the new MC 3602 B variant equipped with up to 2 A continuous output current and the MC 3606 B variant with up to 6 A continuous output current, selecting and commissioning drive systems is now even easier! The new variants support the operation of DC motors, brushless…A single Motion Controller for four different motor technologies?
Modern Transplanter Machines for Automated Agriculture
The image of a person plowing their fields with oxen and a harrow is a thing of the distant past. This labor-intensive work has been almost entirely taken over by large agricultural machines, which farmers can operate comfortably. These machines are now indispensable—the demand for food and feed has reached new heights, necessitating the cultivation of…
Technologies and drives for optimum night vision
Cats can easily spot their prey in the dark. This is thanks to the tapetum lucidum, a reflective layer in their eyes. Humans, on the other hand, need technical assistance to amplify residual light to likewise see well at night. Various technologies are available for this purpose. All of them require optical elements that are familiar…
High-tech wheelchair with FAULHABER motors
How can technology help to overcome barriers? And how can modern technologies be used to make everyday life easier for people with physical disabilities and, in this sense, overcome limits? The MedTech Lab at the Swiss University of Applied Sciences OST is looking for answers and turning ideas into reality. One result: a wheelchair that has high-tech features and is…
Compact industrial robots
The miniaturization of mechanical, electrical and electronic components is one of the key trends dominating research and development activities within the area of miniature drive technology. To be able to measure structures in the sub-micrometer range reliable, specialist know-how is essential; simply adopting a downsized standard solution from the „big world“ is not an option. Small…