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Solving low speed rotary servo applications with direct-drive motors avoids hidden initial costs, while saving money over the life of the machine. Example shows $73,000 annual savings on a widget-making machine.

Expand the capabilities of a PLC to perform virtually any task

Webcast has help for servomotor and servo amplifier (servo drives) sizing.

Recite this induction motor tutorial and savor it; even if poetry really isn’t your favorite.

Tutorial: Labeling machines are commonly used as part of the packaging process and must be precise. The labeling process and various components are explained.

A permanent magnet (PM) motor requires a variable frequency drive (VFD) to operate effectively. See motor comparison table, induction motor vs. PM torque curve, and VFD programming and tuning advice.

Variable frequency drive (VFD) vocabulary words: These 50 terms can help properly apply VFDs.

Inside Machines, Part 2: Using calculations and equations will demonstrate how to correctly size a rotary knife application based on previous data. Part 1 covered key terms.

Reliably predict servo failures to reduce downtime

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