‘Direct Drive Motor’
A Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
Stealth.com releases mini PC from
Stealth Computer Corporation, which we summarised at the time by saying "Stealth.com has released a small form factor, or mini PC, designed specifically for in-vehicle/mobile/embedded applications. ".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Deritend supplies in-feed conveyor from
Deritend Group: "A UK aggregate producer has recently installed an in-feed conveyor from Deritend RMB to deliver stone to a large conveyor at a roadstone quarry in the Pennines. ".
In November 2008, we covered the news from QuickSilver Controls
- take a look at Quicksilver releases application note
which says: "Quicksilver's ability to handle large inertial loads (large inertial mismatch) allows the company to direct drive large product reels. ".
Take a look also at the news release from Lattice Technology, Lattice aims software at digital manufacturing,
as well as Torque motors eliminate extruder vibration from Parker Hannifin - Electromechanical and Drives Division,
and Ingersoll Rand offers modular spindles from Ingersoll-Rand European Sales.
Latest stories...
Additions to telemetry and control devices (November 2008)
Control Microsystems, a developer of advanced SCADA products, has announced the release of the SCADAPack 330E and 334E, two additions to the SCADAPack telemetry and control devices.
Bevel helical gearboxes take to the bridge (November 2008)
Synchronised sets of Bonfiglioli industrial gearboxes are being used on Sydney's Harbour Bridge to drive two 60-tonne workmen's gantries.
Ixthus offers miniature load cells (November 2008)
Ixthus has been appointed as exclusive UK agent for the Burster range of miniature load cells.
Universal controller for vehicle hydraulics (November 2008)
The STW ESX is a freely programmable universal controller that is ideal for vehicle hydraulic systems.
IEI launches Intel Atom platforms (November 2008)
IEI Technology Corp has launched a range of products based on the 45nm Intel Atom processor N270.
Bosch develops Kinetic Energy Recovery System (November 2008)
Bosch Motorsport is developing a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) for use in motor racing.
Megger introduces the MTB7671 instrument test box (November 2008)
Megger's MTB7671 instrument test box quickly checks the accuracy of instruments used for testing and certifying electrical installations.
Torque measuring systems available from IM (November 2008)
Industrial Measurements designs and builds reliable torque measuring systems that can be installed onto most drive set ups.
Further reading
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High torque to size ratio for direct drive motors
Direct drive torque motors have a high torque to size ratio, eliminating the need for gear reducers, and are designed to be an integral part of a machine.
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Direct drive motors offer attractive servo choice
This article reviews the different types of DDR systems, their pros and cons, and their suitability for a range of applications.
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