Articles : Servo Motor Application

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Linear Motor Basics (PDF)
Looks into the concept, construction and advantages/disadvantages of deploying linear motors in today's applications.
Source : Parker Compumotor - White pages , Jack Barrett , Tim Harned , Jim Monnich

Linear motors' time of reckoning
In the next few weeks, linear motors will face their ultimate litmus test - New low-cost technology could lead to a ten-fold increase in usage. The question is: Will engineers buy it?.
Source : Control Engineering , 4/1/2003 , Staff and Baldor , Aerotech

Direct-Drive Linear Motion Lives!
Manufacturers apply material advancements, refine thermal management, and cut production costs to widen applications and attract more users to direct drive linear and rotary motors.
Source : Control Engineering , 4/1/2003 , Staff and Siemens , Bosch , Anorad , Yaskawa, Parker , Baldor

Torque motors do the trick
Direct-drive technology seems to be an ideal way to increase productivity, accuracy, and dynamic performance. It can also lower costs, simplify designs, and reduce wear.
Source : Machine Design , 4/3/2003 , Etel Inc.

Servomotors take piezoceramic transducers for a ride (PDF)
Piezoceramic transducers cascaded with servomotors for motion control provide stable systems with unlimited travel and micron positioning.
Source :Machine Design , 2000 , Galil Motion Controls - Dr Jacob Tal.