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What is involved when co-designing a customised drive system?

What is involved when co-designing a customised drive system?

What are the options to consider when co-designing a drive system? Fully customised, self-designed or supplier designed? We take a look at the options.

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What factors can be leveraged from a drive system to support and allow predictive maintenance?

What factors can be leveraged from a drive system to support and allow predictive maintenance?

What should you look out for to manage maintenance and mitigate potential motor failures?

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What factors are considered in the design process to reduce noise?

What factors are considered in the design process to reduce noise?

What processes are involved for measuring and reducing sound emissions when creating motors to go into appliances? We take a look at some of the steps involved.

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How does connectivity enable in-field calibration?

How does connectivity enable in-field calibration?

In this example of in-field calibration, we look at FPT's constant airflow rangehood technology. By using the motor as a sensor, the actual conditions of operation can be monitored, and the motor will adapt and deliver a consistent extraction rate.

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What are the benefits of customised motor controller software?

What are the benefits of customised motor controller software?

What are the key advantages of creating customised controller software for your next application? We take a look at what the main benefits are when choosing this option.

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Are copper or aluminium windings better for electric motors?

Are copper or aluminium windings better for electric motors?

Can the quality and performance of aluminium windings compare to those comprised of copper? This is a question that has been discussed and debated over many years.

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What are the hidden costs of manufacturing combustion and electric motors?

What are the hidden costs of manufacturing combustion and electric motors?

As the tide turns in favour of electric and battery power, what does it mean for manufacturers and rising costs? As production increases, are there any costs that are going down?

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What are the key benefits of electric motors over combustion motors?

What are the key benefits of electric motors over combustion motors?

In this article, we look at some of the key advantages of electric motors over their fuel burning counterparts. With electric motor technology advancing at a rapid rate, there is a shift happening, and it's moving towards electric power.

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