Motors account for at least half of the energy consumed in the U.S. Selecting the right control method for an application lets the motor run most efficiently while maximizing torque and overall ...

The topic of motors and motor control techniques is wide and varied. Part one of this two-part article will cover the principles of alternating-current (AC) motor operation and control. Part two will ...

Is your motor spinning at the intended rate? Closed-loop motor control systems continue to answer this question, as there tends to be a closed-loop system implemented wherever a motor spins. Whether ...

Motion control systems (and by extension, motor control methods) are becoming more complex as they address ever escalating market needs. Increasing demands for energy efficiency, increased ...

Webasto has been granted a patent for a method to control an electric motor in vehicle roofs. The method involves using a motor control signal with specific frequencies to actuate the motor, enabling ...

BorgWarner. has been granted a patent for a method of motor control using a complex vector flux regulator (CV?R). The method involves receiving a modulation index ...