engineering notes
Technical updates on maxon DC motor selection, brushless EC motor sizing, servo controller setup and regulated device documentation.
2026-07-10
An insider look at how total cost of ownership (TCO) thinking can save thousands on emergency motor procurement – based on real rush-order experience with maxon and other precision drive brands.
Read article2026-07-09
A procurement manager explains why choosing maxon motors for urgent projects saves money in the long run, with real cost comparisons and delivery risk analysis.
Read article2026-07-09
A cost-controller's perspective on maxon motors: answering the practical questions about TCO, specs, and when this Swiss precision is (and isn’t) the right call.
Read article2026-07-08
A procurement manager's story of chasing a universal motor solution, learning the hard way that specialization beats 'we do everything' — and how maxon's focus on precision DC motors turned a budget nightmare into a long-term win.
Read article2026-07-08
A procurement manager explains why focusing on the per-unit price of a servo motor or stepper motor is a mistake. Real cost is about TCO, not the sticker price.
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