engineering notes
Technical updates on maxon DC motor selection, brushless EC motor sizing, servo controller setup and regulated device documentation.
2026-08-10
A practical engineer's take on why motion control assumptions from 2020 need updating, with maxon motors, Swiss-made precision, brushless AC vs BLDC, and bearing quality explained.
Read article2026-08-07
After tracking more than $1.2 million in motor spend over 8 years, a procurement manager explains why maxon brushless DC motors justify their price—covering distributors, mini servo motors, TCO math, and when to skip the premium.
Read article2026-08-07
A field story about a rushed maxon motor replacement, the LM8LUU bearing that caused the failure, and why total cost of ownership beats the lowest quote.
Read article2026-08-06
Choose the right motor for your application with a quality manager's guide to maxon-motor, maxon DC motor Swiss made, maxon stepper motor, FANUC servo motor repair, 3 phase AC motor, and what happens when a linear actuator fails.
Read article2026-08-06
A procurement manager's FAQ on maxon-motor pricing, what to read in a maxon motor datasheet, when industrial stepper motors make sense, and how a VFD controls 3 phase ac motor speed.
Read article2026-08-05
A cost controller's real talk on maxon motor pricing, BLDC drivers, timing belt upgrades, and whether maxon takes small orders seriously.
Read article2026-08-05
A hands-on comparison of brushless DC motors and stepper motors for demanding applications, from the perspective of an engineer who has handled 200+ rush orders. Learn why TCO beats unit price.
Read article2026-08-04
A procurement manager explains what's a servo motor, why a cheap servo motor arduino setup failed in production, and how a maxon DCX motor helped us avoid a $1,200 mistake.
Read article2026-08-04
As an admin buyer, I order motors for a living. Here’s how I decide between a maxon brushed DC motor, a 3-phase induction motor, and a 2-phase servo motor—plus VFD sizing for a 5HP motor.
Read article2026-08-03
Buying a servo drive for maxon-motor platforms involves more than matching pinouts. From the maxon motor catalog to VFD sizing and servo motor repair, this checklist breaks down hidden costs.
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