Sewing may not be widely regarded as glamorous, but it is literally
what holds the very fabric of society together. All of the clothing
we wear can be found to contain neat stitching, but have you...
Posted On 01/05/2021
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Electrification remains one of the primary trends in the automotive
sector, as vehicle makers push hard to introduce cleaner
technologies that result in lower emissions. According to a recent
report...
Posted On 11/23/2020
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Many industries are now being required to drastically reduce carbon
emissions as a consequence of rising global temperatures, and
the automotive industry in particular is a focus of much
regulatory...
Posted On 09/23/2020
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Motors and sensors go hand in hand. The EX range of motors already
feature a wide range of sensors that deliver feedback on various
parameters and, now, Parker has added a HIPERFACE DSL® encoder...
Posted On 07/30/2020
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Thanks to our loyal followers for all of the interest in the topics
covered in this blog over the past year. In examining the most-read
blog posts over the course of 2019, it becomes obvious that...
Posted On 01/14/2020
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This is the final of a three-part series that spoke to the various
feedback devices that are provided as options on Parker Servo
Motors. Part 1 & Part 2 provided the basic theory of operation
for the...
Posted On 07/31/2019
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Although the basic recipe for the solid soap bar has not varied
much for decades, the process of making this basic commodity has
changed significantly since the advent of industrialisation....
Posted On 02/01/2019
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Throughout the world, various types of metrology applications share
a common need for increased precision. Metrology is the scientific
study of measurement. Metrology applications take some type...
Posted On 10/11/2018
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When it comes to gearbox test rigs deployed in the automotive and
aerospace industries, one thing is certain - there is no margin for
failure. A test rig or system that is unreliable or...
Posted On 09/24/2018
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Modern Swiss-type lathes have evolved from simple screw machines to
high-precision, high-production machines and are now widely used
across many industries to completely machine small parts, even...
Posted On 07/24/2018
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Hazardous locations are operating environments in which explosive
or ignitable vapors or dust are present, or are likely to become
present. It is normal for various processing applications where
gas,...
Posted On 05/02/2018
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The automotive vehicle industry has experienced introductions of
several new technologies and upgrades. One significant example is
the rising amount of electrical content per vehicle. Testing...
Posted On 04/19/2018
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With its high power density and flexible mounting capabilities,
permanent magnet direct drive servo motors like the Parker PM-DD
series have a proven track record in many manufacturing
applications....
Posted On 01/10/2018
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The basic theory of operation for brushless servo motors revolves
around the principles of magnetism where like poles repel and
opposite poles attract. There are two magnetic sources found within
a...
Posted On 10/05/2017
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Most engineers recognize that gearheads can be used to create a
better inertia match between the object that is being moved and the
motor being driven. Put simply, it is dictated by the gearhead
ratio...
Posted On 06/08/2017
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The world is quickly moving towards more hybrid and electric
vehicles, which reduce toxic emissions. This trend is leading to an
overall improvement in the quality of the air we
breathe, especially in...
Posted On 03/14/2017
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The tube bending industry is seeing a migration from more
traditional manual hydraulic process equipment to fully
automated "all-electric" machinery. Historically, tube bending
operations have been...
Posted On 07/18/2016
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Need some tips for selecting the optimum motor & drive
combination for your latest high-speed spindle application?
Read on to find out why this oft-misunderstood
process is far simpler than you think....
Posted On 02/10/2016
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Recent improvements to Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) feature
sets mean they now offer more than just their well-known energy
savings capability, particularly when paired with a
motor/compressor...
Posted On 12/01/2015
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We’ve updated you on how Parker’s global vehicle motor has been
applied in various motor vehicle competitions, but this post makes
us particularly happy. Being an Ohio-based company that also
has a...
Posted On 07/10/2015
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