Stepper and servo motors have different attributes when considered for motion applications. Torque curves play an important role in selecting the proper size and type of motor for an application.

When we discuss high-tech industries, agriculture probably isn’t top of mind. But as a new Machine Design article points out, farmers have long been at the forefront of technology, and with the ...

[Frank Herrmann] had an interesting idea to turn a geared DC motor into a servo motor assembly, but with a stepper motor-like interface. By stacking some small PCBs behind the motor body, it was ...