Developing custom drive system designs

Posted on 23 Apr 2024 by The Manufacturer

When working with a small space envelope or unique application, there may be times where standard, off-the-shelf motors, gearboxes and actuators aren’t quite the right fit.

In such cases, a custom drive system may be the best alternative. Here, Stewart Goulding, managing director of actuation system specialist EMS, provides an insight into the custom actuator design and manufacturing process. With applications ranging from robotics and surgical tools to disability aids and building automation, motors are a necessary component whenever there’s a…

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