FAULHABER introduces a range of components designed to work seamlessly together, including the newly sized SXR motors, the GXR motor family, a high-precision encoder, and a matching gearhead. All products originate from a single source and adhere to a 16 mm diameter standard. This combination supports efficient operation, precise control, and dynamic performance suited for…
New motors, gearhead, and encoders with 16-mm diameter from FAULHABER
With a new size of the SXR motors, the powerful motor of the new GXR family, the high-precision encoder and the matching gearhead, FAULHABER presents products that are perfectly matched to one another, come from a single source, all diameter compliant with 16 mm. This combination enables optimal efficiency, maximum dynamics and absolute precision ideal […]
New performance class with new planetary gearhead sizes
The new members of the FAULHABER metal planetary gearhead family are the 14GPT and 16GPT. The compact additions to the series deliver high torque with minimal volume, making them suitable for demanding applications where space is limited. They are extremely robust, capable of withstanding frequent and sudden load changes, and operate with high efficiency. The […]
Precision mechanics with FAULHABER in Bugatti’s Tourbillon dashboard
Bugatti’s approach is defined by starting with excellence and refining every detail. For its upcoming luxury model, ‘Tourbillon,’ the dashboard will feature a genuine Swiss timepiece instead of a digital display. This hyper sports car incorporates precision mechanics from Concepto’s workshops, known for crafting movements for top watchmakers. FAULHABER stepper motors convert electronic signals from…
FAULHABER expands portfolio with high-performance DC motors
The new 1218 SXR and 1228 SXR DC motors offer enhanced flexibility for various applications. These models expand FAULHABER’s DC motor lineup, setting new benchmarks in performance and versatility for miniature drive systems. The new SXR motors offer standard higher performance and a broader range of configuration options to meet the demands of modern drive…
New high-performance dc motors from FAULHABER
Designed for even greater flexibility and a wide range of applications, the new 1218 SXR and 1228 SXR dc motors expand FAULHABER’s proven dc motor portfolio and set new standards in performance and versatility for miniature drive systems. The new SXR motors offer standard higher performance and a broader range of configuration options to meet […]
New motion controllers for four different motor technologies
Now, new MC 3602 B and MC 3606 B motion controllers simplify the selection and commissioning of drive systems. With encoders, these compact MC 3602/06 B controllers serve as servodrives in accordance with CiA 402 to command various DC motors, brushless DC motors, and linear motors. The controllers are also compatible with stepper motors (with […]
Design Pro Technology selects FAULHABER brushless motor for D-Ankle prosthesis
Instead of the usual passive suspension at the foot components, the prosthesis assists its user by means of motor power. As is the case with a natural gait, the artificial foot is actively bent up and down with each step. The gait becomes more harmonious, more stable and less tiring. An intelligent controller finds the…
Testing drive systems virtually
How will the drive actually behave in the real-life application? For brushless DC-motors from FAULHABER, this question can be answered without any hardware whatsoever. They were recently added as virtual modules to a library and can be integrated into modeled applications using the simulation software Simulink. The simulated behavior serves as an indicator for the…
Everything is getting easier, thanks to ‘simplexity’ and some software
Anyone who follows which major topics are currently “trending” is sure to have come across the term “simplexity“. Composed of the two words “simplicity” and “complexity”, it is, at first glance, a combination of two opposites. Essentially, the term encompasses the desire for simple and intuitive operability of complex systems and programs, as well as…
Progress is Faulhaber Micromo’s driving force
In 1961, Faulhaber decided to venture into the North American market — a big step for the business with the small drives. This decision has proven its worth and resulted in a successful company. Founded as Micromo in Cleveland, Ohio, the company moved to Clearwater, Florida, in the early 1990s. An important part of the…
At least 60 million strokes
A “compact automation” is a mechatronic system that performs consecutive production steps autonomously. Compact refers to the millimeter and centimeter-sized range of dimensions of the products to be processed. Designing and constructing such systems is one of the core activities of the Austrian machine manufacturer STIWA. Its modular system LTM-CI has been optimized for small…
FAULHABER introduces the world’s smallest integrated motion controller
Integrated into the powerful brushless motors of the FAULHABER 22xx…BX4 family, the new Integrated Motion Controller 22xx…BX4 IMC impresses users with its extensive range of functions and outstanding performance. Extension in length compared to the motor alone is 18 mm only including a full-featured servo controller and a 12-bit encoder. To top this, the full…
Micro drives bring dynamics into handling
Small dc micro drives bring dynamics into handling applications, such as swiveling-rotary modules Miniature drives and microdrives are used in virtually all areas of automation technology and have a correspondingly wide variety of applications. These range from medical technology and laboratory automation as well as general machine construction and intralogistics through to aerospace applications. In […]
Olympic shows and artificial moons
Today, every large event includes an elaborate laser show. Laser projections are used at trade fairs, in advertising, art, and at architectural events. The magically glowing light patterns are made possible by highly complex technology, and at many of the most spectacular installations, this technology is provided by Berlin-based LaserAnimation Sollinger. When it comes to…
FAULHABER: Those who adapt the fastest win
In industry and logistics, robots generally handle monotonous tasks that they can repeat almost endlessly with steady precision. A new tool changer now turns the specialist for large series into a flexible all-rounder, with which even small series and individual pieces can be produced economically. The innovative TKX changer series from the IPR specialists features…
FAULHABER’s new encoder provides high accuracy through the latest chip technology
With the launch of the IEP3, FAULHABER expands its product line with an incremental encoder that achieves a very high resolution and accuracy thanks to the latest chip technology. With a diameter of just 8 mm, the IEP3 is very lightweight and compact yet still offers a resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution…
AGV and AMR are becoming more complex
Industry 4.0 and Intralogistics 4.0. change the production environment and thus impact AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots). To enable the industry to keep pace with trends through quick and cost-efficient development, Markus Fenn and Prof. Dr. Stefan May developed Eduard, a teaching and prototyping platform that can be used to map…
New building with diverse production possibilities
With the extension of its production location in Jimbolia, Romania, the FAULHABER Group is taking a significant step to boost its competitiveness on the market and at the same time to satisfy the growing demand for its high-quality products. FAULHABER Motors Romania S.R.L with around 170 employees and a production area of 2,850 square meters…
FAULHABER offers free drive technology webinars
With its drive technology webinars, which are around one hour in length, FAULHABER provides the possibility of bringing your knowledge up to speed without having to spend too much time and effort. Missed webinars can now be accessed online at any time. This requires one-off registration, which is then valid for an entire year. Drive…
The smart future of agriculture
How can the earth feed nine or ten billion people? “Smart farming” is an important part of the answer to this existential question: Extremely high efficiency in food production through the targeted use of the latest technology, computer-supported and — where possible — fully automatic. Seeds are individually and precisely placed; fruits carefully picked by…
Small and speedy wins the race
Fast-paced warehouse operations demand extensive automation, which is inconceivable without micromotors. Faulhaber weighs in on intralogistics robots and how drive system capabilities influence their design. Modern intralogistics technologies place high demands on drive systems. In many instances, drives must release tremendous force in confined spaces and perform precise positioning tasks in continuous or stop-and-go operations. […]
Cameras behind the goalie and jumping into the stratosphere
Sports fans want to see every little detail, and the TV cameras deliver. Whether the goalie is clenching his jaw before the spot kick or how many millimeters the serve cleared the net in a tennis match, everything is captured in detail. Images like these are only possible when the camera is up-close and doesn’t…
Drives for speed in intralogistics
Competitive intralogistics requires extensive automation, something that is inconceivable without micromotors. Drive systems from FAULHABER prove their ability to perform here during sorting, transporting, and with robotics solutions. Suitable transport structures in intralogistics are a prerequisite in all industries to be able to withstand competitive pressure in the future. An increasing number of work steps…
FAULHABER drives in the microliter-precise feeding of liquid colorant
Plastic has many advantages. One of them is that it can be imbued with any color. Whether pale eggshell, noble royal blue or gaudy orange – there is no limit to the colorful diversity of plastic parts. The coloring process can even take place “at the very last moment”, just before the injection molding of…