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Electric motors range from an alternate current (AC) motor to a direct current (DC) motor.  Focusing on DC motors consisting of brushed motors and brushless direct current (BLDC) motors, these technologies represent the historical evolution and modern advancements in electric motor design.  Motor Designs and Operations A brushed motor comprises four essential parts: carbon brushes,… Continue reading Revolutionizing Electric Motors: Brushed to Brushless DC (BLDC)

Artificial intelligence (AI) has substantially evolved over the years.  Since Chat-GPT launched, numerous other AI software, such as Claude, Google Bard, Microsoft Copilot, and more, have been released.  AI is “technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human intelligence and problem-solving capabilities.” ¹ Artificial Intelligence can be further broken down into sub-divisions, which include… Continue reading The Future of Automation: AI and Vision Technologies at Odawara Automation

The Impact of Design for Manufacturing   There is wonderful electromagnetic software, CAD, on the market that aids engineers in designing new motors, but that software does not know how to make the motors.  In the past few years, Odawara Automation began offering Design for Manufacturing (DFM) services to customers to ensure manufacturability in the… Continue reading The Impact of Design for Manufacturing

Various industries rely on electric motors, considering them vital components for numerous appliances. Coil winding is the primary process in making an electric motor. The winding of an armature or stator will depend on the type of motor. The concentrated winding of BLDC stators is accomplished with needle winding. Continue reading below to learn how… Continue reading IOW vs. SPW: What’s the Difference