26Mar
Showcasing Orbex’s Expertise in Customer-Tailored Solutions
Sometimes a standard product just won’t cut it. While Orbex Group delivers high-quality off-the-shelf products, we are also experts in... read more
06Mar
How Slip Rings Enable Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Designs
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also known as drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), are becoming ubiquitous in industries like aerospace,... read more
29Jan
All About Slip Rings
What is a Slip Ring?
A slip ring is an electromechanical device that allows the transmission of power and electrical signals... read more
17Dec
Streamline Autonomous Mobile Robot Design With Cost-Effective and Rugged Compact Wheel Drives
Automated mobile robots (AMR) allow many manufacturing and distribution facilities to optimize their processes by transporting materials, packages and products... read more
20Nov
Join Our Webinar To Learn About Our New Compact Wheel Drives — Available Now!
Our new compact wheel drives (CWD) have just launched and you can find out more in our upcoming webinar. Join... read more
18Nov
Compact Wheel Drives Deliver Reliability and Smooth Motion to Mobile Robot Applications
Compact mobile robots are playing an increasingly important role in modern industrial environments. To meet growing productivity demands, however, their... read more
26Sep
Slip Rings in Food Processing
At Orbex Group, we understand the unique challenges faced by the food processing industry, where machinery must operate efficiently under... read more
06Feb
New Orbex Compact Wheel Drives Coming Soon!
Orbex's new family of compact wheel drives (CWD) are on the way, offering an integrated motor-and-wheel solution for mobile robot... read more
07Sep
New Compact, Low-Voltage Servo Motors for Smooth Motion in Tight Spaces
Autonomous ground vehicles (AGVs), machine tools and many other applications that use compact rotary actuators require the precise, smooth motion... read more
23Feb
Ultra-compact Custom BLDC Gear Motors for Compact, Precise and Cost-effective Motion Control
Motion control solutions using standard components can be difficult to implement when trying to reconcile competing application requirements. At Orbex,... read more
20Dec
From Packaging to Communications, Reap the Benefits of Speedy Slip Ring Delivery for Your Application
Although standard slip rings can meet most application requirements, sometimes customization is required. We understand that long lead times for... read more
20Dec
Custom Slip Rings for Food and Satellite Applications — Delivered Fast
For some applications, you'll need more than what a standard slip ring can offer. In these cases, don't resort to... read more
21Oct
Custom Slip Rings To Meet Specialized Challenges [White Paper]
In our new white paper, we explore custom slip rings. Slip rings tailored to specific application requirements often outclass standard... read more
25Aug
Washdown-Ready Slip Rings — Delivered Fast
Sometimes, finding components that can withstand caustic washdown conditions in food and beverage applications requires a custom product, driving up... read more
01Jun
Custom Slip Rings, Short Lead Times
From ship-mounted cranes to pick-and-place robots, we understand how varied the applications for slip rings can be. To help you... read more
05Apr
New Video Showcases Orbex Group’s Ultra-Compact Pancake-Style Gimbal Motors
For many gimbal systems, space is at a premium. This video will introduce you to our new line of gimbal... read more
15Feb
Ultra-Small Pancake Motors Keep Gimbals Moving
Servo motors are at the heart of modern gimbals, allowing them to move and position components in tracking and communication... read more
11Nov
Custom, Connectorized Slip Rings Save Time and Money
When specifying a slip ring, you’ll find many off-the-shelf units to choose from. While standard slip rings meet most application... read more
10Nov
Flat BLDC Motors: Compact and Versatile
If your machine design requires a high-performance DC motor within a limited space, a flat BLDC motor is an excellent... read more
04Jun
New Flat, High-Performing Brushless DC Motors Are Ideal for Tight Installations
We’re excited to announce we’re adding flat brushless DC motors to our already comprehensive motor lineup. Available with or without... read more
18Feb
Custom IP65 Slip Rings Keep the Beer Flowing at a Microbrewery
If you’re running a microbrewery, any equipment downtime can be a macro-size problem for your bottom line. And when it... read more
28Oct
Custom Slip Rings for Challenging Applications
While Orbex has a wide offering of standard slip rings, many of the units we ship are custom. We can... read more
21Aug
Improve Performance and Cut Costs with Custom BLDC Motors [White Paper]
In our latest white paper, we take a deep dive into custom brushless DC (BLDC) motors. Although engineers often turn... read more
08Jul
Designing a Custom BLDC Motor with Integral Planetary Gear Reducer
While off-the-shelf brushless DC (BLDC) motors have their place, sometimes it pays to use a custom motor—especially if your servo... read more
02Jun
Custom Through-Hole Table and Motor Configuration Meets High-Load Inspection Requirements
Continuing our series on custom motor projects, let’s explore an application in which we configured a custom integrated rotary through-hole... read more
14Apr
Explore Our Custom BLDC Motors for AGV Applications
In our last blog post, we discussed when it makes sense to customize your brushless DC (BLDC) motors—unlocking cost... read more
04Feb
When to Customize Your BLDC Motors
Engineers often turn to off-the-shelf brushless DC motors (BLDC) motors as stand-alone components to work into their designs. But oftentimes... read more
25Nov
Choose Slip Rings That Stand up to Harsh Conditions
Slip rings often deploy in challenging environments that can affect their reliability and operating life. However, some slip rings withstand... read more
31Oct
Step Up From Stepper Motors With Brushless DC Motors
Thanks to their high torque and compact size, brushless (BLDC) motors are becoming a popular choice for today’s dynamic servo... read more
15Jul
Applications Where BLDC Servo Motors Shine
From packaging to communications, brushless DC (BLDC) servo motors are continuing to gain traction in a variety of industries—and for... read more