Technical Blog Archives

23FebFebruary 23, 2023

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... read more

20DecDecember 20, 2022

From Packaging to Communications, Reap the Benefits of Speedy Slip Ring Delivery for Your Application

By Orbex Group

Although standard slip rings can meet most application requirements, sometimes customization is required. We understand that long lead times... read more

20DecDecember 20, 2022

Custom Slip Rings for Food and Satellite Applications — Delivered Fast

By Orbex Group

For some applications, you'll need more than what a standard slip ring can offer. In these cases, don't resort... read more

21OctOctober 21, 2022

Custom Slip Rings To Meet Specialized Challenges [White Paper]

By Orbex Group

In our new white paper, we explore custom slip rings. Slip rings tailored to specific application requirements often outclass... read more

25AugAugust 25, 2022

Washdown-Ready Slip Rings — Delivered Fast

By Orbex Group

Sometimes, finding components that can withstand caustic washdown conditions in food and beverage applications requires a custom product, driving... read more

01JunJune 1, 2022

Custom Slip Rings, Short Lead Times

By Orbex Group

From ship-mounted cranes to pick-and-place robots, we understand how varied the applications for slip rings can be. To help... read more

05AprApril 5, 2022

New Video Showcases Orbex Group’s Ultra-Compact Pancake-Style Gimbal Motors

By Orbex Group

For many gimbal systems, space is at a premium. This video will introduce you to our new line of... read more

15FebFebruary 15, 2022

Ultra-Small Pancake Motors Keep Gimbals Moving

By Orbex Group

Servo motors are at the heart of modern gimbals, allowing them to move and position components in tracking and... read more

11NovNovember 11, 2021

Custom, Connectorized Slip Rings Save Time and Money

By Orbex Group

When specifying a slip ring, you’ll find many off-the-shelf units to choose from. While standard slip rings meet most... read more

10NovNovember 10, 2021

Flat BLDC Motors: Compact and Versatile

By Orbex Group

If your machine design requires a high-performance DC motor within a limited space, a flat BLDC motor is an... read more

04JunJune 4, 2021

New Flat, High-Performing Brushless DC Motors Are Ideal for Tight Installations

By Orbex Group

We’re excited to announce we’re adding flat brushless DC motors to our already comprehensive motor lineup. Available with or... read more

18FebFebruary 18, 2021

Custom IP65 Slip Rings Keep the Beer Flowing at a Microbrewery

By Orbex Group

If you’re running a microbrewery, any equipment downtime can be a macro-size problem for your bottom line. And when... read more

28OctOctober 28, 2020

Custom Slip Rings for Challenging Applications

By Orbex Group

While Orbex has a wide offering of standard slip rings, many of the units we ship are custom. We... read more

21AugAugust 21, 2020

Improve Performance and Cut Costs with Custom BLDC Motors [White Paper]

By Orbex Group

In our latest white paper, we take a deep dive into custom brushless DC (BLDC) motors. Although engineers often... read more

08JulJuly 8, 2020

Designing a Custom BLDC Motor with Integral Planetary Gear Reducer

By Orbex Group

While off-the-shelf brushless DC (BLDC) motors have their place, sometimes it pays to use a custom motor—especially if your... read more

02JunJune 2, 2020

Custom Through-Hole Table and Motor Configuration Meets High-Load Inspection Requirements

By Orbex Group

Continuing our series on custom motor projects, let’s explore an application in which we configured a custom integrated rotary... read more

14AprApril 14, 2020

Explore Our Custom BLDC Motors for AGV Applications

By Orbex Group

In our last blog post, we discussed when it makes sense to customize your brushless DC (BLDC) motors—unlocking cost... read more

04FebFebruary 4, 2020

When to Customize Your BLDC Motors

By Orbex Group

Engineers often turn to off-the-shelf brushless DC motors (BLDC) motors as stand-alone components to work into their designs. But... read more

25NovNovember 25, 2019

Choose Slip Rings That Stand up to Harsh Conditions

By Orbex Group

Slip rings often deploy in challenging environments that can affect their reliability and operating life. However, some slip rings... read more

31OctOctober 31, 2019

Step Up From Stepper Motors With Brushless DC Motors

By Orbex Group

Thanks to their high torque and compact size, brushless (BLDC) motors are becoming a popular choice for today’s dynamic... read more

15JulJuly 15, 2019

Applications Where BLDC Servo Motors Shine

By Orbex Group

From packaging to communications, brushless DC (BLDC) servo motors are continuing to gain traction in a variety of industries—and... read more