Space is a hostile environment. This – in addition to the vast distances – makes manned space travel pretty difficult. Central problems include weightlessness and exposure to cosmic radiation. Anyone planning long-duration journeys through the universe needs to be aware of and fully understand the effect that these problems have on biological processes. Space exploration...

The especially user friendly FAULHABER Drive Calculator (FDC) enables you to find exactly the drive systems, consisting of motor, gear and encoder, that suit your projects’ requirements best. The tool also allows a direct inquiry of the recommended drive systems. Are you in a hurry? Then the FDC is the right choice for you. Just enter a few details such as torque and sp...

You will learn about the use of stepper, DC and brushless motors with lead screws and ball screws, with a comparison of the different technologies behind the new FAULHABER L-Series. You will also gain an insight into how to identify the right linear actuator for your next project, from application requirements to a complete drive system selection. Topics: Rotary to lin...