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In contrast, brushless DC motors offer a long service life, high efficiency and smooth operation. As they use electronic commutation instead of mechanical brushes, wear and maintenance demands are reduced.
unsupervised lights-out manufacturing, their significance increases, as they must deliver the long-term durability, consistent repeatability and high efficiency required to enable reliable, autonomous production. Stepper motors, for example, move in fixed micro-increments, providing highly accurate positional control. Advanced stepper designs, such as FAULHABER’s AM3248 series, build upon this offering compact solutions, capable of the high torque necessary for demanding applications.
With 1.8-degree step angles and micro- stepping options, these motors provide fine positional resolution and smooth motion control. Their low inertia and minimal detent torque enable rapid acceleration and deceleration, while maintaining repeatability critical for tasks such as pick-and-place assembly or inspection systems. By delivering consistent and reliable motion, these motors ensure that automated equipment can perform reliably with minimal human input, safeguarding production output and quality.
In a lights-out environment, this becomes particularly important. For example, AGVs navigating factory floors or conveyor systems transporting parts must run continuously, often around the clock. Brushless motors support this by delivering high efficiency and long-term durability, minimising unplanned downtime and helping manufacturers control operating costs. Their low vibration also helps to improve accuracy in delicate processes, such as those carried out by inspection equipment and CNC machining. As manufacturing moves toward greater autonomy, the capabilities embedded in each component will define what is possible. Advanced motors, engineered for precision, durability and efficiency, are more than just parts of these systems; they are enablers of the lights-out future.
EMS is the exclusive UK and Ireland supplier of FAULHABER products. To find out more about the motors that are advancing lights- out manufacturing, get in touch.
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