Brushless DC motors are common place in RC Vehicles. They are small, light, fast and can be inexpensive. [Raynerd] wanted a new spindle for his CNC machine and thought that a brushless DC motor would ...

In the world of power tools, brushless motors are all the rage. While the technology isn't exactly new, it has gained traction in recent years due to some high-profile releases by Makita, Milwaukee, ...

The Compact EC E8 motor for handheld powered tools provides high power and efficiency for battery-operated power tools. The motor provides users with torque and precision control and allows more work ...

Würth Elektronik and STMicroelectronics are demonstrating a brushless dc motor power tool power circuit developed between them. The demo is based on the STDES-PTOOL3A evaluation board. “The Gerber ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Shopping for tools can either be a straightforward process or one that requires a little research. Buying a new Philips screwdriver takes ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whichever brand you get them from, more often than not, brushed tools are still a little cheaper. Why spend extra on a different kind of ...

Specifics about high-power-density motors (HPDMs). Applications best served with HPDMs. Why BLDCs are perhaps the most preferred among HPDM architectures. High power density is an important ...

The power tool market is steadily growing, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 6%. Cordless power tools are the fastest-expanding segment, accounting for nearly half of all shipments. This ...

Brushless-dc motors are taking center stage in medical-equipment design because they last twice as long a competing technologies. • Sensorless brushless-dc-drives have evolved to a point where they ...