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    Driving the world’s lightest e-bike system

    A new, lightweight and compact power assistance system can turn a high-performance racing bicycle into the ultimate e-bike. Achieving a look and feel identical to that of a ‘normal’ racing-style bike, HPS Watt Assist gives the rider extra power with a natural feel. To deliver the performance that HPS was looking for, development of the drive system was crucial. 
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    The Circle Guitar: creating new kinds of music

    The Circle Guitar is a conventional electric guitar that hosts a spinning sequencer wheel, able to strike the strings at speed creating rhythms up to 300bpm and adding multiple layers of sound. This new instrument relies on a control and motion system that achieves precision in rhythm control. 
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    New motor speed measurement technique optimises control without encoder

    maxon has released a new speed measurement method for brushless DC motors (BLDC) to optimise control precision without requiring an encoder. The new method is based on an advanced approach to Hall sensor feedback that enhances speed control precision while minimising the cost and footprint of application design. 
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    Spider silk spins new life into nerve repair

    Nerve damage is hard to repair and success rates are relatively low. But now, thanks to the advantages of spider silk, nerve repair has a much greater chance of success. Harvesting silk from live spiders involves a precise technique that demands an exacting drive system to control a low speed, highly accurate winding mechanism. 
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    World’s first stable drone with robot arm to increase workplace safety

    A newly designed drone equipped with a six-axis robotic arm can maintain stability for precision tasks, such as maintenance and contact-based inspection. Launching this summer, the AERAS drone is set to reduce work at height accidents and speed up manual tasks. 
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    maxon expands high-torque, high-speed BLDC motor range

    Precision drive system manufacturer maxon has expanded its high speed and high torque brushless DC (BLDC) motor series to extend capabilities for applications that demand a compact footprint and low weight. The new 22mm diameter BLDC motor in maxon’s ECX PRIME series increases nominal torque to 69.1mNm with high-speed operation up to 30,000rpm. ECX PRIME motors feature a rigid speed-torque characteristic that optimises control for precision applications.
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    Academic projects designed for the real world

    Academic engineering projects not only help create the design minds of tomorrow, but the resulting creations often achieve innovation in their own right. The University of Bath’s Mechanical Engineering Department fosters this spirit, partnering with supporters from industry to innovate for the real world.
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    maxon multi-axis motion controller now in motherboard integration format

    maxon’s MicroMACS6 multi-axis motion controller is now available in a PCB module format for integration with custom-designed motherboards. 
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    Multi-axis motion control drives pipe-based robots

    Surveying and maintaining underground pipes can be complex and resource intensive. To streamline the process, construction and facility management teams are increasingly turning to robots that can provide inspection as well as repair. 
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