Motor Control

• Human-Robot Collaboration: Cobots and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are becoming standard in manufacturing, enhancing safety and productivity
• Industrial IoT Integration: Motor systems are increasingly connected to cloud platforms for real-time monitoring and control
• Advanced Motion Control: Precision motion control is gaining importance in robotics, CNC machines and semiconductor manufacturing, with a focus on smoother trajectories and higher accuracy
• Field-Oriented Control (FOC): FOC is becoming the standard for high-performance motor control, offering better torque control, efficiency and dynamic response, especially in EVs and industrial drives

• Construction: Both use permanent magnets; PMSMs have sinusoidal back EMF, BLDCs have trapezoidal
• Control Method: PMSMs use field-briented control (FBC); BLDCs rely on simpler trapezoidal control
• Performance: PMSMs provide smoother torque and higher efficiency; BLDCs are simpler and more cost-effective
• Applications: PMSMs are ideal for EVs, robotics and HVAC; BLDCs are common in drones, tools and small appliances

• Energy Efficiency: Meeting strict energy regulations while maintaining performance
• Electromagnetic Interference (EMI): Managing EMI in high-speed switching environments
• System Integration: Combining control, communication and safety in compact, cost-effective designs
• Scalability: Designing systems that can adapt to various motor types and power levels
• Skilled Workforce: A shortage of engineers with expertise in embedded systems, power electronics and control theory

AI is increasingly used for predictive maintenance, adaptive control and real-time optimization of motor performance. Machine learning models analyze sensor data to predict failures and optimize energy efficiency.

• Construction: Both use permanent magnets, but PMSMs typically have sinusoidal back EMF, while BLDCs have trapezoidal back EMF
• Control Method: PMSMs are usually controlled using field-oriented control (FOC), while BLDCs use simpler trapezoidal control
• Performance: PMSMs offer smoother torque and higher efficiency, making them ideal for precision applications. BLDCs are more cost-effective and easier to control
• Applications: PMSMs are common in EVs, robotics and HVAC systems. BLDCs are used in drones, power tools and small appliances