PCB‑Stator Motors: The Breakthrough at Automate 2025
At Automate 2025, E‑Circuit Motors (ECM) unveiled a game‑changing actuator, the Eightball, based on their innovative PCB‑Stator technology pcbstator.com+1automation.com+1. This compact, lightweight device delivers 33.9 Nm peak torque in a mere 0.57 kg package. Its low-profile design, combined with a built-in 50:1 strain-wave gearbox, enables highly accurate motion control ideal for robotics and aerospace applications. A live delta‑robot demo, powered by three of ECM’s 2 Nm direct‑drive motors, showcased smooth, cog‑free motion and ultra‑quiet operation that caught many attendees’ attention pcbstator.com.
This move reinforces a broader industry trend toward ultra-compact, printed stator motors, which minimize mechanical complexity, improve torque density, and enhance precision. ECM’s debut highlights how PCB‑stator technology is reshaping the future of motion systems.
📈 Safety Motion Control Market Surges
A new market report forecasts the Safety Motion Control sector to grow from US$15.9 billion in 2025 to US$21 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.6% pcbstator.comglobenewswire.com+1finance.yahoo.com+1. This growth is driven by stricter industrial safety standards, increasing automation, and rising demand for features like Safe Torque Off (STO) and Safe Direction. For OEMs in high‑performance manufacturing—such as MW’s semiconductor and automation equipment partners—integrating safety-rated motion control is becoming essential.
🔧 Direct Drive Linear Motors Push Boundaries in Force and Precision
Industry leader Kollmorgen introduced a new direct‑drive linear motor delivering up to 8,211 N continuous force and 13,448 N peak force globenewswire.comkollmorgen.com+1archivemarketresearch.com+1. This level of power and speed responsiveness is ideal for heavy-load applications in machine tools, battery manufacturing, and semiconductor production. The emphasis on direct drive reflects continuing momentum toward high-force, backlash-free solutions.
✅ What This Means for Megawatt Motion
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Stay ahead: PCB‑stator technology is rising fast—watch this space for similar compact, high-performance solutions.
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Embed safety features: As safety-rated motion becomes standard, ensure your MW drives integrate STO, safe-stop, and other safety protocols.
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Match power with precision: Build or source linear motors offering multi‑kN forces—like Kollmorgen’s—for next‑level positioning and speed.
