Synchronous motors are similar to induction motors, differing mainly in rotor construction. The rotors are designed to rotate at the same speed as the stator field, hence the name “synchronous.” ...

AC induction motors are very rugged and tolerant of voltage spikes or high temps better than some PM motors. This makes them well suited to high-performance applications despite lower efficiency.

The AC induction motor is often referred to as the workhorse of the industry because it offers users simple, rugged construction, easy maintenance, and cost-effective pricing. These factors have ...

There are four major types of industrial motors: AC induction (also known as asynchronous) and AC synchronous motors, the most widely used, as well as DC synchronous motors and servo motors. Induction ...

Nidec Corporation (TSE: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) (the “Company” or “Nidec”) announced today that it has launched for the US market SynRA (Synchronous Reluctance Motor with Aluminum Cage Rotor), the ...

The Role of Synchronous Generators and Induction Motors Generating electricity from geothermal energy is a complicated process that relies on underground reservoirs of water heated by the Earth’s ...

In comparison, hybrid vehicles from Ford and Nissan use permanent magnet synchronous motors. They are more efficient than induction motors, but they also cost more and need greater maintenance.

ZF looks to make inductive magnet-free motor design a viable alternative to permanent-magnet synchronous motors (PSMs). By integrating its inductive transmitter into the rotor, it creates a very ...