Engineering Blog
Technical notes for procurement and design teams


2026-W20 update for low-backlash reducer sourcing: U.S./EU compliance shifts, APAC demand signals, and a buyer checklist for safer servo/stepper substitutions.

Stop sizing high-precision axes based on a single backlash number. Learn how to read hysteresis curves and calculate real-world lost motion before your machine fails in the field.

A gearbox rated for 50Nm will destroy itself at 30Nm if you run it 24/7 without cooling. Here is how to properly size reducers for S1 continuous vs S5 intermittent duty.

An objective analysis of Helical vs. Spur gear technologies. Discover when to pay the premium for helical gears and when spur gears are the smarter, more reliable choice.