A motor — or a generator — requires some normal magnets and some electromagnets. The usual arrangement is to have a brushed commutator that both powers the electromagnets and switches their polarity ...

It used to be a staple of junior high physics class to build some sort of motor with paperclips or wire. A coil creates a magnetic field that makes the rotor move. In the process of moving, brushes ...

Motor manufacturer Baldor Electric Co., Fort Smith, Ark. has gone to 3D-printed models to test a variety of components, including fans, conduit boxes, stationary switches, and motor-mounting brackets.

So, you got a 3D printer for the holidays, and you’re excited to dive in. Chances are, you’re not sure where to begin. What can you print? What’s fun? What’s useful? Justifying the purchase of a 3D ...

Ford Motor had 28 patents in 3D printing during Q4 2023. Ford Motor Co filed patents in Q4 2023 for methods of producing rotor elements for electric machines using screen printing and sintering, ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Alex Ossola: Hi, Danny. Danny Lewis: Hey, Alex. Alex Ossola: Have you ever heard ...