Cengiz Özemli
Academic
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A New Perspective on the World of Automation from Dunkermotoren
Dunkermotoren offers integrated auxiliary drives and digital parameter optimization software to accelerate development cycles in automated production processes. The company has launched the dGo motor family, a series of brushless DC (direct current) motors with integrated commutation electronics, designed for auxiliary motion axes in industrial automation systems. This hardware is used in conjunction with the nexofox digital service platform to facilitate system integration and continuous operational adjustment in automated production environments.
A Groundbreaking Approach to Auxiliary Axis Automation
The dGo hardware architecture is designed to bridge the gap between fully integrated, high-end control systems and simple, cost-effective auxiliary motion axes. By combining a brushless DC motor with internal commutation electronics and application-specific control functions, this architecture eliminates the need for separate external motor controllers. This standardized modular approach reduces wiring complexity and significantly lowers engineering efforts for repeatable motion tasks such as format adjustments, valve control, or conveyor positioning.
Dynamic Parameter Optimization with Digital Services
To support the physical drive hardware, the nexofox digital service platform provides continuous motor management. The software features an automated drive parameter optimization mechanism that dynamically responds to changing application loads and environmental conditions. This continuous automatic adjustment minimizes manual commissioning efforts and increases overall system availability by preventing failures caused by parameter drift during long-term industrial operation.
Technical Details and Competitive Analysis
In the industrial motion control sector, integrated brushless DC motors directly compete with solutions such as the maxon IDX series and the ebm-papst ECI series. While enterprise-grade drives like the maxon IDX focus on high torque density and deep integration with industrial Ethernet protocols (such as EtherCAT) for complex multi-axis interpolation, the dGo series is specifically positioned as a cost-effective alternative for secondary, auxiliary axes. This configuration makes the system a direct replacement for traditional open-loop stepper motors equipped with external drives, offering higher efficiency and the potential for closed-loop operation without the cost burden of high-end servo systems.
Furthermore, the nexofox continuous parameter optimization software functions as an alternative to static drive adjustment platforms like FAULHABER's Motion Manager. The nexofox system differentiates itself by offering dynamic, real-time parameter adaptation during active operation, whereas traditional platforms typically rely on static parameters set during initial commissioning.
