Any ratio of motor mass to external massLimitation of rotating motors: ratio of the motor’s moment of inertia to the external moment of inertia ideally 1:1not applied to linear motors. Linear motor 50 kg can easily move several tons. High dynamics typically up to 8g through direct drive– No gear unit for speed conversion Minimum moved mass with moving secondaries– dynamics independent of travel range spindle/ belt have inertia proportional to travel length Double the power with 2 motors connected to one inverterTwo motors connected stiffly run in the same way as one large motor with one encoder and one inverter. Minimal wear  High availability and reliability Example: Handling timber: Drive moves 3.3 km per hour in reverse! Low noise developmentMachines with linear motors run more smoothly and quietly Constantly high positioning accuracy (+/- 10µm is possible)No backlash, no wear out of the gear unit/spindle, no defined belt tension, belt not subject to spring effect Very good positioning characteristics for speeds up to 6m/s(also with Hiperface absolute encoders)Exceeds conventional limits, belts run smoothly, limit rating for gear rack/pinion typically ~1.5 m/s Make the best use of space availableSeveral axes move independently of one another on the same rail Reduced times for machine commissioning and installation at the OEM Machine modules are installed on-site at the end user; new beltsdo not have to be fitted nor encoders reset Minimum life cycle costsThe operating and maintenance costs during the machine’s life cycle are reduced Suitable for short strokes and very long travel distances Same design principle for travel distances from 1 mm to 40 m, spindle does not lose tension, no belt noise, gear racks are not exposed No downtime at block moveaxis moves „crash“ => spindle locked, belt dismounted,linear motor immediately ready after error reset No wear debris/ no lubricantsWith belts or rack&pinion wear debris of the drive can minimize product quality Innovative machine design