Discover how to build a simple homopolar motor using everyday household items in this easy-to-follow tutorial. Learn the ...

When you think of who invented the induction motor, Nikola Tesla and Galileo Ferraris should come to mind. Though that could be a case of the squeaky wheel being the one that gets the grease. Those ...

Automakers are racing to redesign the heart of the electric vehicle, the traction motor, so they can cut their dependence on rare earth metals without sacrificing performance. BMW, General Motors and ...

Linear motors are becoming increasingly practical for general motion. Many are used for long strokes of a few feet or more. One new design, however, where the magnets move relative to a stationary ...