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Why application support matters more than specs alone

Specs define what a drive can do. Application support determines how well it performs. Learn why engineering support is critical to real-world motion control success.

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Backlash vs. accuracy: Why your machine passes specs but fails in the field

Your machine passed specs. So why is accuracy failing in the field? Learn how backlash grows over time and impacts real-world performance.

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Why lead time belongs in the design conversation

Fast delivery changes how you design, build, and deliver machines. Learn why reliability and lead time belong in the engineering conversation.

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AC vs. DC motors: What’s the difference, and why it matters

Learn the key differences between AC and DC motors and how permanent magnet AC motors, like STOBER’s cLEAN motor, deliver higher efficiency, control, and reliability.

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Gearbox efficiency guide: Formula, energy loss & optimization

Learn how gearbox efficiency is calculated, what causes power loss, and how to improve gearbox performance through design, lubrication & load optimization.

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Gear type selection guide: Spur gear vs. bevel gear vs. worm gear

Compare spur, bevel, helical, and worm gears, including shaft orientation, performance tradeoffs, and when each gear type is best used in power transmission.

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STOBER introduces next-generation KS servo gearbox with compact design

Discover STOBER’s new KS servo gearbox with expanded ratios, higher torsional stiffness and an optional geared motor for compact, easy integration

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Selecting gearboxes for robotic & industrial automation systems

 Learn how to choose gearboxes for automation & robotics—planetary, helical, or helical-bevel—based on load, precision, environment & lifecycle cost. 

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Horizontal mounting without the headaches: How STOBER makes it simple

Discover how STOBER eliminates the complexity of horizontal gearbox mounting with flexible, any‑orientation installation, reliable lubrication design, and leak‑proof seals—saving teams time, effort, and costly mistakes.

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What causes gearbox failure? Key causes & early warning signs

Learn what causes failure in industrial gearboxes—lubrication breakdown, misalignment, overload, contamination & wear—plus warning signs to catch early.

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