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Field-Oriented Control: Current Loop Fundamentals and PI Tuning

Master FOC current loop design with Clarke-Park transforms, PI controller tuning, and bandwidth selection for high-performance motor control systems.

February 15, 2026 • 10 min read
FOC Servo Control Theory

VFD Commissioning: A Practical Checklist for Induction Motors

Step-by-step VFD commissioning workflow: motor nameplate parameters, autotune, V/Hz curves, and validation tests for induction motors.

February 10, 2026 • 11 min read
VFD Commissioning Induction Motors

Servo Tuning: Using Bode Plots for Stability Analysis

Learn servo tuning with Bode plots: gain/phase margins, crossover frequency selection, and troubleshooting overshoot and oscillation.

February 5, 2026 • 11 min read
Servo Control Theory Tuning

Safe Torque Off (STO): IEC 61800-5-2 Compliance and Integration

Understand STO implementation, IEC 61800-5-2 requirements, SIL/PLr ratings, dual-channel monitoring, and integration with safety PLCs.

January 28, 2026 • 11 min read
Safety STO IEC 61800-5-2

Encoder Noise Diagnosis: Grounding and Shielding Best Practices

Troubleshoot intermittent encoder faults, ground loops, and EMI in motor systems with proper grounding, shielding, and differential signaling.

January 20, 2026 • 11 min read
Diagnostics Encoders Grounding

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Technical insights on motor controls, drive systems, field-oriented control, and industrial automation. Written by practicing engineers for practicing engineers.

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  • Field-Oriented Control: Current Loop Fundamentals and PI Tuning

    Feb 15, 2026
  • VFD Commissioning: A Practical Checklist for Induction Motors

    Feb 10, 2026
  • Servo Tuning: Using Bode Plots for Stability Analysis

    Feb 5, 2026
  • Safe Torque Off (STO): IEC 61800-5-2 Compliance and Integration

    Jan 28, 2026
  • Encoder Noise Diagnosis: Grounding and Shielding Best Practices

    Jan 20, 2026

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