The Journal

Notes on motor design & engineering

Practical insight from our engineering team on motor selection, topology, and building for extreme environments.

2 Jun 2026

A practical comparison of brushless DC and AC induction motors — efficiency, control, maintenance, and where each one wins.

18 May 2026

Direct-drive, high-torque motors remove gearboxes from the equation — here's when that trade-off pays off.

27 Apr 2026

Sealing, ingress protection, and material selection — what actually keeps a motor alive underwater.

5 Apr 2026

When a compact, high power-to-weight motor architecture is worth the added manufacturing complexity.

14 Mar 2026

Ruggedization, environmental testing, and documentation — what it actually takes to meet defence procurement standards.

20 Feb 2026

What to bring to your first conversation with a custom motor manufacturer — and what happens after that.