DC motors are most commonly used in variable speed and torque applications.

DC motor drives act as the interface and power supply between a motion controller and a DC motor

Motor and generator winding services suppliers specialize in producing custom motors, generators and custom windings per customer specifications, as well as companies that specialize in motor repair and refurbishing.

Motor controllers receive supply voltages and provide signals to motor drives that are interfaced to motors.

AC motors include single, multiphase, universal, induction, synchronous, and gear motors.

DC servomotors are generally small and powerful for their size, and easy to control.

Linear motors generate force only in the direction of travel.