Understanding Pole Pairs in BLDC and PMSM Motors What is a pole pair? In a brushless DC (BLDC) or permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM), the rotor carries permanent magnets arranged with alternating north and south poles around its circumference... 16 Oct 2026 Case Studies
What is brushless DC motor cogging and how do I get rid of it? A common issue, especially with sensorless brushless DC motors If your brushless DC motor judders, stutters or refuses to start at low speed, the cause is usually fixable — but first you need to know ... 13 Oct 2026 FAQs
Adapting a Proven BLDC Controller Platform for a Global OEM Cooling Application Introduction — The Project Brief This case study covers the adaptation of an existing Zikodrive brushless DC (BLDC) motor controller — drawn from the same proven platform family behind our earlier pum... 2 Oct 2026 Case Studies
Delighted to announce award of Innovate UK AKTP We're delighted to announce that Zikodrive has been awarded an Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnership (AKTP) with the University of Manchester. The award marks the next chapter in our work with th... 2 Oct 2026 Latest News
A High-Current BLDC Pump Controller for Demanding Applications Scaling Up: A High-Current BLDC Pump Controller for Demanding Applications This case study covers a further development of the BLDC pump motor controller platform previously built for a global market-... 21 Sept 2026 Case Studies
Three years at Cragg Vale... Time has a funny way of slipping past you when you're busy. It only really catches up with you when someone points out a date on a calendar — and then, all of a sudden, three years have gone by since ... 21 Sept 2026 Latest News
Zikodrive delighted to be approved for Innovate UK funded KTP with Sheffield University Zikodrive is delighted to announce the approval of a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Sheffield, starting in late 2026, marking an exciting new chapter in our ongoing co... 18 Sept 2026 Latest News
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM): An Introduction What a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) actually is A permanent magnet synchronous motor uses permanent magnets (typically NdFeB rare-earth magnets) mounted on or embedded in the rotor to gen... 29 Jan 2026 Technical Articles
Zikodrive Opens New Motor Controller Design and Test Facility Zikodrive's Design team started 2026 in a new, larger facility on the Topland Country Business Park, with a dedicated motor controller test lab at its heart. Demand for custom motor controllers has gr... 22 Jan 2026 Latest News
Using Relays to Lock Motor Phases on a Motor Controller In many motor-driven systems, a shaft that spins freely when the drive is off is a problem. A pump can windmill under back-pressure. A conveyor or actuator can run on under load. A test rig can coast ... 8 Jan 2026 Technical Articles
Sensorless Brushless DC Control for a Hydraulic Actuator This project involved the development of a highly compact, fully cased and potted 36V motor control solution designed to drive a precision hydraulic actuator for use in a medical environment. The appl... 8 Jan 2026 Case Studies
Development of a High-Speed Battery-Powered Brushless DC Motor Controller / Inverter for Advanced Spindle Applications Overview - Battery Powered High Frequency BLDC Motor Operation with Custom GUI. This case study describes the development of a compact, battery-powered brushless DC (BLDC) motor controller designed to... 8 Jan 2026 Case Studies