In the industrial environment, the planar motor replaces cross tables in machine tools, for example.
The planar motor consists of a flat base element ("stator") made of tiles and carriages ("movers") arranged on it.
The number and arrangement of magnets perpendicular and parallel to the base determines the degrees of freedom and positioning accuracy.
Since there is no mechanical connection between the base surface and the carriage, planar motors are characterized by minimal maintenance and cleaning requirements.
The cover of the base surface can also be made of stainless steel, glass, or plastic, for example, to protect it from leakage of liquids or cleaning processes.