STOBER Drives ranked among 2026 Best Places to Work in Kentucky

STOBER Drives ranks 13th in the 2026 Best Places to Work in Kentucky and celebrates its ninth appearance on the list. Learn more about our culture and explore careers at STOBER.

Gear backlash explained: What it is and how it affects performance

Learn what gear backlash is, why it occurs, and how it impacts accuracy, noise, and performance in gear systems and motion control applications.

From frustration to precision: New Gerhardt Guide comic showcases STOBER’s rack warranty

Discover the latest Gerhardt Guide comic and see how the STOBER ZS rack delivers precision rack and pinion performance, durability, and warranty-backed reliability.

The hidden cost of “cheap” motors in high-precision machines

Cheap motors rarely fail fast. Learn how low-cost servo motors quietly increase downtime, tuning issues, and total cost of ownership.

Happy retirement, Donnie Black!

Celebrate Donnie Black’s 15-year career at STOBER as he begins retirement, leaving behind a legacy of problem-solving, dedication, and teamwork.

Robotic arm joint design challenges and performance factors

Learn robotic arm joint design, including key components, design challenges, and how precision motion systems impact accuracy and performance.

STOBER announces 2026 scholarship winners

STOBER Drives announces its 2026 Legacy Scholarship winners, recognizing students who demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to making a difference in their communities.

Why application support matters more than specs alone

Specs define what a drive can do. Application support determines how well it performs. Learn why engineering support is critical to real-world motion control success.

Backlash vs. accuracy: Why your machine passes specs but fails in the field

Your machine passed specs. So why is accuracy failing in the field? Learn how backlash grows over time and impacts real-world performance.

Why lead time belongs in the design conversation

Fast delivery changes how you design, build, and deliver machines. Learn why reliability and lead time belong in the engineering conversation.