Elektromotorisch

Elektromotorisch is a German adjective describing something that is powered, driven, or actuated by an electric motor. In engineering and technical language it distinguishes motor-driven equipment from devices powered by other means, such as hydraulics, pneumatics, or manual operation.

The term is formed from elektro- (electric) and motorisch (motoric), and is commonly used in German product specifications and technical literature to specify drive systems. Phrases you may encounter include elektromotorische Antriebe (electric motor drives), elektromotorische Achsen (electric motor shafts), and elektromotorische Geräte (electromotor-driven equipment). It generally implies the conversion of electrical energy into mechanical rotation via a motor, which can be of various types such as AC, DC, servo, or stepper motors.

Relation to related terms: elektromotorisch is more specific than elektrisch (electric) and more precise than generic mechanical or manual descriptions. When appropriate, it is paired with the motor type or drive configuration, for example elektromotorischer Antrieb, elektromotorische Welle, or elektromotorisch angetrieben. In English technical contexts the equivalent phrases are electric motor-driven or electromotor-driven.

Applications and scope: The term appears across domains such as robotics, automotive engineering, industrial automation, and consumer appliances. It helps clarify that a component or system uses an electric motor for actuation or propulsion, as opposed to other actuation methods like hydraulic or pneumatic systems. The concept reflects a broader engineering distinction between motor-based drives and alternative actuation technologies.