Pemacu

Pemacu is a noun used in Malay and Indonesian to denote something that drives or motivates a process, as well as a device that provides motion. In general usage, it can refer to both a physical mechanism and a figurative driving force.

In mechanical and engineering contexts, pemacu describes a drive unit or actuator that converts electrical energy into motion. Common examples include pemacu elektrik (electric drive or actuator) and pemacu mekanikal (mechanical drive). The term is used across fields such as automation, robotics, and machinery to name components that generate rotation, linear movement, or force.

In figurative language, pemacu appears in expressions that identify factors responsible for change or growth. Phrases such as pemacu pertumbuhan (growth driver), pemacu inovasi (innovation driver), and pemacu ekonomi (economic driver) highlight its role as a catalyst or incentive behind developments, strategies, or trends.

In computing and information technology, the usage of pemacu can vary by region. Some contexts may refer more commonly to hardware drives with other terms, while pemacu can appear in translations or technical writings to indicate a drive device or component; regional preferences influence the preferred vocabulary.

See also: actuator, motor, drive, driver, pemandu, peranti.