An analysis of the motions used in an industrial process with an aim to improve efficiency and productivity.

a large moth, Attacus atlas, from the tropical forests of southeast Asia

(mechanics) Motion with a continually increasing velocity.

Willingness of action especially in behavior. / The action of motivating. / Something which motivates. / An incentive or reason for doing something.

A type of synchronous motor in which the rotor consists of a central nonmagnetic core around which are rings of material with a high degree of magnetic hysteresis; it generates near constant torque at varying speeds, even when starting.

The southern flannel moth, Megalopyge opercularis.

(mechanics) An alternating current motor in which currents in the secondary wiring of the rotor are created by induction from the magnetic field of the primary winding of the stator.

(physics) The motion of some hypothetical device that continues forever with no external input of energy, in violation of the laws of thermodynamics.

(physics, pseudoscience) A hypothetical device that exhibits perpetual motion, especially one that does useful work with no input of energy.

A procession of cars carrying VIPs, especially political figures.