In an electromagnetic brake, the north and south pole is created by a coil shell and a wound coil.

There are three parts to an electromagnetic brake: field, armature, and hub (which is the input on a brake) (A-3).

The original name was "electro-mechanical brakes" but over the years the name changed to "electromagnetic brakes", referring to their actuation method.

Electric motors in industrial and robotic applications also employ electromagnetic brakes.

Recent design innovations have led to the application of electromagnetic brakes to aircraft applications.

Single face electromagnetic brakes make up approximately 80% of all of the power applied brake applications.

Montreal's metro trains use electromagnetic brakes, which create retarding forces against the side rails of the track.

An alternative to having a trailer brake lever in the cab is to fit the trailer with an electromagnetic brake.

Eddy current or electromagnetic brake (absorption only)

The same technique is used in electromagnetic brakes in railroad cars and to quickly stop the blades in power tools such as circular saws.