Product Announcements: Motion Control Software

Define motion profiles and create programs using easy-to-understand Cool Muscle Language (CML). Motion programs you create can be stored in the Cool Muscle's EEPROM. The programs can be executed via PC, embedded computer or triggered using I/O. (read more)

For over forty-years, Hephaist has been at the forefront of research and development on linear motion mechanisms and bearing surface treatments. Providing high levels of accuracy, and stiffness, they have built a reputation for developing cutting edge technology answering the demanding needs of the linear and rotary bearing market. (read more)

AIPEXPRO contains all the engineering tools required for controlling a machine throughout its entire life cycle, in just a single software tool. Tasks that can be performed using the engineering tools integrated into AIPEXPRO include configuration, programming, parameterization, commissioning, optimization, remote maintenance, and diagnostics. (read more)

New Options Amp Up Sigma-5

Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the EtherCAT and Fully Closed Loop option modules for its Sigma-5 servo amplifier product family. (read more)

cymex^© is the drive sizing software for your servo system. With over 7,000 motors from which to choose, design engineers can simply plug in their requirements to receive the WITTENSTEIN product that their application requires.

With the latest version, cymex^© 3.2, designing millions of different drive trains is even easier. (read more)

Scanners have been used with servo axes to mark objects that exceed the operating envelope of the scanner. Applications were previously implemented using a move and expose sequence where the scanner would mark the part and the servo would reposition the part for a subsequent marking operation. (read more)

Galil has an extensive library of free web tutorials that are available 24/7 to registered viewers. Currently over twenty tutorial topics can be accessed, including servo tuning, motion programming, motor and drive technology, and more. Most of the tutorials are presented by Dr. Jacob Tal, founder of Galil and expert in motion control. The tutorials include audio and visuals. (read more)

Galil's new MotionCode toolkit gives engineers a step-by-step design tool to aid in the development of their motion application. These are working solutions, which give the engineer access to information on the specific application, recommendations for selecting controller and components, and actual downloadable software code to help in the integration. (read more)

Galil's ActiveX Toolkit is ideal for the designer who is creating an operator interface for Galil controllers using Visual Basic or other software which uses ActiveX custom controls. (read more)

Galil's WSDK Servo Design Kit software is a powerful tool for system set-up, tuning and evaluation. It is recommended for all first time users of Galil controllers. WSDK has an automatic servo tuning function that adjusts the PID filter parameters for optimum performance and displays the resulting system step response. (read more)