Motion and Controls Reference Materials

Description: Here we'll dive into the key considerations that should govern this selection process. ...

Description: Let's explore how micro-motors empower surgical robots, as well as how Portescap's advancements in micro-motion technology are enabling a wide range of movements and functionalities that were once ...

Description: What is an Electric Linear Actuator? ...

Description: Current and Voltage ...

Description: AC drives offer several benefits in various industrial and commercial applications. ...

Description: Most often, helical gears are associated with transmissions in the automotive industry. But they can also be used across many different industries and are a good substitute for the commonly utilized ...

Description: The automotive manufacturing industry is constantly evolving, driven by the pursuit of greater efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. To meet these demands, manufacturers have turned to ...

Description: Micro AC drives have emerged as a powerful and versatile motor control solution, transforming how industries manage electric motors. These compact electronic devices offer precise control over motor ...

Description: Not all the energy put into a linear motor can be converted into movement. The excess energy is mostly dissipated through flux losses in the coil windings, in the form of heat. The more force you want ...

Description: When your machine needs a power upgrade, or you need to expand an existing design, then consider the coupling of linear motors. Coupling two ironless linear motors is an effective method to increase ...

Description: Does your machine need a power upgrade or do you want to expand an existing design? Coupling two Iron core motors is an easy and effective way of increasing the available force. Herewith you are not ...

Description: DC motors are motion components that take electrical power in the form of direct current (or some manipulated form of direct current) and convert it into mechanical rotation. The motors do this ...

Description: Most of us are familiar with genetic identification for forensic and ancestry investigations, but there are numerous use cases of DNA in biochemistry and nanotechnology which receive much less ...

Description: n this interview, Nikta Jalayer, Director of Business Development, talks about how the engineers at PI's Silicon Valley Tech Center solved the first light detection problem in photonics alignment. ...

Description: Software tools for variable frequency drives (VFDs) were the topic of a November 16 Control Engineering webcast. After the presentation, the presenter answered questions from the audience in a live ...

Description: Consider the general problem of describing to a computer-controlled machine the specific motion it should produce. ...

Description: High-throughput analysis of live cells and unparalleled reagent efficiency and process control can reduce reagent consumption and experiment time by orders of magnitude compared to traditional ...

Description: Introduction to TDI Imaging ...

Description: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more common in industrial applications. The ability to collect information from a discrete machine or an entire manufacturing line and use ...

Description: Join Yaskawa Product Manager, Michael Hall, for a Control Engineering webcast examining six software products with features that simplify your work with VFDs. ...

Description: The PAC5524 from Qorvo is a Power Application Controller© (PAC) product that is optimized for high-pin count and high-speed BLDC motor control. ...

Description: Brushless DC slotted flat motors have emerged in recent years as a groundbreaking technology, transforming the landscape of various industries with their compact design, high power density, and ...

Description: Need help picking the right industrial brake for your application? You're in the right place. This page covers some of the different kinds of caliper disc brakes available, their pros and cons, and ...

Description: This guide covers what an actuator is, common types of actuators, how to size an actuator and determine how much force you need, applications for pneumatic cylinders, and advice on repairing them. ...

Description: Welcome to the W.C. Branham Right Angle Gearbox Guide. We hope you find the information unbiased and insightful. Our goal is to help you understand the variety of applications for right angle ...

Description: Actuators play a crucial role in various industries, enabling the smooth and efficient movement of machinery components. Among these, double-acting cylinders stand out for their ability to provide ...

Description: The L99DZ200G is ST’s first automotive front door driver to include two H-bridge drivers and four integrated half-bridges for up to 7 A loads, thus enabling it to power all front door ...

Description: In the realm of diabetes management, insulin therapy stands as a cornerstone for regulating blood sugar levels. As the need for reliable and tailored insulin delivery grows, an increasing number of ...

Description: As 2024 marks a new chapter in industrial electronics and automation, we are witnessing a convergence of groundbreaking trends that are reshaping the landscape for OEMs, MROs, system integrators, and ...

Description: Surgical robots have gained significant popularity over the past few decades due to their ability to perform minimally invasive procedures with unparalleled accuracy. ...

Description: Here we cover the most common joining methods used by customers in their miniature motor/gearbox solutions. ...

Description: There are many optics and metrology-related applications which require a stable work surface in an unstable environment, whether that environment is vibrating, in an aircraft, on a vessel at sea, or ...

Description: Historically, stepper motors are not rated by watts like AC motors or servo motors. So...how would you compare a stepper motor to a servo motor or a brushless motor? ...

Description: This article highlights the advantages of brushless motors and stepper motors for driving a peristaltic pump, which is among the most common motor applications in medical, pharmaceutical, biotech, and ...

Description: Semiconductor wafers are the foundation of semiconductor chip manufacturing. The growing demand for semiconductors, driven by technological advancements like AI, IoT, and robotics, makes it crucial to ...

Description: Drivers provide power and logic to various types of motors and are essential components of any motion control application. This article explains the pros and cons of building a stepper motor driver ...

Description: Encoders are typically installed on the motors inside a machine to precisely track their position and speed. Encoder feedback closes the loop and can be used to enhance motion control accuracy and ...

Description: Continuous Process, Discrete Process, and HVAC/Facility ...

Description: Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing is on the rise, and this has created a high demand for EV batteries. With the demand for these batteries increasing, a need to efficiently automate the ...

Description: Axial flux and radial flux motors are two different configurations of electric motors, specifically permanent magnet motors, that have distinct arrangements of magnetic fields and winding layouts. The ...

Description: Innovation and efficiency are crucial for meeting stringent specifications and demanding environments in the Aerospace and Defense industry. Enter Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) motors, or readily ...

Description: A DC gearmotor is an assembly of a brushed or brushless DC motor and gearbox that specifically fulfills an application's torque, speed and efficiency requirements. Adding a gearhead to the motor ...

Description: Infusion systems are responsible for delivering the required drug or nutrition both accurately and reliably, making these systems a critical aspect of patient care. The motion solution plays a key ...

Description: Parallel kinematics positioning systems are available for high vacuum and high accuracy applications. Use of vacuum compatible material, drives, and sensors was discussed. With linear guided hexapod ...

Description: Fast Scanning and Characterization at Wafer Level ...

Description: In the production of chips and microchips, it is necessary to separate the individual dies from the wafer. In this process, quality and precision are crucial for all further post-fab operations. Laser ...

Description: It can be easy to set up the exact gimbal required when using off-the-shelf modular hardware with well-integrated software and electronics. This combination streamlines the configuration process and ...

Description: There are a wide variety of types of linear stages, using different types of controls, motors, bearings, and drive components. This allows users to find a good fit for their application, but it takes ...

Description: Optimized Design with Spiral Bevel Gear for Noise Control and Easy Disassembly: Ideal for Industrial Robot Applications ...

Description: Modular Photonics Alignment Systems Enable Production Advances for SiP Devices ...

Description: Combined Motion Technologies for High Precision, High Aspect Ratio and Fast Drilling ...

Description: In this blog article, we are reporting on new applications of miniature six-axis hexapod positioning systems in the realm of structured microscopy, fabrication of optical elements, and radionuclide ...

Description: There are many design considerations when specifying a dynamic braking solution for an AC drive. Acquiring UL approval on these systems is becoming more of a requirement than a marketing advantage. ...

Description: An understanding of grounding, shielding and interface signaling is critical to the successful installation of servo drives and servo motor systems. This paper reviews the different grounds found in a ...

Description: The heat generated during servo motor operation poses significant challenges to system integrators. This paper presents a review of passive motor cooling, the pros and cons of liquid and forced-air ...

Description: Due to mounting concerns about global warming and a depleting supply of fossil fuels, it is essential that renewable energy sources be developed. Wind power has expanded rapidly over the past three ...

Description: Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles, propelled by electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) technologies, are transforming the way we perceive urban air travel. These vehicles demand high ...

Description: Finding a drop-in replacement motor can be a challenging task and requires extensive knowledge and experience of both the motor and the application. However, with the right collaboration between the ...

Description: The maximum voltage capabilities of brush DC and brushless DC (BLDC) motors are fundamentally different, which is primarily due to each motor technology's specific design and operating principles. In ...

Description: The increase in requirements for highly fuel-efficient, lower-emission two-wheelers is driving internal combustion engine designers to switch from carburetor-based air-fuel mixing to electronic fuel ...

Description: The climate crisis is a global problem requiring a global solution. The shift to clean energy is not just about saving the planet; it's about creating a sustainable future for everyone. Burning fossil ...

Description: Stepper motors are used in a variety of applications to provide a means for tightly controlled motion. But what is a stepper motor, and how does it work? ...

Description: Servo motor systems are expensive but great for demanding applications that require high speed, peak torque, or feedback. Stepper motors are cost-effective but do not offer the peace of mind of ...

Description: Pneumatic linear actuators and electric linear actuators are often compared for linear motion requirements that do not require the high forces of hydraulic linear actuators. Here are 15 factors that ...

Description: The best motor is the one that meets the application requirements. However, when both servo motors and stepper motors satisfy the basic requirements of a positioning application, it's important to ...

Description: Tension control is a niche application that is not easy to implement. Using the right type of motor is the first step to success. Hint: you don't always have to use a servo motor. ...

Description: AC motors are the workhorses of industrial automation. They're robust, easy to use, and offer a wide product breadth. What do you do if they stop working, and you don't have a spare? ...

Description: Motors exhibit noise. The important thing to know is how you distinguish normal noise from abnormal noise, and how to troubleshoot. ...

Description: The level of troubleshooting you can perform depends on your knowledge of the system. This blog post provides the basics of troubleshooting for stepper motor systems. ...

Description: Modular automation is the next phase of factory automation where a production line is separated into modules and can be quickly reconfigured for different purposes. We're ready for this. Are you? ...

Description: In today's fast-paced industrial landscape, the role of conveyors has become more crucial than ever. These systems efficiently move materials, products, and goods, for numerous industries, from ...

Description: Atherectomy devices assist surgeons in critical care of patients with arterial calcium build up. A motor powered, rotating device is guided through the artery and uses a combination of centrifugal ...

Description: ElectroCraft is a market leading manufacturer specializing in fractional horsepower (FHP) motors and drives. With engineering, manufacturing and value-add operations throughout the U.S., Europe and ...

Description: Robots are intelligent machines used to assist humans by performing repetitive tasks and reducing instances of human error. By automating simple tasks, robots save time and money, allowing human ...

Description: If efficiency and reliability matter, so do fan motor types. Fans are used in several industries and applications to move air for heat transfer, (such as convection cooling and heating), air exchange ...

Description: Vibration reduction is vital for various motion control applications, such as labs where it prevents spills on costly equipment or in high-precision microscopy tasks, where even small vibrations can ...

Description: To make linear motor stages suitable for vertical applications, the addition of a counterbalance is required to compensate for the weight of the stage's moving mass and payload. In this article, we ...

Description: As renewable energy sources become more widely used, understanding how to best implement them is very important. Solar panels and wind turbines are rapidly growing technologies that are being used ...

Description: Growing popularity and usage in applications requiring precision motion control have also sparked a reduction in the cost of the technology and made linear motors a more economical option for many ...

Description: For applications like microscopy where minute vibrations will result in a blurry image, waiting for vibrations to decay can significantly increase the overall time it takes to perform a move. ...

Description: Why use a counterbalance? ...

Description: A robot often replicates actions that would otherwise be performed by a human; for that reason, its capabilities will include some form of displacement or rotation to adjust position and orientation - ...

Description: In this article, we're diving deeper into two stepper motor types: high-resolution type and encoder type; and how they can be used to improve precision in critical laboratory automation applications ...

Description: Slotted BLDC motors enable an increase in the amount of magnetic flux density in the airgap, which results in higher torque generation; this helps improve the motor's dynamics, making this design more ...

Description: The development of miniature motors has driven innovation in surgical tool design. As smaller and smaller motors become more readily available in the surgical field, design engineers gain the ability ...

Description: PWM frequency has a significant impact on the noise generated by permanent magnet synchronous motors. A higher frequency results in smoother and quieter motor operation, with additional benefits like ...

Description: Stepper motors are generally selected for applications where precise positioning, holding torque, and dynamic torque at low speeds are required. They have also been used to deliver relatively high ...

Description: This article will help give users a deeper understanding of direct drive velocity performance ...

Description: When selecting a high precision linear stage, positioning accuracy, backlash, and repeatability are typically the most important considerations. However, depending on the linear motion application, ...

Description: It can be a confusing process selecting the best rotary stage from a list of specifications, some of which may not be important depending on the intended use. ...

Description: Here we will be showing the most common types of linear bearings and how the design and implementation of these bearings affects the performance of linear motion stages. ...

Description: In laser etching and deposition applications part inaccuracies and clumps of deposit can be caused by dynamic errors such as poor velocity stability and path following errors. Static specs like ...

Description: How to make it easier for system integrators to design and build advanced systems for a new age of laser applications ...

Description: When AEC Industrial Solutions was designing its automated fluid transfer pumping systems, it had to solve a variety of challenges and fulfill complex requirements. Not only must these systems have the ...

Description: Several years ago, Loring Smart Roast evaluated Fuji Electric’s FRENICMini and FRENIC-Ace Drives as a potential candidate for a new product offering. Based on a satisfactory evaluation the ...

Description: When AEC Industrial Solutions was designing its automated fluid transfer pumping systems, it had to solve a variety of challenges and fulfill complex requirements. Not only must these systems have the ...

Description: Keeping pools pristine is more than just chemicals. It requires reliable pumping systems that recirculate water. Traditionally, drives were required to stand alone without reference to chemical feed ...

Description: Portescap is excited to announce that its standard motors can now be designed to meet the requirements of RTCA DO-160G, an aviation industry standard that outlines environmental test conditions for ...

Description: When it comes to designing a new gripper solution, electric motors are often preferred over pneumatic motors due to several advantages they offer in terms of performance, efficiency, control, and ...

Description: Mechanical clutches are a vital component of many power transmission systems where you need to apply torque in one direction of rotation. Recent innovations in clutch design and technology are making ...