Many applications using ORCATM Series Smart Linear Motors benefit from the ability to have a freely rotating shaft when an additional degree of freedom is required. Made from smooth stainless steel,...

Force feedback in industrial robotics refers to adjusting a motor's output based on the difference between target position and force setpoints, compared to actual measured values, to replicate the...

Forward Kinematics is the calculation of the position and orientation of an end effector using the variables of the joints and linkages connecting to the end effector. Given the current positions,...

In motion control applications, the maximum speeds of linear actuators are often a critical design parameter and often totally rule out some products as potential solutions. An actuator's maximum...

ORCA™ Series Smart Linear Motors have five modes of operation: Sleep Mode, Force Mode, Position Mode, Haptic Mode, and Kinematic Mode. Today we will show you how to get started with Haptic Mode,...

Are you a machine builder evaluating different types of linear actuators for your project? When it comes to automating motion, linear actuators are essential in a wide range of industries, from...

For engineers, choosing components that meet application requirements while keeping costs and complexity low is crucial. This is especially important when selecting how to power a linear electric...

ORCA Series motors are designed for straightforward integration into testing and measurement projects, supported by a serial Modbus RTU interface and an included USB adapter cable. Suitable for both...

A little over 200 years ago, we first learned how to create magnetic fields using electricity. Today this concept is used broadly in electric motors across many industries. With such relatively little...

Mechanical advantage breathes life in a wide variety of machines and systems. The purpose of a machine is to convert one energy into another, this can be done with many mechanisms including levers and...

Latency measures the delay present between two events in a system [1]. Real-time responses are an aspect of real-time systems, which occur following an event or input to the system within a defined...

Magnetic force feedback is the next evolution of force feedback control and is being developed by Iris Dynamics. The core technology being an electromagnetic control system that manipulates magnetic...

Load cells are the most commonly used type of force sensor. There are many types of load cells, however, all of them work on the same basic premise of converting mechanical force into electrical...

ORCA motors’ fully integrated design greatly simplifies installation and setup, unlike other actuators that typically require additional components to get moving. Essentially, with ORCA Motors,...

Pneumatic actuators have long been favoured for their simplicity and responsiveness in industrial automation. However, recent advancements in electric linear actuator technology, such as the...

Reducing sideload and friction can improve force sensing stability. The cornerstone of the ORCATM Series Smart Linear Motors?is their unique integration of position and force-sensing capabilities...

The electrical hum and resonant vibrations of robotic systems can be extremely disruptive to users and applications, especially if it is a prolonged exposure. Despite continuous advances in actuator...

The electric motor transforms electrical energy into kinetic energy which has been one of the most impactful inventions for society over the last 200 years. They are used in an uncountable number of...

ORCA motors implement serial communications through a subset of Modbus RTU specifications. High-speed communication is beneficial for generating a smooth motion profile, and for providing...

The maintenance cycle of the ORCA Series motors may be of great importance to a select few applications, particularly those in factory settings with considerable side load. The exact service life of...