Motion Control Resources
All-in-One Real-Time Windows IPC Machine Controller
by Dipesh Mukerji, VP Marketing & Strategy
POSTED: 09/12/2018
Consolidate Robot & CNC Controllers with an All-in-One Real-Time Windows IPC for Machine Automation – Watch Video Now When it comes to machine automation, hardware costs and complexity add up fast. As your requirements expand, so does your ever-growing list of
by Jerry Leitz, Director of Field Engineering, Motion Control
POSTED: 09/12/2018
Generally, machine velocity and positioning systems are controlled using devices like linear actuators, hydraulic pumps or electric motors, such as a servo. However, motion control utilizes special technology systems comprised of electric actuators like ac/dc servo motors. A typical motion control system includes three
Understanding the Basics of PLCs
by Daron Underwood, CTO, Vice President R&D
POSTED: 09/12/2018
PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) are mainly used in industrial and commercial applications. Industries rely on a wide range of machines that are complex to operate. Every machine has parts that are operated by motors, pneumatics or hydraulic drive systems. Sensors are
Choosing the Best Machine Vision Technique for Robot Guidance
by Matt Edwards, Director of Professional Services
POSTED: 09/12/2018
The use of machine vision for robot guidance offers new industrial operations possibilities, but also creates complex safety design challenges. This is because it is applied to machinery that operates with
5 Things You Need to Know About Motion Control Systems
by Alex Hung, Vice President, Sales APAC
POSTED: 09/12/2018
Motion control is an engineering technology that is highly utilized in the industrial sector. A motion control system is any system that entails the use of moving parts in a coordinated way. Most
What’s a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)?
by Fabrice Boisset, General Manager, Europe, Middle East, Africa Region
POSTED: 09/12/2018
A PLC (programmable logic controller) is a digital computer used for industrial automation to automate different electro-mechanical processes. It was introduced to eliminate issues such as high power consumption that arose from the use of relays to control manufacturing processes. It
Industrial Automation Software: A Powerful Alternative to Hardware-Based Motion Control
by Jerry Leitz, Director of Field Engineering, Motion Control
POSTED: 06/07/2018
Traditional hardware-based motion control is an expensive and time-consuming affair. With loads of accessories, connection cables, and applications to support the devices in use, the process becomes costly and cumbersome. Industrial automation software offers a powerful alternative. With customizable options, the software approach to motion control provides the user with
How Soft Motion Control Reduces Cost & Time to Market for Industrial Automation
by Dipesh Mukerji, VP Marketing & Strategy
POSTED: 06/07/2018
Hardware motion control is quite costly and is proprietary in nature due to all the DSP boards and wiring that is required for controlling servo motors and drives. Not to mention what it takes to maintain the hardware itself. What if you could conduct superior precision motion control performance from
Components of a Real-Time Machine Vision System
by Jerry Leitz, Director of Field Engineering, Motion Control
POSTED: 06/07/2018
Machine vision processes consist of algorithms that review images and extract information, make required decisions, and run necessary inspections in real-time. Communication among machine vision systems is executed by a discrete I/O signal or data passed over a serial connection to a device that logs or uses information. The main
Better Industrial Control & Monitoring Through Real-Time Machine Vision
by Jerry Leitz, Director of Field Engineering, Motion Control
POSTED: 06/07/2018
Advancements in real-time machine vision software allow you to conduct real-time image capture and processing for all your industrial automation needs. Integration of machine vision technology ensures improved productivity and efficiency in manufacturing facilities through reduction in turn-around-times. Here are ways in which real-time machine vision software improves industrial automation
Best Practices When Buying PLC Software
by Dipesh Mukerji, VP Marketing & Strategy
POSTED: 06/07/2018
Industrial automation software processes have reduced cost, enhanced control and made it faster to get to the market. To enjoy these and other benefits, you must purchase the best PLC software in the market. By looking at the features of a PLC, you can tell whether it will offer value
by Matt Edwards, Director of Professional Services
POSTED: 06/07/2018
5 Key Benefits of a Real-Time Motion Control Architecture
by Daron Underwood, CTO, Vice President R&D
POSTED: 06/05/2018
When developing and setting up real-time motion control systems its best to plan an architecture and infrastructure the not only prepares you for today but also for tomorrow. Your real-time architecture therefore has to be flexible and malleable to external and internal changes. Here
3 Primary Benefits of Software Motion Control
by Jerry Leitz, Director of Field Engineering, Motion Control
POSTED: 04/09/2018
Software motion control is defined as PC-based motion control that utilizes the modern x86 CPU to reduce hardware requirements. This means that software motion control is not tied down to the hardware ASIC limitations and does not require complicated cabling. The KINGSTAR Platform is based on the innovative open standard network
Understanding Soft PLC Features and Requirements
by Daron Underwood, Vice President R&D, CTO
POSTED: 08/08/2017
Soft PLC is a software technology designed to turn an embedded computer into a fully functional and programmable logic controller, also known as a PLC. It combines PLCs’ discrete, PID and analog I/O control with high performing computer networking, data handling, and computational capabilities. As such, soft PLCs offer dependable
