Motion Control Resources
Motion Solutions produces high-tech undulators for linear accelerator upgrade
by Wally Logan, VP of Engineering
POSTED: 08/21/2019
Answering the big science questions of our time around molecular reactions, biological dynamics, and materials properties at an atomic scale takes powerful tools. When the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) was first commissioned in 2009, this
Advantages of Rodless Electromechanical Actuators
by MOSO Marketing
POSTED: 08/21/2019
Many industrial applications call for linear actuators. That’s a simple fact. What’s not so simple is deciding what type of actuator is best for an application. A machine designer has to weigh all the variables. What needs to be moved?
Open and Modular Robotics with NexROBA Solution
POSTED: 06/21/2019
NexCOBOT’s NexROBA is an open and modular solution, based on standard EtherCAT communication. Since every set of industrial robots is a system, NexROBA offers the flexibility to provide modules in a robotic system, such as robot controllers, EtherCAT I/O, and teach pendant, depending on customer’s needs. The software of this
POSTED: 06/19/2019
Solution Brief: Advancing industrial optimization and automation via the integration of machine vision and AI Executive Summary: Robots play a major role in making manufacturing processes more efficient and less labor intensive. They can help control costs and improve quality, as well as increase productivity. The complexity of robotic system design, however, creates
New Vertex web portal features budget-friendly precision positioners
by MOSO Marketing
POSTED: 01/17/2019
Motion Solutions is proud to announce the launch of the web portal for its Vertex brand of motion products. Accessible from the Motion Solutions homepage, the new portal provides technical details about our full line of proprietary positioning products. Visit the pages
Intuitive Surgical honors Motion Solutions with Supplier Excellence Award
by Peter Hoffman, Vice President of Marketing
POSTED: 11/20/2018
Intuitive Surgical, maker of the da Vinci surgical robotic platform, has recognized Motion Solutions with a 2018 Supplier Excellence Award for Best Customer Service. The equipment produced by Intuitive Surgical enables surgeons to perform a variety of minimally-invasive
Frontenac acquires Motion Solutions
by MOSO Marketing
POSTED: 11/20/2018
CHICAGO, IL – Frontenac, a Chicago-based private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of Motion Solutions, a leading provider of highly engineered linear motion, motion control and automation solutions for critical, high technology applications. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered
Does Mechatronics really deliver better designs?
by Wally Logan, Vice President of Engineering
POSTED: 11/20/2018
Two things are always in short supply during machine development: time and money. Traditionally, design of motion-based machines has been a serial process. The mechanical engineers would design the frame and the motion elements. They would pass the mechanical design along to the electrical engineers, who
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
