Motion Control Resources
Measure While You Press — Force Feedback in Linear Actuators
POSTED: 04/20/2020
Introduction Successful automation processes that use linear actuators may benefit from incorporating force feedback into the control loop. In fact, most motion specialists are familiar with the concept of electrical feedback or pressure feedback from forces applied in electrical or hydraulic systems. Monitoring force feedback can improve process control, help maintain consistent
Benefits of Electric Linear Actuators Over Hydraulic Systems
POSTED: 04/20/2020
Contrary to common opinion electric actuators actually have a lower total cost than hydraulic cylinders. Although the upfront costs of an electric linear actuator can be more than a hydraulic system, the additional benefits described below tip the balance in favor of electric linear actuators. CONTROL Electric linear actuators equipped with a
New Low Cost Torque Control ICs Provide Field Oriented Control
by Performance Motion Devices
POSTED: 12/31/2019
The MC73112, MC73112N, MC71112, and MC71112N from PMD are newly released ICs that provide torque control of 3-phase Brushless DC and DC Brush motors with advanced features such as FOC (Field Oriented Control), shunt regulation, PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) signal generation with shoot-through protection, overcurrent & overtemperature protection, braking, and
Get 2X faster development with Performance Motion Devices
POSTED: 05/29/2019
For many OEMs, there’s no business case for do-it-yourself motion systems For OEMs like you, hitting your product introduction date is crucial. In fact, metrics have repeatedly shown that the length of time spent developing a product has a greater impact on its success than its costs. Some of the best
Keep Your Step Motor Position with A Closed Loop Motion Control System
by Performance Motion Devices, Inc.
POSTED: 12/12/2018
Step motors are a common solution for controlling the position of moving components, but in some cases can be inadequate since the motor position is not necessarily known. Even though step motors are inexpensive when compared to brushless motors, in many critical applications, care has to be taken to ensure
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
Blog Post: Motion Solutions Adds New Servo Motors and Drives
by MOSO Marketing
POSTED: 11/13/2018
ALISO VIEJO, CA - AKM2G servo motors and AKD2G servo drives from Kollmorgen boost torque density, speed, and flexibility for a range of applications. OEMs find
Got a Tough Motion Control Project? Consider a Delta Tau Controller.
by Diana Fleenor, Automation Engineer
POSTED: 10/16/2018
Customers often turn to Motion Solutions to solve their most difficult positioning challenges. When our engineered solutions team and applications engineers need the ultimate in motion control performance, we turn to Omron Delta
Ask An Engineer: Should you consider a custom linear bearing?
by Casey Covey, Northern California Sales Manager
POSTED: 09/25/2018
Editor’s note: In this ongoing video series, members of the Motion Solutions engineering staff share insights on technologies and problem-solving. The Motion Solutions Engineered Solutions team
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
