The expansion of closed-loop feedback motion control into less traditional applications will undoubtedly bring forth a new generation of specialized low-cost permanent magnet (PM) servo drives. Depending on the complexity of requirements, many of…
An often asked question from industrial machine builders or integrators is how can they effectively design or implement the conversion of a machine with servo technology to meet performance expectations. This is a specialized task filled with layers…
Kollmorgen Stepper Motor Technology Greatly Simplifies Machine DesignTechnology Brief - Q & A - If extensive wiring in your application is proving to be a difficult issue, then stepper motors are the best choice as they require significantly less…
Improvements in permanent magnet materials and more efficient electro-magnetic designs are leading the drive to replace high maintenance hydraulic systems.
What’s new in integrated motion and logic control? A key element that has changed is the advent of high speed deterministic networks for supporting both the soft PLC (integrated logic via IEC61131-3) and motion. With Ethernet solutions like…
Reduce Development Costs, Simplify Integration and Improve Performance of Packaging Machinery with AKD® PDMMTechnology Brief - Q & A - Learn how AKD PDMM technology reflects changes and trends in the packaging industry.
Technology Brief - Q & A - Learn what trends are occurring in mechatronics and what end users need to learn to begin implementing useful mechatronic solutions in their applications.
Servo systems are well-known for their superior performance in demanding motion applications. When system designers want to wrap candy, polish semiconductor wafers, form an aspirin tablet, or lay thin coatings on a roll of plastic, servos do it…