Control systems and motion control lie at the heart of modern robotics, enabling machines to perceive their environment, plan trajectories and execute precise movements. At its core, a control system ...

The global automation market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by labor shortages, technological advancements, and the need to remain competitive, Design News noted in an article in June ...

As with nearly any actuation technology in industrial automation applications, there is no shortage of opinions around the use of electric or pneumatic motion control. These predilections tend to get ...

Motion and motor controllers are such an integral part of machines and automation systems, they often get taken for granted. But new manufacturing and machine-building demands for more modular system ...

Monitoring takes the form of sensors and intelligent devices connected to a digital processor. These monitored values are used for computing and then controlling some sort of real-world action. Many ...

Thanks to hype in the popular media, the term “automation” tends to conjure images of robots, artificial intelligence and the cloud in the minds of most people. The root of most manufacturing ...

Updating mechanical and hydraulic systems with modern electric motion improves the military’s full flight simulators’ function and maintenance.

When evaluating a motion control system, an integrated approach with hardware and software can be a consideration. More complexity can add to potential points of failure and increased integration ...

Automating the factory floor is a growing trend across the industrial space. It’s not hard to understand why, since such applications help improve efficiency and production rates. To create the ...

Accessibility of ultrafast lasers is increasing, with researchers, OEM tool builders and system integrators leveraging the power of these devices in a range of applications. Image Credit: PI (Physik ...

Photographers in the market for a versatile and flexible camera control system, may be worth investigating a new Kickstarter campaign for the axiiio nano. Specifically designed to provide enough ...