Searching the multitude of available programmable motion controllers for one that is ideal for micro stepper motors with phase currents of sometimes less than 100 mA was once a real challenge. The new MCST 3601 series, developed from the cooperation between FAULHABER and Trinamic GmbH (the motion controller specialist for stepper motors), offers the solution. […]
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Elmo’s flying vision corrects position on the fly
Some advanced motion-control applications — especially in the semiconductor and medical industries — need changes to target positions on the fly. Usually, the need for position changes arises from some position error detected by a vision-measurement system. Here, the goal is to get the machine to move quickly towards the final target; capture a picture; […]
How clean power, shared bus make motion drives efficient
The following is an article from Elmo Motion Control that explains how some of their drives work and how that translates to better efficiency. Machine builders always try to boost throughput while keeping a lid on costs. The best way to reach this goal is through the use of machine control capable of high dynamics and high-accuracy, generally […]
The hardware and software of a PC-based motion controller
Physically, a PC-based controller is made up the same kinds of hardware components as most personal computers — a processor, some memory and an interface bus. The interface bus is a high-speed dedicated bus that provides all types of information to and from the processor. In personal computing, the hardware I/O consists of a keyboard […]
IndraDrive Mi electric drives: Cabinet-free and modular
Motor-integrated and near-motor IndraDrive Mi electric drives integrate right into machines. These plus other Bosch Rexroth technologies now let designers build compact, cabinet-free machines that are more modular than ever. More specifically, Bosch Rexroth decentralized supply and mains modules let machine builders integrate all drive components directly into the machine without a control cabinet. The […]
Online Elmo software gives engineers remote machine control
Building sophisticated motion-control systems is now simpler with Elmo Motion Control’s new free Remote Practice System (RPS). The online software lets users configure, tune and run a motion control solution … quickly and easily. New RPS users register and then setup advanced motion control and servo technology (with EtherCAT or CANopen networking) for any of […]
Two motion groups become Motion Control & Motor Association
The Motion Control Association (MCA) and SMMA (the Motor & Motion Association) have completed a merger that combines the two trade groups serving the global motion control and motor industry. The new organization name is the Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA). MCMA is part of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) based in Ann […]
New easy to use maxon servomotor controller
maxon motor introduces the ESCON Module 24/2 OEM plug-in module. This high-performance four-quadrant PWM servomotor controller is designed to command permanent-magnet-activated brushed and brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to 48 W continuous output and 144 W peak output. Its features include high usability, exceptional performance and power density in servomotor controller technology. Also, […]
New EtherCAT slave by maxon increases motor precision, dynamics and synchronization in harsh conditions
maxon motor recently launched the MAXPOS 50/5. This compact EtherCAT slave unveils new possibilities in precision, dynamics and synchronization. It also ensures reliability and durability even under harsh conditions. More than 20 years of experience in motion control have been incorporated into this latest development in positioning controllers. The ironless maxon DC brushed motors and […]
Spectral Decomposition for fast servo control from Delta Tau
Delta Tau now offers a new control method called Spectral Decomposition to improve the productivity of systems that use fast-tool actuators. Spectral Decomposition works with a variety of fast-tool actuators—including voice-coil motors, piezo crystals, laser galvanometers and magnetostrictive transducers. These actuators have high bandwidth, but limited travel. So they are typically paired with a standard […]