Using pulse outputs from a PLC is a cost-effective way to get simple motion. Most, if not all, PLC manufacturers provide a way to control servos and steppers using a pulse train signal. So when a ...

Recently I came across a simple infographic from Power Jack Motion that did a nice job of visualizing the difference between alternating current (ac) and direct current (dc) motors. This article will ...

In this back-to-basics primer, we outline the essential elements of an automated motion system … whether it’s a piece of robotics or machine design dedicated to a specific routine. All motion systems ...

In this episode of Miles on Motion, Miles Budimir, Motion Control Tips Editor, covers the basics of the motor – drive connection and looks at drive profiles, torque, velocity, position and AC & DC ...

Sponsored by Encoder Products Company, Harmonic Drive LLC, maxon, Performance Motion Devices Encoders convert motion to an electrical signal that can be read by some type of control device in a motion ...

General Motion Control (GMC) Systems business has a highly fragmented supplier base. This fragmentation is a result of several factors, including niche market opportunities and diversity in control ...