Chuck Lewin, Performance Motion Devices Inc.
Articles
Mechatronics and Motion Control December 1, 2009
Understanding Intelligent Motor Control
A number of trends are pushing motor drives to operate more intelligently. The first is that more intelligent algorithms can drive motors more efficiently at a given torque and speed. The second is that system efficiency increases when the motor is driven at the exact power level needed, rather than throttling.
By Chuck Lewin, Performance Motion Devices Inc.
Mechatronics and Motion Control January 1, 2001
Distributed Motion Control: A Worthy Option for Connectivity
The trend toward distributed motion control is driven by one basic concept—by reducing wiring, costs can be lowered and reliability increased. However, before you get involved in making the multitude of choices regarding network buses, protocols, and a host of technical issues, you will need to determine whether distributed motion makes sense for your application.
By Chuck Lewin, Performance Motion Devices Inc.