CNC, Motion Control
Computer-aided creativity for robot design
A system called RoboGrammar allows designers to simulate potential robot designs to find a system that works best for particular terrains.
How to use the true value of data
Manufacturers could save $100 billion through data sharing
Universities team up to improve hypersonics research and facilities
Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame are pairing their hypersonics research and facilities to improve the next generation of high-speed vehicles capable of flying beyond Mach 5.
How hollow-shaft encoders break the multi-turn barrier
Adding multi-turn measurement capabilities to hollow-shaft encoders used to be challenging, but adding a Wiegand wire system makes it easier and expands usable applications, including robotics.
Do cobots replace people in manufacturing?
The debate has been long — and shall continue — whether automation replaces humans or increases productivity, quality and safety
Three ways to avoid motion-related safety pitfalls
Machine builders can help end users avoid motion-related safety incidents by performing risk assessments and ensuring proper equipment is installed.
Three tips for designing a trouble-free pneumatics system
Speed, force, and size are vital to the compressed air system, but so are external, internal, and safety considerations.
How to field test 3-phase squirrel cage motors
Maintenance of critical machines depends on the diagnostic electrical testing of installed 3-phase squirrel cage motors, interpretation of results and key points of physical inspection
Ensure software updates protect motion control
Product safety and operational safety of elevators require that software and software-updates are under control. See list of standards to help lower risk for motion control applications.
Automation helps with COVID-19, energy efficiency, robotics, non-contact motion control, STEM
Automation innovation has opportunities to help with COVID-19 pandemic response, energy efficiency, robotics, non-contact motion control using superconductivity, training and by creating increased interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).