Mechatronics
Improved stepper motor systems support more applications
Stepper motor systems deliver more precision than standard variable-speed motors without the expense and complexity of servo motors, and newer high bus voltage options provide additional flexibility. See 5 motor technologies, common uses.
Control Engineering hot topics, February 2021
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Direct drive vs. geared rotary servomotor: A quantification of design advantage: Part 3
Direct-drive servomotors are becoming more common as range and availability expands for use in many machine and motor applications.
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Low-cost, easy-to-use electric motion
Use easy-to-use electric actuators: Digital I/O ensures pneumatics-like control, while IO-Link adds a third, mid-point position for new capabilities.
Lessons learned for new approaches in machine control
Movie rentals and automation? Digital assets create better customer experience, which applies to today’s open-automation advances, such as separating software from hardware, using open-source designs and easier to implement, more flexible automation.
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