Mechatronics and Motion Control
Integrated and distributed safety for motion control
Safety requires an integrated and distributed approach to keep workers safe from an environment that features autonomous equipment.
Updated PackML standard released
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has released a simplified of PackML to make the standard easier to implement across many manufacturing applications.
Making machine control open, secure
Adopting modern and flexible automation platforms helps OEMs and end users meet traditional production challenges while addressing newer concerns such as supply chain issues, labor shortages and cybersecurity.
Three motion control trends for 2023
The motion control industry is moving beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, but trends such as supply chain challenges, predictive maintenance and increased customization remain prevalent.
Micro-PLC motion control made practical
Modern micro-PLCs combined with stepper motor controllers make advanced motion control and edge integration simple for smaller systems.
Open system technology consolidates automation controls
Yaskawa's i³ Control (“iCube” Control) is an open system platform deigned to consolidate a variety of automation controls into one centralized controller.
IMTS: Machine tool hardware, software, efficiency, integration tools
Siemens machine tool announcements at IMTS aim to simplify operations, increase productivity, manage machine tool resources, advance related ecosystems and digital thread, with collaboration to integrate additive and subtractive CNC machining technologies.
Laser, CMM and CNC technologies displayed
Hexagon revealed a new technology for training entry-level CNC and CMM operators on production equipment, without devoting the actual machines to the instruction effort.
Market opportunities emerging in motion control market
Our last insight into the motion control sector looked at prospects for overall market growth up to 2026. We commented on the breadth of the market for the technology owing to its universal applicability.
Global motion control market grows more than 20% in 2021
The global market growth in motion controls jumped more than 20% in 2021 and is expected to have slower, but still strong, growth through 2026.