Latest Motors Articles

How Is CNC Technology Evolving to Meet Industry 4.0 Needs?

In this article, we will be looking at how CNC technology is changing to stay relevant, and why they are still important in modern production lines.

May 19, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

An Overview of Visual Servoing for Robot Manipulators

Robot Manipulators, also known as Robot Arms, are found just about everywhere nowadays seeing as their versatility puts them at the forefront of manufacturing innovation. In this article, learn about Visual Servoing and how it's used for industrial and commercial applications.

May 15, 2020 by Akshay Kumar

Predicting Motion Control in Soft Robots: Researchers Discover Breakthrough in Real-Time Physics Engine

The findings come from a collaboration between the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Carnegie Mellon University.

May 13, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

What Is CNC Machining? A Look Into the History of This Technique

CNC has played a crucial role in the industry by allowing production processes to be automated as well as provide repeatability. In this article, we will look at how CNC technology has changed over the years and where it is going in the future.

May 01, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

A Look Into Rotary Encoder Types: Absolute and Incremental

This article looks at rotary encoders, covering the main types, introducing their characteristics, and introducing their key applications in control systems.

April 28, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Baumer Introduces Advanced Heavy Duty Encoders Built for Industrial Environments

Are you choosing encoders built for harsh industrial environments?

April 22, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Companies Offer Expertise in Motor Control to Develop Open-Source Ventilators

How do Monolithic Power System (MPS) ventilators work, and will it help with the COVID-19 crisis?

April 17, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

New Motor Drive System Provides High Accuracy Motion and Repeatability

This week Optimal Engineering Systems has released two new motor drive systems that provide high accuracy motion and repeatability.

April 14, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

What is Automated Palletizing? A Look Into PLC and Robot Controlled Palletizing

This article dives into automated palletizing and the different ways you can automate the palletization process through PLC and robotic controls.

April 09, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

Mitsubishi’s New MELSERVO-J5 Series With Motors, Encoders, and More

Mitsubishi introduces the J5 series, bringing advancements in AC servos, amplifiers, and motion control units.

April 04, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Sensor Installation for Control and Automation Systems

Whether it’s a critical machine repair or the installation of a brand new piece of equipment, it’s important to have the knowledge and skill to properly connect sensors to a control system.

March 19, 2020 by David Peterson