If only it were as simple as choosing an energy-efficient motor. The truth is that many components must work together for motion design efficiency. Software analysis can help pinpoint needed ...

One of the most challenging and widespanning areas of design work involves motors and motion control. Choosing the right motor and related control circuitry is one thing. Getting it all to fit into ...

A new online electric actuator sizing program from Tolomatic, a leading manufacturer of linear motion products including electric and pneumatic actuators, simplifies the design and specification of ...

There are a number of software platforms that allow users to build advanced animations like vectoring, CGI, stop-motion animation, and motion graphics that yield cinematic assets with fluid ...

Motion systems expert Michael Everman discusses why design engineers are opting to bundle multi-axis precision into drop-in platforms. Traditional motion control focused on command and coordination, ...

National Instruments’ NI SoftMotion Development Module 2.0 for LabVIEW enables customized motion controllers using software that can be deployed on any NI hardware platform. OEMs and machine builders ...

When Wonderware InTouch reaches Version 10.0, it’s a tribute to software developers creating all types of automation control software. As an industry group, these companies have written millions of ...

This DIY 6-DOF robot arm project details a two-year build cycle using 3D printed parts, custom electronics, and over 5,000 ...

A sensor-enabled module and accompanying reference design enable OEMs to incorporate digital pen into smartphones, tablets, notebooks, interactive whiteboards, and other smart-display products. The ...