Almost everyone who is involved with 3D printing thinks to themselves at some point, “this could all be done using a closed-loop system and DC motors”. Or at least everyone we know. There’s even one ...

Andrew Fallows considers this frequently asked question on the issue of speed control and offers some advice to engineers. When designing a drive system, particularly for critical applications, there ...

The leading and longest established online Process Engineering publication serving the Process Manufacturing Industries In servo systems, optimising performance factors such as gain and phase shift is ...

Selecting the right servo motor the first time is crucial. Here’s a rundown of the key factors involved in choosing the right one and why they matter. This article originally appeared on Heidenhain.us ...

When a servo drive fails, repair can often be the smarter, less complicated solution according to Datafactory.

Stepper and servo motors have different attributes when considered for motion applications. Torque curves play an important role in selecting the proper size and type of motor for an application.

With modern technology, it is quite simple to create a complete home automation system, which allows you to control any type of load using your smartphone. This article helps you to design an IoT ...

As difficult as it is for a human to learn ambidexterity, it’s quite easy to program into a humanoid robot. After all, a robot doesn’t need to overcome years of muscle memory. Giving a one-handed ...