Articles & News on Motion Control

ABB Drive Modernization Gives NASA’s Wind Tunnel a New Lease of Life

  • November 12, 2024
  • News

ABB has upgraded a variable speed drive to extend the life of NASA’s National Transonic Facility (NTF) wind tunnel by at least 10 years.

Universal Robots Expands ‘Beyond the Welding Cart’ at FABTECH 2024

  • October 24, 2024
  • News

Universal Robots showcased cobot capabilities in extended reach and portability applications and in tasks such as laser restoration, finishing and press brake tending.

Celebrating 60 Years of igus: The Recycled Bicycle Tour

  • October 24, 2024
  • News

To mark the company's 60th anniversary, the igus:bike will spend 12 months travelling through 16 countries to raise awareness of the "circular economy of plastics."

Parker Hannifin Enhances Testing Capabilities for Next Generation Filtration

  • October 21, 2024
  • News

Parker Hannifin is in a unique position to create even more effective filtration systems for the future.

Case Study: OEM Raises Production Output 300% by Moving from Customized to Standardized Automation Platform

  • October 14, 2024
  • Case Study

Using servos from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, a premier provider of vial capping equipment shifted from a customized to a standardized motion platform.

Linear Motion Technology for Battery Production: Five Tips to Take the Lead

  • by Manuela Kessler
  • October 10, 2024
  • Opinion

How mechanical and plant engineering can economically meet the high requirements in battery production for linear guides.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Improves OEM’s Production Output by 300%

  • October 4, 2024
  • News

Genesis Packaging Technologies moved from a customized to a standardized automation platform, which reduced lead and build times while increasing output by 300%.

Experience Portescap’s Comprehensive Motion Solutions at The Assembly Show

  • September 25, 2024
  • News

Portescap is excited to announce its participation in The Assembly Show 2024.

Cyngn Secures Its 20th U.S. Patent: Adaptive Motion Compensation of Perception Channels

  • September 5, 2024
  • News

Since August 2023, Cyngn has been granted ten additional patents, bringing the total U.S. patents granted to 20.

The Transformation of Robotics & Motion Control

  • by Drew Thompson
  • August 29, 2024
  • Feature

Sensor systems, vision systems, AI and machine learning, advanced actuators and edge computing are the core technologies propelling robotics and motion control forward.