Tag: Galil Motion Controllers

Ethernet or EtherCAT for Motion Control Webinar: Choosing the Right Network for Your Applications

JANUARY 26, 2016  |  11:00 AM ET With the increasing presence of EtherCAT in the motion control industry, choosing between EtherCAT and Ethernet is becoming an increasingly important question. This presentation will cover the technical differences between both methods and provide advice on how to choose between them based on application requirements.  Strengths and weakness … Continue reading Ethernet or EtherCAT for Motion Control Webinar: Choosing the Right Network for Your Applications

Galil Motion Controllers Support Closed Loop Step Motors

Two types of electrical motors are used extensively in automation applications: step motors with open loop operation and servo motors with incremental or absolute feedback.  The first type of application requires the motor to reach final position and hold the position.  Low cost step motors are typically used because feedback is unnecessary, and with current … Continue reading Galil Motion Controllers Support Closed Loop Step Motors