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Tag: Motion Controller
Maxon’s New IDX Integrated Servo Motor- Power at the Press of a Button
Maxon’s new IDX compact integrated servo gearmotor + drive combines a powerful, brushless EC-i motor and an EPOS4 positioning controller, which can be complemented with a maxon planetary gearhead when required. This integrated motor stands out for its high torque density, high efficiency, maintenance-free components, and a high-quality industrial housing providing IP65 protection. The IDX … Continue reading Maxon’s New IDX Integrated Servo Motor- Power at the Press of a Button
Introducing the New DMC-21×5 Multi Axis Motion Controller from Galil Motion Control
The DMC-21x5 is the latest addition to the Econo family and is an easy upgrade path from the long running DMC-21x3 series. The DMC-21x5 utilizes nearly all of the same peripherals as the DMC-21x3 controller, making the transition simple. The main difference between the DMC-21x5 and its predecessor is a state of the art ARM … Continue reading Introducing the New DMC-21×5 Multi Axis Motion Controller from Galil Motion Control
Application Story: Motion Controllers for Autonomous Vehicles
Robotic, unmanned vehicles and the associated technology, although advanced, remain limited by their need for a controlling, human source. The US Department of Defense sponsors the DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) Grand Challenge – one that encourages the development of autonomous ground-based vehicles. The purpose of this challenge is to ultimately find vehicles that … Continue reading Application Story: Motion Controllers for Autonomous Vehicles
Application Story: Laser Inscribing Diamonds Using Motion Controllers
PhotoScribe Technologies, TeoSys Engineering, and Galil Motion Control have combined to create a user-friendly and safe laser system capable of engraving a diamond. This system, the Excimer laser, combines custom software with a Galil DMC-1822 motion controller to allow for the precise inscription of a diamond. Applications of Diamond Engraving Diamond inscription can be used … Continue reading Application Story: Laser Inscribing Diamonds Using Motion Controllers
Galil DMC-40×0 Series Programmable Motion Controller for Servo and Stepper Motors
Galil’s DMC-4000 Series of Ethernet/RS232 Multi-Axis Motion Controllers set the standard for high performance and value The DMC-40x0 motion controller is Galil's highest performance, stand-alone motion controller. It belongs to Galil's latest generation motion controller family, which accepts encoder inputs up to 22 MHz, provides servo update rates as high as 32 kHz, and processes … Continue reading Galil DMC-40×0 Series Programmable Motion Controller for Servo and Stepper Motors
Galil Motion Control Introduces The Galil Design Kit (GDK)
New software environment adds scope and tuner to growing list of tools and capabilities ROCKLIN, Calif. — Galil Motion Control Inc., the industry leader in motion control technology, has released the Galil Design Kit. This is Galil's newest software environment, providing easy communication with Galil's motion controllers and PLCs. Galil recently introduced the new scope and tuner … Continue reading Galil Motion Control Introduces The Galil Design Kit (GDK)
New DMC-500×0 EtherCAT Master Multi-Axis Motion Controller from Galil Motion Control
The DMC-500x0 EtherCAT Controller is Galil Motion Control's newest entry in its latest generation of digital motion controllers. Incorporating all of the features of our flagship Accelera series controller and designed with compatibility and flexibility in mind, the DMC-500x0 allows integration of remote EtherCAT drives into new and existing applications with just a handful of … Continue reading New DMC-500×0 EtherCAT Master Multi-Axis Motion Controller from Galil Motion Control
Galil White Paper: Advanced Applications of Electronic Gearing
Part 1 of 3: Tension Control on Spindle Wheel Introduction Electronic gearing in motion control allows for a slave axis to follow a master axis with a programatically set gear ratio. There are certain applications that obviously lend to an electronic gearing solution, but there are some challenging applications where the functionality of electronic gearing … Continue reading Galil White Paper: Advanced Applications of Electronic Gearing
Introducing the DMC-52xx0 EtherCAT Master. Galil’s first 32 axis motion controller
Galil Motion Control introduces the DMC-52xx0 EtherCAT master, Galil’s first 32 axis motion controller. This new addition to Galil’s EtherCAT family is a pure EtherCAT controller with the ability to control up to 32 drives and 2 I/O modules. This space efficient package also provides uncommitted I/O for easy integration into any EtherCAT application. The … Continue reading Introducing the DMC-52xx0 EtherCAT Master. Galil’s first 32 axis motion controller