Tag: Stepper Systems

Motion Control Technology Handbook

Published by Manufacturing Automation Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s 'Motion Control Technology Handbook' is a digital magazine that focuses on Automation and Motion Control products and systems.  Posted on MA’s website as an interactive flip-style magazine, the Technology Handbook provides market information, technical product information, tutorial video's, white papers as well as trends within the Motion Control Industry.   This is a must-read for all to … Continue reading Motion Control Technology Handbook →

Choosing Between Servo and Stepper Motors

The choice between a servo and stepper motor is an important decision in any system design.  In general, the higher the performance requirement (high precision, variable load, high duty cycle, high torque vs. speed)  the more likely a servo will be the choice.   Where purchase cost is critical, performance is not crucial, and simple set-up is needed, a stepper solution is a cost-effective option. … Continue reading Choosing Between Servo and Stepper Motors →

Motion Control Terminology Primer

What makes a bus based Motion Controller deterministic?   What are the three types of Step Motors?   What is the difference between an Absolute Encoder and a Resolver? These questions (and many more) are quickly answered in a free User Friendly 2page 'Motion Control Terminology' Primer. The Primer covers the following topics: Motion Control Motion Controllers Drives and Amplifiers … Continue reading Motion Control Terminology Primer →

Join the New LinkedIn Group ‘Motion Control Fundamentals’

Created by Electromate.com, this Technical Group strives to advance the knowledge of the fundamentals of Electro-mechanical Motion Control.  We welcome regular posts by group members of any Technical Notes & White Papers, Video’s, Webinars, Podcasts, Engineering Formulae, Sizing Software, etc., related to the discipline of Motion Control.  We appreciate your participation and encourage your comments. … Continue reading Join the New LinkedIn Group ‘Motion Control Fundamentals’ →

3 Minute Video: Wiring Optoisolated Outputs

Galil's latest generation motion controllers and PLCs come standard with optoisolated outputs.   This video is aimed at educating those new to optoisolated outputs or new to our products that want to know the different benefits and limitations to each of our options as well as how to properly wire them. More information on Galil's Family … Continue reading 3 Minute Video: Wiring Optoisolated Outputs →

Improving High-Speed Performance of Hybrid Stepper Motors

Experts pretty much agree that motor torque is proportional to motor current and motor speed is proportional to drive supply voltage, but do you know when this might not be true?  This paper reviews the performance of constant current stepper drive across the motor speed range and the impact of the motor’s inductance, back-EMF and … Continue reading Improving High-Speed Performance of Hybrid Stepper Motors →

Free Webinar: Applying Stepper Motors- Application Questions You Must Answer & Things to Watch Out For

Free Webinar:  Applying Stepper Motors- Application Questions You Must Answer and Things to Watch Out For  (Recorded: Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 2:00 pm ET) This webinar will review some of the basic parameters necessary to properly select and apply stepper motor technology to motion applications. Topics included in this discussion will be a review of … Continue reading Free Webinar: Applying Stepper Motors- Application Questions You Must Answer & Things to Watch Out For →

Low-Cost Stepper Drive for DMC-30000 1-Axis Ethernet Motion Controller

Galil is announcing the DMC-30016 1-axis motion controller packaged with a 1.4A/phase Stepper Drive in a single, compact unit. It joins the growing family of drive options for the DMC-30000 Pocket Motion Controller Series which includes the previously released DMC-30012 800W Brushless Sine Drive and DMC-30017 6A/phase Microstepping Drive. The new DMC-30016 controller contains a … Continue reading Low-Cost Stepper Drive for DMC-30000 1-Axis Ethernet Motion Controller →

Robotic & Mechatronic Technical Training Seminars

Featuring Live Presentations from Leading Robotic & Motion Control Manufacturers Location/Date: Waterloo Inn Conference Hotel Directions Waterloo, ON Tuesday April 24, 2012 Location/Date: Doubletree Plaza Hotel Toronto Airport Directions Toronto, ON Wednesday April 25, 2012 Location/Date: Quality Hotel Dorval Aeroport Directions Dorval, PQ Thursday April 26, 2012 Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Attend some … Continue reading Robotic & Mechatronic Technical Training Seminars →