The new PC-MCAT-2 motion controller from Trio

The new Trio motion controller with software integration provides complete machine control and optimises multi-axis motion coordination.   The PC-MCAT-2 motion controller, was launched at SPS, is based on Intel multi-core processors, running Microsoft Windows...

10 Steps To Achieve Optimal Ball Screw Selection

Ball screw assemblies translate rotational motion to linear motion or vice versa. They are widely used to guide, support, locate and accurately move components and products in a wide range of automation applications, ranging from small laboratory fluid pumps to large...

Evolving the Rules of Inertia Matching

The accepted principle of matching motor to load inertia is no longer pertinent with today’s faster processors and advanced control algorithms. This outdated method increases costs and adds unnecessary mass in applications where load inertia is high and the continuous...