Back in the day, the role of the drive was simply to power the motor. Today, they can do far more than just provide input to make a motor turn. With increasing amounts of onboard processing power and memory, modern drives can perform the tasks of motion controllers, safety PLCs, and even data logger/edge-computing devices. As automation becomes more pervasive and complex, these intelligent drives give OEMs and end-users the flexibility to develop the most effective, most economical solution for the application at hand.
In this post, we’ll take a high-level look at the basics of motion control, kinematics, and kinetics. Throughout, we’ll share links to useful resources for learning more about motion control and related concepts, from the A3 Archives and beyond.
ONLINE TRAINING & TESTING FOR MOTION CONTROL CERTIFICATION
MCMA’s Certified Motion Control Professional program now offers online training and testing! Becoming certified helps you and your team to enhance your careers in motion control and automation. Your company also benefits by strengthening the knowledge of your personnel which helps you stand out in the industry with top-notch, skilled teams. Learn more about the different training packages available, and view a full list of virtual testing dates on our website.
GAM announces the release of the new GCL cycloidal gearboxes. The new gearboxes provide high precision and rigidity for horizontal and vertical robotic and motion control applications. Read More
Demand for robotics is at an all-time high and robot safety is paramount to your success. The International Robot Safety Conference (IRSC) will offer conference sessions and workshops that examine key issues in robot safety and provides an in-depth overview of current industry standards.
Join us for the Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference, where you’ll learn about the exciting advances in this enabling technology. Leaders in the industry will share their insight and expertise. You’ll also meet the leading suppliers of AMRs who can help you understand and deploy AMRs at your facilities to improve throughput and stay competitive.
The A3 Business Forum is the world's leading annual networking event for robotics, vision & imaging, artificial intelligence, motion control and motor professionals. Nearly 650 global automation leaders attended the A3 Business Forum in 2020!
Held once every two years in the United States, Automate is the broadest automation solutions event in North America, affording the best overview of the entire industry. Featuring the latest in cutting-edge robotics, vision, motion control, ai and related technologies, the event attracts thousands of visitors from around the world looking for ways to enhance their processes, improve product quality, lower costs, and sharpen their competitive edge.
From quality control of the things we use, eat or drink, to safety and security in the places we go, to better medical screening and faster drug discovery, to high-tech entertainment, machine vision and imaging systems increase the quality of our everyday lives. At The Vision Show, you will find the right solution providers, the right technology, and the right expertise to implement vision and imaging systems.
The Association for Advancing Automation is the leading automation association in the world. This is your opportunity to stand out, get ahead of the competition, network and so much more.
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