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Are you a machine builder debating a mechanical or magnetic actuator for your system? Electric actuators play a crucial role in converting electrical energy into mechanical energy and static forces, and they can be categorized into two main types. This article explores the differences between mechanical and magnetic actuators.
Accelerating Accessibility & Affordability of Innovation Linear Motion Technologies We are pleased to announce a price reduction of over 30% on select ORCA Series Smart Linear Motors. This change is...
Harnessing Force Controlled Linear Actuators Texas A&M University’s Breakthrough in Coastal Erosion Control Dr. Anand Puppala’s Research Group at The University of Texas A&M is developing a...
The IO SmartHub simplifies controlling ORCA Series motors with bidirectional analog + digital signals & triggers. The IO SmartHub enables control of any ORCA Series motor using analog or digital...
ORCA Series motors are designed for straightforward integration into testing and measurement projects, supported by a serial Modbus RTU interface and an included USB adapter cable. Suitable for both...
Understanding Force Feedback in Linear Motion Systems
In motion control applications, the maximum speeds of linear actuators are often a critical design parameter and often totally rule out some products as potential solutions. An actuator's maximum...
Understanding the Maintenance Cycle The maintenance cycle of the ORCA Series motors may be of great importance to a select few applications, particularly those in factory settings with considerable...
Introduction Mechanical advantage breathes life in a wide variety of machines and systems. The purpose of a machine is to convert one energy into another, this can be done with many mechanisms...
The electric motor transforms electrical energy into kinetic energy which has been one of the most impactful inventions for society over the last 200 years. They are used in an uncountable number of...
What is Forward Kinematics? Forward Kinematics is the calculation of the position and orientation of an end effector using the variables of the joints and linkages connecting to the...
Introduction Load cells are the most commonly used type of force sensor. There are many types of load cells, however, all of them work on the same basic premise of converting...
Physiology Meets Machines: Force Feedback, Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Haptics offer information about touch, while force feedback is the ability of receptors in our organs to...
ORCA™ Series Motors Kinematic Controller Highlights Introduction Derived from the Greek kinema (“movement”), Kinematics is a branch of physics...
Feedback vs Feedforward: Advantages and Disadvantages Feedback Feedforward Introduction Feedback is a term that most people are familiar with. It’s incorporated into...
Download This How-To Guide [PDF] Understanding Electric Motor Efficiency and Phase Counts Introduction A little over 200 years ago, we first...
What is Magnetic Force Feedback Magnetic force feedback is the next evolution of force feedback control and is being developed by Iris Dynamics. The core technology being...
The Quest for Silence in Robotic Systems The electrical hum and resonant vibrations of robotic systems can be extremely disruptive to users and applications, especially if it is a...
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