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Kyle Hagen
03 October, 2023
4 Minutes

How fast is an ORCA™: Max Speed explained

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...

Daniel Alexander
14 September, 2023
3 Minutes

When to Replace ORCA™ Bushings

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...

Daniel Alexander
10 July, 2023
9 Minutes

Introduction To Variable Mechanical Advantage

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...

Kyle Hagen
05 July, 2023
5 Minutes

Smart Linear Motors: Explained

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...

Kyle Hagen
12 April, 2023
3 Minutes

Forward and Inverse Kinematics: Explained

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...

Iris Dynamics
26 January, 2023
7 Minutes

Rehabilitation and Force Feedback

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...

Iris Dynamics
24 November, 2022
4 Minutes

Feature Highlight: Kinematic Controller

ORCA™ Series Motors Kinematic Controller Highlights Introduction Derived from the Greek kinema (“movement”), Kinematics is a branch of physics...

Iris Dynamics
14 November, 2022
3 Minutes

Feedback and Feedforward Control: Explained

Feedback vs Feedforward: Advantages and Disadvantages Feedback Feedforward Introduction Feedback is a term that most people are familiar with. It’s incorporated into...

Iris Dynamics
01 November, 2022
3 Minutes

Magnetic Force Feedback: Explained

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...

Iris Dynamics
24 October, 2022
3 Minutes

Silence In Robotic Actuators and Systems

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...

Iris Dynamics
13 September, 2022
3 Minutes

What is Force Feedback: Explained

To put it simply, force feedback is the simulation of real-world physical touch, while in a simulated environment such as virtual reality (VR), by way of motorized motion or...

Iris Dynamics
21 June, 2022
3 Minutes

VR Immersion for Training and Entertainment

The world of virtual reality (VR) has been touted as the next big thing in the computing space for decades. The promise of a true VR immersion environment has been made by many...

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