In our April edition of In Motion, we are excited to release a new technical note on force feedback for high-speed labelling and offer early access to our upcoming EtherNet/IP protocol, ORCA-EIP. We also highlight an application story from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where researchers are using our ORCA™ Motors to develop safer, more efficient lithium-ion battery discharge methods. Additionally, we've published a new Iris Tutorial on how to auto zero your ORCA Motor with IO SmartHub. Finally, be sure to check out our upcoming events, including a Vancouver Island Engineering Society webinar and the upcoming Mari-Tech Conference and Exhibition, where Iris will be an exhibitor.
Force Feedback for High Speed Labelling || Haptic Mode Enables Fast Motion and Gentle Contact![ORCA motor using Haptic Mode to label at high speeds [GIF]](https://irisdynamics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/packagedemo_gif.gif?width=1084&height=610&name=packagedemo_gif.gif)
Struggling to balance high-speed throughput with the gentle, precise contact required for reliable product labelling? Our technical note introduces a more efficient way to achieve both by leveraging the advanced Haptic Mode of ORCA motors. Replace complex mechanical assemblies with intelligent, programmable force control to optimise your pressing and labelling cycles for maximum performance and reliability.
EtherNet/IP Connectivity Coming Soon || Enable Direct PLC Control of Multiple ORCA™ Motors
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The ORCA-EIP maps the four ORCA motors into a standard interface in the data table and provides rapid control, status and feedback.
"The most amazing things was that I was able to create a virtual axis and stream it out to the ORCA motors, which followed perfectly the first time! Now I can create the motion profile in the PLC and change it on the fly, blending multiple moves or cam functions together to create complex movement profiles."
- SR. Systems Engineer at Applied Motion Systems, ORCA-EIP Early Access User
Precision Actuation for Lithium-Ion Battery Discharge Testing
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At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), researchers are rethinking how lithium-ion batteries are safely discharged using controlled perforation instead of traditional methods. ORCA motors deliver precise, repeatable motion even inside vacuum and high-pressure chambers. They have unlocked a faster, safer way to discharge batteries with precise control every time.
Iris Tutorials: Auto Zeroing with IO SmartHub || Automatic Motor Zeroing for Reliable Startup Position
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A primary function of the IO SmartHub is to trigger pre-programmed motion profiles. The auto zero function is essential for establishing a consistent position reference for the motor shaft. This tutorial explains how to configure an IO SmartHub to perform the auto zero function on an ORCA motor.
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Precision in Transit: Active Multi Axis Stability for Neonatal Transport Webinar When: Friday May 1, 2026 - 12:00pm Where: Held Virtually Over Zoom |
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Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering (CIMarE) Mari-Tech Conference & Exhibition 2026 When: Tuesday May 12 - Thursday May 14, 2026 Where: Victoria Convention Centre |
